Itinerary Highlights
- Get away from the crowds and take the alternative, but arguably more spectacular lakes crossing between Chile and Argentina
- Enjoy the Huilo Huilo Reserve where you can walk, visit waterfalls or enjoy a canopy excursion
- Fantastic chances to spot native wildlife including deer, puma and a variety of bird life
- Pass by spectacular volcanoes and crystal clear lakes and rivers
Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary
- Complete the loop and continue back from Bariloche all the way through to Puerto Varas over the famous Andean Lakes Crossing.
- Get off the beaten track and consider a self-drive through the mystical Carretera Austral in northern Patagonia.
- Add in an extra night to maximise your time at Huilo Huilo.
Arrival & transfer to Pucon Hotel
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Pucon.
Travel to Huilo Huilo Private Reserve
Today your transfer will start its route from your hotel in the vibrant city of Pucón, renown for offering a wide range of adventure activities thanks to its perfect location and weather. We will be able to see the beauty of its diverse surroundings. Then we will move on towards Villarrica following the out-skirts of the alluring lake of the same name. Afterwards, we will arrive at Lican Ray, stopping at the sector of Playa Grande to take some beautiful pictures. Our journey then continues to Calafquén. There, we will have time to relax and admire a unique and panoramic view. Our next highlight is the Panguipulli Lake and town. Finally, we will visit four lookout points before arriving to our hotel in Huilo Huilo.
Transfer duration: 5h/ 170km.
Breakfast included.
Day at Leisure
Today you will enjoy a day at leisure to explore the reserve. Huilo Huilo is a protected area spanning 100,000 hectares of native forest, and supporting a diversity of flora and fauna and you will have the opportunity to choose between various outdoor activities such as trekking, kayaking, fishing, canopy exploration, horse riding and mountain biking. In the evening you can take advantage of the spa facilities or relax in the bar whilst enjoying the impressive scenery of the reserve.
Breakfast included.
Travel to San Martin de Los Andes via Pirihueico Lake
Pick from the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve and drive to Puerto Fuy for 6 kilometres where you will board a small ferry which will take us on a ride along the Pirihueico Lake, crossing the border in to Argentina. Having docked, we will head to our accommodation in San Martín de Los Andes.
Day at Leisure
Today is at your leisure to explore San Martin's quaint little streets filled with plenty of great restaurants or perhaps take one of the many adventure activities available including biking, hiking, boating and even skiing in winter.
Route of the 7 Lakes to Bariloche
Early morning departure from San Martin de los Andes through the emblematic Route 40, traveling 115 kms of lush forest, streams of clear water and the lakes Machonico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi. Arrived at noon to Villa la Angostura to visit this beautiful holiday village, its ports, Residence Messidor and its gardens. Then we will leave from Villa la Angostura to San Carlos de Bariloche, all the way along the big Nahuel Huapi Lake to reach your hotel.
Today you will depart at 8.30 am from San Martin, stops at each lake, we have 7 lakes, and then a short visit at Villa La Angostura. Arriving around 2pm into Bariloche.
Breakfast included.
Bariloche Circuit Tour with Chairlift
You'll begin your half day morning adventure with a drive along the Nahuel Huapi lakeshore on the San Pedro Peninsula. At Playa Bonita, you'll enjoy views of Huemul Island before continuing your journey. You'll hop aboard a chair lift at Campanario Hill and ride to the top for impressive views of the region—Nahuel Huapi and Moreno lakes, El Trébol lagoon, San Pedro, Victoria Island, Otto, López, Goye and the Catedral hills, and the town of San Carlos de Bariloche.
You'll resume your journey to Llao Llao Peninsula, with its hilltop hotel and San Eduardo Chapel—architectural jewels of the region. The lakeside Pañuelo Port is the starting point for many lake excursions. Cross the bridge over Angostura River, which joins Nahuel Huapi Lake with Moreno Lake, and enjoy views of López Bay at the base of López Hill. At Panoramic Point, take time to view Moreno Lake and Llao Llao Peninsula before crossing the bridge over Moreno Lake and beginning your return to Bariloche.
This afternoon will be at your leisure. Bariloche is a chocolate-lover's heaven, so we recommend heading to Calle Mitre where dozens of chocolate shops offer tasty little morsels of artisan chocolate.
Breakfast included.
Depart
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport.
Breakfast included.
Please contact us for dates
Standard
Pucon, Chile - Aldea Naukana Posada Boutique
Huilo Huilo, Chile - Nothofagus Hotel & Spa
San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina - Hosteria Monte Verde
Bariloche, Argentina - Cacique Inacayal
Whats included?
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Hotel taxes
- Entrance fees
- Tours with English speaking guides
- Private transfers
- Meals as specified
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included