Andean Lakes Crossing Journey from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

Depart from Bariloche, Argentina, to Puerto Varas in Chile on three cruises, crossing lakes surrounded by the Andes mountains. 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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: San Carlos de Bariloche, San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Rio Negro, Patagonia

After meeting with your guide at an 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puerto Panuelo, Located At Milestone 25.5 Of Bustillo Avenue, Across The Llao Llao Hotel., San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina

Arriving in Puerto Pañuelo, board a fancy catamaran (the Victoria Andina or Victoria del Lago) and sail the Nahuel Huapi for an hour toward Puerto Blest.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nahuel Huapi Lake, Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi Argentina

Along the way you may appreciate the wideness of the landscapes, and the green, wild forests the surround you, while your guide tells you more about the history of the region.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puerto Blest, Río Negro, Argentina

Arriving at Puerto Blest, a bus will take you on a 3-mile ride along the Frias River to Puerto Alegre.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Puerto Frías, Río Negro, Argentina

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cerro Tronador, San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Peulla, Peulla, Los Lagos Region

Entering the Pérez Rosales National Park, pass the Chilean border and be transferred to Peulla for a 1-hour lunch break (at own expense).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lago Todos Los Santos, Ruta 225 Km 66 Petrohué, Puerto Varas Chile

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saltos del Petrohue, Ruta 225 Km 64 Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales, Puerto Varas Chile

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Volcan Osorno, Ruta V-555 Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Puerto Montt Chile

Bordering the Llanquihue Lake, you get a breathtaking view of Osorno Volcano, and the Calbuco scenery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Puerto Varas, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region

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.

Duration: 1 hour