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OneWay Journey: from Bariloche, Argentina to Puerto Varas, Chile

By Cruce Andino
8.4 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$551 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

It is a scenic and tourist route that connects the cities of Puerto Varas in Chile and San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina through the Andes, a mountain range that runs through South America. This trip allows travellers to explore the lakes and mountains of Patagonia while crossing the border between Chile and Argentina.
Highlights:
1- Navigation by boat: Travellers cross 3 lakes; 2 Argentinean lakes and 1 Chilean lake.
Nahuel Huapi Lake, Frias Lake and Todos los Santos Lake.
2- Bus ride: Each lake is connected by 4 overland routes, scenic routes that pass through places of natural interest such as forests and waterfalls. The following points are connected by bus: Bariloche-Puerto Pañuelo, Puerto Blest-Puerto Alegre, Puerto Frías-Peulla and Petrohué-Puerto Varas.
Throughout the trip you will enjoy panoramic views, rainforest and the chance to explore the wildlife, gastronomy and local culture on both sides of the border.
Come and live the experience, we are waiting for you!

Activity location
  • SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE
    • 785 Avenida 12 de Octubre
    • R8400, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Puerto Pañuelo
    • San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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OneWay Journey: from Bariloche, Argentina to Puerto Varas, Chile
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$550.90 x 1 AdultAU$550.90
Paid at activityAU$0.53
Total
Price is AU$551.43
Until Sun, 14 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 suitcase up to 23kg
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All land and lake transfers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Driver/guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The rate does not include port, migratory and/or National Parks fees.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boarding taxes in Puerto Pañuelo, Nahuel Huapi National Park US$3,5.- | AR$500 payable only in cash
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    These values can be modified upon determination of each country's authorities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Everything not mentioned in this programme.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Stay at Puerto Varas, Chile
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Stay at Bariloche, Argentina

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Recommended to bring sunblock, sunglasses
  • Recommended to wear comfortable shoes and waterproof clothing

Activity itinerary

SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Bariloche is the starting point of this adventure. The city is located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Its civic centre holds traditional chocolate houses, hotels and restaurants. Bariloche has great attractions, both in winter and in summer.
Puerto Panuelo
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
It is a lakeside port for passengers, located in the middle of the route between Puerto Blest and the city of Bariloche. It is exactly 25 kilometres far from Bariloche.
Lago Nahuel Huapi
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The area around the lake is home to a variety of landscapes, sunsets, birds and wildlife, including condors, eagles, deer and more. Bring binoculars and a camera to capture the natural beauty.
Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro (Pass by)
This landscape is a magnificent mixture of native forests and Patagonian canals. At this point, the green waters of the Frías River join the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Travellers may see a dense forest, the Valdivian Forest (few locations holding a cold forest worldwide).
Puerto Frías
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Lago Frias, the smallest of the three lakes on the route. Procedures for crossing the border Chile-Argentina are made at this point. Of glacial origin, bringing meltwater that gives it its green-turquoise tones.
Peulla
  • 2h
In Peulla is a place for lunch, during the trip, the price is not included (US$25 per person.) Villa Peulla, It is a small ecological village, which was recognised as the most sustainable location in Chile.
Lago Todos Los Santos
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The large hills with their evergreen forests surround the landscape for about two hours of sailing in beautiful emerald waters. From the deck of the catamaran, travellers can see some waterfalls and three snowy peaks: Mount Tronador and the volcanoes Osorno and Puntiagudo.
Puerto Varas
  • 1h
The final destination is the wonderful Puerto Varas City in Chile, near Puerto Montt. You will find Frutillar nearby; a city of German pioneers who have replicate their particular lifestyle, their customs and their cultural baggage in these lands; and volcanoes showing their dramatic beauty such as the Osorno and Calbuco. Enjoy the international gastronomy, the famous Chilean wine, and the starry nights that are spectacle worth admiring.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE
    • 785 Avenida 12 de Octubre
    • R8400, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Puerto Pañuelo
    • San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mitre 150
    • 150 Mitre
    • R8402, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

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