Classic Bariloche Tour | Pepe Concierge Service

CLASSIC BARILOCHE
TYPE: INDEPENDENT | DATES: YEAR-ROUND
Guaranteed departure with min. 2 ppl
5 days / 4 nights
Activity Level: Moderate*

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Surrounded by one of the most beautiful landscapes in Northern Patagonia, Bariloche is a must-see destination for all travelers visiting Argentina. Enjoy guided walks and drives around the seven gorgeous lakes and scenic mountain roads. Take to the water with catamaran trips through Victoria Island and Quetrihué Peninsula. Explore on foot San Martin de Los Andes City and Los Arrayanes National Park. There is no shortage of things to do on this exclusive 5 day trip. Join today!

*Travelers should be in good health and comfortable walking or standing for extended periods of time. Daily activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites, drives, or easy hikes, with options for more physical activities such as hiking or canoeing.

HIGHLIGHTS

Drive along Nahuel Huarpi Lake
Visit the beautiful Hotel Llao Llao
Tour San Martin de Los Andes
Drive along the Andes Mountain Range
Walk through the 300-year-old Arrayanes Forest
Enjoy one of the world's best views from Cerro Campanario
Taste chocolate along San Martin Street

ITINERARY

Bariloche, Circuito Chico
Day 1
Upon arrival in Bariloche, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a shared tour through the famous ''Circuito Chico'' traveling over 65 km (40.39 miles) of road around 3 scenic lakes: Nahuel Huarpi Lake, Trébol Lake and Moreno Lake. Stop to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape followed by a visit to the marvelous Llao LLao Hotel, built at the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range. From the base of Cerro Campanario, take a chairlift up to the coffee shop at the top of the hill for 360 degree world-class mountain and lake views. Return to your hotel in the evening.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Cerro Campanario, Highly recommended to take the chairlift up to the coffee shop from where you’ll have one of the world’s best views. (Chairlift ticket 250 Argentinean pesos (11 USD)), not included.

Bariloche, San Martin de Los Andes - 7 Lakes
Day 2
Begin the day with a guided drive (360km/223.69 miles) through forests, rivers and lakes to reach San Martin de Los Andes, a city situated along the Andes Mountain Range known for its winter sports. Spend the day touring San Martin de Los Andes, stopping for lunch among the beautiful mountain scenery. Return to the hotel after the city tour.

Bariloche, Argentina - San Martin de Los Andes

Bariloche, Isla Victoria, Bosque Arrayanes
Day 3
After breakfast, head to Puerto Pañuelo to take a catamaran trip from Nahuel Huarpi Lake to Puerto Anchorena in Victoria Island. Explore the island through a guided walk to learn about its unique history. Get back on the catamaran and sail to Quetrihué Peninsula. Disembark for a walking tour through Los Arrayanes National Park, home to the Arrayanes
shrubs, a very peculiar orange-bark shrub that grows up to 20 meters (65.62 feet), giving the island its distinct, colorful foliage. Return to the catamaran and head back to Bariloche for one final night.

Bariloche, Free day
Day 4
Enjoy the day at your leisure, explore the city of Bariloche well-known for its chocolate factories. Visit the first chocolate store/factory opened in Bariloche, Rapa Nui and taste the different varieties of chocolate.

Today's optional activities:
Cerro Tronador (Full day)
It’s the highest volcano in the National Park Nahuel Huarpi, situated at 3,478 mts/ 11,410 ft above sea level. Drive on the symbolic route 40 along beautiful fresh water lakes while enjoying views of the native Patagonian forest, lake beaches, beautiful mountains and some small waterfalls. Return to Bariloche in the afternoon.
Lunch is not included, your local guide will give you some suggestion on where to eat, you can always bring a lunch box with you.

Cerro Catedral (Half day)
It’s the most important ski centre of South America, located at an altitude of 1,030 mts/3,379ft above sea level. Enjoy a show drive to Cerro Catedral.
In winter, ski and snowboarding activities are available (June-September)
In Summer, take the chairlift up to the summit for fantastic views (October-May)
Lunch is not included, your local guide will give you some suggestion on where to eat, you can always bring a lunch box with you.

El Bolson and Lago (lake) Puelo (Full day)
On board of a shared vehicle, begin the adventure driving South along beautiful lakes, cross over some river before reaching the city of El Bolson. Visit the most popular local craft fair that gathers a great deal of local homemade products, such as a variety of cheese, fresh fruits, regional sweets and local brewed beer. Then continue your drive to the town of Puelo lake, enjoy the turquoise coloured waters of Puelo lake before heading back to Bariloche. If time allows, pay a visit to the small town of El Hoyo, named the National Capital of the finest fruits.

Also available:
Trekking, mountain bike, kayaking, rafting and rock climbing.

Bariloche, Argentina - Little Switzerland

Bariloche, Departure Day
Day 5
After 5 wonderful days in this lovely city, it is time to conclude the Classic Bariloche Tour. We hope you'll join us again to explore another part of South America!

Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur prior to departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes. These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.

We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please discuss with your local guide first. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.

For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.

CLASSIC BARILOCHE
5 days / 4 nights

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Our friendly advisors are ready to work with you to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary that matches your taste, schedule and budget. Get started today!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day	Itinerary	Hotel	Room Type
1	Bariloche	Carlos V Hotel	Standard Twin/Double
2	Bariloche	Carlos V Hotel	Standard Twin/Double
3	Bariloche	Carlos V Hotel	Standard Twin/Double
4	Bariloche	Carlos V Hotel	Standard Twin/Double
5	Depart Bariloche

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Activities
Guided Tours

3 Hour Tour of Circuito Chico (shared)
Chairlift to Campanario Mountain
Full Day Tour of San Martin de Los Andes (shared)
Full Day Tour of Victoria Island and Arrayanes National Park (shared)

Active Tours

Walk in the Arrayanes National Park (shared)

Accommodation

4 nights - twin/double room

Transportation
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Catamaran, private and shared transport

Meals

4 breakfasts

Staff & Experts

Local Guide for all included activities

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Flights in and out of Buenos Aires.
If internal flights are needed, please request a quote.
Meals but those described above.
Travel Insurance (required)
It is mandatory for travelers to purchase travel insurance before joining a tour with us.
Please read our Booking Conditions.

TRAVELER TIPS

VISAS
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.

HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
Argentina does not require any vaccination certificates from travelers to enter the country. However, travelers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines, especially when traveling through Misiones (Iguazu Falls), Formosa, Corrientes, El Chaco, Salta and Jujuy. Recommended vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The Covid-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries, with more cases being found every day. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers integrity and health, and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who have been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.

Is the Zika virus a risk in Argentina?
Zika virus (or Zika) in Argentina has been gone for the last three years. However, travelers, especially pregnant women, the partners of pregnant women, and those considering pregnancy, should take special precautions and check with their doctor first before taking a trip to Argentina. Along with Zika, travelers must also protect themselves against dengue and chikungunya, both which are also transmitted by mosquitos.

Recommendations from the Argentinean Ministry of Health:

Apply mosquito repellent every 3 hours especially when walking around
Spray mosquito repellent on tables, bed skirts, etc.

SAFETY
Bariloche is a safe city. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:

Request a taxi service through the hotel staff.
Wear your backpack/bag to the front when walking through bigger crowds.
Do not carry your wallet in the back pocket of your trousers.
Avoid wearing fancy jewelry.
Leave original documents, credit cards in the hotel safe box, taking the bare minimum of cash with you. It’s always a good idea to hide cash in different parts of your clothes.
A neck/waist money belt can be very handy to keep cash hidden.
In restaurant/cafes, do not hang your bag/backpack on the arm of the chairs or leave it sitting on the floor.
Always take note of the serial numbers of your larger bills (ie: 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Argentinean Pesos) before paying taxi drivers and small shops. There were a few cases where travelers were told their bills were fake. By taking note of the serial numbers before use, you stand a better chance of getting your money back.
At night, always walk on well lit streets.
Withdraw cash only during the day and from ATMs located inside banks or guarded ATMs.
Cover ATMs keyboard with one hand when typing your pin number.
Do not get into a car by someone’s invitation, even if it's a police car.

TRANSPORTATION
The radio-taxi system works well and are represented by white and blue vehicles. We recommend ordering a taxi service through the hotel staff. If you prefer, you can also hail one from the street. All radio taxis (white and blue) work with meters. Avoid paying with large bills. If smaller notes are not available, pay careful attention to the number that stretches across the top right corner of every bill before handing it over to the driver. Some taxi drivers will try and swap your money with a fake note, but if you have know the number of the bill you just gave him, you will have a better chance of getting your money back. Large notes come in, 200, 500 and 1000 peso denominations.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimize the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
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