Welcome to Bariloche & the Lake District
Home to some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, the Lake District is one of Argentina's prime tourist destinations. People come to ski, fish, climb, trek and generally bask in the cool, fresh landscapes created by the huge forests and glacier-fed lakes of Argentina's largest national park.
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Cerro Tronador Day Trip from Bariloche
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Tourist Information San Carlos de BarilocheEarly in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in the centre of Bariloche and head towards Guttierrez and Mascardi Lakes. Driving along their shores, we will then take a dirt road to get to Cerro Tronador, where the journey really will start. Stop At: Museo del Lago Gutierrez, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaCross the Pampo de Huenuleo and along the rippling creeks of Melgarejo and Pilmayen until you reach Lake Gutierrez. Stop to snap photos and stretch your legs at a lodge and private beach on the shores of this unspoiled body of water.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Ventisquero NegroClimb back on the coach and continue along Mascardi Lake and across the popular white-water rafting destination, the Manso River. Stop in Pampa Linda, in the shadow of Cerrro Tronador, for lunch (own expense). Continue your coach journey through a forest of native lenga and coihue trees in the Vuriloches Valley until you reach the Ventisquero Negro (Black Snowdrift) glacier. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Cerro Tronador, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaRide the coach a bit further to reach Cerro Tronador, the tallest mountain in the Lake District at 11,500 feet (3,500 meters). Home to seven glaciers, it was so named for the thunderous sound that ice chunks frequently make falling from the glaciers' faces. View Cerro Tronador's three peaks — Pico Chileno, Pico Argentino and Pico Internacional — while taking a short walk into the woods with your guide to view the glaciers. Duration: 2 hoursPass By: Tourist Information San Carlos de BarilocheAfterwards, we will get back on the vehicle and we will take you back to Bariloche.
San Martín de los Andes, Seven Lakes Day Trip from Bariloche
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Tangol Bariloche, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaStart your journey north to San Martín de los Andes from San Carlos de Bariloche upon hotel pickup by your guide.Stop At: Nahuel Huapi Lake, Province of Neuquen, PatagoniaRelax aboard the comfortable coach, driving along the scenic southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and crossing the Limay Bridge over the Limay River. En route, your guide will offer commentary on the natural and historical features of the region.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Lago Espejo, Villa La AngosturaBordering the Huemul arm of the lake's northern shore, pass Las Flores and Puerto Manzano with a brief stopover in the mountain town of Villa La Angostura. Here, stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh mountain air before continuing on the provincial route. (You can purchase snacks at several stops along the way, or bring your own food to eat.)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Route of the Seven Lakes, San Martin de los Andes, Province of Neuquen, PatagoniaFollowing the picturesque Road of the Seven Lakes, take in the spectacular sights of lakes Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner and Machonico before arriving at the shores of Lácar Lake (Lago Lácar), where the charming town of San Martín de los Andes is nestled between high mountain peaks.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: San Martín De Los AndesYou’ll have about three hours to spend at your leisure in San Martín, including time to purchase lunch at one of the plentiful restaurants (own expense). Stroll through downtown streets teeming with arts and crafts shops and gear-rental stores that specialize in a range of outdoor activities – from hiking, biking, boating and skiing to hunting and fishing. As you walk around, admire the lovely character of San Martín and the Swiss Alpine architectural style of its wood cabins and quaint shops.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Limay River, Neuquen, Province of Neuquen, PatagoniaOn your return trip, the road goes through Cordoba Pass (Paso Cordoba) at an elevation of 3,940 feet (1,200 meters) and features a typical Patagonian landscape. See the confluence of the Traful and Limay rivers, the Valle Encantado (Enchanted Valley) and the Anfiteatro (a natural amphitheater) before arrival back in Bariloche around 5pm.Duration: 3 hours
Bariloche Sightseeing Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHEThis tour starts here. Pass By: Lago Nahuel Huapi, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaHalf-Day Tour (morning or afternoon): After pickup from your hotel, enjoy a day’s drive covering about 37 miles (60 km) of stunning territory. First, head out on the road that skirts the shores of the famous Nahuel Huapi Lake.Stop At: Cerro Campanario, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaAfter six miles (10 km) you’ll reach Cerro Campanario (Belfry Hill), where you can disembark to take pictures with incredible vistas of several lake and mountain landmarks. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Llao Llao Golf, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaWhen you reach the Llao Llao Peninsula, stop in Puerto Panuelo, a small port along the Nahuel Huapi Lake. Admire the San Eduardo Chapel, an elegant wooden structure by architect Alejandro Bustillo, who built several masterpieces in this region including the spectacular Llao Llao Hotel. Next, continue along the scenic route past Lopez Bay and Lopez Hill to Clover (El Trebol) Lagoon before your guide returns you to your hotel. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Puerto Panuelo, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, Patagonia stop in Puerto Panuelo, a small port along the Nahuel Huapi Lake. Admire the San Eduardo Chapel, an elegant wooden structure by architect Alejandro Bustillo, who built several masterpieces in this region including the spectacular Llao Llao Hotel. Next, continue along the scenic route past Lopez Bay and Lopez Hill to Clover (El Trebol) Lagoon before your guide returns you to your hotel. Duration: 1 hour
El Bolson Day Trip from Bariloche
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Tourist Information San Carlos de BarilocheAfter pickup from your Bariloche hotel, settle in to your coach for the scenic 75-mile (120-km) ride along Lake Gutierrez, Lake Mascardi and Lake Guillelmo. Stop At: El BolsonListen to commentary from your guide as you continue through spectacular Cañadon de la Mosca and Pampa del Toro until you reach the town of El Bolson. El Bolson is well-known for its mild climate and fertile soil, which make it an agricultural hotbed for products like berries, apples, pears and cherries. Hops also grow very well here, which contribute to El Bolson's booming beer-making trade. Sample the fruit and local brews while perusing the shops in town, stopping for a healthy lunch (own expense). Visit the bustling outdoor market that sells foodstuffs, woodwork, leatherwork and other crafts by local artisans. Learn about how hippies from Buenos Aires moved here in droves in the 1960s and declared it an 'ecological municipality' due to its natural foods establishments and organic farms. Board the bus to continue exploring nearby Chubut province. Visit Pitriquilton Hill, home to many splendid hiking trails, a small ski resort and Las Golondrinas Farm. Afterward, enjoy the picturesque return tip to Bariloche and drop-off at your hotel.Duration: 8 hours
Bariloche Andes Horseback Riding Tour with Argentine Asado
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Tangol Bariloche, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaAfter hotel pickup, travel by air-conditioned coach for about an hour east of Bariloche and head to Puesto La Fragua de Estancia San Ramon (San Ramón Ranch).Stop At: La Fragua de estancia San Ramon, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaOne of the oldest working ranches in the area, San Ramón Ranch spans 62,000 acres (25,000 hectares) into the foothills of the Argentine Andes. When you arrive, you’ll notice cattle and sheep roaming the grasslands.Follow your guide to an old countryside school converted to the ranch’s eating area, located below one of the largest condor nesting rocks in the region. You might just see one of these impressive creatures soaring high in the sky. Inside the former school, ranch staff welcome you with a light breakfast of sweets, coffee, juice and mate tea.Next, mosey over to the stables for a safety briefing and be paired up with a horse that matches your riding experience. This tour is suitable for both beginners and more experienced riders; you'll learn some horseback riding techniques from your expert guide who leads the way on a 2-hour journey into the Andes foothills. Pass a picturesque lake and ride through transition forests before reaching the Patagonian steppe. Keep your eyes peeled for condors, pink flamingos, black-necked swans, guanacos, rheas and deer. Your guide explains the geological sights, plants and wildlife you see along the way. After your horseback ride, return to the ranch and dig into a 3-course lunch featuring Argentine asado (see below for a sample menu). The feast of traditional barbecued meats comes with an open bar of wine, soft drinks and mineral water. Your appetite sated, enjoy transport back to your Bariloche hotel.Please note: If you select the afternoon tour, you will start off with lunch, then the horseback ride, and end with snacks consisting of sweets, coffee, juice and mate tea.Sample lunch menu (subject to change):First course • EmpanadasMain courses • Grilled chorizo • Asado (barbecued grilled meats) accompanied with saladDessert • Fruit salad*Please note: If you have dietary restrictions, please note these when you book the tour.Duration: 5 hours
Bariloche to Puerto Blest: Nature Cruise and Waterfalls Hike
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Puerto Panuelo, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaBoard your comfortable coach, destined for Puerto Pañuelo, from your hotel in Bariloche.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaCruise along the deep blue waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake.Duration: 9 hoursStop At: Nahuel Huapi Lake, Province of Neuquen, PatagoniaMeet your sightseeing boat to Puerto Blest (national park fee and boat tax not included) and cruise over the pristine cobalt waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Enjoy the native coihue and Patagonian cypress that line the shores, along with moss, ferns and unique fungi found only in this area. Pass Centinela Island, where Dr Francisco Moreno, the national park's founder, is laid to rest. Listen to the proud blast of the boat's horn as you pass his gravesite in salute to his memory. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, PatagoniaArrive in Puerto Blest for lunch at a lakeside restaurant (own expense). After lunch, follow your guide on a leisurely walk up toward the top of Los Cantaros Waterfall. Stroll along the edge of Los Cantaros Lake and enjoy free time to relax or explore the hiking trails in the area. Board your boat for a return to Puerto Pañuelo, where you will meet your coach and return to Bariloche for hotel drop-off.Duration: 3 hours