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Active Bariloche Tour, surrounded by the outdoor treasures of Northern Patagonia's Lake District

Bariloche, Northern Patagonia's Lake District, is an experience not to be missed on your Patagonia adventure vacation

Duration: 5 days
4+ travelers: $825 per Person
2-3 travelers: $955 per Person
Time spent in and around the resort town of Bariloche, surrounded by the outdoor treasures of Northern Patagonia's Lake District, is an experience not to be missed on your Patagonia adventure vacation.  This action-packed Argentina tour extension is designed for the hiker who enjoys river rafting and sea kayaking too.  The entire guided itinerary is set amidst the pristine wonderland of Argentina' oldest and largest national park, 1.8 million-acre Nahuel Huapi, known for its interconnected crystal clear lakes and Andean vistas.  On this Patagonia tour, you'll experience the lake region's best whitewater rafting, descending Argentina's challenging final reach of the Manso River, take an all-day hike along scenic forest trails and sea kayak in the still glacial waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

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Itinerary for Active Bariloche Vacation Extension

• Day 1 ARRIVE BARILOCHE View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery From the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Bariloche, a charming mountain town on the shores of picturesque Lake Nahuel Huapi. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city and enjoy the relaxing Patagonian lifestyle.
• Day 2 NAHUEL HUAPI NATIONAL PARK HIKE or RAFTING MANSO RIVER / CLASS III-IV View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery You have two options for today: one of our great full day hikes in Nahuel Huapi National Park or rafting the world-class Manso River. The full day treks are great for those wanting to just meander in incredibly beautiful areas and those who want to really push the limits. Since the departures are private we can easily adapt the level of exertion to accommodate all travelers. There are two wonderful options for a full day of hiking in the Bariloche area. The first option takes you through dense Nothofagus forests to Cerro Llao Llao, offering impressive views of Nahuel Huapi Lake and the surrounding mountains, including the glacier covered Mt Tronador. After enjoying the vistas, we will return to the trail head to drive to to Bahia Lopez and the start of the Brazo Tristeza Trail. From the granite dome of Cerro Lopez, views of Tristeza Bay and Cerro Capilla come into perfect view. The second and slightly more challenging option is to hike to the summit of Cerro Challhuaco, which is 6000ft high. To get to this area we will drive 45 minutes from the town of Bariloche to the end of a dirt road and the Andean Clubs hut. During the hike we will visit Laguna Verde and Laguna de los Patos. The Giant Patagonian Woodpecker and the majestic condor are common sightings of this area. The lower portion of this hike is a well-traveled trail and the upper most portion requires maneuvering off trail talus slopes.
   
  
  
  

  An exciting excursion of breathtaking beauty through a lush canyon

  From your hotel, you will be taken by private van into Nahuel Huapi National Park, along the Manso River to arrive at the camp of John's Ranch. Before the day's adventure begins, you'll enjoy coffee on the beach, change into your wetsuit and receive a safety briefing from the expedition leader. Then it's into the river for an exciting excursion of breathtaking beauty through a lush canyon, ending at the Chilean border. There you'll disembark and change clothes before heading back to the ranch for a memorable Argentine asado (barbecue) before being returned to your Bariloche hotel. (B,L)
• Day 3 NAHUEL HUAPI LAKE - KAYAKING View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery This tranquil day of sea kayaking may be enjoyed by all, regardless of fitness level. After breakfast, you'll be taken from the hotel to a unique launching beach. Assisted by guides, the six hours of paddling will be divided by a memorable lakeside picnic in an idyllic setting. The trip ends at the landmark Llao-Llao Hotel where you will be transferred back to your accommodations Bariloche accommodations in time to enjoy a last delicious dinner. (B,L)
• Day 4 HIKING NEAR BARILOCHE or MULTISPORT ADVENTURE View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery After breakfast, you'll be transferred from your hotel to the trailhead of today's hike. Paced to your liking, you'll hike for two to three hours into the alpine zone, stopping to enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch amidst stunning lakes, glaciated summits, forests and towering Andean peaks before completing the remaining three to four hours of the hike. You may alternatively prefer to join our MultiSport day, pairing trekking, rapelling, and kayaking with delicious Argentine cuisine and wine. After a leisurly breakfast, you will drive to Llao Llao Municipal Park. We will begin with a simple 40 minute walk, taking us to the natural balconies at the Brazo Tristeza that offer magnificent views over the nearby mountains. From here, we access another balcony with a short ascent aided by a fixed rope. There we will be amazed at the beauty of the Cerro Tronador and its seven glaciers. Those who dare to go a little further can join a rappel descent down of 130ft to the base of the wall where our chef will offer various Patagonian wines and delicacies to savour. After enjoying our cuisine, we will return to the trailhead and grab our kayaks. We have a safety briefing and begin paddling around the beaches of Moreno Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Argentina. You'll be delivered back to your hotel in time to prepare for a delectable dinner at one of the city's fine restaurants. (B,L)
• Day 5 BARILOCHE - OUT In the morning, you'll be transferred to the airport to continue your Patagonia travel or make connections for your flight home. (B)
• Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner

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INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Included in tour cost

Professional, English-speaking local guides while hiking, rafting and sea kayaking

All hotel accommodations

Meals as indicated

All transfers in private van

Entrance fees for national parks

Rafting Equipment

Sea Kayaking Equipment

Southern Explorations pre departure services

Excluded in tour cost

Flights to/from Bariloche

Hiking boots and other personal gear

Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $515

Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

Prices based on 3% cash discount