6-Day Tour to Bariloche and the Lake District

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Venture out from Buenos Aires and spend six days exploring Patagonia, the surroundings of Bariloche and the Lake District. See ancient breathtaking glaciers and take in the endless Andes mountain range. You'll have the opportunity to witness the imposing granite peaks, uninhabited lands, immense colored lakes, savage rivers and remote national parks. The endless activities and tours in the region offer what is sure to become an unforgettable experience!

During this tour, you'll appreciate the beauty of San Carlos de Bariloche. You'll start downtown where you'll travel down Bustillo Avenue to reach Playa Bonita. You'll visit Campanario Hill where you can optionally take the lifting chair. After crossing the San Pedro Peninsula, you'll reach the Llao Llao area and visit the San Eduardo Chapel and luxurious Llao Llao hotel, which in front of Puerto Panuelo, is located on the departing pier for many lake excursions. You'll visit Villa Tacul, Escondido Lake, Lopez Bay, Moreno Lake and El Trébol Lake after getting to the lookout point.

Day 1:
Depart from Retiro bus station in the evening on a comfortable bus with TV, coffee and a bathroom. You'll travel across the picturesque Argentinean Pampas taking in the magnificent Patagonian landscapes. You'll stay overnight on the bus.

Day 2: (B)
You'll arrive in Bariloche in the afternoon and transfer to hostel/hotel. For rest of the day, you are free to enjoy the city and the Nahuel Huapi Lake.

Day 3: (B)
Depart on a full day excursion to Puerto Blest. The tour includes transfers to the pier and a boat ride to the Nahuel Huapi Parks.

Day 4: (B)
Free day. It is recommended you take an optional navigation tour.

Day 5: (B)
Transfer to the bus station to take your bus back to Buenos Aires. You'll stay overnight on the bus.

Day 6:
Arrival in Buenos Aires in the afternoon.

Review by: Bryce C	January 2009
The trip was great, although we had very bad seats on the way there--we couldn't see anything out the window due to a picture on the outside of the bus that covered part of the window. Also, the tour guide was pretty terrible--he didn't help us at all or tell us anything. We didn't understand why he was there. Otherwise it was beautiful!