ROUND TRIP - from ARGENTINA
Trip description
A unique tour that sails through The Andes Mountains, across three beautiful lakes, connected by four overland legs, from San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina to Puerto Varas in Chile, and vice versa. A journey that can be enjoyed every single day of the year, revealing mountainous landscapes of great beauty that are located in the most colorful area of the Patagonia. It takes just one day to travel from one country to the other, but the option exists of extending the trip to two days or more, staying in Puella and/or Puerto Blast at the half-way mark.
Details
| Duration | 112 miles (180 km) in 12 hours, EACH WAY. Subject to changes according to the number of passengers aboard and climate conditions. |
| Departure OUTWARD: | 08:30 hrs. from Bariloche |
| Arrival OUTWARD: | 8.00 PM to Puerto Varas |
| Departure RETURN: | 8.00 AM from from Puerto Varas |
| Arrival RETURN: | 9.00 PM to Bariloche |
| Transfer | Our itinerary includes a pickup service from the main hotels in Puerto Varas and Bariloche. If your hotel is not included on the list you must make your own way to our offices located at Calle Mitre #150 - Bariloche, or 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)
→ ROUND TRIP from BARILOCHE in 2 DAYS
starting at US$ 486 pp.OUTWARD Journey
| BARILOCHE | 8:00am | Departure by bus from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo, passing by Lake Nahuel Huapi. |
| BARILOCHE - PUERTO PAñUELO | 8:00 am- 10:00 am | 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. |
| PUERTO PAñUELO - BLEST | 10:00 am- 11:00 am | 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 am- 12:00 pm | 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 pm - 2:00 pm | We'll continue by bus to Peulla with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. |
| PEULLA - PETROHUE | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | 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 - PUERTO VARAS | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | We'll continue to Puerto Varas, passing by Lake Llanquihue. Impressive views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Arrival to Puerto Varas. |
RETURN Journey
| PUERTO VARAS | 8:00 am | Departure by bus from Puerto Varas to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
| PUERTO VARAS - PETROHUE | 8:00 am- 10:00 am | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. |
| PETROHUE - PEULLA | 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | 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 IN PEULLA | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Lunch (additional cost). |
| PEULLA - PUERTO FRÍAS | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | 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. |
| PUERTO FRÍAS - BLEST | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 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 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | We'll begin the final sail across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PUERTO PAñUELO - BARILOCHE | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 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)
→ ROUND TRIP from BARILOCHE in 3 DAYS or more Includes hotel accommodation in Peulla, Chile
starting at US$ 600 pp.Lodging at Hotel Natura - Peulla, Chile
OUTWARD Journey - in 2 days
| Outward - day 1 | ||
| BARILOCHE | 8:00am | Departure by bus from Bariloche to Puerto PaÑuelo, passing by Lake Nahuel Huapi. |
| BARILOCHE - PUERTO PAÑUELO | 8:00am - 10:00am | 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. |
| PUERTO PAÑUELO - BLEST | 10:00am - 11:00am | 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 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 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 - 2:00pm | We'll continue by bus to Peulla with beautiful views of the Andes Mountains. |
| PEULLA | 2:00pm | 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. |
| Outward - day 2 | ||
| PEULLA - PETROHUÉ | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | 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 | 5:30pm - 6:00pm | 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 - PUERTO VARAS | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | We'll continue to Puerto Varas, passing by Lake Llanquihue. Impressive views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Arrival to Puerto Varas. |
RETURN Journey - in 1 day
| PUERTO VARAS | 8:00 am | Departure by bus from Puerto Varas to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
| PUERTO VARAS - SALTOS PETROHUÉ | 9:45 am - 10:15 am | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. 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. |
| PETROHUÉ - PEULLA | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | 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 IN PEULLA | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Lunch (additional cost). |
| PEULLA - PUERTO FRÍAS | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 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. |
| PUERTO FRÍAS - BLEST | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 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 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm | We'll begin the final sail across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto PaÑuelo. |
| PUERTO PAÑUELO - BARILOCHE | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 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)
→ ROUND TRIP from BARILOCHE in 3 DAYS or more Includes hotel accommodation in Puerto Blest, Argentina
starting at US$ 600 pp.Lodging at Hotel Puerto Blest - Puerto Blest, Argentina
OUTWARD Journey - in 2 days
| Outward - day 1 | ||
| BARILOCHE | 8:00am | Departure by bus from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo. |
| BARILOCHE - PUERTO PAñUELO | 8:00am - 10:00am | 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. |
| PUERTO PAñUELO - BLEST | 10:00am - 11:00am | 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. |
| LUNCH IN BLEST | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Lunch at Puerto Blest (extra cost). |
| BLEST | 3:00pm | A free afternoon to enjoy walks, experience gourmet offers, chill out in the hotel's relax zone or in the jacuzzi. |
| Outward - day 2 | ||
| BREAKFAST IN BLEST | 9:00am | Breakfast in your hotel (included). |
| BLEST - FRÍAS | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 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 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | 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. |
| LUNCH IN PEULLA | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Lunch in Peulla (extra cost). |
| PEULLA - PETROHUE | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 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 - SALTOS - PUERTO VARAS | 5:30pm - 8:00pm | 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. |
RETURN Journey - in 1 day
| PUERTO VARAS | 8:00 am | Departure by bus from Puerto Varas to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue. |
| PUERTO VARAS - SALTOS PETROHUE | 9:45 am- 10:15 am | Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. 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. |
| PETROHUE - PEULLA | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | 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 IN PEULLA | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Lunch (additional cost). |
| PEULLA - PUERTO FRÍAS | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 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. |
| PUERTO FRÍAS - BLEST | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 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 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | We'll begin the final sail across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo. |
| PUERTO PAñUELO - BARILOCHE | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 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. |
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