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Bariloche Sightseeing Tour
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1 / 10Puerto Blest Sightseeing Cruise and Waterfalls Hike from Bariloche
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About this activity
Combine a full-day lake cruise across Nahauel Huapi with a guided forest hike to Los Cantaros Waterfall at Puerto Blest, a remote peninsula framed by Patagonian temperate rainforest. This is one of Bariloche's most scenic and accessible ways to experience pristine Andean landscape without requiring serious trekking fitness.
Take a scenic boat cruise on Nahauel Huapi Lake to Puerto Blest, where you can explore the unique natural landscape on foot and visit Los Cantaros Waterfall. A local guide will show you the sights and history of the area as you navigate Nahauel Huapi Lake, admiring the majestic cypress and coihue trees that grow in the rainforest microclimate of this area. Enjoy this family-friendly boat journey and stroll among the natural wonders of Puerto Blest on this relaxing day trip from Bariloche!
Highlights
- ✓Boat cruise across turquoise Nahauel Huapi Lake with glacier-fed mountain backdrops
- ✓Los Cantaros Waterfall hike through native cypress and coihue forest
- ✓Guided interpretation of local ecology and regional Patagonian history
- ✓Remote wilderness setting accessible without technical climbing or long drives
- ✓Sheltered boat journey suited to mixed-ability groups
Insider tips
- ★Bring layers and a windproof jacket—lake winds can intensify cold even in summer, and microclimate shifts are sharp between water and forest
- ★Pack binoculars and a camera with zoom; Andean condors and southern beech forest wildlife are frequently spotted but distant
- ★Eat a substantial breakfast before departure; onboard catering options are limited, though packed lunches can sometimes be arranged in advance
Good to know
- •Total duration is 9 hours including transfers, boat transit, and hiking; waterfall hike itself is moderate (roughly 1–2 hours walking on forest trails)
- •Waterproof footwear strongly recommended; trails can be muddy and slippery after rain
- •Life jackets provided; no swimming, but photo stops and short rest breaks included
- •Operates year-round but November–March offers longest daylight and most stable weather; avoid June–August for frequent afternoon weather closures
Who it's for
Families with older children and mixed fitness levels seeking nature without high technical demandsNature photographers and birdwatchers drawn to Patagonian ecosystemsCruisers and boat-tour enthusiasts wanting lake and rainforest in one outingTravellers with limited mobility who want scenic wilderness access via boat rather than long hikes
Best time to visit
November to March (Southern Hemisphere spring and summer) for reliable weather, minimal boat cancellations, and maximum daylight. Early morning departures mean you'll reach the waterfall in optimal light and avoid afternoon lake winds.
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