Excursions at San Carlos de Bariloche - Patagonia Argentia

After breakfast we will leave by taking Bustillo Avenue, skirting Nahuel Huapi lake, enjoying views of it, Huemul Island, Playa Bonita, till we arrive at Llao Llao village, where we will get off the bus to get to know the chapel and the representative Llao Llao Hotel. We will go on to the Panoramic spot, where we will get one of the best outlooks of the area. Back on Bustillo Avenue, we will stop at the foothill of Cerro Campanario, to go up (optional) and see from its summit the eighth best view of the world according to National Geographic.We will go down and get back to Bariloche at noon. After lunch (optional) departure to Cerro Catedral, one of the most famous ski centres in South America. It features lodging, its own transportation means, excellent tracks and ski lifts. During winter it can be used for skiing, and adventure activities can be performed for the rest of the year (special excursions.) Return to Bariloche.

Taking National Route Nr 237 northwards, the Nahuel Huapy is skirted, arriving at Villa La Angostura, where “Route of Seven Lakes” starts, among woods. There, these lakes follow one another: Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico and Lácar Lake, in whose banks stand San Martin de Los Andes Town. On our way back we will drive past Meliquina Lake, Paso Córdoba and border Traful River up to its confluence with Limay River, where Enchanted Valley is found. Then, we will go on to Bariloche.

Excursion starts at Pañuelo Port, 25 km away from the city, opposite Llao Llao Hotel, at which you can arrive by bus or by car. After sailing for 40 minutes the Nahuel Huapi Lake,landing takes place at Anchorena Port, located in the centre of the island. An amazing view of Anchorena Bay as well as the wholezone of Llao Llao and Pañuelo Port –further- can be appreciated from the panoramic point located atMonte Bella Vista. Other options are a stroll to Gross Port or a visit to rupestrian pictures and Playa del Toro. After sailing for some minutes, Arrayanes Wood is reached, at Quetrihue Peninsula. Going along a 600 m path, you can observe magnificent arrayan samples forming a pure wood, considered to be unique in the world for its characteristics.

Starting from Puerto Pañuelo, we will sail Lago Nahuel Huapi and as we reach Brazo Blest, we can see the Centinela Island, where Francisco P. Moreno, creator of National Parks, lies. After an hour boat ride, we will arrive at Los Cántaros Lake, whose outfall supplies the waterfall. The beauty of the falls can be contemplated from some watchtowers on the path. Afterwards, crossing to the opposite bank we will land in Puerto Blest, where we will have lunch. Driving 3 km from there we will reach Puerto Alegre to sail Lago Frias, till we arrive at Puerto Frias.

The tour starts navigating Nahuel Huapi Lake up to Puerto Blest, in the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Then 3 km are driven by bus reaching Puerto Alegre. From there, Lago Frias is navigated till Puerto Frias is arrived at. At this spot all migratory and Argentinian customs office arrangements are made. The Andes Mountain Range is crossed by bus, on a road surrounded with thick vegetation, arriving at Peulla, the first Chilean population, completing all migratory and Chilean customs arrangements on time for lunch. Afterwards, Todos los Santos Lake is navigated up to Petrohué, where Petrohué Falls are visited, in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Later, skirting Llanquihue Lake, Puerto Varas is reached, ending the excursion at this location or in Puerto Montt.