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PUERTO
VARAS - BARILOCHE (or viceversa)
Cruce de Lagos (Turismo Peulla), 1 or 2
days, by bus and catamarans, from US$ 230 |
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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. It is possible to make a stop
over on the way if you wish, and continue the next day. |
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| Itinerary |
Since
January 1st, 2012, departure is only from Puerto Varas. It
is not possible anymore to start the trip in Puerto Montt.
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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.
Between September and April it is possible to make the whole
journey in one day, leaving Puerto Varas at 8:30 and arriving
in Bariloche at 21:00 (or the other way round, leaving Bariloche
at 08:00 in the morning and arriving in Puerto Varas at 20:00).
Between May and August, due to the fewer hours of daylight,
the journey is made in two days, with an obligatory stop at
the hotel in Peulla, continuing the excursion the next day
and arriving in the evening at the destination point.
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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 |
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The
price is only for transport and does not include food.
| Rates
Puerto Varas -> Bariloche (or viceversa) |
| US$
280 per person |
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| Children
under 12 years |
50%
discount |
| Infants
(under 2 years) |
free,
with no right of seat |
There
is a promotional rate for people with residence either in
Chile or Argentina (including foreigners) - please ask details.
During
the winter time, from May to August, when it is too dark to
do the whole jouney in one day, it is necessary to pay separately
for the accommodation in Peulla, at the traditional Hotel
Peulla or the modern Hotel Natura. |
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Price for a double room aprox. US$ 94
Price for a single room aprox. US$ 93
Price for a triple room aprox. US$ 120
(Rates include breakfast)
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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 and place of birth
-Occupation
-Country of residence
*Since
this is an international trip, it is very important to give
your information exactly as it appears in your papers.
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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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