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4 days - 3 night

Day 1 - Arrive San Carlos de Bariloche
Your will be met on arrival at Bariloche Airport by our representative, who will transfer you to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel of your choice for 3 nights. This afternoon is yours at leisure to explore the city of Bariloche & its beautiful backdrop landscapes of lake Nahuel Huapi & the surrounding mountains. We recommend you wander the main streets & sample the various local chocolate factories products. They make for compelling tasting.


Day 2 - Bariloche - Full day Circuito Chico & Cathedral Mountain
(B) Circuito Chico scenic route is 65 km long. We take the road "Exequiel Bustillo" (west) out of town & drive along the shore of lake Nahuel Huapi, to km 18 where we will turn south into Circuito Chico. On the right hand side is the cousy El Trébol lake. We will then cross the bridge over the straits connecting the two parts of lake Moreno, then turn left for a side trip to Colonia Suiza with its farms & camping grounds.

Heading back to the main road leading to Panoramic Point - which affords a breathtaking view of the Llao Llao peninsula & surrounding lakes. From here, we continue to the Bahía López area & the towering rock walls of the López & Capilla mountains. You can visit the nearby San Eduardo chapel & Puerto Pañuelo. We then take the main road Bustillo, again & drive east along the shore of lake Nahuel Huapi, past the entrance to the San Pedro peninsula at km. 20.4, past the Carmelitas Descalzas monastery & on the way to Cerro Catedral. This internationally recognized ski resort is about 13 km away from Bariloche. The resort has one of the most wonderful views from the top where you can reach with a gondola, either winter or summer, the view is worth the trip. You will be taken back to your hotel at approx. 17.00 hs.


Day 3 - Bariloche - Isla Victoria & Arrayanes Forest
(B) At 9.00 hrs, we pick you up from your hotel & transfer you to Puerto Pañuelo where you will board our cruise. We will navigate Lake Nahuel Huapi & disembark at Isla Victoria. Here we will tour around the island & the Arrayanes forest. We visit the Bella vista Hill & Toro Beach & you may see pudus - local small antelope - on the island. This afternoon is at leisure to explore the most beautiful places that can be found in Isla Victoria. Return to the quay to cruise back to Puerto Pañuelo.


Day 4 - Depart Bariloche
(B) Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.



Included features :
· Meet, greet on arrival & transfer to hotel
· 3 nights accommodation at the hotel of your choice, Bariloche
· Meals as specified ( B - breakfast )
· Full day Circuito Chico & Cerro Catedral.
. Full day Isla Victoria & Arrayanes Forest
· Hotel to airport transfer on departure
. English Speaking tour guide for daytrips, guaranteed


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