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Andean Cordillera Crossing
Andean Crossing · Return: San Carlos de Bariloche → Puerto Varas
Description
Available by reservation. Esta excursión se coordina a pedido: escríbenos por WhatsApp o por el formulario para confirmar fecha, horario y valor. Se reserva con al menos 3 días de anticipación.
Glacial lakes, picturesque towns, Valdivian temperate forest, the Andes mountain range and the Patagonian steppe, in reverse direction to the City of Roses.
Embark on a journey that defies time and weather: from the humid freshness of Valdivian forests to the vast serenity of the Patagonian Steppe. Cross the Andes, discover stories and feel the contrast of the vegetation on your skin.
Itinerary
01 · Lake Nahuel Huapi (Departure · Patagonian Steppe)
We will begin our journey skirting Lake Nahuel Huapi (which gives its name to Argentina’s first National Park), allowing us to appreciate its majesty as we move into the Patagonian steppe, where the browns, blues and greens will let us appreciate the diverse landscapes we will find along the way.
02 · Villa La Angostura (Mountain town)
Arrival at the town of Villa La Angostura, a beautiful mountain town with incredible views of Cerro Bayo and Lake Nahuel Huapi. All year round you can feel a calm way of life that captivates visitors with its architectural beauty and picturesque streets.
03 · Cardenal Samoré Pass (1,321 m a.s.l.)
We will continue our journey to the Cardenal Samoré Pass, where we will complete immigration procedures with the help of our guides. We will make a farewell stop at the Argentine-Chilean geographic border, at the highest point of the route, at 1,321 meters of altitude. In winter, the snow offers an unforgettable experience, while in summer the changes in Andean vegetation amaze us.
04 · Puyehue National Park & Lake Rupanco (Entry into Chile)
We will enter Chile through Chilean customs at the Cardenal Samoré pass and be welcomed by Puyehue National Park, where we will find lush Valdivian temperate rainforest landscapes. We will connect with International Route 215, which will take us through beautiful landscapes skirting Lake Puyehue until we reach the town of Entre Lagos. Our journey continues with a visit to Lake Rupanco, where we will enjoy the view of the agricultural and livestock fields typical of the area, allowing us to learn about the local economy.
05 · Puerto Octay (German colonization · 1850)
We will arrive at the town of Puerto Octay, on the northeast shore of Lake Llanquihue, where the architecture influenced by German colonization from 1850 allows us to appreciate the typical wooden buildings in the style of southern Germany.
06 · Frutillar (German Colony)
We will continue our journey to Frutillar, a beautiful city whose period houses and meticulously kept gardens harmonize with the landscape. We will be able to photograph Lake Llanquihue and the Volcanoes, and walk the waterfront where the Teatro del Lago is located, and very close by the German Colonial Museum, a German influence typical of the Lake Basin.
07 · Puerto Varas (Final destination)
From Frutillar, we will continue our route to Puerto Varas, known as the City of Roses, closing this journey among lakes, volcanoes and forests.
Service conditions
- Journey in private service — exclusive vehicle for your group.
- Full Day service (approximately 9 hours).
- Valid for foreign passengers — Chilean and Argentine nationalities are excluded.
- The service does not include lunch, but time to have lunch along the way is included.
- Depending on the operation, the order of the stops may change in the order of the places to visit.
Want to do the outbound trip too? See the Andean Crossing · Outbound.
Itinerary summary
Lake Nahuel Huapi
We will begin our journey skirting Lake Nahuel Huapi (which gives its name to Argentina's first National Park), allowing us to appreciate its majesty as we head into the Patagonian steppe, where the browns, blues and greens will let us enjoy the diverse landscapes we will find along the way.
Villa La Angostura
Arrival in the town of Villa La Angostura, a beautiful mountain town with incredible views of Cerro Bayo and Lake Nahuel Huapi. All year round it has a calm way of life that captivates visitors with its architectural beauty and picturesque streets.
Cardenal Samoré Pass
We will continue our journey to the Cardenal Samoré pass, where we will complete the immigration formalities with the help of our guides. We will make a farewell stop at the Argentine-Chilean border, at the highest point of the route, at 1,321 meters above sea level. In winter the snow offers an unforgettable experience, while in summer the changes in the Andean vegetation amaze us.
Puyehue National Park & Lake Rupanco
We will enter Chile through Chilean customs at the Cardenal Samoré pass and be welcomed by Puyehue National Park, where we will find lush Valdivian temperate rainforest landscapes. We will join International Route 215, which will take us through beautiful scenery along Lake Puyehue until we reach the town of Entre Lagos. Our journey continues with a visit to Lake Rupanco, where we will enjoy views of the farmland and cattle fields typical of the area, which will let us get to know the local economy.
Puerto Octay
We will arrive at the town of Puerto Octay, on the northeast shore of Lake Llanquihue, where the architecture influenced by German colonization from 1850 lets us appreciate the typical wooden buildings in the style of southern Germany.
Frutillar
We will continue our journey to Frutillar, a beautiful town whose period houses and meticulously kept gardens blend with the landscape. We will be able to photograph Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes, and walk along the waterfront where the Teatro del Lago is located, and very close by the German Colonial Museum, a German influence typical of the Lake Basin.
Puerto Varas
From Frutillar we will continue our route to Puerto Varas, known as the City of Roses, closing this journey among lakes, volcanoes and forests.