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The Lakes Crossing in Patagonia

What is the Lakes Crossing?

The Lakes Crossing activity is a wonderful way to connect Argentina and Chile (or vice-versa) crossing the Andes by lake. Yes, the Lakes Crossing is definitely the best way to link Bariloche and Puerto Varas, or vice-versa and visit both sides of the Lakes District, a place full of mountains, forests, lakes, mountains, national parks, and a perfect place to enjoy some great adventure activities like rafting, mountain bike, rappel, canopy, horseback riding, kayak, paragliding and more.

How to reach the Lakes District to enjoy the Lakes Crossing?

Well, you can fly from Buenos Aires to Bariloche to enjoy the Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas, or can fly from Santiago de Chile to Puerto Montt and enjoy the Puerto Varas to Bariloche Lakes Crossing. There are flights from the capital cities to these important points in Patagonia. Check the following map:

Lakes Crossing. When is available? What about my lugagge? Are trasfers included?

The Lakes Crossing operates every day of the year from Chile to Argentina. From Argentina to Chile it operates every day of the year, with the exception of the 1st of May.
Throughout the journey, our company takes care of your luggage, which will be duly protected in special containers. It’s important to mention that you will hand your luggage over at the beginning of the journey and it will remain in storage until we reach our destination. Therefore, you must be sure to carry all travel documents with you in your hand luggage.
What about pick up and drop off? Are these services included with the Lakes Crossing? Well, our itinerary considers the pickup of passengers from the main hotels in Puerto Varas and Bariloche. If the hotel you’ve reserved is not on our route, you must find your own way to our sales offices in Puerto Varas and Bariloche.

Lakes Crossing: itineraries

With the Lakes Crossing, you can go from Bariloche to Puerto Varas, or in reverse from Puerto Varas to Bariloche. And you can do it in a full day, or in two amazing days with an overnight in the middle of the route, to enjoy nature and some adventure activities. Let´s talk about the Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas first:

Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

You can go from Bariloche to Puerto Varas on a full-day trip, or enjoy a 2-day tour with a stop in an intermediate point and overnight in Peulla or Puerto Blest. It´s a unique crossing, sailing through The Andes Mountains across three beautiful lakes that are connected by four overland legs, from San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina to Puerto Varas in Chile. 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 to Chile in just one day, you have the option of extending your trip to two days or more with accommodation at the midway point in Puella and/or Puerto Blest.

Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas: Details

Check some interesting details about the Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas:

Duration: 112 miles (180 km) in 12 hours. Subject to changes according to the number of passengers aboard and climate conditions.
Departure: 8.00 AM from Bariloche
Arrival: 9.00 PM to Puerto Varas
Pick up and drop off: Our itinerary includes a pickup service from the main hotels in Bariloche. If your hotel is not included on the list you must make your own way to our offices located in Bariloche city center.
Lodging; Optional accommodation in Puerto Blest (ARGENTINA) or Peulla (CHILE)
Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas: Itineraries

Enjoy the full day Lakes Crossing and the 2-day Lakes Crossing:

1-day Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

2-day Lakes Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

Lakes Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche

A unique crossing, sailing through The Andes Mountains across three beautiful lakes that are connected by four overland legs, from Puerto Varas in Chile to San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina. A journey that can enjoy on any day of the year, exploring the beauty of mountainous landscapes that takes you through the most colorful region of Patagonia. Arriving in Argentina in just one day, you have the option of extending your trip to two days or more with accommodation at the midway point in Puella and/or Puerto Blest

Lakes Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche: details

Duration: 112 miles (180 km) in 12 hours. Subject to changes according to the number of passengers aboard and climate conditions.
Departure: 8.00 AM from Puerto Varas
Arrival: 9.00 PM to Bariloche
Transportation: Our itinerary includes a pickup service from the main hotels in Puerto Varas. If your hotel is not included on the list you must make your own way to our offices located at: Del Salvador #72 – Puerto Varas
Lodging: Optional hotel accommodation in Peulla (CHILE) or in Puerto Blest (ARGENTINA)
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English

Lakes Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche: Itineraries

Enjoy the full day Lakes Crossing and the 2-day Lakes Crossing:

1-day Lakes Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche

2-day Lakes Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche

Patagonia Tours: Visiting the Lakes District and including the Lakes Crossing

We have different options to visit the northern portion of Patagonia. Check the following list of Patagonia Tours, including the Lakes District in Chile and Argentina

Argentina and Chile in 12 nights – I: Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Santiago

The Lakes District of Patagonia – 6 nights