Cruce Andino: Bariloche to Puerto Varas Lake Crossing
Peulla, Chile
Cross the Andes from Argentina to Chile on a scenic boat and bus journey. Travel along an ancestral route once used by the Huilliche and Mapuche peoples and connect Bariloche with Puerto Varas.
Highlights
- Cross the Andes from Argentina to Chile on a scenic boat and bus journey
- Travel along an ancestral route once used by the Huilliche and Mapuche peoples
- Admire the native forest and Blanca Waterfall before arriving at Puerto Blest
- Navigate the emerald-green waters of Lake Frías and arrive at Puerto Frías
- Arrive in Peulla, an ecological mountain village in Vicente Pérez Rosales Park
Description
Begin your journey with transportation from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo, located on the Llao Llao Peninsula. Board a comfortable vessel and navigate for approximately one hour across the most important arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
Pass Centinela Island, where the remains of Francisco Pascasio Moreno, known as the father of Argentina’s national parks, rest. Admire the native forest and Blanca Waterfall before arriving at Puerto Blest.
Discover Blest Bay and the unusual green waters of the Frías River, colored by fine mineral particles carried from the glaciers of Mount Tronador.
Travel approximately 3 kilometers by bus through the Valdivian rainforest, following a winding road alongside the Frías River until reaching Puerto Alegre.
Board another vessel for an approximately 25-minute navigation across the emerald-green waters of Lake Frías. Arrive at Puerto Frías and complete the required Argentine immigration procedures.
Continue across the Andes aboard a specially equipped 4x4 bus, traveling through remote mountain scenery and lush forest until reaching Peulla in Chile.
Arrive in Peulla, an ecological mountain village located in the heart of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Surrounded by ancient forests, waterfalls, rivers, and lagoons, Peulla offers a peaceful setting for a lunch stop.
In the afternoon, navigate the spectacular Lake Todos los Santos toward Petrohué. Weather, access, daylight, and park schedules permitting, stop at the Petrohué Waterfalls.
Continue by road along Lake Llanquihue before arriving in Puerto Varas, completing an extraordinary journey between Argentina and Chile by boat and bus.
Includes
Transportation from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo
Boat trip across Lake Nahuel Huapi
Bus trip through Valdivian rainforest
Boat trip across Lake Frías
4x4 bus trip across the Andes
Boat trip across Lake Todos los Santos
Transportation to Puerto Varas
Excludes
Lunch
Optional outdoor activities
Acomodation
Important Information
- Travelers must carry a valid passport or accepted national ID (DNI/RUT), along with any visas or additional documents required to enter Chile. Each passenger is responsible for checking the immigration requirements applicable to their nationality. Minors must have the necessary authorization to leave the country. A same-day round trip is not possible; you must stay overnight at the route’s final destination. Checked luggage will be tagged, sealed, and transported from the departure point to the final destination. Passengers only need to carry their hand luggage during the journey. Customs and Immigration procedures are required at the Argentine and Chilean borders. Passenger information entered during booking must be accurate and match the travel documents presented, as these details will be submitted to the authorities.
Easy cancellation
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