For anyone planning a trip to Chilean Patagonia, I have one recommendation above all: before you go, get in touch with Claudia and Christian from Slow Andes Roads. We did, and our trip was much smoother and far more enjoyable thanks to their efforts. From Hornopiren to Torres del Paine, they can help you plan your trip day-by-day, suggesting how long a journey to make each day (a tricky task in Patagonia, where the unpredictable condition of the roads -- or rather, road -- means you cannot judge how long a trip will take by kilometers alone), the best places to stay and eat, and the best excursions to glaciers, waterfalls, forests, etc., along the way. And not only that: they can make advance reservations for hotels, for ferries (where without a reservation you may find yourself out of luck when you arrive at the dock), for day trips (and guides where necessary) to Torres del Paine, Ventisquero Colgante, and many others, and, last but not least, for the best kind of vehicle you will need depending on road and weather conditions. All of which saved us, and will save you, countless 1) time and 2) headaches. So do get in touch with Claudia and Christian; you won't regret it!

Madeleine

Gracias Claudia y Christian!! Hemos compartido más de 20 días .. recorriendo la carretera Austral..conociendo .. disfrutando .. sorprendiéndonos con las maravillas de la naturaleza.. !! Conociendo gente hermosa que ha hecho de nuestra estadía ,en cada uno de los lugares que hemos pasado ..inolvidables !! Todos los detalles y massss!! Un viaje increíble e inolvidable!!! Gracias por la atención .. el acompañamiento y la amistad !! Gracias Claudia y Christian!! Por muchos más viajes juntos!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Karina y Mariano

Por segundo año consecutivo, hemos confiado nuestro viaje a Slow Andes Roads, y cada viaje ha sido extraordinario. Es un verdadero placer dejarnos guiar por expertos que cuidan cada detalle, permitiéndonos vivir un viaje épico por rincones únicos y poco explorados.
Hemos disfrutado de emocionantes aventuras, desde cabalgatas hasta descensos por los ríos más impresionantes de la Patagonia. Ahora, ya estamos preparando nuestra próximo viaje y no tenemos dudas de que Slow Andes Roads volverá a sorprendernos. ¡Esta vez, el destino será Chiloé!

Everything worked out well. It was nice meeting Christian at the camp in Futalefeu. The car was great, and of course the carretera is absolutely amazing.
Puyuhuapi is indeed a beautiful spot. The hotel is very nice and the hot springs were fantastic after a week of rafting.
The highlight, though, was Cerro Castillo. The Rio Ibanez Valley has to be one of the most beautiful spots anywhere. My hike was wonderful.
Thanks again,
Charlie

Dear Claudia and Christian, feliz navidad! We had a very good time here and are sorry to be leaving Patagonia. Thank you for organizing everything so well. If you like we can give you a detailed feedback. Have a happy holiday,

Our heartfelt thanks to you both for working with us to build our Patagonia trip.  It was a wonderful experience, and we benefited tremendously from your expertise, both with Patagonia, what to see where to stay where to go, and with navigating the many transactions that needed to be put in place for us to breeze our way through.

Here at home we’ve been asked several times what our favorite part was.  Impossible to answer – every part was a highlight.  We would be hard pressed to leave any of it off the table if planning it again, you did a perfect job.

It was also a pleasure to spend time in Santiago with both of you.

Warmly,

Ruth and Martin