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PUERTO
VARAS - BARILOCHE (or viceversa)
Cruce Andino, 1 or 2 days, by bus and catamarans,
from US$ 253 |
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It
is a different way to cross the Andes towards Bariloche, Argentina.
This journey allows you to enjoy the spectacular crossing
of three lakes, with views to impressive volcanoes and mountains
on both sides of the Andes. |
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| Itinerary |
The
departure is from Puerto Varas towards Petrohué where
there is the first change to a catamaran in order to cross
the Todos los Santos lake. In Peulla there is a bus waiting
to take you to Puerto Frías, a tiny village already
in Argentina. After sailing the small lake Frías and
another short bus ride, you arrive at Puerto Blest on the
shores of the Nahuelhuapi Lake, where there is the catamaran
to take you to Puerto Pañuelo. From this point there
is still another short bus ride left to reach the final destination,
Bariloche.
The excursion viceversa contains the same stages reverted.
The journey last en entire day. If you wish, it is possible
to make a stop over at Peulla, in the heart of Vicente Pérez
Rosales national park or at Puerto Blest, Argentina, and continue the next day.
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| Dates |
| Daily
departures all year round. |
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| Means
of transportation |
The
trip is made with tour buses in the roads, and modern catamarans
for 300 passengers to cross the lakes (one class). |
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| Rates |
Trip
in 1 day (without lodging):
15 January 2024 to 31 March 2025 |
| Rate |
One
way |
Round
Trip |
| Foreigners |
US$
325 |
US$
486 |
| Residents
in Chile/Argentina |
US$
253 |
US$
253 |
"Bike
& Boat"
(only the 3 navigation parts |
US$
133 |
US$
198 |
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Rate is only for transportation and guide, but does not include
food.
- Rate "Bike & Boat" is for cyclists riding
their own bike and includes only navigation on the 3 lakes,
but not terrestrian transport.
| Discounts: |
| Children
under 12 years |
50%
discount |
| Infants
(under 2 years) |
free,
with no right of seat |
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Trip in 2 or more days, with lodging:
If you want to do the tour in 2 or more days, you can spend a night at the Hotel Natura in the small town of Peulla, Chile and/or at the Hotel Boutique Puerto Blest, Argentina.
You must pay the usual rate for the trip plus the lodging. |
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Lodging at Hotel Natura - Peulla or Puerto Blest |
| Rate |
Low Season
1 Apr to 31 Oct 23 |
High Season
1 Nov 23 to 31 Mar 24 |
| Single Room |
US$
122 |
US$
182 |
| Double Room |
US$
152 |
US$
228 |
| Triple Room |
US$
182 |
US$
274 |
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Rate per room, expressed in US dollars.
Includes: 1 night accommodation at Hotel Natura or Hotel Puerto Blest in a standard category room. Breakfast.
Not included: 21% VAT for residents of Argentina at Hotel Puerto Blest, Argentina.
19% VAT for Chilean residents at Hotel Natura, Chile.
Foreign passengers don't pay this tax. |
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Hotel Natura in Peulla, Chile |
Hotel Puerto Blest, Argentina |
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| How
to make a reservation |
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We can
take your reservation at TravelAid with the following information:
-Full name
-Nationality
-Passaport or ID number
-Date of birth
-Occupation
-Country of residence
- If possible, your hotels in Puerto Varas and Bariloche
*Since
this is an international trip, it is very important to give
your information exactly as it appears in your papers
you will use for this trip. To avoid misunderstandings,
you will be asked for a copy of your passport when taking
the reservation.
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All
images:
Copyright by Cruce Andino
Lake Todos los Santos and Volcán Osorno
Petrohué waterfalls
Puntiagudo volcano
Arriving at Peulla
Crossing the border in bus
Catamaran in Lake Nahuel Huapi
Puerto
Pañuelos near Bariloche
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