Overview & Highlights
Chile’s fractured, mountainous coastline meant the mid-south remaining a sparsely populated wilderness, as are the wind-buffeted steppes across the border in Argentina. But now the adventurous can explore this region on our group tour..
There are surely few areas of Latin America of such outstanding natural beauty, yet, owing to its remoteness, Aisén in Chilean Patagonia is relatively unvisited. Lying between the justifiably popular volcanic lake district to the north and the windswept granite peaks and glaciers of Torres del Paine to the south, this remarkable region reveals a wilderness of cool rainforest, glaciers, and sweeping vistas across stunning mountain peaks.
Not all that long ago, finding comfortable transport and accommodation in the region was a challenge. Now, as the area opens up with new roads and begins to develop its tourism potential, a number of reasonable and good hotels and lodges have been established.
A sense of adventure is vital, as is an understanding of the nature of journeys which explore remote areas.
- Buenos Aires: City tour
- La Trochita train journey or Los Alerces National Park, Esquel
- Queulat National Park and glacier
- Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Glacier Exploradores and boat trip to Capillas de Marmol
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Outline itinerary
UK clients fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina, arriving the following morning.
Day 1
Day at leisure to rest, explore or take an optional excursion.
Day 2
City tour of Buenos Aires.
Day 3
Fly to Esquel in Argentine Patagonia.
Day 4
Board the Old Patagonian Express or visit Los Alerces National Park.
Day 5
Cross into Chile to Futaleufú. Walking or white-water rafting.
Days 6-7
Drive down the Carretera Austral to Puerto Puyuhuapi. Visit the Queulat National Park.
Day 8
Travel on down 'the southern highway' to Coyhaique.
Day 9
Venture further south through glacial valleys and across Lago General Carrera to stay on the shores of the lake.
Day 10
Day at leisure to relax, stroll along the lake shore or nearby rivers or fish, kayak or raft.
Day 11
Continue north to Puerto Rio Tranquilo on the shores of a glacial lake.
Day 12
View Exploradores glacier and visit the Capillas de Marmol by boat.
Day 13
Return north to Balmaceda and fly to Santiago.
Day 14
Optional visit to a vineyard or the port city Valparaíso.
Day 15
Depart for international flight or extension.
UK clients arrive home the following day.
Things to do
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Holiday Extensions
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What our clients say
Our Expert's Opinion
For me, Aisen is Patagonia at its best for off-the-beaten-track-travel. This magnificent region is still largely off the radar for visitors. And with little in the way of infrastructure, exploring it as part of a group can make a lot of sense.
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