South Patagonia Motorcycle Tour

You will be picked up at the airport in Bariloche and taken to the hotel from which the tour will start the next day. After a brief introduction to the motorcycle tour and information about Salta, the rest of the day is at your leisure.

First, we head south on Ruta 40 towards El Bolsón, and then through Los Alerces National Park to Trevelin. About 310 km, of which 100 km are gravel roads.

Border crossing into Chile and we come across the legendary Carretera Austral, which we will follow for the next few days. The very humid climate of this glacier-eroded landscape ensures lush green vegetation and rushing rivers against an impressive mountain backdrop. About 230 km of gravel roads.

Today we ride one of the most beautiful sections of the Carretera Austral to Coihayque. First, we look at a hanging glacier, then we go over the Queulat Pass to Manihuales and from there on good and partly winding asphalt road further to Coihayque. About 240 km, of which 80 km are gravel roads.

In the next two days, we will circle the green shimmering Lago General Carrera. First, we visit the Salto del Ibañez waterfall before continuing past the jagged mountain mass of Cerro Castillo, over the Valley of the Dead Forest and the village of Baihia Murta to Puerto Rio Tranquilo. A bit further south, we reach the southern tip of the lake, leave the Carretera Austral and arrive at the idyllic Terra Luna Lodge near Puerto Guadal. About 275 km, of which 200 km are gravel roads.

First, we head along the south shore of Lago General Carrera at dizzying heights towards Argentina. In good weather, spectacular views of the Northern Ice Field open up in the distance. At Chile Chico, we cross the border into Argentina. We continue our adventure along the old unpaved Ruta 40 along the Argentine Andes. Through spectacular landscapes, we arrive at the charming village of Lago Las Posadas, set in wonderful surroundings. About 350 km, almost all gravel roads.

With a view of Perito Moreno National Park, we come to the tiny village of Bajo Caracoles. From there, we follow Ruta 40 south until we reach a wide valley in which the Estancia La Angostura still raises thousands of sheep and cattle in a traditional way. (In good conditions and with enough time, we can visit the famous rock paintings of the Cueva de las Manos) Overnight stay in a traditional Estancia. About 330 km, partly gravel roads.

First, still through the steppes, we reach Lake Lago Viedma and the small village of El Chaltén, which crouches under the famed granite towers Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. In the afternoon, if possible, optional hike to the viewpoint of Fitz Roy. About 270 km, partly gravel roads.

Early in the morning, we return to Ruta 40, where we head south and then along the emerald green Lago Argentino to El Calafate. In the afternoon, visit the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. About 360 km.

Back to the junction and continue on Ruta 40 on the way up to a high plateau where magnificent views back to the mountains unfold. We continue on to the border into Chile and to Torres del Paine National Park. Overnight stay at an original Chilean estancia where we will spend a cozy evening. About 250 km, of which 60 km are gravel roads.

We approach Torres del Paine National Park with spectacular views. In the park, we will see waterfalls, mountain lakes, condors, wild llamas, nandus, and foxes, and of course, we will be able to admire the breathtaking rock peaks of the Torres and Cuernos Massif. In the afternoon, we continue to the town of Puerto Natales. About 250 km, of which 200 km are gravel roads.

Again heading south to Villa Pehuelche, we continue on a windy road to Punta Arenas, passing a lagoon with flamingos and visiting the Otway penguin colony. About 300 km, of which 50 km are gravel roads.

By ferry, we cross the Magellan Strait to the island of Tierra del Fuego and continue on gravel roads to the Argentine border. After a short ride, we reach Rio Grande, where we will rest after today’s windy ride. About 400 km.

In the morning, we first drive through windy coastal regions and then over Tolhuin, the Fagnano Lake, and over the Garribaldi Pass further to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. To complete the journey to the end of the world, we continue a bit further through the Tierra del Fuego National Park until the road ends: the real end of the (civilized) world! In the evening, we enjoy our well-deserved farewell dinner. About 200 km.

Today you will be taken to the airport, where you will take away only impressive impressions, many good memories, and our farewell gift for your return flight.