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The lake and its wooded islands, with snow peaks beyond
9 hours Daily

Big Circuit Bariloche

A walker standing on a rock, looking out at the lake and the peaks
A walker standing on a rock, looking out at the lake and the peaks
A still lake with the snow peaks reflected in it
A still lake with the snow peaks reflected in it
A jetty and a boathouse on the lake
A jetty and a boathouse on the lake
A bay from the air, with clear shallow water along the shore
A bay from the air, with clear shallow water along the shore

9 hours · Bariloche · Argentina

A full day on the road: the Limay River, the rock formations of the Valle Encantado, the lakes at Villa Traful and Villa La Angostura, and a stretch of the Route of the Seven Lakes.

Villa Traful, an alpine-style village deep in the Andes. A full day of viewpoints over glacial lakes, the rock formations of the Valle Encantado, and quiet stretches of Patagonian forest. There is also a stop in Villa La Angostura

Length
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Guide
Spanish / English
Departs
every day

Itinerary

How the day runs

  1. Step 1

    08:30 AM Pick-up from Bariloche hotels and departure via National Route 237

    • Scenic drive along the Río Limay, with views of the Anfiteatro and Valle Encantado, where wind-carved rock formations create dramatic natural sculptures
  2. Step 2

    Arrival at Confluencia, where the Limay and Traful rivers meet

  3. Step 3

    Continue along a gravel road, following the Río Traful through the forest

    • Stop at the Traful Lake Viewpoint: photographs from a cliffside
  4. Step 4

    Arrival at Villa Traful, a peaceful village surrounded by mountains and lakes

    • Journey continues through Portezuelo, leading to scenic stops at Lago Espejo and Lago Correntoso
  5. Step 5

    Stop in Villa La Angostura with free time for lunch

    • Accordion Content
  6. Step 6

    Return to Bariloche via National Route 231, skirting the shores of Brazo Huemul of Lake Nahuel Huapi

    • Arrival back in Bariloche around 5:30 PM

What's included

  • ✓ Shared tour with other passengers
  • ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • ✓ Professional bilingual guide

Not included

  • — Lunch & Beverages
  • — Personal travel insurance
  • — Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Layered clothing for variable weather
  • Sunscreen and reusable water bottle
  • Windproof jacket
  • Hat or cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Know before you go

  • Tour times are approximate and depend on traffic

Meeting point

Bariloche

Frequently asked

How much does it cost?

US$62 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.

How long does it take?

9 hours.

What's included?

Shared tour with other passengers, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional bilingual guide.

What's not included?

Lunch & Beverages, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.

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