International lake-crossing to Chile from Bariloche
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- duration 1 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 1-99 yrs
- max group size 10
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-25085
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- Operated in English
This 11-hour trip will sail from Puerto Pañuelo across the Nahuel Huapi Lake, toward the heart of the Southern Andes. Sail the green waters of Frias Lake to Puerto Frias, admire the stunning Tronador Hill and the condors flying around. Cross the Chilean border and through the Valdivian Rain Forest, toward Peulla, Chile. Cruise across Todos los Santos Lake to Petrohue, and board a coach to the Petrohue Waterfalls, then on to your final destination of Puerto Varas
After meeting with your guide the office in Downtown Bariloche, head toward Puerto Pañuelo on the opposite shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake aboard a comfortable bus equipped with air-conditioning and heating. Driving along the Nahuel Huapi, observe the Swiss-styled architecture which characterizes the local houses, along with their with colorful gardens. Arriving in Puerto Pañuelo, board a fancy catamaran (the Victoria Andina or Victoria del Lago) and sail the Nahuel Huapi for an hour towards Puerto Blest. Along the way you may appreciate the wideness of the landscapes, and the green, wild forests that surround you, while your guide tells you more about the history of the region.
Arriving at Puerto Blest, a bus will take you on a 3-mile ride along the Frias River to Puerto Alegre. On arrival at Puerto Alegre, board the 'City of Faith' and sail the deep green waters of Frias Lake. Admire the stunning, one-of-a-kind view of Tronador Hill. After 20-minutes the cruise will reach the tiny Puerto Frias.
After departing Puerto Frias on a bus, head to Peulla, crossing the Argentinian border. Along the way observe the dense vegetation of the Andes while still within view of Tronador Hill and its nine glaciers.
Entering the Pérez Rosales National Park, pass the Chilean border and be transferred to Peulla for a 1-hour lunch break (at own expense).
After lunch, climb aboard another cruise, from Peulla to Petrohue, on the Todos Los Santos Lake. Get the widest views of the Osorno and Tronador Volcanoes, as well as Puntiagudo Hill, and be amazed by their snowy tops.
At Petrohue, head to Puerto Varas, stopping on the way for a visit to the Petrohué Waterfalls (admission not included). Note the particular shapes of volcano rock, bathed in green waterfalls. Bordering the Llanquihue Lake, you get a breathtaking view of Osorno Volcano, and the Calbuco scenery.
Once you arrive in Puerto Varas between 6:30 and 8pm (depending on season), take a transfer to the main office in the city center.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Transport by shared air-conditioned coach
- Guide in Spanish language
- Audio guide in English and Portuguese
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Accommodation in Chile
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this International lake-crossing to Chile from Bariloche tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 28 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 April 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceInternational lake-crossing to Chile from Bariloche tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this International lake-crossing to Chile from Bariloche tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.