BIKE & BOAT - ONE WAY from CHILE to ARGENTINA
Trip description
Unique experience that navigates the Cordillera de los Andes through 3 beautiful lakes, connected in 4 terrestrial stages with your bicycle in 2 days or more, from Puerto Varas, Chile to Bariloche, Argentina
Details
Travel time | 2 days, 75 miles (121 km) in 11 hrs. |
Departure: | from the first catamaran of Lago Todos los Santos (Puerto Petrohué): 10:00 am |
Presentation time: | in Petrohué, Chile: 09:30 am |
Arrival: | 7:00 pm To Puerto Pañuelo, Argentina |
Accommodation | Hotel Natura - Peulla (CHILE), Optional accommodation in Puerto Blest (ARGENTINA) |
Languages of the tour | (on catamarans) Spanish, Portuguese, English |
It includes
- Sailing Lake Nahuel Huapi
- Navigation Lake Frías
- Navigation Lake All Saints
Not included
- Bike Helmet, first aid kit, etc, the necessary to make the crossing
- Boarding fees
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Support Truck route between Peulla and Puerto Frías (on request)
Useful tips
- Each passenger must arrive with his or her own cycle, prepared for high mountain terrains.
- We recommend that you carry a first-aid kit with you.
- Take into consideration that the difficulty of this route fluctuates between medium to high.
- Pack comfortable sports clothing and footwear, a warm coat, a hat, sunblock and sunglasses.
- It’s obligatory to wear a cycle helmet for safety reasons.
- Pack a water bottle to keep you fully hydrated.
- It’s obligatory to travel with al documentation required to make the border crossing from Argentina to Chile.
- Times are subject to modifications without prior notice. We recommend that you reconfirm all times before you travel.
Travel itinerary (referential)
Bike & Boat → PUERTO VARAS A BARILOCHE EN 2 DÍAS Incluye estadía en Peulla, Chile
Total kilometers covered by bike: 121 km.
starting at US$ 331 pp.1er tramo | Altitud: de 75 msnm a 150 msnm Terreno: ciclovía pavimentada Dificultad: media Zarpe del primer catamarán en lago Todos los Santos: 10.00 hrs. Hora presentación en Puerto: 09.30 hrs. Tráfico: Bajo Este es el trayecto más largo de toda la travesía Saliendo desde Puerto Varas pedaleas por la Ruta 225, camino a Ensenada, por una ciclovía de lujo. Si viajas con alforjas, se dejan en el muelle para que personal del puerto las coloque en el catamarán. |
2do tramo | navegación de Petrohué a Peulla por el Lago Todos los Santos Tiempo de navegación: 01.40 hrs. en Catamarán Lagos Andinos A las 09:30 hrs. está marcado el horario de presentación para la navegación por el lago Todos los Santos, con la exuberante vegetación de la Selva Valdiviana y un interesante color verdoso. |
3er tramo | Peulla - Puerto Frías | 29 km - 18 millas Altitud de pedaleo en plano: 150 msnm, recorrido: 17kms - 10 millas Altitud de pedaleo en subida: de 150 msnm a 1000 msnm, recorrido: 8 km - 5 millas Altitud de pedaleo en bajada: de 1000 msnm a 780 msnm, recorrido: 4 km - 3 millas Terreno: tierra con piedras sueltas Dificultad: media-alta (dependiendo del ritmo de cada ciclista) Zarpe segundo catamarán en Lago Frías: 16.30 hrs. Presentación: 16.15 hrs., habiendo realizado los trámites de migraciones y aduana Opción de alojamiento: Hotel Natura o camping Tráfico: Bajo - Sólo buses de la travesía Este es el tramo más difícil de toda la travesía debido a los 8 km en subida, por esto se recomienda continuar al día siguiente. Es importante considerar que este trayecto es de media-alta dificultad, ya que presenta un gran desnivel a lo largo de 29 km. Verificar que el tiempo en este tramo en bicicleta sea suficiente para llegar a las 16:00 hrs. a Frías. Para quienes opten por alojar en Peulla y continuar viaje con tranquilidad al día siguiente, podrán disfrutar de las excursiones extras que se ofrecen. |
4to tramo | Navegación de Puerto Frías a Puerto Alegre por el Lago Frías Tiempo de navegación: 20 minutos en catamarán Victoria del Sur A las 16:15 hrs. está marcado el horario de presentación en Puerto Frías, donde se realizarán los trámites migratorios y de aduana. |
5to tramo | Puerto Alegre - Puerto Blest | 3 km - 2millas Altitud: de 780 msnm a 700 msnm Dificultad: baja Terreno: tierra Zarpe tercer catamarán en Lago Nahuel Huapi: 18.20 hrs. Hora presentación: 18.00 hrs. Opción de alojamiento: Hotel Puerto Blest Tráfico: Bajo - sólo bus de la travesía |
6to tramo | navegación desde Puerto Blest a Puerto Pañuelo por el Lago Nahuel Huapi Tiempo de navegación: 1 hora en catamarán Gran Victoria A las 18:00 hrs. está marcado el horario de presentación para la tercera navegación que recorrerás a través del Brazo Blest. |
7mo tramo | Puerto Pañuelo - Centro de Bariloche | 25 km - 15 millas Altitud: 700 msnm Dificultad: baja Terreno: pavimento Tráfico: Alto En el trayecto al puerto podrá apreciar la típica arquitectura de la región, amplios jardines que visten todo el trayecto de la ruta Bustillo hasta el centro de la ciudad. Recomendamos tener precaución ya que se trata de una ruta de alto tránsito y con poco espacio fuera de la calzada. |
Outdoor activities at Peulla, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park

Canopy
Price: US$30
This activity is for those who are looking to discover a new adventure, sensing the excitement of flying through the native trees of the south of Chile. Our canopy experience is 800 meters long, with eight cables, nine platforms and two abseiling opportunities. Along the way, we'll come into contact with century-old trees, including the Coigüe, a waterfall called "El velo de la novia" and a creek that flows from a lagoon in the middle of The Andes Mountains.
1 to 2 hours, depending on the group
Available October to March
Difficulty: LOW
Includes Canopy equipment, guide
Adults and children 5 years and older
Maximum weight: 210 pounds (95 kilos).
Limitations: Those under 18 years of age must have parental authorization. Restrictions apply to physical and/or mental conditions that provoke limitations, alcohol or drug induced states, and other kinds of states that might affect safety conditions during the activity.
Limitations: Those under 18 years of age must have parental authorization. Restrictions apply to physical and/or mental conditions that provoke limitations, alcohol or drug induced states, and other kinds of states that might affect safety conditions during the activity.
Sports or comfortable clothing. Avoid sandals and high-heeled shoes.

Horseback riding
Price: US$30
This activity in Peulla is a complete horse-riding experience across farming country, traveling through Valdivian forest (incredible evergreen forest that always surprises), valleys and rivers, all within Chile's longest-standing national park, Vicente Pérez Rosales. We begin at Fundo Rigi, where a specialist guide in ecotourism will guide us through from start to finish. The horses are trained to receive all kinds of riders, with or without experience. There are different horse-riding routes to enjoy, providing opportunities to observe flora and fauna. All in all, a great experience.
1.30 hours
Available: All year round
Difficulty: LOW
Includes Guide
Adults and children 12 years and older
Limitations: Those under 18 years of age must have parental authorization. Restrictions apply to physical and/or mental conditions that provoke limitations, alcohol or drug induced states, and other kinds of states that might affect safety conditions during the activity.
No fear of horses. No spinal injuries, hip injuries, or problems with the lumbar region of the vertebrae.

Safari 4X4
Price: US$30
This fun activity is something the entire family can enjoy and shows off Puella's natural diversity. We'll make our way to the Fundo Rigi, where we'll discover a wide range of birds and farm animals. Our double-traction vehicles, Jabalí and Puma, will take us into the interior of The Andes Mountains in search of the River Peulla, which we will cross in our jeeps.
2 hours
Available: All year round
Difficulty: LOW
Includes: Driver, guide, rain jacket
Adults and children 12 years and older
Limitations: Those under 18 years of age must have parental authorization. Restrictions apply to physical and/or mental conditions that provoke limitations, alcohol or drug induced states, and other kinds of states that might affect safety conditions during the activity.
In the winter, warm clothing that's waterproof. In the summer, light-colored clothing to avoide attracting insects.
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