Carretera Austral Norte 11-Day Bike Tour

Ride along the northern section of the Carretera Austral to Coyhaique on this 11-day bike tour from Puerto Montt. A fantastic way to enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes of Patagonia, including Queulat and Pumalin National Parks.

Carretera Austral Norte 11-Day Bike Tour

Day 1: Puerto Montt

We'll meet at 4 pm at Hostal Casa Ankulenmo in Puerto Montt. This meeting point will also serve as our accommodation for the first night.

Day 2: Puerto Montt - La Arena - Hornopirén

After breakfast, we'll travel by minibus to the pier of La Arena and take a boat across the Reloncaví Estuary to Caleta Puelche. We'll then embark on a bike tour along Route 7, concluding the day's route in Hornopirén.

Day 3: Hornopirén - Chaitén

After breakfast, we'll head to the port of Hornopirén for a five-hour boat journey to Caleta Gonzalo, starting a cycling route through forests and concluding at a campsite near Chaitén.

Day 4: Chaitén - Yelcho Lake

We begin cycling through the El Amarillo sector of Pumalín National Park, stopping at Puerto Cardenas. We'll continue to a campsite on the shores of Yelcho Lake.

Day 5: Yelcho Lake - La Junta

We'll cycle to Villa Santa Lucía, experiencing stunning landscapes, concluding with a stay in a hostel in La Junta.

Day 6: La Junta - Puyuhuapi

We cycle into Queulat National Park and have lunch in Puyuhuapi. After lunch, a minibus will take us to the Ventisquero hot springs.

Day 7: Puyuhuapi - Queulat National Park

We'll cycle along the shores of Puyuhuapi fjord and have the option to hike to the Ventisquero Colgante viewpoint, concluding the day at a campsite in the park.

Day 8: Queulat National Park - Villa Amengual

This day includes climbing Cuesta Queulat, ending at a campsite in Villa Amengual.

Day 9: Villa Amengual - Villa Mañihuales

We cycle south along Route 7, passing Laguna Esponja and Cerro Colmillo until reaching a campsite in Villa Mañihuales.

Day 10: Villa Mañihuales - Coyhaique

This day features a cycling challenge on winding roads, stopping for lunch in Villa Ortega, and concluding at a hostel in Coyhaique.

Day 11: Coyhaique

Breakfast at the hostel in Coyhaique marks the conclusion of this adventure.

Accommodation & meals

The tour includes 10 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the following establishments:

Day 1 in Puerto Montt: Casa AnkulenmoDay 2 in Hornopirén: QuildaDay 3 in Chaitén: El Volcán campsiteDay 4 in Lake Yelcho: Yelcho campsiteDay 5 in La Junta: Copihue PatagónDay 6 between La Junta and Puyuhuapi: Refugio Don TitoDay 7 in Puyuhuapi: Cabañas AonikenkDay 8 in Villa Amengual: Refugio Rio CisnesDay 9 in Villa Mañihuales: Borde Río MañihualesDay 10 in Coyhaique: Huella Patagónica

Lunches consist of two snacks, including nuts, energy bars, fruit, and a picnic bag with sandwiches and beverages.

Dinners are at accommodations or local restaurants, offered at additional cost.

Bike rental

Rental for bike and helmet is available with reservation, or you can join without equipment.

10-day tour of Carretera Austral Sur

If you prefer, you can book a 10-day bike tour of the Carretera Austral Sur from Coyhaique.