13 days tour

Andean Lake Crossing, From Santiago To Buenos Aires - 13 Day

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Andean Lake Crossing, From Santiago To Buenos Aires - 13 Day

This tour includes:

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

Transport

Private / Shared transportation. *IF YOUR ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE IS OUTSIDE THE TIME FRAME OF THE HIRED TOUR, TRANSFERS ARE UP TO AVAILABILITY*

Optional

Ticket Cruce Andino Puerto Varas Bariloche Permanent assistance in each city.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included.

Guide

Local English and Spanish speaking guides.

Not included:

Others

Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extras. Personal expenses. Tips for guides and hotel staff. Entrances fees.

Flights

Flight not included. We can quote them for you.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Andean Lake Crossing, From Santiago To Buenos Aires - 13 Day

  • Day 1 Day 1: Transfer In Airport Or Bus Station
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Transfer In Airport Or Bus Station

      Transfer from International Airport or Bus station to Hotel according to the chosen area.

  • Day 2 Day 2: City Tour In Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: City Tour In Santiago

      Santiago is a mixture between the old and the modern, characteristic that we invite you to know. Our tour through Santiago will show the immensity of the city, its varied geography, and civility. We will guide you through Plaza de Armas, the main square of Santiago, where the cathedral, main post office, and city hall are located. You will be told about the origins of our city. The next stop is the civic neighborhood and the surroundings of La Moneda government palace. After that we ฬll drive through some of the old neighborhoods of Santiago, like Republica and Concha y Toro, Later we will visit the eastern part of the city and weโ€™ll see the modern buildings and the changes that they have brought to the neighborhood. We finish our tour in a handicraft store located in an exclusive neighborhood, where weโ€™ll appreciate with a Pisco Sour, Lapizlazuli masterpieces, made with this stone that just exists in Chile and Afghanistan.

      Includes Private or Shared basis Bilingual guide Not included: Entrance fees or Meals. Includes Classic Wine tasting. Schedule Daily Duration: 3.30 hrs approx. Recommendations Wear comfortable and light color clothes, sun blocker, sunglasses and some warm clothes in case its winter.  Overnight: Santiago.

  • Day 3 Day 3: At Leisure In Santiago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: At Leisure In Santiago

      Day at leisure.

      OPTIONAL EXCURSION:  FULL DAY "VALPARAISO AND VIร‘A DEL MAR".

      (for an additional cost - please consult)

      We invite you to walk through the beautiful streets of Valparaiso, one of the main ports of Chile and named World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. You will be able to watch from its balconies the marvelous bay and the colorful hills that have inspired famous artists like painters, architects, musicians and poets such as Pablo Neruda. 

      We will discover the city, following the steps through the hillsides and the different artistsโ€™ lives.

      After lunch, we will visit the city of Viรฑa del Mar, a coastal city neighbor of Valparaiso. Its beaches and boulevards surrounded by palm trees and beautiful parks have five the name of Ciudad Jardin (Garden City). Viรฑa del Mar is a popular weekend and holiday destination for people of Santiago, despite its cold waters due to the Humboldt Current. Overnight: Santiago.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Santiago De Chile/ Puerto Montt/ Puerto Varas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Santiago De Chile/ Puerto Montt/ Puerto Varas

      At the set time you will be transferred to Santiago airport.

      Upon arrival at Puerto Montt airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel in Puerto Varas. Overnight: Puerto Varas.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Excursion To Llanquihue And Frutillar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Excursion To Llanquihue And Frutillar

      We start our trip by visiting the city of Llanquihue, famous for its traditional and tasty sausages. This area is part of the ancient Route of the Settlers and is the place where the Maullin River is born. During the tour around the city, we will visit the German Colonists Memorial and then head towards the Frutillar city. This city is a beautiful village that recalls the old Bavaria, from where the first colonizers arrived. In 1856 Frutillar was just a boarding pier, soon appeared tanneries, mills, and breweries that brought the region to life. We will walk around the beautiful old houses of German style, admiring the gardens and the incomparable views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes framing the city. As an option, passengers can go to the German Colonial Museum which portrays the life of the settlers, and at the lakeshore (tickets not included) observe the Teatro del Lago (Lake Theatre) that yearly presents the famous Frutillar Musical Week, a Summer Festival of classic music from Chile and abroad.

      Includes Service on Shared or Private Basis Bilingual tour guide Not included:  Lunch and German museum entrance fee. Schedule Everyday Duration:  4 hrs approx.

      Recommendations Wear comfortable clothes, sun blocker, sunglasses, and a waterproof jacket. Suitable for every kind of passenger. Overnight: Puerto Varas.

  • Day 6 Day 6: At Leisure In Puerto Varas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: At Leisure In Puerto Varas

      Day at leisure.

      OPTIONAL EXCURSION: FD to Chiloe Island: Ancud, Caulin & Puรฑihuil Penguin Rookery

      (For an additional cost - please consult)

      We begin the tour on our way to Pargua, south of Puerto Varas city; here we will board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, this channel separates the continent of Chiloe Island. During the navigation, we see sea wolves, pelicans and sea birds autochthon in this area.

      The ferry berths at Chacao pier, here we see the houses that are built with Alerce wood, and the Churches that are National Heritage Site then continue along a coastal route and we are going to visit Caulรญn beach, a place very famous for the oysters and rich marine fauna.

      Later we will go to Puรฑihuil beach; there we get a boat, that will take us to a small island where we find the Magallanes Penguin and Humboldt Penguin, this is the place where these two species make their nests, a during generations they have coexisted together, making this islands the only place in the world where this happens. 

      The tour guide will explain to us the way of life of these birds, the surroundings and the abundance of food that makes it possible that these islands become a wild paradise. Itโ€™s important to say that Puรฑihuil was declared National Heritage for its ecological relevance. 

      Later we continue our trip to Ancud city, where we can see the San Antonio Fort.

      Includes Service on Shared or Private Basis Bilingual tour guide Not included:  Lunch, Museum entrance fee, Penguin sightseeing sailing.

      Schedule Daily (November to March) Duration: 10 hrs. approx. Recommendations Wear comfortable clothes, sun blocker, sunglasses, and a waterproof jacket. Suitable for every kind of passenger. Overnight: Puerto Varas.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Puerto Varas/ Bariloche - Lake Crossing Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Puerto Varas/ Bariloche - Lake Crossing Excursion

      At the set time you will be transferred to the port to take the Andean Lake crossing navigation. Departures from Puerto Varas. The tour will then follow to Petrohue, bordering Llanquihue Lake. Throughout the journey on route, you will be able to enjoy imposing sights of Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. Entrance to Vicente Perez National Park, a place where you will visit the Petrohue falls (tickets not included), impressive volcanic rock shapes, which the emerald green water covers. Set sail to Peulla, navigating Todos Los Santos Lake. If the weather permits it you will keep on enjoying the scenery of Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes and Tronador Hill. Arrival to Peulla, ecological Village, a paradise for the nature lovers. Here you will have lunch (not included). After lunch, we will board a bus with a destination to Puerto Frias. Customs procedures to exit Chile and enter Argentina. We will cross the Andes Mountains at only 976 meters over sea level. We will start to go down the road to Puerto Frรญas, and navigate through the lake that receives the same name: Lago Frias (Lake Frias) and head journey onto Puerto Alegre, place in where we will board a bus to Puerto Blest. Depart from Puerto Blest, this will be our last navigation through Nahuel Huapi Lake with destination to Puerto Paรฑuelo, we will take a bus to do the last portion and destination to โ€œThe Argentinean city of Tourismโ€, San Carlos de Bariloche. City in which throughout the year fascinates the tourist with its Ski center, commerce, hotels, restaurants and nightlife.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Excursion "Circuito Chico" And Cerro Campanario
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Excursion "Circuito Chico" And Cerro Campanario

      Today, you will discover the picturesque town of Bariloche and its surroundings by doing the "Circuito Chico" tour (Short Circuit). It starts by going along Nahuel Huapi Lake to Bonita Beach, where the Huemul Island can be seen. Later, you will arrive at the foothill of Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters / 3,500 ft. above sea level) where a chair lift can take visitors up to the top and appreciate the beautiful landscape surrounding Bariloche. The highlights are the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno Lakes, the Trebol Lagoon, the San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, the Otto, Lopez, Catedral and Goye mountains. Continuing the trip, you will pass by the San Pedro Peninsula and will get to the Llao Llao peninsula where it is possible to see the renowned hotel and the local San Bernardo church. You will pass by the hotel golf courses, the bridge over the Angostura River and that joins the Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes. The next stop will be at a natural lookout point. Then, after going around El Trebol lagoon, you will start heading back to the city closing and finishing this circuit.

      Includes Transfers Bilingual guide Private or shared. Schedule Every day. Duration: 4 hrs. approx Recommendations Wear comfortable clothes, sun blocker, sunglasses, and extra clothing. Apt for every kind of passenger. Overnight: Bariloche.  

  • Day 9 Day 9: At Leisure In Bariloche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: At Leisure In Bariloche

      Day at leisure. 

      Overnight: Bariloche.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Bariloche/Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bariloche/Buenos Aires

      At the set time you will be transferred to Bariloche airport. Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight: Buenos Aires.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Buenos Aires: Half Day Excursion - City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Buenos Aires: Half Day Excursion - City Tour

      The tour includes attractions such as 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street. The first stop will be in the Plaza de Mayo to visit the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a new scheduled stop to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, the vehicle continues to Puerto Madero โ€“ the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. The tour will go to Palermo: one of the most extended areas in the city and where it is possible to find the popular woods of Palermo with more or less 300 ha (741 acres) of gardens and artificial ponds surrounded by elegant buildings. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafes and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Overnight: Buenos Aires.

  • Day 12 Day 12: At Leisure In Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: At Leisure In Buenos Aires

      Day at leisure.  Overnight: Buenos Aires.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Transfer Out Airport Or Bus Station In Buenos Aires
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Transfer Out Airport Or Bus Station In Buenos Aires

      Transfer Hotel to Buenos Aires Airport o bus station.

      *End of Services

      You can ask us about flights and additional services. 

      No flights or internal buses are included. We can quote it for you and add it to your tour!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 3 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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