Carretera Austral Sur 10-Day Bike Tour

Calling all cycling aficionados! On this 10-day tour through Chilean Patagonia, we'll cycle the Carretera Austral Sur from Coyhaique to Caleta Tortel.

Carretera Austral Sur 10-Day Bike Tour

Day 1: Coyhaique

We meet at 4 pm at the Huella Patagonica hostel in Coyhaique to finalize the details of the route. We spend the day preparing bikes, followed by dinner and rest.

Day 2: Coyhaique - Villa Cerro Castillo

After breakfast, we embark on a bike tour along Chile's Route 7, concluding the day at a hostel in Villa Cerro Castillo.

Day 3: Villa Cerro Castillo - Murta Valley

We cycle along rugged paths to Laguna Verde, cross the Ibañez River forest, and stop for a picnic before camping in the Murta Valley.

Day 4: Murta Valley - Puerto Río Tranquilo

After breakfast, we cycle through endemic forests to the Chilean shore of General Carrera Lake and finish at Puerto Río Tranquilo for a boat ride, spending the night at a campsite.

Day 5: Puerto Río Tranquilo - Puerto Bertrand

We cycle along the lake, visit General Carrera Bridge, and finish at a cabin in Puerto Bertrand.

Day 6: Puerto Bertrand - Cochrane

We follow the Baker River, enjoy a hike along the river confluence, and reach a hostel in Cochrane.

Day 7: Cochrane - Los Ñadis

We continue south, passing lakes and ending at a campsite in Los Ñadis.

Day 8: Los Ñadis - Caleta Tortel

We cycle through wetlands to Caleta Tortel, spending the night at a centrally located hostel.

Day 9: Caleta Tortel - Coyhaique

After breakfast, we return by minibus to Coyhaique, expected arrival in the late afternoon, and overnight at Huella Patagonica hostel.

Day 10: Coyhaique

Breakfast is included, concluding the 10-day cycling tour.

Accommodation & meals

The tour includes 9 nights of accommodation with breakfast in various hostels and campsites.
Day 1: Huella Patagónica, CoyhaiqueDay 2: Domos La Araucaria, Villa Cerro CastilloDay 3: Doña Dora campsite, Murta ValleyDay 4: El Pudú campsite, Puerto TranquiloDay 5: Cabañas Buena Vista, Puerto BertrandDay 6: Cabañas La Isla, CochraneDay 7: La Araucaria campsite, Los ÑadisDay 8: Residencial Estilo, Caleta TortelDay 9: Huella Patagónica, Coyhaique

Lunches consist of snacks and a picnic bag. Dinners are not included and depend on availability.

Bike rental

Bike and helmet rental options are available during reservation. You may also book the tour without equipment.

11-day tour of Carretera Austral Norte

You can opt for the 11-day cycling tour along the Carretera Austral Norte from Puerto Montt.