From Coyhaique to Puerto Montt or Santiago and back home<\/strong><\/h5>\nYou can take a flight to Santiago at Balmaceda Airport, une hour from Coyhaique or travel by long-distance bus north toward Puerto Varas.<\/p>\n
– Santiago: 2 hours \/ Airlines: Latam \u2013 Sky \u2013 JetSmart<\/p>\n
– Puerto Montt: 1 hour 15 minutes \/ Airlines: Latem \u2013 Sky \u2013 JetSmart<\/p>\n
– Punta Arenas: 2 hours \/ Airlines: DAP<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re renting your bike from Austral Bikes, we take care of the return logistics of the bike. We\u2019ll pick up your bicycle in Villa O\u2019Higgins and bring it back to Puerto Varas, so you don\u2019t have to carry it back yourself.<\/p>\n
Good to Know:<\/h5>\n
\u2022 There are no big airports in Villa O\u2019Higgins, just a local one, with only one aircraft, but in high season its completely overbooked by locals that live in Villa O’Higgins, so better dont rely on it.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 If you want to cross into Argentina from Villa O\u2019Higgins, we can also help organize that adventure!<\/p>\n
Feel free to message us if you have questions about schedules, transfers, or drop-off options\u2014we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n
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