VIP Navigation in the Lakes Region (with visit to Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest)

This tour begins at Puerto Pañuelo, on the shores of the picturesque Llao Llao Peninsula. Our boat leaves from this pier towards Victoria Island.

You will enjoy being at the exclusive VIP section of the boat. This section is located above the boat standard section, has a privileged view, more ample and comfortable seats, and some complimentary drinks and snacks are served.

The blue waters of the Nahuel Huapi, the greenness of the trees growing on the coast and the snow-capped peaks of the mountain range that surrounds the scenery are our companions during this voyage.

After 30 minutes of a quiet lake ride that crosses 7 miles (11 kilometers), Puerto Anchorena is reached on the Victoria island.

Its beautiful natural scenery spreads across 3,710 hectares and encloses various attractions. This island in a remote past was dwelled by Indian communities that left their marks in the form of cave paintings in some areas of the island.

The leafy trails that cross Victoria lead the visitors to the giant sequoias, thujas, eucalyptus, pines, oaks as well as cypresses, coihues and ñires, which are the habitat for various species, such as the pudú (the smallest deer in the world), wild boar, red deer, pheasants and countless species of birds. Some blue-eyed cormorants may also be seen in the bay around Puerto Anchorena. This is one of the only in-land and fresh water places you can find them, they got to adapt to this different environment and they even nest on some cliffs of the Victoria Island.

The del Toro, Puerto Gross, Radal and Piedras Blancas beaches are some of the most interesting nooks in Victoria Island.

You have more than 3 hours to tour the different trails in Isla Victoria, and after that you will continue the sailing up to Puerto Quetrihue, located in the South of the peninsula bearing the same name, in order to visit the Arrayanes National Park .

This reserve protects a myrtle forest unique in the world, with specimens of 45 feet (15 meters) high which are approximately 200 years old.
This tree formation with ancient specimens is unique in the world. The tree bark is completely smooth and cinnamon-colored. The tree has white flowers resembling the orange blossom, and blackish fruit with a delicious taste. The myrtle forest has been declared natural monument and human activities have been restricted in this area.

Los Arrayanes National Park was created in 1971. It covers the whole extension of the Quetrihuè Peninsula with an area of 1,840 hectares.

You have about 50 minutes to visit the Arrayanes forest.

At late afternoon you return to our hotel.

Difficulty: low

Duration:  full day

Guide: exclusive private guide.

Boat: seats in VIP section.

Includes: transfers and entrance fee to National Park

Panoramic Hiking Experience

Prepare to enjoy an amazing hiking & sightseeing experience, delighting yourself with some of the most impressive panoramic views of Patagonia.

You'll be picked up in the morning by our expert hiking guide in a private vehicle. Our destination is the Cerro Llao Llao (Mount Llao Llao), definitely the most beautiful short hike in this region. The hike on the Llao Llao Hill can be rated as easy/moderate as it involves some 250 meters or 750 feet of elevation gain, covering a distance of around 6 kilometers or 4 miles. This itinerary takes you through an amazing forest of "southern beeches" and native bamboos, to strategic panoramic points that will allow you to enjoy and take pictures of unique panoramic views.

The hike at Llao Llao hill lasts approximately 2 hours.

After enjoying this spectacular hike and panoramic views, you will go with our guide to Cerro Campanario. On the way, you'll stop to shoot some pictures by the best panoramic point of the road, where you'll enjoy a direct view of the Llao Llao Peninsula.

The way up Campanario Hill will be done with a chairlift. The views from Mount Llao Llao are mid range panoramic views, but at Mount Campanario you'll enjoy long range panoramic views. National Geographic rated the view from Cerro Campanario as one of the 7 most beautiful view in the world!

You'll take the chairlift back to the road and our guide will take you back to your hotel.

Depending on weather conditions the charlift to Campanario Hill may be done before the hike at Mount Llao Llao.

Difficulty: easy-moderate

Duration: half day (4 hours approximately)

Guide:      private English speaking hiking guide

Transfer: private vehicle

Includes: transfers + tickets for chairlift at Cerro Campanario + mineral water

The Manso River Rafting Experience

We prepare for a full adventure day. We are picked up at the hotel and then head south for about two hours, crossing beautiful landscapes. Landscapes are so diverse and beautiful that this transfer can be considered as an excursion for itself. Most part of the road is paved and the last part of it is unpaved. We'll be enjoying astonishing views of high mountains on a road zigzagging through the wilderness.

Prior to getting into the raft to begin this wonderful rafting experience, each individual will be handed their personal equipment, and the guide will give an instructive talk about the techniques of this sport, ensuring everybody's safety and comfort.

As soon as everyone is in the raft, you will practice the different strokes and techniques, and later row into the Manso River from Lake Steffen.

Don't worry if you have never done rafting before, your guide will introduce you to the basics of paddling.

The first way is about 60 minutes ofrafting. This first stretch contains calm waters, therefore it allows us to take pictures of the spectacular surroundings offered in this National Park. We'll be able to view and learn about local species of plants and animals while fully enjoying the beauties of nature that surrounds us, just imagine...the river, the forest, birds, the raft and you, no other way to get there...

We then stop by the river to have lunch. You will be served a starting snack with the best smoked meat , sandwiches, different cheese and jams, home made salt cakes, pates, juices and fruits.

Once again in the river, action begins!. We get ready to start rafting for another 60 minutes. Team effort and spirit will be needed to ride over the rapids (Class II/III) that the waters present. Between the rapids we can enjoy beautiful ponds and beautiful beaches where we stop for a nice swim dive (in summer water has about 64 degrees Fahrenheit or 18 C° degrees -) .

Then we reach Quique's Chiguay place, at about 5 PM where we will enjoy tortas fritas (fried cakes - a local specialty) with tea, coffee or other cold beverage.

You will return to Bariloche in the late afternoon.

Difficulty: low

Duration: full day

Guide:     group English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: group vehicle

Includes: transfers + rafting equipment + lunch with beverages and snack.

Rafting to the Chilean Border on the Manso River

Get ready for an exciting adventure day full of adrenaline and fun in the class III and IV rapids of the Manso River. This journey starts at Bariloche and you will paddle all the way to the border with Chile! Fasten your adventure belts and bring your towel... you`ll be completely soaked from head to toes!

Our chauffeur will meet you at your hotel to start your adventure journey.

We will drive for 65 miles (approximately 100 kilometers) until we reach our refuge at about 10:30 AM. On the way you will enjoy astonishing views of high mountains on a road zigzagging through the wilderness. It will take 2 hours approximately to reach the refuge where the rafting adventure begins.

If it is cold we will provide you with a dry-fit neoprene jacket. After you are dressed and ready our expert guide will give you the basic paddling techniques and safety instructions for this thrilling rafting adventure, ensuring everybody's safety and comfort.

We are now ready to set off and start our rafting descent. The first half an hour you will enjoy rafting through a breathtaking canyon (Velvet Canyon). The tranquil emerald green waters set a perfect setting to practice and start feeling confident with your paddling skills.

Following, you´ll reach white water rapids and the adventure begins! Team effort and spirit will be needed to ride over these rapids (Class III/IV) that the Manso River has. Indeed, the "welcome rapid" shakes our boat, but it gets better along the way, better and wilder!

You´ll see why we have named some of these rapids with names as "Ozone hole"; "scream out loud"; "ecstasy" ; etcétera.

Two hours amd 7.5 (12 miles) later our adventure ends, very close to the border with Chile, where a van will be waiting to drive us to a camping site where you will delighted with an "asado patagónico" (meat barbecue) with beverages and wine.

We then return to Bariloche arriving back to our hotel in the afternoon.

Requirements for this tour: being older than 14 years old, physically fit, and confident about swimming.

You should know that you are definitely going to be wet from head to toes in cold river water.  Though this tour is terribly fun, travelers who aren`t comfortable with fast water riding should strongly consider not not pursuing this tour.   Be assured that full safety is always achieved, ensured by the professional experienced guides and a safety kayak that continuously follows the raft. If you should fall from the raft, there´s nothing to worry about because the guide in the safety kayak will assist you and help you get to the nearest shore, so you can rest assured your wellbeing and safety is completely covered at all times.

If your children are less than 14 years old or if you are just looking for a fun but easy rafting experience, please request the "Classic Manso rafting" experience which can be done by anyone older than 6 years,  presenting almost no difficulty at all. (Class I/II rapids)

Difficulty: moderate

Duration: full day (the rafting can last from 1 hour and half to 2 hours and half depending on the conditions of the river)

Guide:      group English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: group vehicle

Includes: transfers + complete rafting equipment and a safety kayak + dry-fit neoprene jackets if needed + lunch with beverages and wine

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