Carretera Austral, Chile
What to see at Carretera Austral and how to fit it into a Chile trip.
Quick answer
1,200km of unpaved road through Patagonian fjords, hanging glaciers and turquoise rivers — the world's most remote and spectacular road trip, best driven southbound over 10–14 days.
Best season for Chile: October – April. Recommended trip length: 14–21 Days.
About Carretera Austral
1,200km of unpaved road through Patagonian fjords, hanging glaciers and turquoise rivers — the world's most remote and spectacular road trip, best driven southbound over 10–14 days.
Carretera Austral is one of 15 places we cover in Chile, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Chile plan. A 5-day Chile trip from Mumbai costs about ₹1,02,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Chile
- Torres del Paine W Trek
- Atacama El Tatio Geysers
- Easter Island at Sunrise
- Torres del Paine
- Atacama Desert
- Easter Island
- Elqui Valley Stargazing
- Chiloé Archipelago
Questions about Carretera Austral
What is Carretera Austral?
1,200km of unpaved road through Patagonian fjords, hanging glaciers and turquoise rivers — the world's most remote and spectacular road trip, best driven southbound over 10–14 days.
When is the best time to visit Carretera Austral?
Chile's best season is October – April, which is the best window for Carretera Austral too.
How many days do I need in Chile to include Carretera Austral?
Trripah recommends 14–21 Days for Chile. Carretera Austral fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Carretera Austral in a Chile package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Carretera Austral to a Chile plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.