Day 1: Balmaceda Airport – Coyhaique (56 km / 34 mi)
Pick up your car at the office in Balmaceda airport. The dry Pampa will gradually give way to the green forests of the Carretera Austral as you approach Coyhaique, capital of the XI Region. Overnight in Coyhaique.

Day 2: Coyhaique – Queulat National Park (approx. 220 km / 140 mi)
From Coyhaique, you will drive north through virgin forests, valleys, and pastures. At the end of your drive you will descend the Queulat Range from where you will have a fantastic view of the pristine forest; the Hanging Glacier, huge waterfalls and old Coigue trees will complete the scenery. Overnight close to the Queulat National Park. (B)

Day 3: Queulat National Park
Today you will be able to discover the Queulat National Park. A trail will lead you to the huge Hanging Glacier. If you prefer, you will be able to make optional excursions with a guide. Fishing, wildlife observation or a visit to one of the natural hot springs will be some of the alternative activities. Overnight close to the Queulat National Park. (B)

Day 4: Fjord Queulat – Futaleufú (223 km / 139 mi)
Driving on the Carretera Austral to the north, you will discover the upper part of the Queulat

National Park where the forest will seem to be impenetrable. At Villa Santa Lucía you will turn east towards the Argentinean border. During the drive up into the Andes, you will pass the emerald glacier lake Yelcho. The road will wind up and follow the Futaleufú River, well known as the best river in Chile for whitewater rafting. Overnight in Futaleufú. (B)

Day 5: Futaleufú
The village Futaleufú is famous as a starting point for kayak or rafting excursions on the river. For the less adventurous there is enough to see and to do as well. Discover the region on foot or on horseback, for example. Overnight in Futaleufú. (B)

Day 6: Futaleufú – El Pangue (170 km/106 mi)
Today you will descend down from the Andes toward Coyhaique and stop in El Pangue to visit a different section of the Queulat National Park and the Lake Risopatrón. From El Pangue several paths will lead you through untouched native forests. Overnight in El Pangue. (B)

Day 7: El Pangue – Balmaceda (225 km / 140 mi)
Aflter breakfast, you will drive back to the airport of Balmaceda to drop off the car and board your connecting flight. (B)