The 10 Best Tours in Bariloche

The best tours in Bariloche for you to enjoy from sailing on the Nahuel Huapi Lake to a walk along the route of the 7 lakes.

If you are going to visit Bariloche, then you can’t miss a tour in the surroundings to get to know the beauty of the Andes Mountains more closely, discover nearby towns, the Patagonian lakes and even the impressive Arrayanes Forest.

Let’s discover the best tours in Bariloche so you don’t miss anything.

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1. Tours in Bariloche: visit Puerto Blest

This excursion goes by catamaran along one of the branches of the Nahuel Huapi Lake, between the high mountains of the Andes, and arriving at Puerto Blest, on the border between Chile and Argentina. On the tour you will visit the Cascada de los Cantaros waterfall with its beautiful waterfalls and take a short hiking route surrounded by larch trees. You will surely be amazed by the beautiful scenery.

• Book here the tour to Puerto Blest.

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2. Tours in Bariloche: Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest

Departing by catamaran from Puerto Pañuelo you will visit two of the jewels found in the Nahuel Huapi Lake: the imposing Arrayanes forest in the Quetrihué peninsula and Victoria Island. First you will walk along a wooden walkway through the myrtle forest, these tall trees with their cinnamon-colored trunks. Then we will take a walk around Victoria Island to observe the flight of the birds and the surrounding landscapes.

• Book here the tour from Bariloche to Bosque de Arrayanes and Victoria Island.

3. Tour to Villa La Angostura and Villa Traful.

One of the best tours in Bariloche is to visit the picturesque towns of Villa La Angostura and Villa Traful. In this circular route, you will walk along the shores of the Traful, Correntoso and Espejo lakes and you will visit one of the most beautiful cities of the Argentine Patagonia, Villa La Angostura. There will be time for a guided tour of downtown and Puerto Manzano, on the shores of the Nahuel Huapi.

• Book here the tour from Bariloche to Villa La Angostura and Villa Traful.

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4. Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes and 7 lakes tour

Leaving from Bariloche you will contemplate one of the most beautiful landscapes of Patagonia, the 7 Lakes Road with its viewpoints, until you reach the city of San Martín de los Andes, located on the shores of Lake Lácar. This panoramic route borders Correntoso, Espejo, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico and Lácar lakes. Just have your camera ready because the scenery from the viewpoints is incredible.

• Book here the tour from Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes.

Don’t miss these articles if you are going to do the 7 Lakes route and visit San Martín de los Andes on your own.

5. Tour to Mount Tronador

This excursion will take you to the foot of Mount Tronador, surrounded by the Ventisquero Negro glacier and from where you will hear the roar of the ice detachments of the glacier. On the way to Mount Tronador you will contemplate Lake Mascardi, the viewpoint of Piuke Island and the Great Valley of Los Vuriloches. Not to be missed!

• Book here the tour to Mount Tronador.

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6. Excursion to Cerro Catedral

Are you a mountain lover? Then this excursion in Bariloche is for you. Cerro Catedral is one of the main ski resorts in Patagonia Argentina with many activities to do besides skiing, such as trekking and chairlifts.

In addition, Villa Catedral, the small village at the foot of the ski centre, has restaurants, hotels and cafés for a drink overlooking Lake Gutierrez.

• Book your excursion to Cerro Catedral here.

7. Excursion to El Bolsón and Lake Puelo from Bariloche

El Bolsón is a beautiful small town located south of Bariloche, home to many artisans who offer their products at the Handicraft Fair. The town is nestled between green hills and crystal clear rivers. It is an ideal place to relax and escape at least for a day from a big city like Bariloche.

Next to El Bolsón is the marvellous Lake Puelo, located in the national park of the same name. Its turquoise water and the mountains in the background constitute one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Argentinean Patagonia.

• Book your excursion to Lake Puelo and El Bolsón from Bariloche here.

8. Diving in Moreno Lake, one of the best lake tours in Bariloche

Do you love adventure? It doesn’t matter if you have never dived in your life, this diving baptism takes place in one of the best lakes in Patagonia Argentina, Lake Moreno.

During the dive you will be able to appreciate perfectly the characteristic fish of the area such as trout and perch.

• Book your diving baptism in Moreno Lake here.

9. Andean crossing through the lakes of the Andes Mountains.

The border between Chile and Argentina has high mountains and lakes. In this Andean crossing from one country to the other, three lakes are crossed: Nahuel Huapi, Lake Frias and Lake Todos los Santos on the Chilean side.

Enjoy catamaran rides on these three lakes and be amazed by the views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes on the Chilean side.

• Book here the Andean crossing over the lakes of the Andes Mountains.

10. Sailing on the Nahuel Huapi Lake

Ideal if you are looking for a relaxing activity in Bariloche. The sailing boat goes around Huemul Island and the island of Los Víveres and Puerto Venado.

• Book your sailing trip on the Nahuel Huapi Lake here.

With these best tours from Bariloche you will get to know incredible landscapes of lakes and mountains.