Andes Scenic Journey: Full Day Tour from Puerto Varas, Chile to Bariloche, Argentina
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Puerto Varas
Embark on a breathtaking Andes Scenic Journey from Puerto Varas, Chile to Bariloche, Argentina. Explore Patagonia's lakes and mountains, cross borders, and immerse yourself in local culture.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puerto Varas - It is the touristic capital of southern Chile. This city holds an unmistakable German influence, with its maximum exponent in the traditional architecture of wooden houses built with larch tiles.
    It is located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, the second largest lake in the country.

  • Saltos del Petrohue - The Petrohué Waterfalls are a series of waterfalls and rapids located in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, in the Los Lagos region of Chile. They are one of the most popular natural attractions in the area and offer a visually stunning experience surrounded by lush nature.

  • Lago Todos Los Santos - The large hills with their evergreen forests surround the landscape for about two hours of sailing in beautiful emerald waters.
    From the deck of the catamaran, travelers can see some waterfalls and three snowy peaks: Mount Tronador and the volcanoes Osorno and Puntiagudo.

  • Peulla - In Peulla is a place for lunch, during the trip, the price is not included (US$25 per person.)
    Villa Peulla, It is a small ecological village, which was recognized as the most sustainable location in Chile.

  • Puerto Frías - Lago Frias, the smallest of the three lakes on the route.
    Procedures for crossing the border Chile-Argentina are made at this point.
    Of glacial origin, bringing meltwater that gives it its green-turquoise tones.

  • Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro - This landscape is a magnificent mixture of native forests and Patagonian canals. At this point, the green waters of the Frías River join the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Travellers may see a dense forest, the Valdivian Forest (few locations holding a cold forest worldwide).

  • Lago Nahuel Huapi - The area around the lake is home to a variety of landscapes, sunsets, birds and wildlife, including condors, eagles, deer and more. Bring binoculars and a camera to capture the natural beauty.

  • Puerto Panuelo - It is a lakeside port for passengers, located in the middle of the route between Puerto Blest and the city of Bariloche. It is exactly 25 kilometers far from Bariloche.
    This port is part of the tourist infrastructure of Nahuel Huapi National Park.

  • SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE - The final destination is the beautiful city of the Andean Patagonia, San Carlos de Bariloche. This is a touristic City of Swiss architecture and exquisite cuisine. Land of barbeques, chocolates, museums and warm people, all framed in a scenery of beautiful nature. The surroundings of the city: the Short Circuit, The Seven Lakes, Pampa Linda and Monte Tronador. Visit the various museums of the area, which will undoubtedly offer stories for all tastes and interests.
    In winter, many visitors come to take advantage of the snowy season for snowboarding, skiing, polo and other snow activities.
    In the summer there are fishing, trekking, horseback riding, rafting and mountain climbing.

What's Included
  • Land and lake transfers included
  • Experienced driver/guide provided
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tours in Peulla
  • The rate does not include port, migratory and/or National Parks fees
  • Boarding taxes in Puerto Pañuelo, Nahuel Huapi National Park US$3,5.- | AR$500 payable only in cash

  • Admission to the Falls of Petrohué USD$9
  • These values can be modified upon determination of each country’s authorities
  • Everything not mentioned in this program
  • Stay in Bariloche, Argentina
Additional Information

It is a scenic and tourist route that connects the cities of Puerto Varas in Chile and San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina through the Andes, a mountain range that runs through South America. This trip allows travelers to explore the lakes and mountains of Patagonia while crossing the border between Chile and Argentina.
Highlights:
1- Navigation by boat: Travelers cross 3 lakes; 2 Argentinean lakes and 1 Chilean lake.
Nahuel Huapi Lake, Frias Lake and Todos los Santos Lake.
2- Bus ride: Each lake is connected by 4 overland routes, scenic routes that pass through places of natural interest such as forests and waterfalls. The following points are connected by bus: Bariloche-Puerto Pañuelo, Puerto Blest-Puerto Alegre, Puerto Frías-Peulla and Petrohué-Puerto Varas.
Throughout the trip you will enjoy panoramic views, rainforest and the chance to explore the wildlife, gastronomy and local culture on both sides of the border.
Come and live the experience, we are waiting for you!

  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Location
Puerto Varas
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carlos_f
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing experience with great company - Beautiful trip, didn't feel that long. Good buses, boats and friendly staff. Definitely would recommend it.
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Ronaldo_r
Mar 15, 2024
excellent travel experience - don't miss it, it is a great tour, you will see lakes, water falls, wild life, in a full day tour. Be prepared for a nice lunch at a place that has just one building, the hotel and restaurant!
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Douwe_s
Jan 15, 2024
This is just so lovely, you have to do this. - Organization was excellent. Really don’t have anything negative to say. We had some bad luck with the weather but otherwise we had an amazing time.
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Pablucho35
Jan 9, 2023
Worth every dollar, beautiful experience - Excellent experience. It's a very long day, but the views are spectacular and the guides are very professional. You don't worry about a thing, just follow the instructions. For the cost, it beats just taking a bus from Puerto Varas to Bariloche. The stop in Peulla was a very pleasant addition, we did the 4X4 excursion which was well worth it, even though lunch had to be quick. Our initial guide Guillermo was top notch. I would recommend it without a doubt.
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Ilevc
Mar 19, 2020
5 ladies - Beautiful scenery. I enjoyed It very much. Puerto Varas is a small nice Town easy to walk with very nice people. The road part is open stony road own by a tour Company. The Catamarans that navigate the 3 lakes are more or confortable Bariloche You cannot miss. We slept at the Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas and Edleweiss Hotel in Bariloche. Both very nice I would say 3.5 Star hotels.
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U7198arbethh
Mar 6, 2020
Highlight of a trip to South America - Because we had excellent weather, this crossing of the Andes by boat and bus was a great experience. The scenery, the history, and our guide all made it a memorable and unique.
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Sydneygirl2015
Nov 8, 2019
Long day but totally worthwhile - As long as you’re up for a 14 hr day DO IT ! Obviously the better the weather, the better the scenery . Our weather improved as the day went on , so by the time we reached the last boat we could see all the snow capped peaks . However, even shrouded in cloud and misty rain it was a great experience . Well organised and seamless trip with our luggage taken care of all the way . The 3 hr lunch stop at Puella seemed unnecessarily long , but many did sign up for the extra activities . We passed the time happily with a walk and a bottle of red wine over lunch ! There was no town there , just a hotel with a restaurant and a more casual bar , so unless you want a really quiet rest or to do lots of adventure activities don’t break the journey there . Overall the 4 buses and 3 boats with a variety of guides was a wonderful experience .
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Gaylem113
Mar 30, 2019
Wonderful way to sit in the lake and mountains to experience the terrain - By bus and by boat, don't miss this way to see the lake district from Chile to Argentina. Long day, but well-paced. Couldn't stop taking photos!
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Edson_o
Nov 29, 2019
Beautiful but tiring - This is a good sample of what you can expect from the magnificent scenery this region can provide. Be prepared to arrive in Bariloche tired but with spectacular pictures.
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Akt301
Feb 24, 2019
Great Scenery! - The scenery was fantastic both on the bus rides and the boat rides! We felt the trip was a little more focused on the Chilean side. The last few segments on the argentine side, we were combined with day trippers from Bariloche who sometimes were just arriving ar a location as we were ready to leave. And it was a long day for those of us coming from Puerto Varas. Our guide Eduardo was interesting, knowledgable and helpful. Crossing the border went smoothly as did all our bus to boat etc. transfers. This is a great alternative to flying.
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