Activities in Bariloche
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Pura Vida Patagonia
Pura Vida Patagonia offers kayaking trips on the Lago Nahuel Huapi, ranging from half-day stints to overnight camp-n-kayak trips, custom designed to match your skill level.
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Cerro Catedral
Nahuel Huapi's ski resort, Cerro Catedral, was once South America's trendiest, and has been superseded only by Las Leñas (near Mendoza) and resorts in Chile. Las Leñas has far superior snow (dry powder), but it lacks Catedral's strong point: views. There's nothing like looking over the shimmering lakes of Nahuel Huapi from its snowy slopes.
There's a good mix of easy, intermediate and advanced ski runs, with steep advanced runs at the top and some tree runs near the base. Lift lines can be long at this very popular resort, but the capacity is substantial enough and waiting time is generally not excessive.
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Cabalgatas Carol Jones
Most travel agencies along Av Bartolomé Mitre offer horseback riding trips. For something special, contact the amiable Carol Jones at Cabalgatas Carol Jones, who offers half-day horseback riding from her family estancia outside of town. The price includes transport to/from town and an excellent asado outside. She also offers multi-day pack trips by horse. Carol speaks English. All trips require a minimum of two people.
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eXtremo Sur
In business since 1991, eXtremo Sur offers several trips on the Río Manso: the Manso Inferior (class II to III, AR$195 per person) is suitable for all ages; the Manso a la Frontera (class III to IV, AR$250 per person, ages 14 and up) is a fun and beautiful stretch of the river before the Chilean border. There’s also a three-day Expedición Río Manso (class III to IV, AR$1350 to AR$1500), where you camp riverside at excellent facilities. For the last, asados and all food and drink are included in the price.
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Baruzzi Deportes
Day passes run between AR$90 and AR$150, depending on the season. If you need lessons, stop into the ski schools at Cerro Catedral or Club Andino Bariloche. Two-hour private lessons run at about AR$330. For rental equipment, try Baruzzi Deportes. Sets of skis, boots and poles rent for between AR$54 and AR$70, and snowboarding gear between AR$75 and AR$98 per day, depending on the season.
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Martín Pescador
Day passes run between AR$90 and AR$150, depending on the season. If you need lessons, stop into the ski schools at Cerro Catedral or Club Andino Bariloche. Two-hour private lessons run at about AR$330. For rental equipment, try Martín Pescador. Sets of skis, boots and poles rent for between AR$54 and AR$70, and snowboarding gear between AR$75 and AR$98 per day, depending on the season.
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Dirty Bikes
Bicycles are ideal for the Circuito Chico (though this 60km loop demands endurance) and other trips near Bariloche; most roads are paved and even the gravel roads are good. Mountain-bike rental, including gloves and helmet, costs AR$40 to AR$60 per day at a number of places. Try Dirty Bikes. Guided tours with bilingual guides run at about AR$180 per day.
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Bikeway
Bicycles are ideal for the Circuito Chico (though this 60km loop demands endurance) and other trips near Bariloche; most roads are paved and even the gravel roads are good. Mountain-bike rental, including gloves and helmet, costs AR$40 to AR$60 per day at a number of places. Try Bikeway. Guided tours with bilingual guides run at about AR$180 per day.
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Bariloche Bikes
Bicycles are ideal for the Circuito Chico (though this 60km loop demands endurance) and other trips near Bariloche; most roads are paved and even the gravel roads are good. Mountain-bike rental, including gloves and helmet, is available at Bariloche Bikes. Guided tours with bilingual guides are also on offer.
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Tren a Vapor
Tren a Vapor runs full-day trips (a 40km circuit) in a 5-wagon steam train built in 1912, stopping for photo ops at a bridge on the river Ñirihau, Perito Moreno station, Laguna Los Juncos and Cerro Elefante. Buy tickets at the train station near the bus terminal.
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Adventure Center
Adventure Center offers four-day trips down the fabled RN 40 as far as El Calafate for AR$500 per person. Trips run from the end of September to April. Prices include accommodation, but national park entries and food are separate.
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Parapente Bariloche
The mountains around Bariloche make for spectacular paragliding. If you wish to take to the sky, it will cost you around AR$260 for a 20-minute to half-hour tandem flight with Parapente Bariloche.
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Espacio
Espacio offers cruises on Nahuel Huapi lake in its 40ft catamaran Cau Cau during summer. Reserve your place two days in advance.
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Aguas Blancas
Aguas Blancas has an excellent reputation and offers similar trips. It’s located inside Albergue Patagonia Andina.
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Luis Rosenkjer
The mountains around Bariloche make for spectacular paragliding. If you wish to take to the sky, contact Luis Rosenkjer.
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Tom Wesley Viajes de Aventura
Horseback riding, mountain biking; been long in the business. Also at Av Bustillo, Km 15.5.
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Overland Patagonia
Numerous trips throughout Patagonia. Also ski transfers for AR$16 from any hotel in town.
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