Bariloche

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2010-04-24 14:34:19

City Tour of Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche is located in the western area of the Province of Río Negro, Bariloche is in the heart of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Lying on the southern shore of the lake after which the park is named, it is the perfect combination between the speed of the city and the quietness of nature. Only 1,640 kilometers away from the city of Buenos Aires, this tourist city has a hotel and gastronomic infrastructure that was first developed over eight decades ago. San Carlos de Bariloche welcomes visitors from all over the world who enjoy its wonderful landscapes, its tourist services and the facilities of one of the main ski resorts in Argentina: Cerro Catedral.

Day 01:
Panoramic View.  9.00hs – Departure from the hotel by bus to Puerto Pañuelo
10.00hs – Embark the Catamaran El Cóndor and sail during a tour across the Brazo Blest, visit to Los Cántaros waterfall.
11.30hs –The Lunch time (optional) at Inn Blest’s warm restaurant has a beautiful view to the lake. After lunch, the departure is to Puerto Alegre by bus, going round the River Frías’ edge during 2 miles. Embark Dalca (a motor boat) and sail during 15 minutes having the first view of Cerro Tronador.
15.30hs –The Arrival is at Puerto Frías, migration’s office –Argentine Customs. After this procedure of departure, you´ll take the bus across the amazing vegetation that belongs to the Andes mountains, and cross the frontier along Paso Vicente Pérez Rosales, during 18 miles to Peulla. Chilean Customs, procedure for the entry to the country. The accommodation is at Peulla hotel, dinner.

Day 2:
8.30hs –Breakfast and departure to sail on Catamaran “Los Andinos”, across the Lake Todos Los Santos, admiring the Hill Puntiagudo and the impressive Osorno volcano. Arrival at Petrohué, disembark, then the last stop to see the Saltos Del Petrohué is by bus. The arrival is at Puerto Varas city and then in Puerto Montt by going round the Lake Llanquihué’s edge. End of services.
One–day crossing with lunch in Peulla (optional)
6.45hs –The departure is from Bariloche walking the same trip with exception to the visit to Fall Cántaros. The arrival is at Puerto Montt (20.00hs).

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 1: Buenos Aires Reception at Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to the hotel with accommodation. In the afternoon City Tour visiting the most important attractions and districts from Buenos Aires. Return to the hotel.

Day 2: Buenos Aires. Free day to make optional excursions. Suggestion: a visit to typical farm to enjoy the Gaucho party with lunch.

Day 3: Buenos Aires. Free day to sail across Paraná River and its nature, visiting Tigre located 19 miles from downtown Buenos Aires. At night you can enjoy our well known Tango Shows.

Day 4: Bs As / Bariloche
Transfer from the hotel to the local airport. The Reception is at the local airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, Circuito Chico tour, to visit Bariloche city and the main tourist attractions of its surroundings. Return to the hotel with accommodation.

Day 5: San Carlos de Bariche
Free day to make optional excursions. Puerto Blest or Victoria Island and Arrayanes Woods may be an excellent choice.

Day 6: San Carlos de Bariloche
Transfer from the hotel to Puerto Pañuelo to embark the impressive crossing of lakes. This excursion consists of a journey that combines transfers by vehicles of regular line and navigations until crossing the Argentine/Chilean frontier.
The arrival is in Peulla, after crossing lakes, forests, rivers, mountains and glaciers. The arrival is at Puerto Montt after sailing across the Lake Todos Los Santos. End of services.

Optional tours in Bariloche:

  • Hill Catedral
  • Circuito Grande
  • Hill Tronador, Lago Hess and Cascada Los Alerces
  • Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes
  •  San Martín de los Andes
  •  Villa La Angostura
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