7 Bariloche Chairlifts & Viewpoints Tours in Argentina Worth Booking

1.Circuito Chico with optional Cerro Catedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $38Our pick

Ride from central Bariloche to Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao Hotel, and Circuito Chico’s panoramic point, then spend up to 2.5 hours at Cerro Catedral. Guides such as Diego, Freddie, and Santi have been praised for clear bilingual commentary. The Seven Lakes route and Villa La Angostura are not part of this listed itinerary.

“I recommend it. It is a must do tour in Bariloche with good cost-benefit.”

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2.Bariloche Small Circuit: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

This four-hour Bariloche tour circles the 60-kilometer Circuito Chico, stopping at Lake Nahuel Huapi, San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao, Lago Escondido, and Cerro Campanario. Your guide may speak Spanish, Portuguese, or English. The chairlift is optional and costs extra.

“Natasha is one of the best tour guides we’ve ever encountered!!!!! It was full of great story telling, she is personable, attentive and super funny. I would do this tour again. Best views I’ve ever seen from Monte Canpanario. Loved it!”

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3.Circuito Chico and Campanario Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Join a four-hour guided outing from central Bariloche through forested roads, Cerro Campanario, St. Edward’s Chapel, Llao Llao Hotel, Puerto Pañuelo, and Moreno Lake. Guide languages include English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The chairlift costs about $15 extra, but the tour includes transport and insurance.

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4.Half-Day Small Circuit Tour with Mount Campanario

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 64 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

See Bariloche’s finest lake and forest views in four hours with Gray Line Argentina. You’ll ride along Av. Bustillo, visit Cerro Campanario and Punto Panorámico, and pass Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, Villa Tacul, and Lago Escondido. Guides may be English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“If you only have a little time on your hands, this tour is perfect!!! The scenery was gorgeous! Our tour guide Cintia was so knowledgeable and also very captivating when she spoke. Her English was perfect and she did a great job translating between Spanish and English. We stopped twice for bathroom breaks and to go up the chairlift. The second place was that made rosehip oils. The employees were very nice and did not push a sale however, I would recommend getting the rosehip oil if you’re into skin care. The tea was also very good. Carlos was our driver and he was very safe and careful on the…”

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5.Cerro Catedral guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

Travel from central Bariloche to Cerro Catedral for a four-hour guided outing. Take in broad mountain views from the chairlift, enjoy free time for snow or short walks, and use the resort’s cafés and restaurants. Spanish and Portuguese guides lead the experience.

“Gostei do guia. Achei muito pouco tempo para o passeio, pois havia filas imensas. Não houve tempo para apreciar a vista. Também não gostei da organização no Cerro.”

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6.Bariloche “Small Circuit” with Chairlift Campanario Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $110Top rated

Ride through Bariloche’s Small Circuit with a Spanish- and English-speaking guide, stopping at Playa Bonita, Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, and Laguna El Trébol. The Campanario chairlift is included, and guides such as Freddy and Damián have earned warm praise for their care.

“Loved the tour and all the stops! Thanks guide Freddy!!! Do it!!!”

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7.Circuito Chico and Cerro Catedral

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $85

Follow Nahuel Huapi Lake along Bustillo Avenue, see El Trébol Lagoon, Moreno Lake, Bahía López, Llao Llao, and Cerro Catedral. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the 10-hour outing, with time for chairlifts, mountain views, skiing, or summer biking at the mountain resort.

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