Andes Lakes Crossing
Explore the cultures of Chile and Argentina and be amazed by dramatic landscapes while cruising across the Andes by boat and bus. This relaxed itinerary takes you from the traditional cultures of Chiloe Island to the fashionable shops of Bariloche, revealing the best of Southern Chile and Argentina.
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Andes Lakes Crossing
DAY 1 Arrive to Puerto Montt and transfer to Puerto Varas on the shores of Lago Llanquihue. Explore quaint Frutillar in the afternoon, with visits to the colonial museum and a traditional teahouse.
DAY 2 After ferrying to the mystical island of Chiloe, visit the markets and main square of Ancud and stop in rural Caulin for an oyster tasting. Continuing to the Pacific Coast, board a traditional fishing boat and motor around a small group of islands home to penguins, sea lions, otters and many bird species.
DAY 3 Driving along the lake, enter Vicente Perez National Park and see volcanically-formed, emerald waterfalls as well as sweeping vistas to the Osorno Volcano. Continuing deeper into the park, take a motor yacht cruise to a beautiful lodge on the shores of Lago Todos los Santos.
*Choose from optional activities such as fly fishing and hiking.
DAY 4 Continuing your cruise through the Andes, watch for wildlife as you appreciate the many cascades and verdant temperate rainforest bordering the turquoise lakes. Cross over the Andes and take another breathtaking boat ride arriving to Bariloche, Argentina for a relaxing evening.
DAY 5 Explore the many sights and natural wonders of Argentina’s Seven Lakes District. Wander Bariloche and visit streetside chocolate shops and cafes in the afternoon, appreciating the cultural differences on this side of the Andes.
DAY 6 Walk an extensive trail of boardwalks in an old-growth arrayan forest. Continue exploring the historic Quetrihue peninsula before returning to Bariloche where your trip ends.
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Andes Lakes Crossing
NoRthern Patagonia Region
- TYPE Flexible Date Private Departures
- LIGHT TRIP Activities include hiking, boating, wildlife viewing & cultural opportunities. *Optional fly fishing.
- LENGTH 6 days
- ACCOMMODATIONS 5 nights hotels
- DEPARTURES Year round
- BEGIN Puerto Montt, Chile END Bariloche, Argentina
- NOTE We can arrange for your return to Chile or choose to continue your travels in Argentina.
- COST From $1,960 [single supplement $430] Includes 80% of meals
Highlights
- Cross Andes Mountains by boat
- Explore national parks of Chile and Argentina
- Visit traditional Chiloe and cosmopolitan Bariloche
Is It For Me?
This relaxed itinerary features a marvelous journey through the Andes Mountains via a chain of glacial lakes. The trip pairs Chile and Argentina, the Lakes District and the Patagonia, and natural and urban settings.
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