LAND EXCURSIONS FROM BARILOCHE

Bariloche surrounding countryside offers almost fifty different options, either for relaxation or sport. The area is so rich in possibilities that the visitor can choose if he wants to takes a guided tour or go on his own, take traditional or adventure tours, by land, lake or river.

CERRO CATEDRAL
One of Bariloche´s main attractions is Cerro Catedral winter sports center which is open to visitors year round. At km. 8.60 on Exequiel Bustillo Avenue there is a turn off which 11 further on take one the ski resort with impressive views of the surrounding range and lakes.
Time: Half day.
Operates: daily-annual.
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MOUNT CATEDRAL & LOS ALERCES WATERFALL
Tronador is the highest peak in the area (3.554 m.a.s.l. ) The tour goes through the southern part of the National Park Nahuel Huapi to see the three main peaks: Argentino, Chileno and International and its eight glacial tongues.
The drive up goes past the "Pampa de Huenuleo ", lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi, the upper Manso river, Pampa Linda, Vuriloche valley and the "Ventisquero Negro" (Black Glacier) -a moving mass of ice from the Mount.
Tronador´s permanent ice fields. A short walk along the 300 m causeway between the parking area and the outlook allows one to have a great view of "Los Alerces" waterfall.
Time: all day.
Operates: daily - annual (subject to winter road conditions)

CIRCUITO CHICO
This is one of the most traditional tours of Bariloche. It goes through the city and them trough the Nahuel Huapi National Park and Llao Llao Municipal Park. Along the length of its 65 Km there are several interesting places to visit: Cerro Campanario by chairlift, the look out Llao Llao peninsula and the surrounding lake system, the lavender plantation and factories of knitted wear, candles, dolls, artistic clocks, jam and chocolate, ceramics and homemade beer. You can also visit fish hatcheries, forgeries, tea houses and plant nurseries as well as the magnificent Llao Llao hotel, San Eduardo chapel and the Lopez and Capilla massive rock face.
Time: Half day.
Operates: daily - annual.

SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES
This tour starts from Bariloche, goes by route 237 along the southern shore of the Nahuel Huapi lake to the Limay and then carries on for a 352 km daylong ride. Bordering the lake's northern shore along the national route 231, one can over briefly at Villa La Angostura and then carry on by lakes Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machonico and finally Lacar where the city of San Martin de los Andes is. The road back goes through "Paso Cordoba", bordering lake Meliquina and the Filo Hua Hum and Caleufu rivers. The "The Casa de Piedra" (stone house) and Confluencia are visited finally before arriving back to Bariloche.
Time: All day.
Operates: daily - annual (subject to winter road conditions).
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EL BOSTÓN AND LAGO PUELO
This tour takes one national route 258 bordering lakes Guitierrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo. Carrying on through Pampa de Toro, Cañadón de la Mosca and El Foyel. This daylong tour arrives at El Bolson, a Beautiful valley appropriate for agriculture. Going through small farms or wheat, maíz, cherry, raspberry, recurrent, apple and hops one arrives at the splendid turquoise Puelo Lake.
Time: all day.
Operates: weekly and all year ( subject to winter road conditions)

THE PATAGONIAN EXPRESS, EL BOLSÓN FARMS
Similar to the previous tour, the patagonian express, known as "La Trochita", runs between the towns of El Maiten and Leleque. The train is made up of two old steam engines, one wagon for the diesel fuel, one first class and one second class car with its receptive restaurant car.
Time: all day.
Operates: weekly - annual.

VILLA LA ANGOSTURA
From Bariloche, along national route 237, one takes the turn off onto national route 231 towards the west, bordering the northern shore of lakes Nahuel Huapi and arrives at this picturesque mountain village surrounded by dense forest and impressive snow capped mountains.
Time: half day or all day.
Operates: daily - annual.

PIEDRAS BLANCAS
This winter ski center is only one km outside Bariloche going Los Pioneros Av. and taking the turn off to Cerro Otto. This was the first ski center of the region founded by the well known climber Otto Meiling. On its 15 acres there are slopes for alpine ski and 15 Km of trail for cross country skiing. All the ski classes, sled trails and hikes though the forest seem to end invariably drinking chocolate or wine and eating delicious home made cakes.
Time: half day.
Operates: daily in winter.
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ENCHANTED AND TRAFUL VALLEYS
This scenic tour starts from Bariloche. Along the National Route 237 one borders lakes Nahuel Huapi towards the east crossing the Limay river and arriving at the first stop over for a panoramic view of the city from Perito Moreno historic arrival point. Following the Limay river one arrives at the Enchanted Valley which is the highlight of the tour with its strange rock formations. This half day tour includes sightseeing place like Pincon Chico, Rincón Grande, Villa Llanquin and the amazing amphitheater. The tour ends at Villa Traful, going from the steppes to the forest.
Time: half day.
Operates: annual

CERRO LOPEZ AND COLONIA SUIZA
Departing from Bariloche along Bustillo Ave. towards west, one turns off the Circuito Chico route at the foot of Cerro López. This dirt road climbs up to Colonia Suiza, where a group of French - Swiss immigrants settled and for many years produced fine wheat. Nowadays the descendants of these pioneers produce homemade jams, bottled fruit, liqueurs and prepare the "CURANTO": a mapuche meal of different meat and vegetables cooked in a hole lined with hot stone and covered with nalca leaves.
From this village the trail leads to Cerro López where you have a fantastic view of its snowed peak. From this refuge one can take interesting walk to Pico Turista, Pico Principal del López and La Hoya.
Time: half day.
Operates: Annual

CIRCUITO GRANDE
This daylong, 250 Km round trip takes you alongside the Limay river through Rincon Chico, Rincon Grande, Amphitheater, Enchanted Valley, Confluencia, and Cuyin Manzano. After crossing the Rio Minero we arrived at the Traful lookout, 70 mts. above the lake. The road carries on though Villa Traful, the sandy deaches of Puerto Arrayán and the Portezuelo to connect the seven lakes road and return to Villa La Angostura.
Time: all day.
Operates: daily - annual ( subject to the winter road conditions)

WINTER OR GREEN SAFARY
Climbing 26 km. up the Chall Huaco valley, this dirt road starts from the national route 258, just south of the city. The road takes one across bridges, fords and streams up to the Neumeyer refuge, 1.200 m.a.s.l. After a long walk through snowed covered trails, frozen marshes and lagoons you arrive at a high southern beach forest. Finally, at midday you can try the typical barbecued lamb or chicken. In summer, on the Green Safari, the trekking can carry on to Laguna Verde or the spectacular Mirador among the flowers and trees of the higher prairies.
Time: all day.
Operates: daily - annual.

CERRO OTTO CABLE CAR
These modern cable cars, equipped with music and panoramic windows, have their base on Los Pioneros Ave. just outside Bariloche. After a 12 minutes ride up to almost 1.400m you arrive at the top of Cerro Otto. There is a revolving restaurant building from where you can take short walk through the forest, rent sleds or just enjoy the splendid view of Bariloche and its surroundings.
Time: the bus leaves from the city every half hour.
Operates: daily - annual

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

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