Bariloche & San Martín de los Andes

Bariloche & San Martín de los Andes

7 days, 6 nights · San Carlos de Bariloche · San Martín de los Andes

San Carlos de Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche, known simply as Bariloche, is a lakeside city in northern Patagonia surrounded by snowy peaks, deep-blue waters and dense forests. On the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and inside the national park of the same name, it is one of Argentina's most popular year-round destinations. The city has a distinctly alpine feel, with chalet-style stone and wooden buildings and a lively main square full of visitors, street musicians and locals. Bariloche is famous for outdoor activities: in winter (June to September), skiers and snowboarders from all over South America head to Cerro Catedral, one of the largest ski resorts in the region, and the rest of the year the mountains and lakes are a paradise for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and climbing. Classic excursions include the Circuito Chico, with viewpoints such as Cerro Campanario, and scenic boat trips to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest. Food is a key part of the experience: the city is famous for the artisan chocolate shops along Mitre Street, Patagonian cuisine such as hearty stews, local trout and the famous spit-roasted Patagonian lamb, and a vibrant craft beer scene. Bariloche is also the ideal starting point for a road trip through Patagonia along the scenic Seven Lakes Route to Villa La Angostura and San Martín de los Andes. With a wide range of accommodation and frequent flights from Buenos Aires, it works for a short stay but offers enough to keep travelers busy for a week or more.

San Martín de los Andes

San Martín de los Andes is a charming mountain town in the Patagonian Andes, on the shores of the peaceful Lake Lácar. Smaller and quieter than Bariloche, it is ideal if you are looking for nature, outdoor activities and a relaxed atmosphere. Wooden cabins, flowery gardens in summer and snowy roofs in winter give it a cozy alpine feel, and good restaurants and cafés line its small center. The town is the gateway to Lanín National Park, with native coihue and monkey-puzzle (araucaria) forests, crystal-clear rivers and the snowy cone of Lanín Volcano rising in the distance. Popular activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking on Lake Lácar and boat trips to secluded beaches such as Quila Quina and Hua Hum. In winter, the nearby Chapelco ski resort turns the town into a ski center, with panoramic views of the Andes and the lake. San Martín de los Andes is also the start or end point of the famous Seven Lakes Route, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in Argentina, which connects it with Villa La Angostura past turquoise lakes framed by forests and peaks. We recommend staying at least a few days to enjoy lakeside sunsets, local craft markets and Patagonian food such as trout and lamb.

The package includes

• Round-trip flights
• Transfers
• 3 nights at Hotel Carlos V Patagonia (breakfast included)
• 3 nights at HOTEL DEL VIEJO ESQUIADOR (breakfast included)
• Travel insurance (Nacional 2M Ilim)