ONE WAY TRIP - from ARGENTINA to CHILE
Trip description
A unique crossing, sailing through The Andes Mountains across three beautiful lakes that are connected by four overland legs, from San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina to Puerto Varas in Chile. A journey that can be enjoyed on any day of the year, exploring the beauty of mountainous landscapes that take you through the most colorful region of the Patagonia. Arriving to Chile in just one day, you have the option of extending your trip to two days or more with accommodation at the midway point in Puella and/or Puerto Blest.
Details
| Duration | 112 miles (180 km) in 12 hours. Subject to changes according to the number of passengers aboard and climate conditions. |
| Departure: | 8.00 AM from Bariloche |
| Arrival: | 9.00 PM to Puerto Varas |
| Transfer | Our itinerary includes a pickup service from the main hotels in Bariloche. If your hotel is not included on the list you must make your own way to our offices located at: Calle Mitre #219 - Bariloche |
| Lodging | Optional accommodation in Puerto Blest (ARGENTINA) or Peulla (CHILE) |
| Languages spoken | Spanish, Portuguese, English |
Travel itinerary (referential)
→ BARILOCHE TO PUERTO VARAS IN 1 DAY
| MITRE OFFICE | 8:00 | Departure by bus from the Bariloche Office to Puerto Pañuelo, passing by Lake Nahuel Huapi. |
| BARILOCHE - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 8:00 - 10:00 | En route, you'll be marvelled by the beautiful Swiss-style architecture that characterizes the constructions of the area. Beautiful gardens and flowers color the landscapes all the way to Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PTO. PAÑUELO - BLEST | 10:00 - 11:00 | We'll sail from Puerto Pañuelo to Puerto Blest aboard the Gran Victoria, navigating across Lake Nahuel Huapi. You'll observe the grandeur of the landscapes, the green tones of the forests, the birds that fly close and you'll learn more about the destination's fascinating history. (Boarding tax is not included. US$3 approx). |
| BLEST - FRÍAS | 11:00 - 12:00 | Arrival to Puerto Blest. We travel by bus along River Frías to Puerto Alegre, and then continue the sailing trip across Lake Frías, aboard the Victoria del Sur. Along this stretch of the lake, we'll experience beautiful views of Cerro Tronador. After a short sail, we'll arrive to Puerto Frías where we will complete the necessary steps at the border. |
| FRÍAS - PEULLA | 12:00 - 14:00 | We'll continue by bus to Peulla with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. |
| ALMUERZO PEULLA | 14:00 - 15:30 | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Lunch (additional cost). |
| PEULLA - PETROHUE | 15:30 - 17:30 | We'll sail to Petrohué, navigating across Lake Todos los Santos. If the weather permits, different and breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and Cerro Tronador can be seen. |
| PETROHUE - PTO. VARAS | 17:30 - 20:00 | We'll continue to Puerto Varas, passing by Lake Llanquihue. Impressive views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Arrival to Puerto Varas. |
Travel itinerary (referential)
→ BARILOCHE TO PUERTO VARAS IN 2 DAYS
Includes hotel accommodation in Peulla, Chile
starting at US$ 439 pp.
Overnight stay at Hotel Natura - Peulla, Chile
Day 1
| MITRE OFFICE | 8:00 | Departure by bus from the Bariloche Office to Puerto Pañuelo, passing by Lake Nahuel Huapi. |
| BARILOCHE - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 8:00 - 10:00 | En route, you'll be marvelled by the beautiful Swiss-style architecture that characterizes the constructions of the area. Beautiful gardens and flowers color the landscapes all the way to Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PTO. PAÑUELO - BLEST | 10:00 - 11:00 | We'll sail from Puerto Pañuelo to Puerto Blest aboard the Gran Victoria, navigating across Lake Nahuel Huapi. You'll observe the grandeur of the landscapes, the green tones of the forests, the birds that fly close and you'll learn more about the destination's fascinating history. (Boarding tax is not included. US$3 approx). |
| BLEST - FRÍAS | 11:00 - 12:00 | Arrival to Puerto Blest. We travel by bus along River Frías to Puerto Alegre, and then continue the sailing trip across Lake Frías, aboard the Victoria del Sur. Along this stretch of the lake, we'll experience beautiful views of Cerro Tronador. After a short sail, we'll arrive to Puerto Frías where we will complete the necessary steps at the border. |
| FRÍAS - PEULLA | 12:00 - 14:00 | We'll continue by bus to Peulla with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. |
| PEULLA | 14:00 | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Free afternoon to enjoy a range of excursions including canopy, horse-riding, 4x4 safari (additional cost). Food and accommodation at additional costs. |
Day 2
| PEULLA - PETROHUÉ | We'll sail to Petrohué, navigating across Lake Todos los Santos. If the weather permits, different and breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and Cerro Tronador can be seen. | |
| PETROHUÉ - SALTOS | 17:30 - 18:00 | Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park where we'll visit the Saltos del Petrohué and appreciate the capricious volcanic rock formations, bathed in the emerald green waterfalls. |
| SALTOS - PTO. VARAS | 18:00 - 20:00 | We'll continue to Puerto Varas, passing by Lake Llanquihue. Impressive views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Arrival to Puerto Varas. |
Travel itinerary (referential)
→ BARILOCHE TO PUERTO VARAS IN 2 DAYS
Includes hotel accommodation in Puerto Blest, Argentina
starting at US$ 439 pp.
Overnight stay at Hotel Puerto Blest - Puerto Blest, Argentina
Day 1
| MITRE OFFICE | 8:00 | Departure by bus from our offices in Bariloche (Mitre 219) to Puerto Pañuelo. |
| BARILOCHE - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 8:00 - 10:00 | Passing by Lake Nahuel Huapi. Along the way, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful Swiss-style architecture that characterizes the buildings of the region. Beautiful gardens and flowers color the landscapes all the way to Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PTO. PAÑUELO - BLEST | 10:00 - 11:00 | We will sail from Puerto Pañuelo to Puerto Blest aboard the Gran Victoria, traveling across Lake Nahuel Huapi. You will be able to enjoy the grandeur of the landscapes, the green of the forests, the birds that come close and discover more about the fascinating history of this place. Arrival to Puerto Blest. The morning is free time to enjoy trekking (without a guide) to Los Cántaros Waterfalls. |
| PUERTO BLEST | 13:00 - 15:00 | Lunch at Puerto Blest (extra cost). |
| HOTEL BLEST | 15:00 | A free afternoon to enjoy walks, experience gourmet offers, chill out in the hotel's relax zone or in the jacuzzi. |
Day 2
| HOTEL BLEST | 9:00 | Breakfast in your hotel (included). |
| BLEST - FRÍAS | 11:00 - 12:00 | Passing along the River Frías by bus towards Puerto Alegre, and continuing with the sailing trip aboard the Victoria del Sur across Lake Frías. During the journey across the lake, we will enjoy a beautiful view of the Cerro Tronador. |
| FRÍAS - PEULLA | 12:00 - 14:00 | After a short sail, we will arrive to Puerto Frías where we will pass through border control and then continue on by bus to Peulla, enjoying beautiful views of The Andes Mountains along the way. |
| PEULLA | 14:00 - 15:30 | Lunch in Peulla (extra cost). |
| PEULLA - PETROHUE | 15:30 - 17:30 | We will sail to Petrohué, traveling across Lake Todos los Santos. If climate conditions permit, we will be able to see the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and the Cerro Tronador. |
| PETROHUÉ - PTO. VARAS | 17:30 - 19:30 | We will continue on to Puerto Varas, traveling alongside Lake Llanquihue. Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate these landscapes. Arrival to Puerto Varas. The end of our services. |
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Attention
Cruce Andino may delay or modify the trip. Please double check your departure/arrival times!