Carretera Austral Expedition Tour to Queulat Glacier

• Full-day kayak and thermal hot springs

Wake up early and start the adventure tour of the day! You will enjoy kayaking or rafting in the Rosselot River. Go down the river for about 0.6 miles and reach the confluence with River Palena one of the three famous watercourses in Aysen.

Ride for about 10 miles, 2h 30 min paddling, through the stunning vegetation of the área and birdwatch many species of native birds. You will finally touch base on a beach, hop on a vehicle to Puerto Raul Marín Balmaceda, and reach the delightful “El Sauce” hot springs. Enjoy a relaxing time admiring the mountains and a lunch box at the spa before heading back to La Junta.

Say Hueque Tips

 You will be briefed about technical tips to better enjoy your kayak experience so any questions should find their answer with the experts! But if you prefer a more traditional tour, you can switch with a ride to Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda and an enjoyable lunch in a chosen restaurant.

• Tour the Queulat Glacier in Carretera Austral.

Enjoy an early breakfast and engage Carretera Austral once more. Head to the town of Puyuhuapi, a quaint mountaineering village, just one hour away. Then, continue to the highlight of this trip, the Queulat National Park and its hanging glacier!

 Once inside the park, enjoy a 657-yard path through native woods to reach the Queulat Glacier’s jaw-dropping viewpoint. Queulat is called a hanging glacier because it perches on the top of the mountain and seems hanging there at its peak. A truly amazing natural spectacle. Enjoy a box lunch in the park before continuing to travel.

Finally, keep driving through Carretera Austral and reach Coyhaique, the regional capital, about 4 hours away. Enjoy a peaceful overnight in Coyaique.

•  2-hour horseback ride near Coyhaique

A few minutes away from Coyhaique there is a private farm where you will enjoy the day.  Meet the owner of the farm and enjoy a horseback ride through the mountains and the shore of Simpson River. 

This is a 2-hour incredible experience and a unique way to discover the Patagonian landscape and the horseman traditions, a cornerstone of the “gaucho” (cowboy) culture. At the end of the ride, return to Coyhaique and enjoy lunch followed by a leisurely afternoon.

Say Hueque Tips

You don’t need any previous experience to enjoy this horseback ride. The people organizing the tour are professionals and will be glad to answer any questions you may have about the animals and how to manage the reins. However, if you prefer to do another type of tour on this day, feel free to mention it to your travel agent. We specialize in tailor-made travel experiences!

• Last day and transfer to the local airport

Enjoy your last hours in the breathtaking surroundings of Carretera Austral and prepare to head to the Balmaceda airport where this trip ends. This is a 1-hour ride and pick-ups are usually scheduled 2 h 30 min before your flight departure time.

We specialize in tailor-made travel experiences in Carretera Austral and other incredible destinations in Argentina, Chile, and South America. If this trip doesn’t meet your expectations, talk to one of our knowledgeable travel agents and tailor this trip to your budget and timetable.