Argentina · BARILOCHE TOURS
Bariloche is a lake town that sells views by the hour. These 15 cover the Seven Lakes road, the chairlifts and viewpoints, the boat crossings and the walks, each priced and timed around when the light is best.
Spend about 10 to 11 hours on Argentina’s famous Seven Lakes Route from Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes. You’ll visit Villa La Angostura, stop at lakes including Correntoso and Espejo, and enjoy a bilingual guide such as Isis, Freddy, or Matias. Expect a comfortable coach, short photo stops, and a long day with plenty of road time.
“Diago the tour guide and chris the driver were excellent!”
This 4 to 8-hour Bariloche outing combines Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao, Punto Panorámico, and Cerro Catedral. Expect scenic van rides, photo stops, and free time, with Spanish, English, or Portuguese guiding. Guides such as Diego, Freddy, and Santi have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service.
“Damian was very well-organized and prepared for the tour. He even called about 5 minutes before he arrived. He provided interesting information throughout the tour. We saw all the sites mentioned in the description in a timely manner, and the tour was exactly as long as described. Highly recommended!”
Walk 1 kilometer from Bariloche’s Civic Center into the German quarter with Diego, a fluent Spanish and English guide. You’ll visit the German School, Andean Club, National Park administration, Belgrano Square, and Erich Priebke’s former home while tracing three waves of German immigration and sorting fact from myth.
“Diego was an excellent guide and knew his subject in depth. He was able to fully answer ad hoc questions and his style was hugely engaging. Would highly recommend this tour and Diego as a guide”
Leave your Bariloche hotel at 8 AM for a Spanish-language day trip along Route 40. Stop in Villa La Angostura, walk beside the Seven Lakes, and reach San Martín de los Andes for free time and lunch. Guide Stella has been praised for her regional explanations, while the comfortable bus helps make the long return journey easier.
“A guia Stella muito atenciosamente explicou tudo sobre a região.”
Take a four-hour Spanish-guided loop from Bariloche around Lake Nahuel Huapi, Playa Bonita, Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao, and Lake Moreno. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You can add the chairlift to Cerro Campanario for wide views, while Panorama Point offers a free alternative above the Llao Llao peninsula.
This four-hour minibus tour circles Bariloche’s Circuito Chico, stopping at Lake Nahuel Huapi, San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao Park, Lago Escondido, and Cerro Campanario. Guides may speak Spanish, Portuguese, or English. The chairlift is optional and costs extra, but it provides the tour’s finest view.
“Excellent tour our guide was very nice and provided a lot of information. They were on time in picking me up.”
You’ll fish Bariloche’s Limay or Manso River with a private guide, Orvis gear, boat transport, snacks, and a riverside Argentine steak lunch with Malbec. Juan is one named guide praised for careful instruction and excellent cooking. Pickup is at 8 a.m., with half-day and full-day options available.
“The experience was great. Juan is a great fishing guide and cooked the lunch to perfection. The landscape and views are so beautiful and the fish were active. We had a great time.”
Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes along the Seven Lakes Route. Expect mountain roads, forest, lakes, photo stops, and free time for lunch. The tour runs with a Spanish and English or Portuguese-speaking guide, but confirm your language before departure.
“Sadly we would not recommend this tour to anyone. We booked (and paid MORE money) for an English guide on this tour. The evening before at 8pm we were sent a message to tell us they wouldn’t be able to do it in English and gave us an option to cancel or do it in Spanish (we can’t speak Spanish which is why we paid more for the English one). Firstly we weren’t impressed we were only told that late the evening before! But it was our last day there so we really didn’t want to miss the views! So we went ahead in Spanish. We are very upset and…”
Travel from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes by coach along the Seven Lakes Road. Expect mountain views, photo stops, Villa La Angostura, three hours to explore San Martín, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Cinthia, Natalio, Fabián, and Patricia have led this route, though English service should be confirmed carefully.
“Great way to see the Seven Lakes. It was cold, snowing and windy! I recommend you wear some type of waterproof shoes/boots this time of year. Great driver and english speaking guide, worth the trip!”
Spend about seven hours hiking near Bariloche with a private Andemita guide such as Juan, Camila, or Roberto. Your route is matched to your fitness, experience, weather, and interests. Expect hotel pickup, safety equipment, water, poles when needed, lunch, and views across Northern Patagonia. Cerro Goye and Buena Vista are among the possible routes.
“Nice way to immerse yourself in the beautiful nature around Bariloche. Weather can be unpredictable so bring a rain jacket. Juan was awesome. Highly recommend this tour if you want to get into the mountains. Tour is customized to your comfort level of fitness.”
You’ll paddle Lake Moreno with a private guide after a safety briefing and technique lesson. The route begins at Arroyo Angostura and includes views of Cerro López, Cerro Bella Vista, Llao Llao Hill, Rabbit Island, and Hotel Llao Llao. The outing also passes Circuito Chico sights, with local snacks and yerba mate possible during a rest stop.
“Excellent experience and the highlight of our Bariloche trip overall! The kayaking route is gorgeous, with seemingly new views around every corner, and no other tourists in sight. The guides are outstanding and great conversationalists... we could have spent all day with Andy! Finally, lots of bonus features on this one. The route to and from the journey also takes you around the Circuito Chico sightseeing route, so you get to enjoy that tour as well. In addition, we had local snacks and a yerba mate experience while resting at the halfway point of our kayak trip. Basically a bunch of the Bariloche highlights all rolled into one!”
Ride from central Bariloche through cypress, maiten, and coihue forests to Cerro Campanario, San Eduardo Chapel, Llao Llao Hotel, Puerto Pañuelo, and Moreno Lake. Guide Sinta and driver Yuma are named in recent feedback. The chairlift costs about $15 extra, but the tour makes a strong half-day introduction to the Lake District.
Ride for about two hours with gauchos at San Ramón Ranch, a vast working estancia east of Bariloche. You’ll pass a lake, transition forest, and Patagonian steppe on calm horses suited to beginners and experienced riders. Nico and the ranch team serve pastries, mate, a three-course asado, wine, and soft drinks.
“Very good time! The staff is very nice. The food was delicious. Best steak and chorizo we have had in Argentina.”
Gerardo de los Cerros arranges a private transfer from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport to accommodations in the city center, Llao Llao, or Cathedral Villa. Your driver meets your reported flight, carries your group in a private vehicle, and shares practical local advice. Return airport service is also included.
“Driver arrived right on time to transport us to the airport. The process to book was easy and everything was confirmed the night before.”
You’ll follow Bariloche’s scenic Circuito Chico by guided van, stopping at Mount Campanario, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao, Villa Tacul, Lago Escondido, and Panoramic Point. Guides may include Cintia, Cristina, Paloma, Naty, or Cecilia, with English, Spanish, and Portuguese options. The chairlift is optional and costs extra.
“We loved our morning trip to see lots of beautiful views and scenery. Cristina was the perfect guide and explained everything really well for us in English,”
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