RAFTING For people that
want a more active from or tourism, the float trip down rivers of diverse
difficulty are an excellent option for half or all day tour. In general
the whole family can join in, as the rafts or rubber boat are well equipped
and very safe. On the Limay river you float by interesting rock formations,
from Rincon Chico to Villa Llanquin. For a longer tour you are taken by
truck through narrow mountain roads to the Manso river. This is a more
adventuresome daylong excursion, through dense vegetation, some interesting
rapids and beautiful scenery.
HORSEBACK
RIDES There are
several interesting areas for daylong or half day rides around Bariloche.
The more traditional rides are from the rapids on the middle Manso river,
along either side of the river to Los Moscos lake; up the pathways of
Central; up to the Ventisquero Negro from the foot of Tronador or through
the "estancias of the region".
Horseback riding is a great way to explore the different plains, valleys
and mountains with their interesting rock formation around Bariloche.
FISHING
TIPS The lake
and river systems of Patagonia have become world known for the quality
of sport fishing. This is due to the variety and size of these rivers.
Fishing outfitters can provide guiding service, equipment and transport
for a full or half day fishing experience.
Bariloche has everything available for a successful days fishing: boats
and equipment for rent, sailing boats and motor launches of various sizes,
some even with bunks and kitchens for longer cruises. Expert crew and
guides make this option available to almost everyone.
MOUNTAIN
BIKING Bariloche
interesting geography and varied road system make it an ideal area for
this recent and popular activity. Different trails can be chosen, subject
to the difficulty or time available. The circuit to Puerto Moreno or bordering
the left bank of Río Traful are quite easy trails, but the Nahuel
Huapi National Park has many trails, through its spectacular scenery and
massive forest that offer no end of possibilities.
TREKKING Trekking
has become very popular in this area. People come to follow the numerous
trails that have been laid out though the National Partk and to come in
close contact with nature. Around Bariloche there are many trails of different
difficulties or length, that can be chosen to make tours around the parks
most interesting features for one day or longer. This relaxing or sporting
activity can go from quiet tours around the Llao Llao forest on Circuito
Chico or up Paso de las Nubes and the glaciers or even end up cross-country
skiing on the Tronador slopes.
DAY 1 - Arrival to San Carlos de Bariloche
Airport and transfer to hotel. 03 nts of accommodation with breakfast
DAY 2
- Excursion called "Circuito Chico" to visit Panoramic Point,
Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, Moreno Lake, Cerro Lopez, Colonia Suiza...
DAY 3
- Boat Excursion to visit Isla Victoria and Los Arrayanes National Park.
DAY 4
- Transfer to airport
This is a basic program to visit Bariloche Area. Please visit our tour
list to see more tours combining this area and others place in Argentina
and Chile