Bariloche to Puerto Blest: Nature Cruise and Waterfalls Hike

San Carlos De Bariloche 9 hours

Board your comfortable coach, destined for Puerto Pañuelo, from your hotel in Bariloche. Meet your sightseeing boat to Puerto Blest (national park fee and boat tax not included) and cruise over the pristine cobalt waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Enjoy the native coihue and Patagonian cypress that line the shores, along with moss, ferns and unique fungi found only in this area. Pass Centinela Island, where Dr Francisco Moreno, the national park's founder, is laid to rest. Listen to the proud blast of the boat's horn as you pass his gravesite in salute to his memory. Arrive in Puerto Blest for lunch at a lakeside restaurant (own expense). After lunch, follow your guide on a leisurely walk up toward the top of Los Cantaros Waterfall. Stroll along the edge of Los Cantaros Lake and enjoy free time to relax or explore the hiking trails in the area. Board your boat for a return to Puerto Pañuelo, where you will meet your coach and return to Bariloche for hotel drop-off.

Puerto Blest sightseeing cruise and Los Cantaros Waterfall hike from Bariloche

Cruise the pristine waters of scenic Nahauel Huapi Lake

Spot unique flora and fauna, including Patagonian cypress and coihue trees, in the rainforest climate

Climb the steps to Los Cantaros Waterfall and see the source of the falls

Enjoy a relaxing and beautiful day on the lake and land - great for families!

Local guide

Lago Frías Extension (if option selected)

Boat Navigation

Pickup and drop-off from centrally located Bariloche hotels

Exclusions

Food and drinks

National park entrance fee (approx. USD 15)