Puerto Varas and Bariloche Lake Crossing

Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile

Per person

$998.00

Duration

5 days

Type of Experience

PRICE: Starting from USD 998 per person in a double room, 3-star hotel.

Map

Included / Not included

  • 2 nights accommodation in selected hotel with breakfast in Puerto Varas.
  • Transfer from Puerto Montt airport to hotel.
  • Full-day excursion to Ancud/Castro/Dalcahue.
  • Andean Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche.
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in selected hotel in Bariloche.
  • Short Circuit tour.
  • Lake crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas.
  • 1 night accommodation with breakfast in selected hotel in Puerto Varas.
  • Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport.
  • Air tickets
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the chosen hotel. Free afternoon.
Breakfast at the hotel. The tour starts en route to the village of Pargua, from where you will board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel. During the navigation, you can spot sea lions, pelicans, and typical marine birds of this region. We will dock in the village of Chacao and then continue to Dalcahue, a city facing Quinchao Island. Its waterfront boasts a traditional Palafitos market with a spectacular view. Visit the Church, a typical Chilote construction that is part of the World Heritage sites. We then head to the city of Castro, the capital of the Big Island of Chiloé. Here, you can visit the San Francisco Church and explore the largest Craft Market on the Island. On the way back, you'll visit Ancud city, where you can see the San Antonio fort, built in the late 18th century, and one of the last Spanish fortifications, the Local Museum, the Main Square, and the Municipal Market. The lunch spot will be coordinated with the guide based on the tour's schedule and logistics.
Departure to Petrohué, skirting Lake Llanquihue. Stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes dominate the landscape. Enter the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to visit the Petrohué Falls, unique volcanic rock formations bathed by emerald-green waters. Arriving at Petrohué, sail to Peulla, navigating Lake Todos los Santos. Enjoy the views of Osorno Volcano, Puntiagudo Hill, and Tronador Hill. Arrival at Peulla, an ecological village and a haven for nature lovers (lunch at passengers' expense). Board a bus to Puerto Frías, go through Chilean customs to exit the country, and cross the Andes Mountains at just 976 m.a.s.l. Descend a winding road to Puerto Frías, sail to Puerto Alegre, and then by bus to Puerto Blest. Start the final boat trip across Lake Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Pañuelo. From there, a bus will take you to Bariloche, Argentina's prime tourist city. In winter, it attracts tourists with its ski resorts, shops, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. Arrival at the Lake Crossing terminal in downtown Bariloche. Transfer to the selected hotel in Bariloche.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a half-day tour to the short circuit, starting by the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. After ascending and descending Campanario Hill, proceed to Puerto Pañuelo, cross Villa Tacul and Escondido Lake. From there, return to Bariloche.
Departure from the hotel in Bariloche. Continue by bus to Puerto Pañuelo, observing beautiful Swiss-style architecture along the way. Board the catamaran “Victoria Andina” or “Victoria del Lago” to navigate Lake Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Bles. Admire the magnificent landscape. Arrive at Puerto Blest around 1:30 pm, then to Puerto Alegre, and sail for about 20 minutes to Ciudad de la Fe. After clearing Argentine customs at Puerto Frías, continue by bus to Peulla. Admire the lush vegetation of the Andes and the Cerro Tronador with its 9 glaciers. Enter Pérez Rosales National Park. After clearing Chilean customs in Peulla, transfer to Hotel Peulla and Hotel Patagonia. Time for lunch. Depart to Petrohue at 3:30 pm, sailing on Lake Todos los Santos. Arrive in Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, transfer to the planned hotels.
At the agreed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport. End of services.

General Conditions:

  • Price per person in dollars and based on a minimum of two people traveling together.
  • The program is planned with regular transportation services.
  • Prices are subject to availability and can change according to market fluctuations. They must be reconfirmed when booking.
  • Extras are on the passengers' account.
  • Visits and excursions are subject to weather conditions.
  • Inquire about prices for Christmas-New Year, long weekends, and winter vacations.

Note:

In Bariloche, by municipal ordinance, all passengers lodging in this city must pay ARS 30 per night, up to three nights. This direct payment is made at the hotel during check-out.

For those passengers who take the lake crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas, at Puerto Pañuelo, they must pay a boarding fee of USD 3 per person (direct payment to the port authority).

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