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Lago Puelo with the mountains behind

Private day tour from BarilocheEl Bolsón and Lago Puelo Private Day Trip from Bariloche

10h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Bariloche (the centre and along Avenida Bustillo)
Free cancellation, 24h

South on Route 40 past three lakes to El Bolsón, a valley town of craftspeople and hop farms, and on to Lago Puelo in its national park.

The day

A day south of Bariloche, slower and more rural.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected in Bariloche. El Bolsón is about 130 km south on Route 40.

07:30

Lagos Gutiérrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo

The road runs along three lakes before it drops into the valley.

09:30

El Bolsón

A town at the foot of Cerro Piltriquitrón, known for its craftspeople and its farms.

10:00

The craft fair

Stalls of wood, pottery, knitwear and local food on Plaza Pagano, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

11:30

Lago Puelo National Park

A lake framed by mountains, about 16 km from El Bolsón, with short walks along the shore.
Park entrance not included

13:00

Lunch

In Lago Puelo or El Bolsón.
Lunch not included

15:00

Back to Bariloche

North on Route 40.

17:00

Back to your hotel

In the late afternoon.

Lago Puelo with the mountains behind
Lago Puelo with the mountains behind
A boat on Lago Puelo
A boat on Lago Puelo
Mountains above Lago Puelo
Mountains above Lago Puelo

Photos by Gonzalo Kenny, Rocio Dorado, Axel Eres on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

The national park entrance and lunch are not included.

Before you book

Fair days
The craft fair runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Come on one of those days if you can.
Winter
Snow chains may be needed in winter. We check the road the day before.
Bring
Layers and swimwear in summer for the lake.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €370. Choose the number of people when you book.

Boats leave from the lake shore in season. Your driver waits; the ticket is not included.

La Trochita runs from El Maitén on set days. Ask us and we will check if it fits.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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from €370 Up to 16 people, 10h