Join an unforgettable cycling journey through the Northern Patagonia
Join a cycling journey via the Southern part of the famous Carretera Austral in Chile. This 10-day trip with a guided group will take you from Coyhaique to Caleta Tortel. Covering 450 km, riders will traverse loose gravel and pavement, exploring Cerro Castillo National Park, General Carrera Lake, and Patagonia National Park. Options to rent bikes or e-bikes are available. This high-difficulty tour demands good physical condition and endurance training. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, local culture, and unique adventures, concluding with a return to Coyhaique.
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Southern Austral Highway Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Coyhaique
At 3 pm, participants and staff meet at the accommodation in Coyhaique to introduce each other, brief on the bike journey, and check bikes and equipment. There is an option to store luggage in Coyhaique or send it to a southern town (extra service).
Overnight Location: Hotel in Coyhaique
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Coyhaique to Villa Cerro Castillo
The first stretch is a paved road of the Southern Way, passing through El Blanco town and the scenic Patagonian steppe. After a picnic lunch at Laguna Chiguay, continue to Cerro Castillo Village, the highest point of the Carretera Austral.
Overnight Location: Cabins in Villa Cerro Castillo
Distance: 93 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Villa Cerro Castillo to Puerto Tranquilo
Begin on a road of high difficulty with loose gravel and corrugated surface. Observe attractions like the Green Lagoon and the Dead Forest. Supported by the minibus, ride next to the turquoise water of General Carrera Lake to Puerto Tranquilo.
Overnight Location: Hostel in Puerto Tranquilo
Distance: 83 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Puerto Tranquilo to Puerto Bertrand
Early morning, optional kayaking or motor boat trip to Marvel Chapels. Start the ride bordering Chelenko Lake, admire valleys and glaciers, and arrive at the General Carrera hanging bridge. Continue through climbs and slopes to Puerto Bertrand.
Overnight Location: Cabins in Puerto Bertrand
Distance: 73 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Puerto Bertrand to Cochrane
Follow the Baker River through Patagonian steppe, stopping for a hike at the Baker and Nef rivers confluence. Pass Patagonia National Park and observe wildlife until reaching Cochrane.
Overnight Location: Cabins in Cochrane
Distance: 51 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Cochrane to Los Ñadis
From Cochrane, the ride traverses asphalt and gravel roads, showcasing views of the Emerald, Juncal, and Chacabuco lakes, and ends in Los Ñadis, where a unique Patagonian BBQ awaits.
Overnight Location: Cabins in Los Ñadis
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Los Ñadis to Caleta Tortel
The day's journey starts with a minibus ride to Los Ñadis, continuing through native forests to Caleta Tortel, a village known for its extensive wooden walkways and unique cultural heritage.
Overnight Location: Hostel in Caleta Tortel
Distance: 83 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Return to Bahia Catalina
A minibus transports participants and bikes back towards Bahia Catalina, with stops for sightseeing and a final dinner overlooking Lake General Carrera.
Overnight Location: Cabins in Bahia Catalina
Distance: Return by minibus
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Return to Cerro Castillo
The return continues by minibus to Villa Cerro Castillo, with optional hiking or cycling activities in the surrounding national park landscapes.
Overnight Location: Cabins in Cerro Castillo
Distance: Return by minibus, optional 50 km cycling
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 Return to Coyhaique
The tour concludes with a return to Coyhaique and transport to Balmaceda Airport. Participants are advised to schedule flights after 2 pm.
Overnight Location: Return to hotel in Coyhaique, not included
Distance: Return
Meals: Breakfast
Southern Austral Highway Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is run as a scheduled tour for small mixed group. The prices below are per person.
Accommodation on Southern Austral Highway Cycling Tour
During this trip, you will spend 5 nights in hotel or 3-star cabins and 4 nights Bed & breakfast.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Accommodation along the Austral Highway
The accommodations on this tour will range from tents to comfortable hostels and cabins, offering a mix of camping and traditional lodging options as you travel.
What’s Included in the Southern Austral Highway Cycling Tour?
Meals
This tour includes a total of 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 9 dinners.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 10 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
The group will travel with a minibus as a vehicle support. Local transfers to visit activities listed are included too.
Also included
- Staff of guides (Tour leader, driver)
- Equipment & implements
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- Outdoor and camping kitchen implements for picnics and snacks.
- Security and communications: Spine board, orthopedic neck brace, first aid kits, radio transceivers.
- Mechanics: Repo-bike service (spare bike on route in case of serious mechanical issue), tool box, accessories and spare parts
- Adventure-Multi Activities
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- Boat trip Marble chapels
- Sightseeing along national parks & towns
Not included
- Early arrival accommodation in Coyhaique
- International flights
- Transfer from and to the airport
- Alcohol drinks & meals "A la carte"
- Tips for guides
- Bike rental
- Services not specified above
- Some optional activities
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Bike rental:
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- MTB Cannondale Trail 5 or Gravel Kona Rove Al: $300 USD
- E-bike: $500 USD
- Optional activities or excursions:
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- Kayak Marble chapels
- Rafting baker river
- Hiking Cerro Castillo National Park
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