SOUTH ROUTE 14 days, 13 nights
Bariloche ↠ Puerto Varas ↠ Hornopirén ↠ Puerto Cardenas ↠ Puerto Chacabuco ↠ Chile Chico
↠ Las Horquetas ↠ El Chaltén (2 nights) ↠ El Calafate (2 nights) ↠ Puerto Moreno ↠ Bariloche
Forget the stress of everyday life, take a little break to spend a few days in fabulous landscapes !
Patagonia from north to south : the beautiful lakes and volcanoes region, the incredible chilean fjords, the magnificent national parks of the southern Chile, the wild steppes bordering the andean cordillera in Argentina, and a spectacular finish in the region of the glaciers of Patagonia dominated by majestic snow-covered peaks.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Drive along beautiful lakes and volcanos inside National Parks and Reserves, and observe the specific fauna and flora.
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Enjoy the relaxing calm of the Chilean fjords aboard the ferries to watch the spectacle of mountains that pass in front of you.
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Enjoy delicious food in comfortable hotels or lodges, in the middle of beautiful national parks where nature will enchant you with its exuberance.
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Discover El Chalten, the Argentine capital of trekking, at the foot of the majestic Fitz Roy
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Listen to the deafening crackle of the advancing Perito Moreno Glacier, as whole blocks break off in front of you.
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Arrival in Bariloche A
Bariloche - Puerto Varas B (304 km)
Puerto Varas - Hornopirén C (130 km)
Hornopirén - Puerto Cardenas D (111 km)
Puerto Cardenas - Puerto Chacabuco E (362 km)
Puerto Chacabuco - Chile Chico F (192 km)
Chile Chico - Las Horquetas (313 km)
Las Horquetas - El Chaltén G (359 km)
Full day in El Chaltén G (80 km)
El Chaltén - Perito Moreno (Glacier) - El Calafate H (364 km)
Full day in El Calafate H (25 km)
El Calafate - Perito Moreno (City) (664 km)
Perito Moreno (City) - Bariloche A (799 km)
GUIDE-COORDINATOR IN YOUR RENTAL CAR : Yes or No ?
* The guide-coordinator is permanently at your disposition.
* He/she speaks several languages, including necessarily English and the language of the country, this can be very helpful if you do not master it enough.
* He/she knows the route and stops at the best points of view.
* If necessary, he/she activates external services (insurance, mechanical repair, rescue,...).
* He/she takes care of check-in and check-out in hotels, restaurant orders, tourist sites entrance fees,...
* In the event of a puncture or a simple problem on the vehicle, he/she is the first to roll up his/her sleeves !
* Last but not least... He/she tells you about the country, the regions crossed, or even the places visited (when there is no local professional guide).
GUIDE-COORDINATOR IN AN ASSISTANCE VEHICLE : Yes or No ?
* The guide-coordinator is in the assistance vehicle, bringing all the advantages mentioned above.
* The assistance vehicle opens the convoy and carries the first aid kit, any excess luggage,... and basic accessories (rope...) in case your car gets stuck in sand or mud.
* In the event of a breakdown or incident on your vehicle, the assistance vehicle can go in search of help or take all or part of the occupants of your vehicle to the next town or stage.
BUT... If you prefer adventure in a small closed group (not alone) and you speak the language of the country, you can do without a guide and assistance vehicle. You will have maps and GPS in the car, the same advanced logistics (vehicle rental, hotels,...), and a 24-hour hotline to resolve any unforeseen event.
Accomodation
Comfortable single, double, twin or triple suites or apartments with breakfast included and personalized customer service
Charming Hotels, Spas and Resorts in quiet and lovely areas, preferably surrounded by nature
History & Culture
Our self driving tour is an extensive discovery of Patagonia form north to south, actually all Patagonia except the vast steppes south to El Calafate and the province of Tierra del Fuego. The contrast of landscapes from north to south is amazing : in the Lakes and Volcanoes region, nature is exuberant with its green pastures and huge forests, whereas it turns wild and semi desertic, therefore still beautiful, in the steppes of the province of Santa Cruz. Near El Chalten and El Calafate, we enter into the southern Patagonia ice field, which is 375km long ! But from north to south, the Andean Cordillera follows us. It changes from volcanoes to medium mountains and finally majestic peaks, but it remains the permanent feature of the glitzy decor that scrolls over miles…
Our self driving tour crosses 3 Argentine provinces and 2 Chilean regions :
Our self driving tour crosses various natural parks and reserves, including :