Price:
US$ 253.00 per person.
Andean Crossing
Recommended
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Andean Crossing
4.9 / 5+100 reviews
All year round
If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.
Andean Crossing Bariloche–Puerto Varas with 3 lake cruises and a border crossing: Patagonian lakes, Valdivian rainforest, and views of Osorno Volcano.
Duration:
12 hours and 45 minutes
Times:
08:10 am to 08:00 pm
Duration:
12 hours and 45 minutes.
Times:
08:10 am to 08:00 pm
Included:
- Pickup at specific accommodations (see details in the tour description)
- Shared transportation
- Navigation
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Not included:
- Meals (reference lunch in Peulla CLP$ 20.000 per person)
- Boarding fee (AR$ 5.400 per person, payment in cash, or by debit card directly on the day of the tour)
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
- 48 hours
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat to protect against the sun
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Snack
Descripción
You’ll start with an overland transfer from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo on the Llao Llao Peninsula. From there, you’ll begin your first cruise across Lake Nahuel Huapi, an iconic, historic route through Northern Patagonia, perfect for photos.
After arriving at Puerto Blest, you’ll continue by land along the Frías River to Lake Frías, where you’ll take a 25-minute cruise to the border-crossing area. After immigration procedures, you’ll continue by vehicle through Chile, passing Valdivian rainforest, waterfalls, and Andean forests on your way to Villa Peulla, located inside Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
Next, you’ll cruise across Lake Todos los Santos with views of Osorno Volcano. Finally, you’ll travel by road to Puerto Varas along Lake Llanquihue, where the tour ends at Del Salvador 72, Puerto Varas.
If you choose the round-trip option, you’ll return along the same route back to the starting point.
Important notes
- Pickup is only provided at the following points:
- Hotel Tres Reyes.
- Oficina Mitre 150.
- Hotel Edelweiss.
- Hotel Sheraton.
- Hotel Cacique Inacayal.
- Km 2,5 Hotel Design Suites.
- Km 2,5 Hotel Villa Huinid.
- Km 7 Hotel Nido del Cóndor.
- Km 7 Hotel Rochester.
- Km 7 Hotel Lirolay.
- Hotel Tres Reyes.
- Accommodation in Puerto Varas is not included (we recommend booking in advance).
- For the round-trip option, you must include your return date in “Additional comments.”
- Lunch is not included. You can purchase it in Villa Peulla or Puerto Blest, depending on the season you take the tour (reference price: CLP$ 20.000 per person).
- Petrohué Falls: between April and September this stop is not included due to limited daylight during the winter season.
Price
Residents in Chile or Argentina
One-way or round trip program
Prices per person in American dollars (USD):
Date | Adult | Child (age 0 to 2) | Infant (age 0 to 1) |
Until 03/31/2026 | $253 | $127 | $0 |
04/01/2026 a 03/31/2028 | $277 | $139 | $0 |
Non-residents in Chile or Argentina
One-way program
Prices per person in American dollars (USD):
Date | Adult | Child (age 0 to 2) | Infant (age 0 to 1) |
Until 03/31/2026 | $325 | $162 | $0 |
04/01/2026 a 03/31/2028 | $355 | $178 | $0 |
Round-trip program
Precios por persona en dólares estadounidenses (USD):
Date | Adult | Child (age 0 to 2) | Infante (0 a 1 año) |
Until 03/31/2026 | $486 | $243 | $0 |
04/01/2026 a 03/31/2028 | $533 | $267 | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
For the Andean Lakes Crossing, you are allowed one piece of luggage up to 23 kg (50 lbs) at no extra cost, with a maximum linear dimension of 158 cm (62 inches). Additionally, you can bring a carry-on bag (handbag or purse). If you have extra luggage, you must pay an additional US$ 25 for each extra piece. Luggage is collected at the start of the journey and returned at the destination, so you must carry your travel documents with you in your carry-on.
This journey follows an international route connecting Puerto Varas, Chile, with Bariloche, Argentina, or vice versa, and takes approximately 12 hours to travel between the two countries.
The lake segments of this tour are done on catamarans. Capacity varies by lake: some legs use vessels for up to 250 passengers, while others use boats for around 110 passengers. These boats are stable and designed for smooth, comfortable lake cruising. Matching the boat size to each segment also makes boarding and disembarking faster and easier.
No, it is not possible due to the duration of the journey. You must plan to stay at least one night in the destination city. It is recommended to stay at least two nights to enjoy the activities the cities have to offer.
No, it is not possible to make the journey with a private car or motorcycle, as the staff and fleet are only equipped to transport passengers and bicycles.
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US$253.00