8 hours · Bariloche · Argentina
Sail across the lake and walk the boardwalks up to the Cántaros Waterfall, through old rainforest.
A full-day boat trip into Nahuel Huapi National Park, up the Blest Arm of the lake to the temperate rainforest of Puerto Blest and the Cántaros Waterfall. You’ll walk scenic wooden trails, discover a thousand-year-old larch tree, and optionally continue your journey with a second navigation to the emerald waters of Lake Frías.
- Length
- 8 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- every day
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
Transfer from downtown Bariloche or specific hotel meeting points (25 km to the port)
- Arrival and check-in at Puerto Pañuelo
- Departure by catamaran: 1-hour navigation through the Blest Arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi toward the Andes
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Step 2
First stop: Puerto Cántaros.
- Walk an ascending wooden path through Valdivian rainforest.
- Visit the viewpoints of the waterfall and the Cántaros Lake.
- Observe a millennial larch tree deep in the forest.
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Step 3
Continue by boat to Puerto Blest
- Free time for lunch, relaxing, and optional walks.
- Passengers not visiting Lake Frías remain here for ~1.5 hours.
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Step 4
Optional second boat ride on Lake Frías (emerald-green waters, highly recommended)
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Step 5
Return navigation to Puerto Pañuelo and transfer back to Bariloche
What's included
- ✓ Shared tour with other passengers
- ✓ Boat navigation to Puerto Blest and Puerto Cántaros
- ✓ Visit to the Cántaros waterfall trail
- ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓ Professional bilingual guide
Not included
- — National Park fee + port tax (to be paid at port): • Argentinians: $11,300 ARS • Retired Argentinians: $4,300 ARS • Foreigners: $24,300 ARS
- — Navigation to Lake Frías (optional, available as extra service)
- — Food & Beverages
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
What to bring
- National ID or passport (mandatory for park entry)
- Comfortable hiking shoes (trail includes stairs and wooden steps)
- 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$138 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
8 hours.
What's included?
Shared tour with other passengers, Boat navigation to Puerto Blest and Puerto Cántaros, Visit to the Cántaros waterfall trail, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional bilingual guide.
What's not included?
National Park fee + port tax (to be paid at port): • Argentinians: $11,300 ARS • Retired Argentinians: $4,300 ARS • Foreigners: $24,300 ARS, Navigation to Lake Frías (optional, available as extra service), Food & Beverages, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.
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