Nahuel Huapi Lake Cruise with Victoria Island and Arrayan Forest Walk
About This Tour
Discover the natural beauty of Nahuel Huapi Lake on this full-day cruise from Bariloche, combining scenic sailing with guided walks in two remarkable protected...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, Los Arrayanes National Park · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) (After office hours); The pick up transfer is only from selected hotels. If your hotel is not in the list, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.; IMPORTANT: Navigation start times may vary from one season to another. We recommend checking in advance if you have other activities scheduled.
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Los Arrayanes National Park
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What's Included
- Sightseeing cruise and hike
- Professional guide
- Meeting point pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee
Itinerary
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1Day 01
San Carlos de Bariloche After pickup from your hotel in Bariloche by your guide, board a comfortable catamaran at Puerto Pañuelo, situated at the foot of the famous Llao-Llao Hotel. Lago Nahuel Huapi Set sail for an hour-long ride on beautiful Nahuel Huapi Lake – located within Nahuel Huapi National Park – and admire the scenic views from every angle as you enjoy a lunch break aboard the boat (available for purchase or bring your own). Isla Victoria First, head to Victoria Island, the largest island on Nahuel Huapi Lake, and disembark at Puerto Anchorena. Enjoy a guided walk along several trails through the lush coniferous forest; your guide will show you a variety of trees – both native and introduced – including sequoias, birches, firs, aromos and pines. If you visit during summer months, dip into the lake at Toro Beach if you’d like, or take the chair lift up Cerro Bella Vista (Bella Vista Hill), situated 2,950 feet (900 meters) above sea level and flanked by enormous coihue and cypress trees. Enjoy panoramic views of Victoria Island and magnificent Nahuel Huapi Lake, followed by a break at an island snack bar (own expense). Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes Next, disembark at Quetrihué Peninsula for a guided walk through the arrayán forest in Los Arrayanes National Park – a unique forest growing on the southern tip of the peninsula. A narrow isthmus to the mainland, in which the picturesque town of Villa Angostura resides, joins 2,470 acres (1,000 hectares) that comprise the Quetrihué Peninsula – the only place in the world where the arrayáns grow into full-sized trees. Stroll along 2,000 feet (600 meters) of walkway and admire the singular beauty of the hundred-year-old arrayán trees, whose cinnamon-colored bark is cold to the touch and peels off in flakes, giving the trunk its unique appearance. Depending on the season, keep an eye out for their white flowers and pleasant-tasting purple fruit, popular in Argentina and Chile. Your guide will point out a small cabin built in the middle of the forest, where you might also glimpse the pudú (a miniature species of South American deer) that inhabit the area. The world’s smallest deer, they are said to have inspired the famous Walt Disney character Bambi. San Carlos de Bariloche After a full day exploring, you'll be transported back to Bariloche.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: San Carlos de Bariloche, AR · Tour start: San Carlos de Bariloche, AR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
