Experiences / Carretera Austral
Carretera Austral Cycling Expedition
Ten days by bike along Chile's most remote road with full van support
- Duration
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 4–12
- Minimum age
- 16
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- Coyhaique, Chile
- Operated by
- Ríos del Fin Austral
Overview
Ride the gravel heart of the Carretera Austral from Coyhaique to Cochrane, through hanging glaciers, fjords and the shores of Lake General Carrera. Daily stages of 50 to 90 km are supported by a van carrying luggage, food and a spare bike.
Rest days include the Marble Caves kayak and a visit to Patagonia National Park. Nights alternate between rustic lodges and comfortable cabins.
Highlights
- 600 km on the Carretera Austral
- Lake General Carrera shoreline
- Marble Caves kayak on a rest day
- Patagonia National Park
Included
- Hybrid or gravel bike rental
- Support van and mechanic
- 9 nights lodging
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Guide
Not included
- Flights to Balmaceda
- Lunches
- Travel insurance
Before you go
Comfortable riding 4–6 hours a day on gravel with climbs.
