Price:
US$ 253.00 per person.
Andean Crossing
4.9 / 5+100 reviews
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.
Cross the Andes from Puerto Varas to Bariloche with 3 scenic lake cruises through Patagonian landscapes of volcanoes, forests, and waterfalls.
Duration:
13 hours and a half
Times:
08:00 am to 08:00 pm
Meeting Point:
Del Salvador 72, Puerto Varas
Duration:
13 hours and a half.
Times:
08:00 am to 08:00 pm
Meeting Point:
Del Salvador 72, Puerto Varas.
Included:
- Shared transportation
- Navigation
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Not included:
- Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
- Meals (reference lunch in Peulla CLP$ 20.000 per person)
- Entrance fee to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park (CLP$ 3.700 for residents in Chile and CLP$ 7.800 for non-residents in Chile, between September 7 and April 13)
- Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (AR$ 7.000 for residents in Argentina and AR$ 20.000 for non-residents in Argentina, subject to change)
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
- 48 hours
What to bring:
- Waterproof clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat to protect against the sun
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Descripción
Enjoy a scenic journey between Chile and Argentina, crossing Patagonia by land and water. You’ll depart from Puerto Varas, driving along Lake Llanquihue with views of Osorno Volcano, then head to Lake Todos los Santos for your first cruise to Villa Peulla, a small mountain village surrounded by native forest.
Next, you’ll continue by vehicle to cross the border and reach Lake Frías, where you’ll board for a 25-minute cruise through striking Andean scenery. The route then continues to Puerto Blest, where you’ll start your third cruise across Lake Nahuel Huapi, with views of waterfalls, small islands, and the region’s iconic Patagonian vegetation.
The tour ends in Bariloche at Mitre 150. If you choose the round-trip option, you’ll return along the same route.
Important notes
- Choose one meeting point and write it in the “Additional comments” box when booking:
- 07:30 AM: Del Salvador 72, Puerto Varas
- 09:00 AM: Puerto Petrohué
- Accommodation in Bariloche 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 | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
You can buy the entrance fee to the park not later than the day before the excursion in https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio, with debit or credit card, or with cash the same day of the tour.
The entrance fee for Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park must necessarily be bought not later than the day before the excursion, in https://www.pasesparques.cl/. At the moment of the pickup, the guide will ask for the entrance fees to all passengers, including children and adults over the age of 60. If one of them does not have the tickets, he or she will not be able to make the tour and there will be no refund.
The lake segments of this tour are done on catamarans. Capacity varies by lake: some legs use vessels for up to 250 passengers, while others use boats for around 110 passengers. These boats are stable and designed for smooth, comfortable lake cruising. Matching the boat size to each segment also makes boarding and disembarking faster and easier.
For the Andean Lakes Crossing, you are allowed one piece of luggage up to 23 kg (50 lbs) at no extra cost, with a maximum linear dimension of 158 cm (62 inches). Additionally, you can bring a carry-on bag (handbag or purse). If you have extra luggage, you must pay an additional US$ 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.
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US$253.00