Description
Day 1:
Reception at Bariloche Airport, Transfer to hotel. Lodging.
Day 2:
In the morning, after breakfast, depart for a navigation across Lake Nahuel Huapi up to the famous Victoria Island and Bosque de Arrayanes: The excursion begins in Puerto Pañuelo, located 25 km from the center of the city, in Llao-Llao, getting there with the transportation service of the tour. After 30 minutes of sailing you get to Puerto Anchorena, located in the central and narrowest area of Victoria Island and service center of it. There are different options of free or guided hikes on marked trails, among which are: Sendero Ex Vivero Nacional, Sendero de Interpretacion “Antonio Pargade”, Puerto Gross and old town, cave paintings and Playa del Toro, Cerro Bella Vista Balcony , among others. Every corner of the island, with its beautiful scenerys, rich history and striking natural environment make this trip an experience to fully enjoy. The tour continues sailing to Quetrihué Peninsula, where the other great attraction of the ride is located, the Los Arrayanes National Park. There, walking a decking path, magnificent specimens of the species can be seen, which form a dense forest with unique features: wide stem, with showy cinnamon-coloured bark with white spots and heights exceeding 15 meters, giving this place a magical appearance.
Note:
This excursion implies no difficulty; therefore, people of all ages can enjoy it. You can hike the Bosque de Arrayanes at your own pace.
The ascent to the hill and hiking Victoria Island are optional. There is a bar and a service center where you can rest.
The times of departure and return vary according to the season of the year, as they adjust to the length of the day light. However, the usualtime is from 9am to 6 pm for the full-day excursion, and from 12.30 pm to 7.30 pm for the half-day option.
Day 3:
During the morning, the lovely excursion Small circuit: This is a half-day excursion that allows an exquisite panoramic view of the region of the lakes and the Andes around Bariloche. The total distance covered is 65 km, mostly skirting Lake Nahuel Huapí.
You depart from Bariloche in a westbound direction, along the Costanera avenue. In this winding ride you will have a sequence of views, starting with Huemul Island, then Campanario Hill, Llao Llao Peninsula and the spectacular hotel that bears the same name, the beautiful San Eduardo Chapel, and other equally breathtaking spots.
At Campanario Hill there is an optional lift chair ride to the summit. The panoramic view is one of the most impressive ones of the region.
After passing bythe Llao Llao Peninsula, you will cross a bridge that joins the lakes Nahuel Huapí and Moreno. You will skirt the latter one for some time, up to the bridge that connects it with El Trébol lagoon.
Finally, you go around this lagoon and start your return to Bariloche.
Note:
This excursion lasts about three hours, and is available both in the morning and the afternoon.
No special equipment is needed, just any device to store images of this incredible beauty.
Day 4:
In the morning, after breakfast, departs the fabulous excursion San Martín de los Andes by Seven Lakes: This is a full-day excursion that covers the national parks Nahuel Huapí and Lanín.
You will leave Bariloche early in the morning, on a tour bus that will go skirting Lake Nahuel Huapí, first in the eastbound direction, up to the source ofthe Limay river, and later bordering the north margin, until reaching Villa La Angostura. You will make a short stop in this typical mountain town.
This first part of the excursion is made along a winding road, sometimes close to the lake shore and sometimes through the woods. You can get excellent views of Lake Nahuel Huapí and Bariloche city, situated at the opposite shore.
From Villa La Angostura you will begin the road of the seven lakes proper. You will visit Espejo, Correntoso, Villarino, Falkner, Escondido, Machonico, and Lácar lakes. On one of the extremes of the latter, the city of San Martín de Los Andes is located.
You will enjoy a gorgeous landscape during the trip that will give you the impression of being inside a postcard all the time. Make sure to keep your camera at hand for you to get these beautiful images.
You will have time for lunch in San Martín de los Andes where you may opt for one of the many restaurants or just a walk along the lake shore and a simple lunch in a park.
You will return by a different route, through Paso Córdoba, skirting Lake Melinquina. You will observe the forestation is not as lush as before, but the landscape is equally breathtaking. You will border and cross the rivers Filo Hua Hum and Caleufú. This route ends at Confluencia place, where the rivers Limay and Traful join, and where there is a group of curious rock formations that have been called Valle Encantado (Enchanted Valley).
The arrival in Bariloche is scheduled for 8 pm.
Note:
This excursion is suitable for all ages.
No special equipment is needed.
The total distance covered is 400 km.
Lunch is not included.
Day 5:
Breakfast and, at scheduled time, transfer to airport.
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