Price per person:
US$ 253.00 per person.
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Andean Lakes Crossing
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Operative tour
All year round
If you cancel your reservation up to 16 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 16 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Take the Andean Lakes Crossing, tourist transport through the Andes with boat trips between Bariloche and Puerto Varas.
Times:
Duration:
12 hours and 45 minutes.
Meeting Point:
Mitre 150, Bariloche.
Included:
shared transport, navigation and bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
What to bring:
comfortable shoes, hat to protect against the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, snack, water, comfortable clothing, waterproof jacket and pants (Gore-Tex or similar), fleece clothing to stay warm (Polartec or similar) and winter hat and gloves for the cold.
Not included:
pickup at your accommodation (urban area), meals (reference lunch in Peulla CLP$ 20.000 per person), entrance fee to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park (CLP$ 3.500 for residents in Chile and US$ 9 for non-residents in Chile) and entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (AR$ 7.000 for residents in Argentina and AR$ 20.000 for non-residents in Argentina, subject to change).
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
16 days.
If you cancel your reservation up to 16 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
Prices
Residents in Chile and Argentina:
- One way and round trip:
- Adults: USD$ 253 per person.
- Child (age 2 to 11): USD$ 127 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 1): for free.
Non-residents in Chile nor Argentina:
- One-way:
- Adults: USD$ 325 per person.
- Child (age 2 to 11): USD$ 162 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 1): for free.
- Round trip:
- Adults: USD$ 486 per person.
- Child (age 2 to 11): USD$ 243 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 1): for free.
We will meet at our meeting point to go by vehicle from Bariloche to Puerto Peñuelo on the Llao Llao Peninsula. We will start the first boat trip on this Andean Crossing tour from this port, which will take us along the old route that the Mapuche and the Tehuelche indigenous peoples used to follow to cross the mountain range. The boat ride will afford us different views from Lake Nahuel Huapi, where we can take pictures of the landscapes of the Northern Patagonia of Argentina. We will arrive at Blest Port, where we will start a section by land along the Frías River until reaching the edge of the lake of the same name. Here, we will take a 25-minute boat ride until reaching the border crossing point. After completing our immigration procedures, we will take a 4x4 vehicle here to begin the mountain crossing through Chile. We will be able to see the emblematic Valdivian forest along the way, as well as waterfalls, and other parts of the Andean landscape until reaching Villa Peulla.
This town, located in the middle of the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, is known for its surroundings with millennial forests and waterfalls. After eating lunch and touring some places in the town, we will start the boat trip on the Todos Los Santos Lake, where we will catch the first glimpse of Osorno Volcano in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. Once at the port, we will start a journey by land from this area towards Puerto Varas, skirting Lake Llanquihue, where we will end our activity.
Meeting point alternatives
It is possible to take the tour from the following meeting points:
- 8:10 am: Del Salvador 72, Puerto Varas
- From 8:30 am:
- Panamericano, Edelweiss, 3 Reyes and Inacayal hotels
- Bustillo Ave., km 2.5
- Bustillo Ave., km 7
Remember let us know which meeting point you will use in the “Additional comments” box that will show up in the booking process.
*Consider booking your accommodations in Puerto Varas, because it is not included in the tour.
*If you select the round trip option, you must indicate us the return date in the "Additional comments" box that will appear during the booking process.
*Although the tour doesn’t include lunch, you have the possibility to buy it in Villa Peulla (reference price: CLP$ 20,000 per person).
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I buy the Vicente Pérez Rosales Park entrance fee?
The entrance fee for Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park must necessarily be bought not later than the day before the excursion, in https://www.pasesparques.cl/. At the moment of the pickup, the guide will ask for the entrance fees to all passengers, including children and adults over the age of 60. If one of them does not have the tickets, he or she will not be able to make the tour and there will be no refund.
When should I buy the Nahuel Huapi National Park entrance fee?
You can buy the entrance fee to the park not later than the day before the excursion in https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio, with debit or credit card, or with cash the same day of the tour.
What type of luggage can I bring on the Andean Lakes Crossing, and how is it transported?
For the Andean Lakes Crossing, you are allowed one piece of luggage up to 23 kg (50 lbs) at no extra cost, with a maximum linear dimension of 158 cm (62 inches). Additionally, you can bring a carry-on bag (handbag or purse). If you have extra luggage, you must pay an additional US$ 25 for each extra piece. Luggage is collected at the start of the journey and returned at the destination, so you must carry your travel documents with you in your carry-on.
How long does the Andean Lakes Crossing take?
This journey follows an international route connecting Puerto Varas, Chile, with Bariloche, Argentina, or vice versa, and takes approximately 12 hours to travel between the two countries.
Can the Andean Lakes Crossing be done round trip in one day?
No, it is not possible due to the duration of the journey. You must plan to stay at least one night in the destination city. It is recommended to stay at least two nights to enjoy the activities the cities have to offer.
Can I do the Andean Lakes Crossing with a private vehicle?
No, it is not possible to make the journey with a private car or motorcycle, as the staff and fleet are only equipped to transport passengers and bicycles.
How to book Andean Lakes Crossing?
To book Andean Lakes Crossing, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Andean Lakes Crossing?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
US$ 253.00