Day Trips & Excursions in Bariloche

You don't need a full day to experience the beauty of Bariloche on this sightseeing tour of the Short Circuit. Along with a guide, head out from the city to stunning nearby landscapes including the San Pedro Peninsula, Nahuel Huapi Lake, and Myrtle Woods. Stop at vista points along the way to take full advantage of the views.

The stunning scenery surrounding Bariloche is one of the area's biggest appeals, and this tour lets you see its top natural attractions in just one day. Drive along the banks of Nahuel Huapi Lake, visit the traditional farms in Colonia Suiza, sail to the Quetrihue Peninsula, and more, stopping at numerous vista points along the way. This full-day tour includes all of the transportation and information you need for an insightful, hassle-free trip.

Discover why Bariloche is famous for its lakes on a full-day tour through one of Patagonia’s most stunning landscapes. Travel with a bilingual guide along a picturesque route that winds through blue and emerald pools, dramatic rock formations, rivers and alpine forests. Stop to soak up the scenery at lakeside beaches and other scenic viewpoints, and visit the town of San Martín de los Andes for a dose of local culture and cuisine. 

Experience local life in the Argentine Lake District on this full-day trip to Villa La Angostura from Bariloche. Explore the charming mountain village, enjoy prime views of Nahuel Haupi Lake and browse the artisan shops, before tucking into traditional foods at a local restaurant (own expense). This small-group tour is limited to 10 people.

Explore El Bolson, famous for its berries, hops and healthy lifestyle, on this full-day trip from Bariloche. Learn about the hippies who settled here in the 1960s and informed the culture and practices of this small town nestled among stunning alpine scenery. With your guide, visit an outdoor market to peruse handicrafts, taste local jam and sample locally made beer.

Sailing the Nahuel Huapi Lake across the different shades of green of the water of the Blest branch is an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

Sailing the Nahuel Huapi Lake across the different shades of green of the water of the Blest branch is an experience you will remember for a lifetime. We also include the extension to visit the incredible Lake Frias, and see condors!

This guided tour from Bariloche combines the popular Short Circuit tour with a trip to Cerro Catedral, one of the largest ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere. Complete the Short Circuit with a guide for a chance to see some of the area's stunning natural scenery, including Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Llao Llao Peninsula, and Lopez Bay, and then head to Cerro Catedral for amazing views, shopping, dining, and outdoor entertainment.

Drive the Road of the Seven Lakes to San Martín de los Andes on this full-day trip from Bariloche. Listen to informative commentary from your guide during your sightseeing bus trip past Nahuel Huapi Lake, Lácar Lake and the breathtaking Seven Lakes. Enjoy a short stop in Villa La Angostura and a few hours of free time to explore San Martín at your own pace.

Discover the frozen enchantment of Mount Tronador and the Black Glacier on an invigorating full-day excursion to Nahuel Huapi National Park from Bariloche. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the spectacular scenery of the Bariloche region and absorb panoramic vistas at Lake Gutiérrez. Gaze at the 11,411-foot (3,478-meter) summit of Mount Tronador, the highest mountain in the region and pass through atmospheric forests and dramatic valleys to see the striking Black Glacier.

Visit Cerro Tronador, the tallest mountain in the Andean Lake District, on this full-day trip from Bariloche. Travel to Nahuel Huapi National Park via coach on a stunning scenic route across the Manso River. After a stop in the town of Pampa Linda, take a brief hike with an informative guide to Ventisquero Negro glacier and hear the booming sound of calving ice chunks.

Maximise your time in the Lake District on this full-day small-group tour, including round-trip transport from from Bariloche. Start with a boat cruise around Nahuel Huapi Lake, tuck into lunch on-board, and jump off to see the Frey Creek waterfall. Then, take a drive around the Short Circuit for spectacular views over El Tr ebol, Moreno, and Nahuel Huapi lakes.