Pure Nature of the South - from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas
Highlights of this trip: Santiago de Chile - Talca - Linares - Chillán - Los Ángeles - Curacautin - Temuco - Valdivia - Huilo Huilo Reserva Biológica - San Martin de los Andes - San Carlos de Bariloche - Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt - Hornopiren - La Junta - Puyuhuapi - Queulat National Park - Coyhaique - Chile Chico - Perito Moreno National Park - El Chalten - El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park - Torre del Paine National Park - Punta Arenas
Highlights of this trip: Santiago de Chile - Talca - Linares - Chillán - Los Ángeles - Curacautin - Temuco - Valdivia - Huilo Huilo Reserva Biológica - San Martin de los Andes - San Carlos de Bariloche - Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt - Hornopiren - La Junta - Puyuhuapi - Queulat National Park - Coyhaique - Chile Chico - Perito Moreno National Park - El Chalten - El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park - Torre del Paine National Park - Punta Arenas
Summary
Pick up in:
Santiago de Chile
Return in:
Punta Arenas
Travel Days:
25 days
Distance:
4900 km
Restrictions:
Four-wheel drive
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Santiago de Chile
Pick-up your motorhome or camper. Get known with your new home on wheels.. Stop at the next supermarket and drive to the first campground. Do a city tour. You should not miss the market, Plaza de Armas and the pedestrian zone.
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Santiago de Chile - Talca
258 km
Your journey leads through the wine region of Chile, passing many vineyards.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 50 minutes
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Talca - Linares - Chillán
161 km
East of Linares, the Andes provide more wilderness than Europe all together. Glaciers, volcanoes, rainforests, lakes and endless hiking opportunities
Approx. driving time: 2 hours
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Chillán - Los Ángeles
110 km
Visit the Nationaparks of Laguna de Laja and Nahuelbuta
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Los Ángeles - Curacautin
165 km
Don't miss volcano Lonquimay and visit Conguillío National Park.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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Curacautin - Temuco - Valdivia
256 km
In the region of Temuco, the "German area" begins. Many German immigrants settled here in the 19th century.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 25 minutes
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Valdivia - Huilo Huilo Reserva Biológica
175 km
The nature in the rainforest of Valdivia is very worth seeing.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Huilo Huilo Reserva Biológica
You have the possibility to take part in various organized excursions or hike independently on the many trails.
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Huilo Huilo Reserva Biológica - San Martin de los Andes
159 km
Cross Lake Pirihueico by ferry and then cross the border to Argentina. In San Martin de los Andes, on the shores of Lago Lácar, you see the typical cypress forests.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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San Martin de los Andes - San Carlos de Bariloche
190 km
Drive on the "road of the seven lakes" and reach the capital of the province of Rio Negro (Bariloche). Climb up to Cerro Otto and enjoy the unique view of the surrounding lakes.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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San Carlos de Bariloche - Puerto Varas
305 km
Via Puyehue pass drive back to Chile.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 40 minutes
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Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt
19 km
Visit the Petrohué waterfalls on the way to the Todos los Santos Lake. From there drive up to Osorno Vulkan up. The road ends to 1'300 m height at a mountain lodge. The view of the surrounding volcanoes is unforgettable and amazing at the same time!
Approx. driving time: 25 minutes
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Puerto Montt - Hornopiren
106 km
Visit the seaside town on the Pacific coast. In the afternoon continue to Hornopiren.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Hornopiren - La Junta
278 km
Today have a visit to the Hornopiren National Park.
Approx. driving time: 7 hours
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La Junta - Puyuhuapi
44 km
It's worth a trip to the pretty village of Futaleufu.
Approx. driving time: 40 minutes
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Puyuhuapi - Queulat National Park - Puyuhuapi
44 km
Visit the Queulat National Park.
Approx. driving time: 50 minutes
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Puyuhuapi - Coyhaique
233 km
The journey takes you further South.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Coyhaique - Chile Chico
153 km
Often, this route is called the most beautiful of the whole country.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 30 minutes
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Chile Chico - Perito Moreno National Park
Visit Glacier National Park and discover the beauty of the turquoise and emerald colored lakes.
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Perito Moreno National Park - El Chalten
Enjoy the fascinating hiking area with many numerous routes.
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El Chalten - El Calafate
Discover the capital of the department Lago Argentino and center of tourism for the Los Glaciares National Park.
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El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park - El Calafate
Enjoy a day in the Los Glaciares National Park with the famous Perito Moreno glacier at the foot of the Andes.
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El Calafate - Torre del Paine National Park
Follow Ruta Nacional 40 south. Another border crossing to Chile. Arrival in Torres del Paine.
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Torre del Paine National Park
Discover the national park Torre del Paine which is known for its towering mountains, the blue shining icebergs and the rare animals.
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Torre del Paine National Park - Punta Arenas
Continue to Punta Arenas and return the vehicle.
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