H0 - 34 “AUSTRAL ROAD”. The Marble Chapel. San Rafael Glacier Tranquilo and Puyuhuapi
7 Days/ 6 Nights

Day 01 Balmaceda / Tranquilo / Lago General Carrera
Arrival at Balmaceda in full Chilean Patagonia then we start our first journey to Puerto Tranquilo, crossing the Southern Austral Highway, passing by the Cerro Castillo National Reserve, you will be able to observe the beautiful Lake Chiguay; And the Piedra El Conde, slope Del Diablo (slope Of The Devil), Cerro Castillo (Castle Hill), one of the biggest mountains in Chile, stop in Villa Cerro Castillo for lunch service or afternoon snack (depending on the arrival time of your flight). Dinner and lodging in Tranquilo Village ..

Day 02 Tranquilo / Capilla del Marmol/ Bahia Exploradores
You will have breakfast and begin with a tour to The Capilla de Mármol (The Marble Chapel), return and enjoy lunch in Port Tranquilo Then go out towards the Valle de Bahía Exploradores, where we will be able to view condors, the beautiful Calm Lake, various waterfalls; impressive glaciers near the road, native forest, then the Bridge crosses Puente León, over the river with which it shares a name where pieces of glacial ice can be observed passing by. (This route possesses suitable places for sport fishing) Return to Puerto Tranquilo, dinner and lodging.

Day 3 Tranquilo / Coyhaique
Breakfast and return directly to Coyhaique stopping in Villa Cerro Castillo, for lunch. Arrival in Coyhaique and lodging ( 180 km ).

Day 04 Coyhaique / Puyuhuapi
Breakfast Begin an adventure tour on the Northern Austral Road , Where we will observe the Simpson River , the waterfalls known as La Cascada La Virgen, The Mountain known as Queque Ingles (English Cake), then, following the beautiful Mañihuales River we will pass through the town that shares the rivers name. Later we will be able to observe The Lake Pedro Aguirre Cerda, the Lake Las Torres National Reserve, where the Lake Las Torres is located; Laguna La Zaranda , the Piedra El GATO, and finally we will be able to view the river Cisnes. We will cross the Queulat National Park ; if the conditions allow IT we can view the Hanging Snowdrift. A box-lunch will be served a while enjoying the park. Later we will continue our tour to Puerto Puyuhuapi. Dinner and lodging at the German Hosteria.

Day 5 Puyuhuapi / Coyhaique
Breakfast, later we have lunch and visit the local carpet factory, city tour. Return by the Austral and taking the road name Viviana and after 220 Kilometres we will arrive in Puerto Aysén and them to Puerto Chacabuco .Dinner and Lodging at the Hotel in Coyhaique.

Day 6 Coyhaique / Laguna San Rafael / Chacabuco
Early transfer to Chacabuco port, board the Catamaran. Navigate for four and half hours among fiords and Patagonian canals before arriving at the millennial San Rafael glacier and its 20,000 year old snowdrift. Breakfast in the morning and when arrive to San Rafael Lagoon have a Lunch in front of the Majestic Glacier. You will be in the Lagoon among the Icebergs observing the Glacier and drinking a Whisky with Millennial ice. The Captain will make different approaches to the Glacier wall. If the weather allows the detachment and consequent splash of the up to 70 meters portions of Glacier. In the evening return to the Chacabuco Port , during the trip we have a Snack and dinner with beverages and we are returning in Puerto Chacabuco al 20:00 PM. Transfer to the hotel in Coyhaique.

Day 7 Coyhaique / Balmaceda
Breakfast and transfer to the Balmaceda airport (120. Klm.), in the middle of the steppe pampas and proceed to return to your respective destinations hoping you enjoyed your visit to Patagonia .

Note: HOTELSA reserves the right to modify itineraries and lodging if circumstances call for it, without previous notice.
Validity: 30-04-2011 Child under 10 year has a 20 % discount sleeping with two adults in the same room.*Request prices and conditions*

Include: 7 days / 6 nights with breakfast included, all ground transport, local guide and all lunches and dinners mentioned in the program. Catamaran Ticket includes Breakfast, lunch, open bar and Snack. Air fare and liquor are not included in the tour price. Minimum: four passengers per departure. We recommend contacting us in advance to make sure there are sufficient passengers for your preferred departure date.

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