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Enjoy the unique and amazing Lakes Crossing, from Puerto Varas to Bariloche. A perfect way to combine and link both countries, visiting the lakes district in Chile and Argentina.
It´s a unique crossing, sailing through The Andes chain across three beautiful lakes that are connected by four overland legs, from Puerto Varas in Chile to Bariloche in Argentina. A journey that can be enjoyed on any day of the year, exploring the beauty of mountainous landscapes that take you through the most colorful region of Patagonia. Arriving in Argentina in two amazing days with accommodation at the midway point in Puella and/or Puerto Blest. You also can enjoy the one-day trip. Check our 325 & 326 tours to explore these options.
PUERTO VARAS OFFICE 8:00 Departure by bus from the Puerto Varas Office (Del Salvador 72) to Petrohué, passing by Lake Llanquihue.
PTO. VARAS – SALTOS PETROHUE 09:45 – 10:15 Impressive views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes dominate the landscape. Entrance to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park where we’ll visit the Saltos del Petrohué and appreciate the capricious volcanic rock formations, bathed in the emerald green waterfalls.
PETROHUE – PEULLA 10:30 – 12:30 We’ll sail 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.
PEULLA 12:30 Arrival to Peulla, an ecological lodge and a paradise for nature lovers. Free afternoon to enjoy a range of excursions including canopy, horse-riding, 4×4 safari (additional cost). Food at an additional cost.
Check-in in any of the available hotels.
PEULLA – PTO. FRÍAS 10:00 – 12:00 We’ll board a bus in Peulla destined for Puerto Frías. At Chile’s customs, we’ll follow the necessary steps at the border.
PTO. FRÍAS – BLEST 12:00 – 13:00 We cross the Andes Mountains, sail across Lake Frías and head to Puerto Alegre. In Puerto Alegre we’ll take a bus to Puerto Blest.
ALMUERZO BLEST 13:00 – 16:00 Arrival to Puerto Blest. Lunch (additional cost).
BLEST – PUERTO PAÑUELO 16:00 – 17:00 From Puerto Blest we’ll begin the final sailing trip across Lake Nahuel Huapi, destined for Puerto Pañuelo.
PTO. PAÑUELO – BARILOCHE 17:00 – 18:00 Arrival to Puerto Pañuelo. We’ll take a bus along the final leg of the journey to Bariloche, a city that attracts visitors in winter and summer thanks to its ski centers, shops, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. Over the past few years, Bariloche has developed a name for itself as a city for top-class breweries.
PUERTO VARAS & LAKES DISTRICT
Enjoy a wonderful extension to visit Puerto Varas and the Lakes District in Chile. Lakes, mountains, forests, national parks, volcanoes and culture. Enjoy a basic 3-night program to see the best of this area:
DAY 1 – Arrival to Puerto Varas!
DAY 2 – Visit to Frutillar and Puerto Octay
DAY 3 – Enjoy Chiloe Island!
DAY 4 – Good bye Puerto Varas!
This is just a basic program, we can add or delete nights, or modify activities in the area. There are many adventure activities available!
BARILOCHE EXTENSION PROGRAM
San Carlos de Bariloche is the gate to enjoy the lakes district in Argentina. The area, full of beautiful lakes and forests, offers many excursions and adventure activities to do. It`s also the gate to cross to Chile by lake, throught the Andes. Bariloche is also a wonderful place to taste delicious chocolate, and excellent local dishes.
DAY 1 – Arrival to Bariloche
DAY 2 – City Tour visiting Bariloche neighborhood + Boat Navigation to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Nat Park in Hahuel Huapi Lake
DAY 3 – Choose from visiting 7-lakes circuit and San Martin de los Andes, the incredible Tronador Mount, or Villa La Angostura
DAY 4 – Transfer out. Good bye Bariloche
