Andean Lakes Crossing. Bariloche and Puerto Varas

8 days and 7 nights
from USD 1.900

Tour of 7 days and 7 nights to know two of the most beautiful destinations in Argentina and Chile: Bariloche and Puerto Varas. We can enjoy their gastronomy, landscapes and history. We will connect them through the Andean Crossing, sailing the most important lakes in Patagonia. An unforgettable adventure.

Day 1: Bariloche – Chocolate tasting

In the afternoon enjoy a Chocolate and sweet tasting in a picturesque local Chocolaterie. An amazing journey through flavors and aromas.

Day 2: Small Circuit – Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest

Tour the Small Circuit along wonderful landscapes in the surroundings having the best views. Nahuel Huapi Lake and Campanario mount are among the highlights of this experience.
Later, our day continues with a sailing to Victoria Island and the Myrtle Forest, we will visit two National Parks and we will learn about the history of the place.

Day 3: Seven Lakes Road - San Martin de los Andes Tour

A journey of almost 200 km will take us to San Martín de los Andes on a beautiful scenic route passing through seven of the most important lakes in the region.

Day 4: Bariloche – Puerto Varas: Andean Lake Crossing

The famous crossing, also known as Andean Crossing, will take us on a special panoramic tour, sailing and visiting places of spectacular beauty, such as Lake Frías, Peulla and Lake Esmeralda, crossing the Andes Mountains and arriving at Puerto Varas.

Day 5: Puerto Varas– Wonders of Llanquihue Lake

Visit the city of Llanquihue: the Parish Church, the old mansions, Plaza de Armas and the Swans beach. At midday we will stop in Frutillar and enjoy an exquisite lunch in the Colonial Museum.
Back on the road, we will arrive at Puerto Octay little town admiring the beauty of green meadows and snow-capped peaks of volcanoes and mountains

Day 6: Puerto Varas – Chiloé Island: Castro and Dalcahue

To get to the magical island of Chiloe we must sail for 30 minutes, observing a wide variety of birds and sea lions. We will visit Dalcahue: the Artisan Market, Museum and church. In Castro we will enjoy a typical lunch and we will visit Palafitos de Gamboa neighborhood, the plaza and the church of Castro, ending our tour in the church of Nercón.

Day 7: Puerto Varas - Bariloche

Travel to Bariloche by bus.
NOTE: If the traveler wants, it is possible to make a transfer to Puerto Montt to fly from there to Santiago or any other point in Chile to continue their trip.

Day 8: Bariloche – End of the tour

Say goodbye and transfer to the airport.

Price includes

  • 4 nights in Bariloche
  • 3 nights in Puerto Varas
  • Wonders of Lake Llanquihue tour with lunch
  • Chiloé tour with lunch
  • Small Circuit Tour in private service with chair-liftticket to Cerro Campanario
  • Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest tour with VIP service
  • Seven Lakes Road - San Martin de los Andes Tour
  • Andean Crossing
  • Bus Puerto Varas - Bariloche
  • All breakfasts
  • In-destination transfers
  • National Park entrance fees

Not Included

  • Domestic airline tickets
  • Port tax at Puerto Pañuelo (must be paid for Victoria Island tour and the Lakes Crossing)
  • Hotel Taxes in Bariloche
  • Extra charges and optional activities or meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities

Notes

Prices per person

Season High 2024/25 - From 01/12/2024 Until 31/03/2025
Base Category Price
Double 3* USD 1.950
Double 4* USD 2.350
Double 5* USD 2.500
Season Low 2025 - From 01/04/2025 Until 30/06/2025
Base Category Price
Double 3* USD 1.900
Double 4* USD 2.200
Double 5* USD 2.250
Season July 2025 - From 01/07/2025 Until 31/07/2025
Base Category Price
Double 3* USD 2.200
Double 4* USD 2.600
Double 5* USD 2.950
Season August 2025 - From 01/08/2025 Until 31/08/2025
Base Category Price
Double 3* USD 2.050
Double 4* USD 2.350
Double 5* USD 2.400
Season September to November 2025 - From 01/09/2025 Until 30/11/2025
Base Category Price
Double 3* USD 1.950
Double 4* USD 2.150
Double 5* USD 2.250

Activities

Mount Tronador
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

In the Mount Tronador tour we'll see fascinating landscapes throughout the border with Chile. We´ll be able to take photos from the viewpoints. Some attractions that we will know are the Lakes Gutiérrez, Mascardi and the homonymous village.

Mount Tronador

Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

In the Mount Tronador tour we'll see fascinating landscapes throughout the border with Chile. We´ll be able to take photos from the viewpoints. Some attractions that we will know are the Lakes Gutiérrez, Mascardi and the homonymous village.

Seven Lakes Road - San Martin de los Andes
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

The winding Seven Lakes roadgoes through woods of lengas, coihues and cypresses. On the way to San Martin de los Andes we will visit different lakes like Espejo, Escondido, Falkner, Machonico and Lacar.

Seven Lakes Road - San Martin de los Andes

Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

The winding Seven Lakes roadgoes through woods of lengas, coihues and cypresses. On the way to San Martin de los Andes we will visit different lakes like Espejo, Escondido, Falkner, Machonico and Lacar.

Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: Half or Full Day (all year round)

The Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest tour will take us navigating the Nahuel Huapi Lake up to Victoria Island, a natural reserve where we can see indigenous and exotic animals. After arriving at the Quetrihue Peninsula we’ll visit the unique Myrtle Forest.

Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest

Frequency: Daily
Length: Half or Full Day (all year round)

The Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest tour will take us navigating the Nahuel Huapi Lake up to Victoria Island, a natural reserve where we can see indigenous and exotic animals. After arriving at the Quetrihue Peninsula we’ll visit the unique Myrtle Forest.

Small Circuit
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: Half-day (all year round)

The Small Circuit tour will ride along wonderful landscapes in the surroundings of Bariloche. We will admire lakes and mountain scenery. The Small Circuit tour is unmissable and is one of the most traditional tours in the area.

Small Circuit

Frequency: Daily
Length: Half-day (all year round)

The Small Circuit tour will ride along wonderful landscapes in the surroundings of Bariloche. We will admire lakes and mountain scenery. The Small Circuit tour is unmissable and is one of the most traditional tours in the area.

Andean lake Crossing in 1 day
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

The Andean lake crossing starts at 8:30 am from Puerto Varas. During the tour we will have wonderful views of the Osorno Volcano and the Saltos del Petrohué (Petrohue Cascades). At 9:00 pm we will arrive at our final destination, Bariloche.

Andean lake Crossing in 1 day

Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

The Andean lake crossing starts at 8:30 am from Puerto Varas. During the tour we will have wonderful views of the Osorno Volcano and the Saltos del Petrohué (Petrohue Cascades). At 9:00 pm we will arrive at our final destination, Bariloche.

Andean lake Crossing in 2 days
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

The Andean lake crossing starts at 8:30 am from Puerto Varas. During the tour we will have wonderful views of the Osorno Volcano and the Saltos del Petrohué (Petrohue Cascades). At 9:00 pm we will arrive at our final destination, Bariloche.

Andean lake Crossing in 2 days

Frequency: Daily
Length: Full Day (all year round)

The Andean lake crossing starts at 8:30 am from Puerto Varas. During the tour we will have wonderful views of the Osorno Volcano and the Saltos del Petrohué (Petrohue Cascades). At 9:00 pm we will arrive at our final destination, Bariloche.

Andean Lake Crossing Argentina - Chile
 
Frequency: Daily
Length: 2 days & 1 night (all year round)

This tour is an amazing journey through the Lagos andinos patagónicos which connects Argentina and Chile. Through it, the native mapuches traveled for over 4 centuries, leaving their history on the area. You’ll live out a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Andean Lake Crossing Argentina - Chile

Frequency: Daily
Length: 2 days & 1 night (all year round)

This tour is an amazing journey through the Lagos andinos patagónicos which connects Argentina and Chile. Through it, the native mapuches traveled for over 4 centuries, leaving their history on the area. You’ll live out a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Hotels

4* | Cacique Inacayal
 

Cacique Inacayal Lake and Spa Hotel is located on Avenida Juan Manuel de Rosas, in an exclusive place in the center of the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, only four blocks away from the Civic Center and the commercial center, on the shore of the Lake Nahuel Huapi, offering its guests, wonderful views of the lake.

4* | Cacique Inacayal
 

Cacique Inacayal Lake and Spa Hotel is located on Avenida Juan Manuel de Rosas, in an exclusive place in the center of the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, only four blocks away from the Civic Center and the commercial center, on the shore of the Lake Nahuel Huapi, offering its guests, wonderful views of the lake.

Destinations

Bariloche
 

Patagonia is the name given to the vast territory that occupies the southern part of Argentina and Chile. The principal attractions in Argentina are in the lakes district, next to the Andes chain where Bariloche stands out; Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdes are located on the Atlantic coast, and El Calafate, the Moreno Glacier and Ushuaia are located in southern Patagonia.

Bariloche
 

Patagonia is the name given to the vast territory that occupies the southern part of Argentina and Chile. The principal attractions in Argentina are in the lakes district, next to the Andes chain where Bariloche stands out; Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdes are located on the Atlantic coast, and El Calafate, the Moreno Glacier and Ushuaia are located in southern Patagonia.

Puerto Varas
 

Puerto Varasis located in the south region of Chile, among hills, mountains, lakes and woods. A spectacular destination for those who love snow and nature. The city has around 30,000 inhabitants and their principal activity is tourism and agriculture. The city was originally colonized by Germans; you can still appreciate the colonial architecture in cafes, restaurants and inns in the center of the city. It is also a destination near Lago Llanquihue, the biggest in Chile.

Puerto Varas
 

Puerto Varasis located in the south region of Chile, among hills, mountains, lakes and woods. A spectacular destination for those who love snow and nature. The city has around 30,000 inhabitants and their principal activity is tourism and agriculture. The city was originally colonized by Germans; you can still appreciate the colonial architecture in cafes, restaurants and inns in the center of the city. It is also a destination near Lago Llanquihue, the biggest in Chile.

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