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Patagonia Overland: Ushuaia to Puerto Varas
From
CAD 4,549
Duration
18 days
Countries
Argentina, Chile
Activity
moderate
Group size
Max 24
The adventure
Eighteen days. Two countries. One of the most spectacular stretches of road on earth. The Lando rolls north from Ushuaia through the raw heart of Patagonia — glaciers that groan and crack, trails that lead somewhere worth going, and nights so quiet you'll hear yourself think. This isn't a tour with Patagonia on the itinerary. This is Patagonia, full stop.
Arrive at any time.
Perched at the southern tip of South America, Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel and is flanked by the mountain range of the Martial Glacier. Take advantage of a free day to explore the city, set off on an excursion into Tierra del Fuego National Park or take a boat cruise.
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Continue north along the Carretera Austral, driving on-and-off of car ferries where the road ends in order to follow the next stretch, surrounded at all times by spectacular mountain scenery, lush forests and rugged coastline. Set up camp in Chaiten before reaching Puerto Varas, perched on the shorts of Lago Llanquihue, with views to the majestic snow-capped Osorno Volcano.
Continue north along the Carretera Austral, driving on-and-off of car ferries where the road ends in order to follow the next stretch, surrounded at all times by spectacular mountain scenery, lush forests and rugged coastline. Set up camp in Chaiten before reaching Puerto Varas, perched on the shorts of Lago Llanquihue, with views to the majestic snow-capped Osorno Volcano.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
18 days
Route
Ushuaia → Puerto Varas
Countries
Argentina, Chile
Activity level
moderate
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Cycling, National Parks & Wilderness, Overland & Road Trips, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Max 24
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Argentina & Chile
Showing Days 1-7
18-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Perched at the southern tip of South AmericaUshuaia
UshuaiaPerched at the southern tip of South America, Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel and is flanked by the mountain range of the Martial Glacier. Take advantage of a free day to explore the city, set off on an excursion into Tierra del Fuego National Park or take a boat cruise.
Day 3Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando
UshuaiaSet off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Day 4Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando
UshuaiaSet off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Day 5Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando
UshuaiaSet off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Day 6Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando
UshuaiaSet off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Day 7As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror
Torres del PaineAs Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
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