Chile lake crossing to Argentina
Southern Chile includes extended National Parks with crystalline lakes, which are surrounded by luxuriant forests. A great number of stately volcanoes, capped with eternal snow, impressively rise in the highs Andes .
This region is also known for some of the best freshwater fishing in the world, featuring record Trout and Salmon to challenge even the most experienced or delight the novice.
The region is also characterized by cities that show their history of large European immigration, specially German. Urban centers such as Valdivia, Osorno, Frutillar, Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt have incorporated features of this culture into their architecture and distinct local dishes.
Lake District Crossing Chile to Argentina
Sample itinerary
4 days/ 3 nights
Day 1:Puerto Montt/Pto Varas
Reception at airport and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Mont/Puerto Varas. Rest of the day at leisure (optional Puerto Mont city tour). Overnight.
Day 2:Puerto Montt/Pto Varas/Peulla
Early morning departure to the Lake Crossing tour taking the road which borders large Llanquihue Lake. Arrival in Petrohué to board the Catamaran that crosses Todos Los Santos Lake. Disembark and overnight in Peulla, a small village nestled amidst the Andes.
Day 3:Peulla/Bariloche
Departure by bus for the Argentine border crossing. Continue on to Puerto Frías to cruise to Puerto Blest. After a brief motorcoach ride, board another motorboard for the crossing of Nahuel Huapi Lake, surrounded by snowcapped peaks and lush green forest. Arrive at Pañuelo Port and transfer to Bariloche hotel.
Day 4:Bariloche
Transfer to the airport or Bus Terminal in Bariloche.
Tour Operators offering the trip