Argentina. Bariloche

The Andean Crossing is a legendary route through the Patagonian Andean Lakes that connects Argentina and Chile. For over four centuries, these trails were traversed by the Huilliche and Mapuche peoples, who left behind a legacy of legends. This journey offers the opportunity to experience a unique natural adventure, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We depart from Puerto Pañuelo, on the Llao Llao Peninsula, where we sail for an hour along the most iconic arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi. We recommend having your camera ready as we pass by Centinela Islet—the resting place of Francisco P. Moreno—and marvel at the beauty of the Blanca Waterfalls before docking at Puerto Blest. Once ashore, we can explore Blest Bay and the Frías River, whose striking green waters flow directly from the pristine glaciers of Mount Tronador. Note: there is an option to enhance this experience by staying at the recently renovated Hotel Puerto Blest. Here, you can immerse yourself in the Valdivian Rainforest, enjoy various trekking routes, or visit the majestic Cascada de los Cántaros. After leaving Puerto Blest, we take a short 15-minute bus ride through the forest, following a winding road alongside Lake Frías until we reach Puerto Alegre. There, we board another boat for a 25-minute cruise across the lake to Puerto Frías. Once immigration and customs formalities are completed, we board a specialized 4x4 mountain bus to cross the international border at its highest point. We descend through the breathtaking landscapes of the Valdivian Rainforest until we arrive in Peulla, Chile. We reach this eco-village located in the heart of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, a place where nature and magic truly merge, with its ancient forests and lush vegetation. Peulla is the chosen destination for lunch and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. In the afternoon, we sail across Lake Todos los Santos towards Petrohué and finally, skirting the shores of Lake Llanquihue, we arrive in the city of Puerto Varas.
PICK-UP IN BARILOCHE: DEPARTURE FROM THE TURISUR OFFICE (MITRE 150) - SHERATON BARILOCHE (SAN MARTÍN 536) - NH EDELWEISS (SAN MARTÍN 202) - HOTEL TRES REYES (12 DE OCTUBRE 135) - KM 2.5 (ENTRANCE OF DESIGN SUITES AND VILLA HUINID HOTELS) - KM 6 (ENTRANCE OF LA CASCADA HOTEL) - KM 7 (ENTRANCE OF NIDO DEL CÓNDOR, ROCHESTER, AND LIROLAY HOTELS) - KM 7.5 (ENTRANCE OF CHARMING HOTEL) - FINALLY, PUERTO PAÑUELO AND BOAT DEPARTURE.
Daily Schedule (times may vary depending on the season, please reconfirm)
•8:00 AM: We begin the Andean Crossing from downtown Bariloche.
•11:00 AM: We arrive at Puerto Blest.
•2:00 PM: We arrive at Puerto Frías (Argentine Customs).
•2:45 PM: We arrive at Villa Peulla (Chilean Customs).
•7:30 PM: Our final arrival in downtown Puerto Varas (Del Salvador 72).