ONE WAY TRIP - from CHILE to ARGENTINA
Trip description
A unique crossing, sailing through The Andes Mountains across three beautiful lakes that are connected by four overland legs, from Puerto Varas in Chile to San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina. A journey that can enjoyed on any day of the year, exploring the beauty of mountainous landscapes that takes you through the most colorful region of the Patagonia. Arriving to Argentina 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 Puerto Varas |
| Arrival: | 9.00 PM to Bariloche |
| Transfer | Our itinerary includes a pickup service from the main hotels in Puerto Varas. If your hotel is not included on the list you must make your own way to our offices located at: Del Salvador #72 - Puerto Varas |
| Lodging | Optional hotel accommodation in Peulla (CHILE) or in Puerto Blest (ARGENTINA) |
| Languages spoken | Spanish, Portuguese, English |
Travel itinerary (referential)
→ PUERTO VARAS TO BARILOCHE IN 1 DAY
starting at US$ 230 pp.| PUERTO VARAS OFFICE | 8:00 | Departure by bus from the Puerto Varas Office (Del Salvador 72) to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
| PTO. VARAS - PETROHUE | 08:00 - 10:00 | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park . |
| PETROHUE - PEULLA | 10:00 - 12:00 | We'll sail to Peulla, 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. |
| LUNCH PEULLA | 12:30 - 15:00 | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Lunch (additional cost). |
| PEULLA - PTO. FRÍAS | 15:00 - 17:00 | We'll board the following bus destined for Puerto Frías, close to Chilean customs to follow the necessary steps at the border. We'll cross the Andes Mountains, following the route to Puerto Frías. |
| PTO. FRÍAS - BLEST | 17:00 - 19:00 | The trip continues in the following sail across Lake Frías for 20 minutes aboard the Victoria del Sur headed towards Puerto Alegre. Upon arrival to Puerto Alegre we'll take our third bus to Puerto Blest. |
| BLEST - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 19:00 - 20:00 | We'll begin the final sail across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PTO. PAÑUELO - BARILOCHE | 20:00 - 21:00 | Upon arrival to Puerto Pañuelo, we'll take a bus on the final leg of the journey towards Bariloche, a city that attracts visitors in winter and summer thanks to its ski centers, shops, hotels, restaurants and night life. Over the past few years, Bariloche has developed a name for itself as a city for top-class breweries. |
Travel itinerary (referential)
→ PUERTO VARAS TO BARILOCHE IN 2 DAYS
Includes hotel accommodation in Peulla, Chile
starting at US$ 439 pp.
Overnight stay at Hotel Natura - Peulla, Chile
Day 1
| PUERTO VARAS OFFICE | 8:00 | Departure by bus from the Puerto Varas Office (Del Salvador 72) to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
| PTO. VARAS - PETROHUE | 08:00 - 10:00 | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. |
| PETROHUE - PEULLA | 10:00 - 12:00 | We'll sail to Peulla, 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. |
| PEULLA | 12:30 | 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 at additional cost. |
Day 2
| PEULLA - PTO. FRÍAS | 10:00 - 12:00 | We'll board a bus in Peulla destined for Puerto Frías. At Chile's customs, we'll follow the necessary steps at the border. |
| PTO. FRÍAS - BLEST | 12:00 - 13:00 | We cross the Andes Mountains, sail across Lake Frías and head to Puerto Alegre. In Puerto Alegre we'll take a bus to Puerto Blest. |
| ALMUERZO BLEST | 13:00 - 16:00 | Arrival to Puerto Blest. Lunch (additional cost). |
| BLEST - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 16:00 - 17:00 | From Puerto Blest we'll begin the final sailing trip across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PTO. PAÑUELO - BARILOCHE | 17:00 - 18:00 | Arrival to Puerto Pañuelo. We'll take a bus along the final leg of the journey to Bariloche, a city that attracts visitors in winter and summer thanks to its ski centers, shops, hotels, restaurants and night life. Over the past few years, Bariloche has developed a name for itself as a city for top-class breweries. |
Travel itinerary (referential)
→ PUERTO VARAS TO BARILOCHE 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
| PUERTO VARAS OFFICE | 8:00 | Departure by bus from the Puerto Varas Office (Del Salvador 72) to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
| PTO. VARAS - PETROHUE | 08:00 - 10:00 | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park . |
| PETROHUE - PEULLA | 10:00 - 12:00 | We'll sail to Peulla, 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. |
| PEULLA | 12:30-15:00 | 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 at additional cost. |
| PEULLA - PTO. FRÍAS | 15:00 - 17:00 | We'll board a bus in Peulla destined for Puerto Frías. At Chile's customs, we'll follow the necessary steps at the border. |
| PTO. FRÍAS - BLEST | 18:00 | We cross the Andes Mountains, sail across Lake Frías and head to Puerto Alegre. In Puerto Alegre we'll take a bus to Puerto Blest. |
| HOTEL IN BLEST | 13:00 - 16:00 | Arrival to Puerto Blest. |
Day 2
| PUERTO BLEST | 10:00 | Breakfast (included). Free morning for excursions and exploring the surroundings at Puerto Blest. |
| BLEST - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 16:00 - 17:00 | From Puerto Blest we'll begin the final sailing trip across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PTO. PAÑUELO - BARILOCHE | 17:00 - 18:00 | Arrival to Puerto Pañuelo. We'll take a bus along the final leg of the journey to Bariloche, a city that attracts visitors in winter and summer thanks to its ski centers, shops, hotels, restaurants and night life. Over the past few years, Bariloche has developed a name for itself as a city for top-class breweries. |
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Attention
Cruce Andino may delay or modify the trip. Please double check your departure/arrival times!