Top Lake District Day Cruises

The lakes of Bariloche are universally hailed as some of Argentina’s most stunning scenery, and there’s no better way to explore them than by boat. This sailing tour of Nahuel Huapi National Park helps you escape the crowds on the shore and see more of the water than you could if you were hiking. Plus, typically, still waters ensure a calm cruise.

With so much to see and do in Bariloche, it's hard to know where to start your sightseeing, especially if you don't have your own car. This full-day trip from Bariloche takes care of transport and planning, so you can soak up the spectacular scenery in this part of Patagonia. Cruise Nahuel Huapi Lake, then explore Los Arrayanes National Park and Victoria Island. Take a catamaran ride to the picturesque Quetrihué Peninsula for strolls through the last remaining arrayán forest and Victoria Island's coniferous forest.

Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo, this excursion proposes to discover the Centinela islet, where the remains of Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno, father of National Parks in Argentina, rest, to later arrive at the Cascada de los Cantaros . On the way up, you can enter the lush vegetation of the Valdivian jungle, reach Lake Cantaros, the birthplace of the waterfall, to enjoy the forceful presence of a larch with more than 1,500 years. You will sail just five more minutes to finally arrive at Puerto Blest. From there you can visit the bay and see the shores of Lake Frías, whose peculiar green waters come from one of the glaciers of Cerro Tronador, the natural border between Argentina and Chile.

The best way to appreciate the natural splendor of Nahuel Huapi National Park is from the water. This tour of Nahuel Huapi not only includes navigation on the lake, but you'll also get the chance to disembark and explore the trails of Arrayanes Forest on foot for another perspective. Opt to hike alone at your own pace or follow your guide to avoid getting lost among the ancient trees.