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A viewpoint railing above the lakes, with the Cerro Campanario sign on it
4 hours Daily

Small Circuit Bariloche

A lake with a peak rising behind it
A lake with a peak rising behind it
A bridge over a channel, with mountains behind
A bridge over a channel, with mountains behind
The Llao Llao hotel above the lake, with the mountains behind it
The Llao Llao hotel above the lake, with the mountains behind it
A bay with wooded islands and snow peaks beyond
A bay with wooded islands and snow peaks beyond

4 hours · Bariloche · Argentina

A panoramic run around Bariloche, through the lakes, the mountains and the forest between them.

Bariloche's scenic loop, in half a day. The Circuito Chico follows the shoreline of Lake Nahuel Huapi: Playa Bonita, Cerro Campanario (optional chairlift), the San Eduardo Chapel and the Llao Llao Hotel.

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

Itinerary

How the day runs

  1. Step 1

    Pick-up in downtown Bariloche

    • Drive along Avenida Bustillo following the shoreline of Lake Nahuel Huapi
    • Stop at Playa Bonita for views of Isla Huemul, historically significant in Argentina’s nuclear past
    • Arrival at Cerro Campanario (1,050 m): optional chairlift ride to the summit — National Geographic named this one of the top 8 panoramic views in the world
    • After descending, continue through lush forests and scenic bays
    • Visit the San Eduardo Chapel, a wooden church near the lake
    • Stop at the Llao Llao Hotel & Golf Resort, a five-star hotel surrounded by natural reserves
    • Pause at Puerto Pañuelo, the lake pier used for boat excursions
    • Enter the denser forested area of the circuit, experiencing full immersion in Patagonian nature
    • Final stop at Punto Panorámico, a beloved viewpoint overlooking lakes and mountains
    • Return to Bariloche

What's included

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

Not included

  • — Chairlift ticket at Cerro Campanario (optional): • Adults: $15,000 ARS • Children: $8,000 ARS
  • — Entrance to Llao Llao Hotel (viewed from outside only)
  • — Food & 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.
  • Local currency for optional chairlift

Know before you go

  • Tour times are approximate and depend on traffic

Meeting point

Bariloche

Frequently asked

How much does it cost?

US$38 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.

How long does it take?

4 hours.

What's included?

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

What's not included?

Chairlift ticket at Cerro Campanario (optional): • Adults: $15,000 ARS • Children: $8,000 ARS, Entrance to Llao Llao Hotel (viewed from outside only), Food & Beverages, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.

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