El Bolson and Lago Puelo Sightseeing Tour

Bariloche, Argentina

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore El Bolson, famous for its berries, hops, and healthy lifestyle, on this full-day trip from Bariloche. Learn about the hippies who settled here in the 1960s and informed the culture and practices of this small town nestled among stunning alpine scenery. With your guide, visit an outdoor market to peruse handicrafts, taste local jam, and sample locally made beer.

El Bolson day trip from Bariloche
Explore the charming town and gorgeous surroundings with a local guide
Sample delicious local beer and goods made from locally grown berries and fruits
See stunning views of three lakes—Gutierrez, Mascardi, and Guillelmo—and Pitriquitron Hill
Shop at the outdoor market where local artisans sell handmade goods
Visit neighboring Chubut Province and see Las Golondrinas Farm on Pitriquitron Hill
Round-trip hotel transport by comfortable coach included

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance to the National Park and Museums

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. Returns to original departure point at approximately 06:30pm

Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

After pickup from your Bariloche hotel, settle into your coach for the scenic 75-mile (120-km) ride along Lake Gutierrez, Lake Mascardi and Lake Guillelmo. Listen to commentary from your guide as you continue through spectacular Cañadon de la Mosca and Pampa del Toro until you reach the town of El Bolson.

El Bolson is well-known for its mild climate and fertile soil, which makes it an agricultural hotbed for products like berries, apples, pears, and cherries. Hops also grow very well here, which contribute to El Bolson's booming beer-making trade.

Sample the fruit and local brews while perusing the shops in town, stopping for a healthy lunch (own expense). Visit the bustling outdoor market that sells foodstuffs, woodwork, leatherwork, and other crafts by local artisans. Learn about how hippies from Buenos Aires moved here in droves in the 1960s and declared it an 'ecological municipality' due to its natural foods establishments and organic farms.

Board the bus to continue exploring nearby Chubut province. Visit Pitriquilton Hill, home to many splendid hiking trails, a small ski resort, and Las Golondrinas Farm. Afterward, enjoy the picturesque return trip to Bariloche and drop-off at your hotel.

San Carlos de Bariloche (Pass By)

El Bolson (Pass By)

Lago Puelo (Pass By)

Lago Mascardi Viewpoint (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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If you just want to to el...

Armand_D, Nov 2025

If you just want to go to el Bolson shopping at the town’s market, this is not the trip for you. I recommend you just take a regular bus into town. Marcelo was a friendly and professional tour guide , so was the driver of the bus. The tour stops at a roadside shop for a bathroom bathroom break , a trout farm, lake Puelo and then to el bolson for about 2 hours for lunch and shopping, which is not enough time. The the trip has one more stop at a berry farm and head back to Bariloche. Overall the tour was good

Great trip, though I came to realize El...

Angela S, Jun 2017

Great trip, though I came to realize El Bolson is not a town I like.

Lots of added extras! Stopping in...

David K, Nov 2015

Lots of added extras! Stopping in the national park, visiting trout farm, fruit farm, another national park and finally El Bolson street fair! Our guide was really pleasant and made us included despite being the only English speakers in a group of around 15. Great way to see some lovely countryside.