Argentina & Chile Crossing: Andean Lakes Crossing

Argentina & Chile Crossing: Andean Lakes Crossing

6 days, 5 nights · San Carlos de Bariloche · Puerto Varas · San Carlos de Bariloche

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.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas, known as the "City of Roses", is a charming lakeside town in the Los Lagos region of Chile, framed by the snowy Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. On the shores of Lake Llanquihue, it combines German colonial heritage with the wild landscapes of Chilean Patagonia. Wooden houses with gabled roofs, rose-lined streets and a picturesque waterfront give it a fairy-tale feel, especially at sunset, when the volcanoes turn pink and orange. It is an ideal base for nature lovers: nearby, Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park offers trails through native forests, views of the emerald-green Todos los Santos Lake and the mighty Petrohué Falls. You can go kayaking on the lake, rafting on the Petrohué River or drive up the Osorno Volcano for panoramic views and, in winter, skiing. The food scene is booming, with Chilean and German-inspired dishes: don't miss the kuchen (fruit cake), craft beers and fresh seafood. Puerto Varas is 30 minutes by car from Puerto Montt airport and a great starting point to explore the lake district, with day trips to Chiloé Island, known for its wooden churches and stilt houses, and to nearby Frutillar, with its impressive lakeside theater.

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.

The package includes

• Round-trip flights
• Transfers
• 2 nights at Hotel Nahuel Huapi (continental breakfast)
• 2 nights at Park Inn by Radisson Puerto Varas (breakfast included)
• 1 night at Hotel Nahuel Huapi (continental breakfast)
• Cruce Andino