Puerto Varas to Bariloche Andean Lakes Crossing with Optional Return
Puerto Varas, Chile
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Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: 13 hours
Snow-drizzled volcanoes and mirrored lakes nestled in the Andes mountains — see mother nature at her best on this extraordinary journey from Puerto Varas in Chile to Bariloche in Argentina. Sail across three lakes, Todos los Santos, Felix Frías and Nahuel Huapi, with Osorno, Pontiagudo and El Tronador volcanoes dominating the expansive landscapes. Inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, feel the mist of Petrohué Waterfalls. Enjoy these breathtaking sights on a one-way or round-trip journey. Bus and boat transportation, pickup and drop-off from select hotels are included.
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Snow-drizzled volcanoes and mirrored lakes nestled in the Andes mountains — see mother nature at her best on this extraordinary journey from Puerto Varas in Chile to Bariloche in Argentina. Sail across three lakes, Todos los Santos, Felix Frías and Nahuel Huapi, with Osorno, Pontiagudo and El Tronador volcanoes dominating the expansive landscapes. Inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, feel the mist of Petrohué Waterfalls. Enjoy these breathtaking sights on a one-way or round-trip journey. Bus and boat transportation, pickup and drop-off from select hotels are included.One-Way Lakes Crossing: Puerto Varas to Bariloche (1 day)
After hotel pickup in Puerto Varas, head northeast toward Petrohué, a town bordering Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in Chile. During the drive, gaze in awe at two snowcapped volcanoes stealing the show, Calbuco and the perfectly cone-shaped Osorno.
Enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, expansive landscapes of soaring volcanoes, fragrant forests, rivers and glassy lakes, and learn about the park’s history with a knowledgeable guide. Disembark and stroll toward one of the park’s top attractions, the raging Petrohué Waterfalls, cascading down lava beds created by Osorno volcano looming in the background.
Next, board a ferry and sail across Todos los Santos Lake, enveloped by the foothills of the Andes, to Peulla, a hamlet near the Argentina border. During the 2-hour boat ride on the shimmering green waters, weather permitting, be dazzled by views of Osorno, the ‘sharp-pointed’ Pontiagudo volcano, and El Tronador volcano, ‘The Thunderer,’ located in the southern Andes.
Disembark at Peulla and enjoy a leisurely lunch (own expense) at a hotel, perhaps following it up with a pisco sour in the lounge.
Then go through customs, board a bus and capture amazing views as you cross the border in the Andes range at 3,202 feet (976 meters) above sea level. Snake your way down the mountains to Puerto Frías, sail across the deep turquoise-colored Felix Frías Lake to Puerto Alegre, where you’ll take a bus to Puerto Blest.
In the evening, cruise from Puerto Blest across the last of your lakes of the day, the sapphire-blue waters of Nahuel Huapi, spanning 346 square miles (897 sq km), its fingers stretching deep into beech and cypress woods.
Arrive at Puerto Pañuelo after an hour and take a bus ride to the city of Bariloche, a tourism hotspot sprawled along the shoreline of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Your tour concludes at around 8:30pm with drop-off at select Bariloche hotels.
If you've opted for the round trip back to Chile, see Itinerary below for details.
Note: Click on the 'View additional info' below to ensure your hotel is included in the pickup and drop-off zone.
After hotel pickup in Puerto Varas, head northeast toward Petrohué, a town bordering Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in Chile. During the drive, gaze in awe at two snowcapped volcanoes stealing the show, Calbuco and the perfectly cone-shaped Osorno.
Enter Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, expansive landscapes of soaring volcanoes, fragrant forests, rivers and glassy lakes, and learn about the park’s history with a knowledgeable guide. Disembark and stroll toward one of the park’s top attractions, the raging Petrohué Waterfalls, cascading down lava beds created by Osorno volcano looming in the background.
Next, board a ferry and sail across Todos los Santos Lake, enveloped by the foothills of the Andes, to Peulla, a hamlet near the Argentina border. During the 2-hour boat ride on the shimmering green waters, weather permitting, be dazzled by views of Osorno, the ‘sharp-pointed’ Pontiagudo volcano, and El Tronador volcano, ‘The Thunderer,’ located in the southern Andes.
Disembark at Peulla and enjoy a leisurely lunch (own expense) at a hotel, perhaps following it up with a pisco sour in the lounge.
Then go through customs, board a bus and capture amazing views as you cross the border in the Andes range at 3,202 feet (976 meters) above sea level. Snake your way down the mountains to Puerto Frías, sail across the deep turquoise-colored Felix Frías Lake to Puerto Alegre, where you’ll take a bus to Puerto Blest.
In the evening, cruise from Puerto Blest across the last of your lakes of the day, the sapphire-blue waters of Nahuel Huapi, spanning 346 square miles (897 sq km), its fingers stretching deep into beech and cypress woods.
Arrive at Puerto Pañuelo after an hour and take a bus ride to the city of Bariloche, a tourism hotspot sprawled along the shoreline of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Your tour concludes at around 8:30pm with drop-off at select Bariloche hotels.
If you've opted for the round trip back to Chile, see Itinerary below for details.
Note: Click on the 'View additional info' below to ensure your hotel is included in the pickup and drop-off zone.
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