Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture
If you’re blown away by Argentina’s national parks, imagine your kids. Making friends with horses, discovering a new favorite food, leaping into alpine lakes. This is the stuff epic childhood memories are made of.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $6,299 - $7,149/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Meet real gauchos and enjoy the frontier hospitality of backcountry ranches, complete with Argentine barbecue
- Learn to make empanadas and put on your dancing shoes to try out the steps of the tango
- Boat across Nahuel Huapi National Park’s namesake lake and hike in remote parts of Isla Victoria
- Take to the water in kayaks on the mirror-smooth surface of Lago Espejo
- Bike between pine-covered mountainsides and through towering forests of southern beech trees
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start San Martín de los Andes Airport & Travel Details
- Hike on a private ranch and savor a traditional home-cooked lunch
- Saddle up for a horseback ride with see-forever views across the Patagonian steppe
- Raft a roller coaster of white water rapids on the Río Chimehuín
- Stroll the artsy frontier town of San Martín de los Andes.
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
Boasting an ideal location at the edge of town, this charming property offers tranquil views and après-adventure amenities such as a hot tub set among river rock and an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Enjoy the many beautiful lakes, rivers and streams en route to the town of Villa La Angostura
- Walk to the stunning Cascada Ñivinco, in a landscape highlighted by waterfalls and lake vistas
- Sip yerba maté and savor gourmet cuisine
- Kayak the crystal blue waters of Lago Espejo (Mirror Lake)
- Kids have the chance to learn the ins and outs of rock climbing
- Taste acclaimed local wines while feasting on authentic Argentine asado and homemade treats
- Move to the rhythm as you learn the tango and regional dances.
Nights 3-4
Luxury Hotel
This lodge is beautifully decorated with fine woodwork and elegant furniture, set against the lovely backdrop of Lake Nahuel Huapi. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Embark on a private boat excursion across Lake Nahuel Huapi, hike on pristine Isla Victoria and dig into a gourmet picnic
- Pedal along scenic roads with views of blue-green lakes, the spiked spires of Cerro Catedral and the glaciers of Cerro Tronador
- Learn how to make empanadas with a local chef
- Kids try their hand at archery
- Go canoeing or fly fishing or just relax in the grand spaces at Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa, a national treasure
- Explore Cerro Llao Llao on foot.
Nights 5-6
Luxury Hotel
One of Argentina's finest properties, this National Historic Landmark features a stunning setting in the foothills of the Andes and a history of hosting world leaders and diplomats. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Llao Llao (16 miles from Bariloche) or Bariloche Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
Biking routes pass through forest and along lakes and rivers, with rolling terrain and a few steeper sections. Rides follow a mix of paved and dirt roads—about 70 percent paved and 30 percent dirt—which can make routes feel more challenging than the mileage suggests. Hybrid bikes are ideal for the non-technical dirt sections. Riding conditions vary with the weather and can be dusty, rugged or smooth.
Kid-friendly routes are shorter with some elevation gain, and alternate kids’ activities are available on days with longer rides. Some sections are on roads with traffic, so kids should be comfortable riding with cars.
Hiking routes pass through forest and mountain landscapes, ranging from well-maintained dirt trails to more uneven rocky paths with stairs and tree roots. In dry conditions, trails can be quite dusty, especially during our horseback activity.
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Kids' bikes, trailer bikes, carriers and kid-sized helmets
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
