Nahuel Huapi Lake Cruise with Victoria Island and Arrayan Forest Walk

3.3
(48 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Embark on a scenic day trip from Bariloche with a sightseeing cruise on Nahuel Huapi Lake. Explore the unique arrayán forest of Los Arrayanes National Park on Quetrihué Peninsula with a nature walk, surrounded by cinnamon-hued trees. Continue your journey with a stroll through the serene coniferous forest on Victoria Island, offering breathtaking views of the lake and its picturesque surroundings. This expedition encapsulates the beauty of both arrayán and coniferous habitats, creating a memorable experience against the backdrop of Nahuel Huapi Lake.

What's Included

Meeting point pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Sightseeing cruise and hike
Food and drinks
National Park

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point.

OR
Meeting point

If your hotel is not among selected ones, we will pick you up at the meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    San Carlos de Bariloche

    We start the tour by picking up passengers at the selected hotels.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Puerto Panuelo

    After pickup from your hotel in Bariloche by your guide, enjoy a comfortable catamaran ride from Puerto Pañuelo, located at the base of the renowned Llao Llao Hotel. The hotel, known for its distinctive Patagonian and architecture, offers stunning views of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and the Andes mountains.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Set sail for an hour-long ride on beautiful Nahuel Huapi Lake – located within Nahuel Huapi National Park – and admire the scenic views from every angle as you enjoy a lunch break aboard the boat (available for purchase or bring your own).

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    First, head to Victoria Island, the largest island on Nahuel Huapi Lake, and disembark at Puerto Anchorena. Enjoy a guided walk along several trails through the lush coniferous forest; your guide will show you a variety of trees – both native and introduced – including sequoias, birches, firs, aromos and pines. If you visit during summer months, dip into the lake at Toro Beach if you’d like, or take the chair lift up Cerro Bella Vista (Bella Vista Hill), situated 2,950 feet (900 meters) above sea level and flanked by enormous coihue and cypress trees. Enjoy panoramic views of Victoria Island and magnificent Nahuel Huapi Lake, followed by a break at an island snack bar (own expense).

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Next, disembark at Quetrihué Peninsula for a guided walk through the arrayán forest in Los Arrayanes National Park – a unique forest growing on the southern tip of the peninsula. A narrow isthmus to the mainland, in which the picturesque town of Villa Angostura resides, joins 2,470 acres (1,000 hectares) that comprise the Quetrihué Peninsula – the only place in the world where the arrayáns grow into full-sized trees.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Stroll along 2,000 feet (600 meters) of walkway and admire the singular beauty of the hundred-year-old arrayán trees, whose cinnamon-colored bark is cold to the touch and peels off in flakes, giving the trunk its unique appearance. Depending on the season, keep an eye out for their white flowers and pleasant-tasting purple fruit, popular in Argentina and Chile. Your guide will point out a small cabin built in the middle of the forest, where you might also glimpse the pudú (a miniature species of South American deer) that inhabit the area. The world’s smallest deer, they are said to have inspired the famous Walt Disney character Bambi.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    San Carlos de Bariloche

    After a full day exploring, you'll be transported back to Bariloche.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: Tour available in Spanish (morning and afternoon departure) and English (afternoon departure)
Supplied by Tangol

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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