ALONG DEEP PATAGONIA: ROUTE 40 SOUTH

Operational note : Day 6: The Chile Chico border is open from 8 am to 8 pm, depending on the date of the year. Day 1 Bariloche. Arrival and delivery of the rental car at the airport. Start your journey in Bariloche. Day 2 Bariloche. B Free day to take some boat trip to Blest Port or Victoria Island or take the car and drive by the Seven Lakes route. Day 3 Bariloche / Esquel. B Leave Bariloche to the south towards Esquel. If you arrive at midday, we suggest you check the La Trochita departure calendar. Day 4 & 5 Esquel. B We suggest you to visit Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Piedra Parada, a curiosity in the middle of the steppe or if you prefer adrenaline, enjoy rafting down the Corcovado River. Day 6 Esquel / Rio Mayo. B Continue exploring National Route 40, towards Rio Mayo. It's a five-hour drive, with a few stops along the way to admire the view and enjoy the remote scenery. Day 7 Rio Mayo / Los Antiguos. B In the morning, departure to Los Antiguos, located in the heart of Patagonia. On the way we suggest you take a detour to the Petrified Forest of Sarmiento. Day 8 Los Antiguos. B Today we suggest to explore the region by crossing into Chile to visit the Marble Chapels formation. Day 9 Los Antiguos / Posadas Lake. B Travel along Route 41, which connects Los Antiguos with Lake Posadas. A scenic route that seeks to preserve the local fauna. Day 10 Posadas Lake. B Free day to explore the Patagonia Park or visit the Cueva de las Manos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 11 Posadas Lake / Gobernador Gregores. B Departure to take route 40 and arrive at a village with a privileged location. Day 12 Gobernador Gregores / El Chalten. B Continue along RN 40 south to reach El Chalten, the National Capital of Trekking. 01/02/2025 275 Day 13 El Chaltén. B Enjoy the variety of hikes available in El Chaltén. Day 14 El Chaltén / El Calafate. B At the desired time leave the National Capital of Trekking to reach the land of the Glacier Day 15 El Calafate. B Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Day 16 El Calafate. B Free time until the time of your flight.