Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Easygoing Walking Tour
Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture
Savor the Southern Hemisphere. From the shock of crystal-cold lake water to the taste of steaming yerba maté to the quiet of the trail, Argentina’s Lake District serves up a thousand sensations.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $7,199 - $7,549/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Take the grand tour of Nahuel Huapi National Park, renowned for its glacial lakes, dramatic Andean peaks, ancient forests and rich biodiversity
- Swim in crystal-clear waters and take a private boat to hike on Lake Traful's remote shore
- Rest your head at lodgings as diverse as Argentina itself, from a chic modern inn to a European-inspired lakeside palazzo
- Soak in the mountain-town energy of bustling Bariloche, one of South America’s most beloved ski resorts
- Argentina’s stellar cuisine awaits at trailside refugios, catered cookouts and an interactive empanada-making class
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Bariloche Airport & Travel Details
- Hike through a river valley filled with sweeping rangeland and ascend to the gaping caves set into its rocky walls
- Take a boat across Lake Traful as a local guide points out landmarks
- Look for birdlife as you stroll through the forest to a pair of waterfalls
- Make your own empanadas in an interactive cooking class, then dig into a traditional Argentine asado (cookout).
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
Glass walls make for maximum views of the woods, mountains and Lake Traful at this hideaway whose chic modern design is softened by natural materials. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Stroll through a forest of twisted lenga (southern beech) trees and perhaps take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi
- Try Argentina’s beloved wines in a guided tasting
- Stroll the rustic frontier village of Villa La Angostura
- Chase views on Cerro Belvedere and play peek-a-boo with the towering waterfall of Inacayal.
Nights 3-4
Luxury Hotel
Understated rustic-chic hospitality reigns at this bespoke lodge with a private dock on Lake Nahuel Huapi. Relais & Châteaux. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Survey Bariloche from above on Cerro Otto, then descend into town by gondola
- Enjoy a lunch of hearty fare at a cozy mountain refuge and perhaps warm up with a steaming gourd of yerba maté
- Hike the Sendero de los Arrayanes, where arrayan trees (southern myrtles) reach overhead with their twisty orange-red branches
- Head into town for a beer tasting at a local microbrewery
- Take a dip in the aquamarine waters of our hotel’s private beach
- Stroll a block in the original Swiss settlers' shoes as you check out the old-timey village of Colonia Suiza
- Hop on a chairlift ride and get a last view of sweeping Nahuel Huapi during a morning excursion up Cerro Campanario.
Nights 5-6
Luxury Hotel
Old World-inspired design defines this airy lakeside retreat, complete with a private beach where aquamarine water laps at the pines. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Bariloche Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
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Lightweight carbon hiking poles
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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 t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
