Overview
Set in Argentina’s Lake District, San Carlos de Bariloche is surrounded by snow-capped Andean mountains, deep blue lakes, and forests of Patagonian cypress (alerce) and Southern beech (lenga). Known as a winter ski resort, Bariloche is also the perfect setting for summer activities. This extension can be taken either pre-trip or post-trip (the itinerary shown below is for a post-trip extension).
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
From the Buenos Aires domestic airport, fly to Bariloche where you are met for a transfer to the hotel. In the evening, meet with your guide for a short briefing. Overnight at Alma Del Lago Suites on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi (or upgrade to Llao Llao Hotel and Resort)...meals on your own.
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina - Day 1
Alma del Lago
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
Nestled on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Alma Del Lago Suites features panoramic lake and mountain views. The location is an ideal 10-minute walk to Bariloche’s town center, making it easy to stroll to restaurants and shops. Many of the comfortable guest rooms look out over the water, but one of the best places to soak up the scenery is from the lobby and lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. If you want to unwind after a day of hiking or kayaking, the spa offers facials, massage, hot stones, and reflexology, and there is also an indoor pool and hot tub. The Terra Restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast that can be enjoyed indoors or out on the deck, and the Mitico Bistro is a great place to grab a quick bite and a cocktail.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Optional Upgrade)
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
This classic hotel with incredible views of Lake Nahuel Huapi is the most exclusive resort in Patagonia, and offers a huge, scenic terrace as well as charming guest rooms. In the heart of Argentina’s beautiful Lake District, this 5-star resort is set in a 35-acre park framed by three mountains. Amenities include a marina, beach, 18-hole golf course, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor infinity-edge swimming pools, and a spa and health club with sauna and fitness center.
Day 2
Day Hike
Choose between two guided hiking options. The easier option is a hike among deep native forests to Cerro Llao Llao for spectacular views of deep-blue Lake Nahuel Huapi and the surrounding mountains, including glacier-clad Tronador on the border between Chile and Argentina. A short drive brings you to Baha Lopez, where you can hike the Brazo Tristeza Trail to a granite dome at the base of Cerro Lopez for a classic viewpoint of Tristeza Bay and Cerro Capilla. The more challenging option is a guided hike to the summit of Cerro Challuaco (6,000') via Laguna Verde and Laguna de los Patos, where giant Patagonian woodpeckers and majestic condors are often seen. Most of the hike is on a well-traveled trail, with talus slopes on the upper section. Overnight at hotel...BL
Day Hike - Day 2
Alma del Lago
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
Nestled on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Alma Del Lago Suites features panoramic lake and mountain views. The location is an ideal 10-minute walk to Bariloche’s town center, making it easy to stroll to restaurants and shops. Many of the comfortable guest rooms look out over the water, but one of the best places to soak up the scenery is from the lobby and lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. If you want to unwind after a day of hiking or kayaking, the spa offers facials, massage, hot stones, and reflexology, and there is also an indoor pool and hot tub. The Terra Restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast that can be enjoyed indoors or out on the deck, and the Mitico Bistro is a great place to grab a quick bite and a cocktail.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Optional Upgrade)
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
This classic hotel with incredible views of Lake Nahuel Huapi is the most exclusive resort in Patagonia, and offers a huge, scenic terrace as well as charming guest rooms. In the heart of Argentina’s beautiful Lake District, this 5-star resort is set in a 35-acre park framed by three mountains. Amenities include a marina, beach, 18-hole golf course, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor infinity-edge swimming pools, and a spa and health club with sauna and fitness center.
Day 3
Sea Kayaking
Paddling a sea kayak is one of the best ways to discover the area’s lakes, bays, and islands. After a kayak safety briefing with your guide, paddle Moreno Lake, circling the Llao Llao Peninsula, with a picnic lunch on a wilderness beach. Overnight at hotel...BL
Sea Kayaking - Day 3
Alma del Lago
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
Nestled on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Alma Del Lago Suites features panoramic lake and mountain views. The location is an ideal 10-minute walk to Bariloche’s town center, making it easy to stroll to restaurants and shops. Many of the comfortable guest rooms look out over the water, but one of the best places to soak up the scenery is from the lobby and lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. If you want to unwind after a day of hiking or kayaking, the spa offers facials, massage, hot stones, and reflexology, and there is also an indoor pool and hot tub. The Terra Restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast that can be enjoyed indoors or out on the deck, and the Mitico Bistro is a great place to grab a quick bite and a cocktail.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Optional Upgrade)
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
This classic hotel with incredible views of Lake Nahuel Huapi is the most exclusive resort in Patagonia, and offers a huge, scenic terrace as well as charming guest rooms. In the heart of Argentina’s beautiful Lake District, this 5-star resort is set in a 35-acre park framed by three mountains. Amenities include a marina, beach, 18-hole golf course, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor infinity-edge swimming pools, and a spa and health club with sauna and fitness center.
Day 4
Optional Activities
Enjoy optional activities in and around Bariloche town. Overnight at hotel...BL
Optional Activities - Day 4
Alma del Lago
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
Nestled on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Alma Del Lago Suites features panoramic lake and mountain views. The location is an ideal 10-minute walk to Bariloche’s town center, making it easy to stroll to restaurants and shops. Many of the comfortable guest rooms look out over the water, but one of the best places to soak up the scenery is from the lobby and lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. If you want to unwind after a day of hiking or kayaking, the spa offers facials, massage, hot stones, and reflexology, and there is also an indoor pool and hot tub. The Terra Restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast that can be enjoyed indoors or out on the deck, and the Mitico Bistro is a great place to grab a quick bite and a cocktail.
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (Optional Upgrade)
Bariloche, Argentina
Days 1 to 4 (4 nights)
This classic hotel with incredible views of Lake Nahuel Huapi is the most exclusive resort in Patagonia, and offers a huge, scenic terrace as well as charming guest rooms. In the heart of Argentina’s beautiful Lake District, this 5-star resort is set in a 35-acre park framed by three mountains. Amenities include a marina, beach, 18-hole golf course, solarium, heated indoor and outdoor infinity-edge swimming pools, and a spa and health club with sauna and fitness center.
Day 5
Depart
Transfer to the Bariloche airport for connecting flight to Buenos Aires...B
