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Self-Drive of Chile's Southern Carretera Austral Route

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

The wild, little-visited Carretera Austral — marble caves, glacier hikes, whitewater rafting and the end-of-the-road town of Villa O'Higgins — the same real route, run with your own private driver instead of a rental car. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — the original TravelLocal route is a 4x4 rental-car trip along the Carretera Austral. Voyzo runs this exact route with your own private driver and vehicle instead, so you get the same real stops without navigating gravel roads and a ferry crossing yourself.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Balmaceda Airport (BBA), southern Chile.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Chile!

Pick up at Balmaceda and drive to Villa Cerro Castillo, with a stop at the Wall of Hands School-Museum.

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Day 2 — Hiking the Magnificent Cerro Castillo

Trek toward Cerro Castillo Lagoon Lookout for views of the glacier-fed lagoon.

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Day 3 — Boat Ride Through the Marble Caves

Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo for a boat tour through the Marble Cathedrals.

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Day 4 — Hiking the Exploradores Valley

Transfer to San Rafael Lagoon for a glacier hike with panoramic ice-field views.

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Day 5 — Raft the Baker River

Drive to Puerto Bertrand and raft the fast-flowing Baker River.

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Day 6 — Hiking in Tamango National Park

Hike the Route of the Coigües, watching for the native huemul deer.

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Day 7 — Journey to Caleta Tortel and the Island of the Dead

An optional excursion to the stilted coastal town of Caleta Tortel.

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Day 8 — Road Trip to Villa O'Higgins

An eight-hour drive with a ferry crossing to reach the Carretera Austral's southern terminus.

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Day 9 — Boating Beside the O'Higgins Glacier

A full-day boat trip on Lago O'Higgins to view the O'Higgins Glacier's icebergs.

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Day 10 — Finish Your Journey in Chile!

Drive back to Balmaceda for your onward flight.

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Departure

The trip ends back at Balmaceda Airport (BBA), the same point where it began, for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The original TravelLocal itinerary is — but Voyzo adapts it with your own private driver and vehicle for the whole route, so nobody in your group needs to drive.
Yes, the whole route stays within Chilean Patagonia, from Balmaceda to Villa O'Higgins and back.
Much of the Carretera Austral is unpaved gravel — part of why we run it with an experienced private driver rather than a self-drive rental.
A 4x4 SUV, the standard vehicle for this route's mix of gravel roads and ferry crossings.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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