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Walking trails in Villa La Angostura
The Osorno Volcano, near Puerto Varas
Pucón, Chile

Self-Drive tour through Chile & Argentina

12 days from CAD7,105pp

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Tour highlights

  • Admire the views of snow-capped Villarrica Volcano from the lakeside town of Pucón.

  • Stop off at viewpoints on Argentina's scenic Seven Lakes route to Villa la Angostura.

  • Explore the pretty town of Puerto Varas and local Mapuche Indian culture.

  • See the icy peaks and jade lakes of Chile's southern lake district.

Price includes:

  • Fully insured vehicle rental
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Morning arrival in Santiago where you will be met and taken to your hotel.

    • Santiago, Chile
      Santiago, Chile
    • Santiago by night
      Santiago by night
    • National Museum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile
      National Museum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile

  • Today you will fly south to Puerto Montt where you will pick your car up and drive to your hotel on the shores of Lake Llanquihue.

    • Pucon, Chile
      Pucon, Chile
    • Pucón, Chile
      Pucón, Chile
    • The Villarrica Volcano, Pucon, Chile
      The Villarrica Volcano, Pucon, Chile

  • Have the day to explore. You could visit Villarrica National Park or, if you are feeling adventurous, climb the volcano.

    • The Villarrica Volcano, Pucon, Chile
      The Villarrica Volcano, Pucon, Chile
    • Pucon, Chile
      Pucon, Chile
    • View from Villarrica Volcano
      View from Villarrica Volcano

  • This morning you will begin your journey to Argentina. Once border formalities are complete then you will have a drive of around one hour to San Martin de los Andes.

    • Argentinean horses
      Argentinean horses
    • Nahuel Huapi Lake, San Martin de los Andes
      Nahuel Huapi Lake, San Martin de los Andes
    • San Martin de los Andes, Argentina
      San Martin de los Andes, Argentina

  • Enjoy a day exploring San Martin de los Andes. Your time today can be devoted to leisurely spending time on the shores of Lago Lácar, or if you're feeling more energetic, an intrepid hike in Parque Nacional Lanín can be undertaken.

    • Riding at Estancia Huechahue, San Martin de los Andes
      Riding at Estancia Huechahue, San Martin de los Andes
    • Herding cattle in San Martin de los Andes
      Herding cattle in San Martin de los Andes

  • Travel south today along the famous route of the Seven Lakes to Villa La Angostura.

    • Nahuel Huapi Lake, Bariloche
      Nahuel Huapi Lake, Bariloche
    • Walking trails in Villa La Angostura
      Walking trails in Villa La Angostura

  • Explore the area in your own time. An example activity could be driving around Nahuel Huapi Lake to Bariloche for lunch.

  • Explore the area around Bariloche. If you haven't already, you can complete the 'small circuit' drive which takes in many of the area's highlights.

    • Bariloche, Argentina
      Bariloche, Argentina
    • Bariloche, Argentina
      Bariloche, Argentina
    • The Argentine lake district
      The Argentine lake district

  • Drive back over the border today to Puerto Varas via the Puyehue National Park.

    • The Chilean Lake District, Puerto Varas
      The Chilean Lake District, Puerto Varas
    • Petrohue Waterfalls, Chile
      Petrohue Waterfalls, Chile
    • Osorno Volcano, Chile
      Osorno Volcano, Chile

  • Visit Frutillar, drive down to Chiloé or head to Petrohué Falls.

    • Laguna Verde, Puerto Varas
      Laguna Verde, Puerto Varas
    • Puerto Varas,Chile
      Puerto Varas,Chile
    • Maullín river and flooded forest (Senda Nativa Romahue), Puerto Varas, Chile
      Maullín river and flooded forest (Senda Nativa Romahue), Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Make your way to the airport and drop off your hire car before flying to Santiago for the final night of your trip.

    • Navimag Ferry, Puerto Montt
      Navimag Ferry, Puerto Montt
    • The famous Mercado Central (Central Market), Santiago, Chile
      The famous Mercado Central (Central Market), Santiago, Chile
    • Casablanca Valley, Chile
      Casablanca Valley, Chile

  • Drive to Puerto Montt airport in time for your flight to Santiago. Connect with your onward flight home.

    • Sanhattan, Santiago's business district, Chile
      Sanhattan, Santiago's business district, Chile
    • Skyline, Santiago
      Skyline, Santiago
    • Presidential Palace, Santiago
      Presidential Palace, Santiago

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Santiago
 
The Northern Lake District
 
San Martin de los Andes
 
Bariloche
 
Puerto Varas
 
Puerto Montt
 

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