Sailing across the stunning Nahuel Huapi Lake reveals the beauty of Patagonia, from majestic waterfalls to ancient forests. This full-day excursion from Bariloche includes a scenic one-hour boat cruise to Los Cántaros Waterfall, where a wooden trail leads you through the lush Valdivian rainforest. Marvel at panoramic views and discover the historic Cántaros Lake. After visiting Puerto Blest, enjoy free time to explore trails, relax, or partake in an optional Lake Frías extension for exclusive vistas. Perfect for all ages, the tour lasts about 7 hours, offering flexibility in walking distance and adventure.
- Full-day excursion from Bariloche to Nahuel Huapi Lake
- Scenic cruise to Los Cántaros Waterfall and Puerto Blest
- Flexible walking options in the Valdivian rainforest
- Optional Lake Frías extension for stunning glacier views
The day before the tour, we will let you know the pickup time and meeting point. If the meeting point is outside our service area, please come to our downtown offices.
The day before the tour, we will let you know the pickup time and meeting point. If the meeting point is outside our service area, please come to our downtown offices.
Travel from selected pickup points in Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo, located on the Llao Llao Peninsula. Travel time may vary depending on the pickup location and traffic.
Sail along the most important branch of Nahuel Huapi Lake, surrounded by Andean mountains, forests, and impressive Patagonian scenery. Centinela Island – Panoramic View Pass by Centinela Island during the navigation. The remains of Francisco Pascasio Moreno, known as the father of Argentina’s national parks, rest here. This is a panoramic stop without disembarkation and is included within the one-hour cruise.
Disembark and explore the Valdivian rainforest along a wooden stepped trail with four viewpoints and covered resting areas. The complete trail has approximately 700 steps, but each traveler may choose how far to walk. Cántaros Lake and Ancient Larch Tree – Included in the waterfall visit Travelers who complete the upper section of the trail will reach Cántaros Lake, the source of the waterfall, and see a remarkable larch tree estimated to be more than 1,500 years old.
Board the boat again for a short scenic cruise from Los Cántaros Waterfall to Puerto Blest. Puerto Blest, Blest Bay and Frías River – Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes Enjoy free time to explore Puerto Blest, admire the green waters of the Frías River, walk along nearby trails, take photographs, or purchase lunch. The time available may vary for travelers selecting the optional Lake Frías extension.
Travel approximately 3 kilometers by bus from Puerto Blest to Puerto Alegre. Then, enjoy a scenic 20-minute navigation across the emerald waters of Lake Frías to Puerto Frías, located near the border with Chile. Spend a few minutes in the area before returning along the same route.
Cruise back across Nahuel Huapi Lake while enjoying a final view of the forests, mountains, and Patagonian landscape. Return from Puerto Pañuelo to the selected drop-off points in Bariloche. Arrival time may vary depending on weather, navigation conditions, and traffic.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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