Arrival in Bariloche and transfer from airport or bus station to hostel or hotel. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day
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Circuito Chico Half Day Tour
A beautiful and surprising journey of 65 kilometers along Lake Nahuel Huapi shore and passing among other attractions like Laguna El Trebol, Moreno Lake , Llao Llao city park and Cerro Campanario .
The beautiful landscape is present throughout all the tour. Various natural view points along the way such as Bahia Lopez and Punto Panoramico are the perfect places to feel the Patagonian vibe.
Facing Puerto Pañuelo the Llao Llao Hotel and San Eduardo Chapel are unique attractions for visitors.
Also, a brief stop is made in the Cerro Campanario where you can use the chairlift to the top (not included) or hike up the hill. and an exceptional view of 360 degrees landscape
Departure Time: 3 PM (there can be variations depending on location of accommodation)
Departure Point: any hotel or hostel in Bariloche Downtown. Note: there are hotels and hostels away from the city center so before booking please check if the bus reaches the hotel.
Arrival Point: any hotel or hostel in Bariloche Downtown
Duration: 3 hours and a half
Frequency: Daily departures. Blackout 25 dec and 1 jan. Guaranteed departures with no minimum of pax
Transport: Mini-Bus (24 pax) or Bus (40 pax)
Bariloche Area Half Day Tour also called Circuito Chico
- Bilingual Guide (English – Spanish), Spanish only at at 9 am
- Transportation
Meals
Isla Victoria and Bosque de Arrayanes Boat Tour - Bariloche
During the tour you will have the unique chance to visit Victoria Island and the incredible Myrtle Forest (Arrayan Forest) - a place with all the exuberance typical of Patagonian plant life. The activity will depart from Bariloche, crossing by boat the Lake Nahuel Huapi to Victoria Island Quetrihue Peninsula. Prepare to be blown away by the sights and lush vegetation of the area and the enormous Myrtus or Myrtle trees, that grow to an exceptional 18 meters, really making this forest one of a kind!.
The Victoria Island and Arrayanes Park tour begins at Puerto Pañuelo, from where you will climb aboard the comfortable boat to travel across Lake Nahuel Huapi towards Port Quetrihue. This is an area that includes the world’s only Arrayan Forest, with trees over 500 years old. You will be abl to see the spectacularly tall myrtle tree forest while you walk along the National Park trails leading you through the ancient Arrayanes . The Isla Victoria boat tour will then take you to another port on the Victoria Island, Puerto Anchorena, where you will explore different pathways that offer incredible natural viewpoints of the Nahuel Huapi National Park where you’ll be able to observe rare native species of flora and fauna, making this tour an incomparable natural experience!
Discover one of the world’s rarest forests and enjoy the exclusive Patagonian landscapes. The Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest Tour will show you impressive views of the Southern Andes .
Supplier: Turaccion - Phone: +54 9 2944 13-6587
Check out. Go to the bus station to catch the night bus to El Chalten.
Note: the time of the bus between Bariloche and El Chalten changes every year, so be prepared for timetable adaptions.
Arrival in El Chalten. Find your own way to your accomodation. Free day for self guided trekking trails. It is a way to warm up for the treks the following day.
Self Guided Treks
Free day for self guided hikes. For example, Laguna de los Tres (8-9 hours return) or Laguna Torre (6-7 hours return)
Check out, in the morning, go on your own to the bus station to take the bus to El Calafate, 3 hours ride. Arrival and go on your own to your accommodation. Check in. Free day to relax and rest or to walk around the Laguna de Nimez.
Self Guided Treks
In the very early morning, pick up to visit Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, in Chile
Torres del Paine National Park Day Tour from El Calafate
🇨🇱 Torres del Paine Full-Day Adventure: From El Calafate to Chile
Cross the border and discover the "Eighth Wonder of the World." This world-renowned day trip allows you to explore the heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile directly from El Calafate, Argentina. Save time and travel comfortably as we guide you through the dramatic granite peaks, turquoise lakes, and sweeping steppes of Chilean Patagonia without needing an overnight stay in Puerto Natales.
✨ Tour Highlights
Efficient Logistics: Travel in modern buses with expert drivers and bilingual guides specialized in the park’s unique geography and history.
Lake Toro & Lake Pehoé: Witness the startling blue waters of these iconic lakes with the massive Paine Massif as your backdrop.
Salto Grande Hike: Enjoy a low-difficulty, 1.5-hour guided trek to the powerful "Salto Grande" waterfall and the breathtaking Cuernos del Paine viewpoint.
Lake Nordenskjöld & Laguna Amarga: Capture the most famous vistas of the park, including the sharp granite towers that give the park its name.
Included Lunch: Enjoy a scheduled lunch break in the heart of the park to recharge for your afternoon trek.
⏱️ Logistics & Schedule
Departure: Pick-up starts around 06:30 AM from hotels within 3km of El Calafate center.
Border Crossing: Reach Cerro Castillo (Chilean border) at approx. 10:00 AM for customs procedures.
Exclusive Transport: To ensure a personalized experience, guests transfer to smaller minibuses once inside Chile for better interaction with the expert guide.
The Return: Depart the park around 6:00 PM, arriving back in El Calafate between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM.
ℹ️ Practical Information
Included: Round-trip transportation, expert bilingual guide, and lunch.
Not Included: Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee (must be purchased online in advance or according to latest park regulations).
Activity Level: Moderate. The tour includes a 1.5-hour walk on uneven but low-difficulty terrain.
Border Requirements: You are responsible for carrying valid travel documents (Passport and any required visas) for the Argentina-Chile border crossing.
✅ Hi Travel Get Ready Checklist
[ ] Original Passport: Mandatory! You cannot cross the border with a copy or photo.
[ ] Chilean Entrance Fee: Ensure you have your digital or printed park pass ready before departure.
[ ] Windproof Layers: Torres del Paine is famous for its fierce winds. A high-quality windbreaker or "Softshell" jacket is essential.
[ ] Chilean Pesos (CLP): Recommended for small purchases (coffee, snacks) during the stop in Cerro Castillo.
[ ] Snacks & Water: It is a very long day (approx. 16 hours); bring extra water and some energy bars for the road.
Supplier: South Road - Phone: 54 9 2966 663294
Duration
16/17 hours
Departure Times
6.30am
Morning pick up to visit Perito Moreno Glacier
Very early check out and find your own way to the Bus Station. Take the 3 am bus to Rio Gallegos, and connection with the bus from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia. Arrival in Ushuaia between 8 and 9 pm. Make your own way to your accommodation. Check in.
Note: you can ask for an optional upgrade from bus to flight from El Calafate to Ushuaia
Breakfast. At about 9.00 hs. to be reconfirmed by local guides, Half Day Tour to Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego: This is the only Argentine National Park that combines sea, mountains and forests. This half day tour takes you to the end of all argentine routes passing by splendid local flora and fauna. On one side, snow capped mountains, and on the other side, the Beagle Channel. This National park is small if you compare it with other Patagonian parks, but it preserves many miles of fragile Andean Patagonian forests. A very young ecosystem (only 8 to 10 thousand years old) that grew after the region was covered by the ice of last ice age. Take the chance to walk about the local trees, along the pebbles beaches of green and transparent waters and see if you can discover orange llao llaos or local small strawberries. Certainly this can be a calm and relaxing trip.
Back to Ushuaia at about 2 pm.
Morning
Breakfast. At 14.00 hs, please be at the port for the Sea Lion Colony Half Day Boat Trip:
You will leave the local port, in the direction of Alice Island (to the east) to see the colony of sea lions. Maybe a smelly moment but really interesting to see! Then you continue to the Birds Island where the king and imperial cormorants inhabit, impressive birds that are the “owners” of the channel. Nearby, you will enjoy the view of the Rock Cormorants on the cliffs. Then, you navigate towards the Sea Lions Island to catch, again, a glimpse of these funny animals. Finally, you find Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, which was made in 1919 and it´s the actual symbol of the city. You have to have it´s picture! Return to Ushuaia
Duration: 2:30 hours.
Morning
Breakfast. Check out and transfer to airport. End of adventure
