Description
Day 1:
Reception at Bariloche Airport, Transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 2:
Victoria Island and Bosque de Arrayanes: A short journey in distance, but vast in sensation. This excursion unfolds a sequence of untouched landscapes, suspended atmospheres, and ecosystems unlike any other in Patagonia.
It begins at Puerto Pañuelo, about 15 miles (25 km) from the center of Bariloche. A quiet, steady navigation crosses Lake Nahuel Huapi and arrives at Puerto Anchorena, on Victoria Island.
From there, several paths open up: guided or self-guided trails that wind through native forests, hidden beaches, high viewpoints, and areas once used for forest cultivation. Some trails lead to sites with ancient rock paintings, traces of the region’s earliest inhabitants. Others offer only the pure silence of the landscape.
The second leg of the journey continues across the lake toward the Quetrihué Peninsula, where a forest seemingly lifted from a storybook awaits: the Arrayanes Forest. A wooden boardwalk allows passage through this rare ecosystem. The cinnamon-colored bark of the arrayanes, soft and mottled with white, twists upward, forming groves of tangled trunks and filtered light. Many rise more than 50 feet (15 meters) tall, creating a setting that feels dreamlike.
No physical effort is required to enjoy this experience. Trails can be followed at one’s own pace. The island offers rest areas, a café, and panoramic overlooks perfect for quiet pauses.
Departure and return times vary depending on the season and daylight hours. What remains constant is the timeless beauty of a landscape that feels untouched by urgency.
Day 3:
Small circuit: This excursion offers a sweeping overview of the lake district and the Andean foothills surrounding Bariloche. The route covers approximately 40 miles, most of it tracing the shoreline of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
The journey heads west along the coastal avenue, winding through forests and scenic overlooks. Along the way, the landscape reveals the Huemul Island, Cerro Campanario, the Llao Llao Peninsula, the iconic hotel of the same name, and the charming San Eduardo Chapel. Each turn offers a new composition of water, peaks, and Patagonian forest.
A stop includes the optional chairlift ride to the summit of Cerro Campanario, widely regarded as one of the most breathtaking panoramic viewpoints in the region, where lakes and mountain ranges unfold in all directions.
After passing through the Llao Llao Peninsula, the route crosses a bridge connecting Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Moreno, skirting the latter’s shoreline before crossing a second bridge toward Laguna El Trébol. From there, the return to Bariloche begins, following gentle curves along the edge of the lagoon, framed by reflections and native forest. The circuit lasts approximately 3 hours.
Day 4:
San Martín de los Andes by Seven Lakes: A full-day journey through postcard-perfect scenery, linking Nahuel Huapi and Lanín National Parks across approximately 250 miles of lakes, forests, and mountain roads.
The day begins early with departure from Bariloche heading east along the shoreline of Lake Nahuel Huapi toward the source of the Limay River. From there, the route continues north along the lake’s edge until reaching the mountain village of Villa La Angostura, where a short stop is made.
This first segment follows a winding road that alternates between forested stretches and sudden clearings that open onto the lake. Throughout the drive, panoramic views unfold across Lake Nahuel Huapi and, in the distance, the silhouette of Bariloche on the opposite shore.
From Villa La Angostura, the route enters the famed Seven Lakes Road, one of Patagonia’s most scenic drives. The journey passes along the shores of Lakes Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico, and Lácar, at whose far end lies the town of San Martín de los Andes.
The landscape throughout is a constant dialogue between water, forest, and sky. Every stretch feels like a new frame in an endless reel of natural beauty.
Upon arrival in San Martín de los Andes, free time allows for lunch at one of the many local restaurants, or a walk along the lakeshore to enjoy a simple picnic outdoors.
The return follows an alternate route via Paso Córdoba, running alongside Lake Meliquina. This section of the trip reveals a less forested, more open terrain—just as striking in its vastness. The road follows the course of the Filo Hua Hum and Caleufú Rivers, ending at the area known as Confluencia, where the Limay and Traful Rivers meet. Here, wind-carved rock formations form the surreal landscape of the Valle Encantado (Enchanted Valley).
Arrival back in Bariloche is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.. The excursion is suitable for all ages and requires no special equipment.
Day 5:
Breakfast and, at scheduled time, transfer to airport.
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