Andean Lakes Crossing Journey from Puerto Varas to Bariloche
Description
Depart from Puerto Varas in Chile to Bariloche, Argentina on three cruises, crossing lakes surrounded by the Andes mountains. This 11-hour trip will cross the Chilean border through the Valdivian Rain Forest, toward Peulla, Chile. Cruise across Todos los Santos Lake to Peulla. Sail the green waters of Frias Lake and admire the stunning Tronador. Across the Nahuel Huapi Lake, toward the heart of the Southern Andes. We will finish in Bariloche.
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Itinerary
We will depart from our office in Puerto Varas by bus to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue in Chile.
During this experience we will enjoy the impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. Then, we'll visit the Saltos del Petrohué and appreciate the volcanic rock formations, bathed beautiful emerald green waterfalls.
We'll continue sailing to Peulla, navigating across Lake Todos los Santos. If the weather permits, different and breathtaking views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and Cerro Tronador can be seen.
We will arrive to Peulla, where we can find an ecological lodge sorrounding by paradise. Here we will have time to have lunch (not included).
We'll board the following bus destined for Puerto Frías, close to Chilean customs. We will stop to follow the necessary steps at the border.
Our trip continues sailing across Lake Frías for 20 minutes headed towards Puerto Alegre. Upon arrival to Puerto Alegre we'll take our third bus to Puerto Blest.
Upon arrival to Puerto Pañuelo, we'll take a bus on the final leg of the journey towards Bariloche.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiration, occupation and country of residence is required at time of booking for all participants. The data of passengers will not be accepted less than 30 hours before the trip.
- In case of Colombian passengers, the report is a valid number which is printed on the back cover of the passport, has 2 letters and 6 numbers
- A maximum of 2 suitcases of 20kg each are allowed per passengers
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.
Reviews(8)
We took the boat from Petrohue to Puella and back. The trip to Puella was superb - we were blessed with good weather - but there is nothing much to say about Puella, and you are there for a long time unless you book the river bus trip.
The views are beautiful! It’s a long day and the lunch at the hotel is quite expensive, but overall it’s a great experience and definitely a unique way of travelling!
Don't take that tour. If it wasn't a quasi-robbery, it was the closest thing 1.5 hours to reach the first catanaran 1.5 hours in customs 2 more hours bus. They left us waiting in Port Bles for three hours waiting for another group. They said the catamaran esrabs bad (navigator told me otherwise) In short, sailing on the lakes 3 or 4 hours And all at an astronomical cost. I think it's only fair to be reimbursed for my cost
Excellent trip, exuberant nature, unfortunately the Osorno was covered that day, but I loved the route. The staff was very friendly, the guides' explanations were very adequate, I especially liked Petrohue and Peulla, the bus route to Argentina was well conducted by the driver and then the route through the lakes until reaching Bariloche, really beautiful. Everything very well organized, highly recommended.
Fabulous scenery, loved the lakes, drivers were safe and guides were great!! Great way to cross the Andes.
Everything is worth a memorable experience. Worth boasting. The transfers were effortless between 3 lakes and 4 busses. Thanx for this lifetime experience.
A unique and very enjoyable experience. A long day but the scenery was stunning and so varied. Big mountains and blue lakes plus a bumpy rough road hour through rain forest climbing up as you crossed the Argentinian border! Do it if you get the chance.
