Routes

Routes for Longer Journeys

Plan unforgettable 20 to 30-day camper trips across Chile, Patagonia, and beyond.

Otto is built for multi-week road trips: cross-border support, unlimited kilometres, and routes that match how you actually drive.

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Featured itinerary

25-Day Chile & Patagonia Roadtrip

From Santiago wine country through the Lake District, down the Carretera Austral, and into Argentina for Fitz Roy and Perito Moreno, then Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas. A flagship loop for travellers who want the full southern cone without rushing.

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Trip Planner

Estimate legs, fuel, and stops on your own timeline. Use it alongside our hub routes to stress-test mileage and overnight rhythm before you lock dates.

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Long trips

Routes

Itineraries sized for multi-week campers, not weekend loops. Each card links to a detailed hub route below.

Routes

20-Day Patagonia Roadtrip

Duration: 18-22 daysBest for first Patagonia expedition

Southern Patagonia focus

Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas with time for the Carretera Austral and key Argentine crossings.

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25-Day Chile & Patagonia Route

Duration: 23-27 daysBest for a balanced first long trip

Chile southbound with optional border crossing

North-to-south rhythm: central valleys, lakes, then deep south. Our most requested long loop.

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30-Day Chile & Argentina Itinerary

Duration: 28-35 daysBest for experienced long-road travelers

Chile & Argentina loop

Maximum flexibility across both countries with Otto cross-border paperwork and hub handovers.

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Practical

Guides

Planning tools and answers that save you time before you book.

Guides

Best Time to Visit Patagonia by Camper

Seasons, wind, and ferry windows: when to go for fewer closures and clearer roads.

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Guides

How to Rent a Camper in Chile

Licence, insurance, hubs, and what to expect before you fly. Straight answers, no jargon.

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Crossing from Chile to Argentina in a Camper

Permits, timing, fuel, and the mistakes people make at the border, before you queue.

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Gravel road and glacial river in the southern forests, Carretera Austral style

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Carretera Austral by Camper

Ferries, gravel, realistic days, and why slowing down is the point.

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Otto camper van by a lake with Torres del Paine peaks in the distance

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Torres del Paine by Camper

Campsites, how many days, fuel outside the park, and fitting Paine into a wider route.

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Otto Hilux camper on a gravel road in Patagonia with mountains behind

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Fuel, Ferries & Logistics

Range, boats, real driving hours, supplies, and margin that saves the trip.

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Travellers with a camper on a gravel road in remote Patagonia mountains

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What If Your Camper Breaks Down in Patagonia?

Common issues, local help, rental support, and why delay matters more than drama on remote roads.

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On the road

Inspiration

Where to point the wheels when you have time to spare.

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Best Places to Visit in Chile by Camper

From the Atacama altiplano to fjords and pampas: the stretches worth slow travel.

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Inspiration

Why Chile Works for a 3-Week Roadtrip

One country, huge vertical range, and infrastructure that rewards longer itineraries.

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Inspiration

Patagonia Highlights for First-Time Travelers

Torres del Paine, the Austral, and border hops: priorities when you cannot do everything.

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Plan your trip with Otto Campers

Tell us your hubs and dates. We will confirm camper availability and cross-border paperwork, with no hidden fees, unlimited kilometres on every vehicle.

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Fleet

Choose the right camper for your route

Same build standard across the line. Pick by crew size and how remote you plan to go.

Otto Escape

Two travellers, tight gravel, shorter legs between fuel stops.

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Otto Scout

The sweet spot for most 3 to 4 week loops: space, capability, family-friendly.

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Otto Backcountry

Maximum range and comfort for Patagonia-heavy months on the road.

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Road guides

Hub-to-hub routes

Pick up and drop off at our hubs. Cross-border paperwork included. These are the same routes we recommend when you book.

North & Atacama Desert

Duration: 14-21 daysBest for desert and altiplano explorers

Northern Chile and Atacama focus · Santiago → San Pedro de Atacama

From the vineyards of Casablanca and the colourful streets of Valparaiso, head north along the coast through La Serena and the Elqui Valley, Chile's stargazing capital. Continue to the Atacama Desert: Valle de la Luna, El Tatio Geysers, altiplano lagoons and Piedras Rojas. End in San Pedro de Atacama or retrace south to Santiago.

SantiagoSan Pedro de Atacama

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Santiago, Valparaiso & Central Valleys

Duration: 7-12 daysBest for first camper trip in Chile

Central Chile roundtrip · Santiago (roundtrip)

A compact loop from Santiago. Explore the UNESCO streets of Valparaiso, surf in Pichilemu, taste world-class reds in the Colchagua Valley, hike the seven waterfalls of Radal Siete Tazas, and finish with Andean hot springs at Termas Valle de Colina. Perfect for shorter trips.

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Lakes, Volcanoes & Chiloé

Duration: 16-24 daysBest for mixed scenery and flexible pace

Lake District and Patagonia gateway · Santiago → Puerto Varas

Head south on Ruta 5 to Parque Nacional Conguillío and the Araucaria forests. Hike Volcán Villarrica from Pucón, soak in thermal springs, and wind through the lakes: Calafquén, Panguipulli, Ranco, Llanquihue. Catch the ferry to Chiloé for penguins and wooden churches. Optional cross-border to Bariloche and the Ruta de los Siete Lagos in Argentina.

SantiagoPuerto Varas

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Patagonia & Carretera Austral

Duration: 20-30 daysBest for iconic Southern Patagonia routes

Southern Patagonia focus · Puerto Varas → Punta Arenas

The ultimate road trip. Drive the 1,240 km Carretera Austral through fjords, glaciers and ancient forests: Chaitén, Queulat, Cerro Castillo, marble caves of Puerto Río Tranquilo. Cross into Argentina for El Chaltén, Fitz Roy, and Glaciar Perito Moreno. Return to Chile for Torres del Paine and end in Punta Arenas at the edge of the world.

Puerto VarasPunta Arenas

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Cross-border travel: All our campers are approved for Chile and Argentina. We handle the paperwork. You must pick up and drop off at one of our hubs: San Pedro de Atacama, Santiago, Puerto Varas, or Punta Arenas. One-way between hubs is available with advance notice. See FAQ for details.

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Lock your hubs, choose your camper, and we will handle handover and paperwork. Long trips are what we built Otto for.

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