The 15 Best Bariloche Tours & Lake Trips

1.7 Lakes & San Martin de Los Andes Road Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 10 hours · from $100Our pick

Spend about 10 hours following Argentina’s Seven Lakes Route from Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes. Expect bilingual guiding, scenic viewpoints, Villa La Angostura, Lake Lacar, and a comfortable coach, but also a long day with roughly five hours of driving each way.

“We had a large bus and a guide named Isis. Even though I was the only English speaker in the group, the guide paid as much attention to me as she did to the other members of the group. She spoke English well and was interesting to listen to. I really enjoyed the tour.”

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2.Circuito Chico with optional Cerro Catedral

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

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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3.German Immigration and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Walk 1 kilometer from Bariloche’s Civic Center into the German neighborhood with guide Diego, tracing three waves of immigration. Visit the German School, Andean Club, Belgrano Square, and Erich Priebke’s former home while sorting documented history from Patagonia’s more dramatic myths.

“An informative, history-laden walk through Bariloche's German influences, over several waves of immigrants. The tour was filled with historical facts, juxtaposed with dusty photographs showing Bariloche then and now, a dash of anecdotal heresay, all sprinkled through a walking tour that meandered through the city's German district. Fascinating, and absolutely worth your time and money.”

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4.San Martín de los Andes por 7 Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Spend 10 hours traveling from Bariloche along Route 40, stopping at Villa La Angostura and seven Andean lakes before reaching San Martín de los Andes. A Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and round-trip transport are included. Guide Stella has been noted for her attentive explanations.

“A guia Stella muito atenciosamente explicou tudo sobre a região.”

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5.Circuito Chico

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Follow Bariloche’s scenic Circuito Chico route with a Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and stops at Playa Bonita, Cerro Campanario, St. Edward’s Chapel, Puerto Scarf, and Panorama Point. The chairlift is optional and costs extra.

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6.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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7.Fly Fishing Trips in Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Trout Bariloche for a private fly-fishing day for up to two people. Your guide picks you up at 8 a.m., provides Orvis gear and boat transport, and teaches beginners patiently. Fish the Limay or Manso rivers, then enjoy a Patagonian steak, local wine, and dramatic mountain scenery.

“The experience was great. Juan is a great fishing guide and cooked the lunch to perfection. The landscape and views are so beautiful and the fish were active. We had a great time.”

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8.San Martín de los Andes by The 7 Lakes Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 130 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 10 hours and 30 minutes crossing Patagonia’s Seven Lakes Route from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes. Expect bilingual guiding, photo stops at lakes and viewpoints, hotel transfers to Av. Bustillo Km 8, and lunch time in town. Bus comfort and English-language service can vary.

“The tour to San Martin by 7 lakes, was excellent in every way, starting with the outstanding driving and guiding by Rody. In my most recent tours of northern and western Argentina, I took several tours, by Viator, and today was the best of all in terms of enthusiasm, professionalism, breadth and depth of knowledge, and human qualities of the guide. This morning El Calafate, where I also hired a tour with Viator. I anticipate another nice experience. I wish you every success in the high season ahead and congratulate you on the excellent product and extraordinary experience for your customers. Alberto Franco Mejia, Costa RicaAuto-translated”

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9.San Martin de los Andes by Seven Lakes Road from Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend a full day crossing Nahuel Huapi and Lanín national parks on the Seven Lakes Road. Stop at Villa La Angostura and lake viewpoints, then enjoy about three hours in San Martín de los Andes for lunch and shopping. Guides such as Cinthia, Fabián, and Natalio may lead the trip, with language quality varying by departure.

“Very beautiful scenary. We enjoved the tour and stops in lovely Argentina. We would recommend it to everyone.”

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10.Trekking day in the mountains close to Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Andemita’s private 7-hour trek takes you into the mountains near Bariloche on a trail chosen for your fitness, experience, and the day’s conditions. Guides including Juan, Camila, Roberto, and Juan Carlos provide transport, safety gear, lunch, and local insight, with options ranging from gentle forest walks to demanding climbs.

“Roberto was amazing: knowledgeable, professional, flexible & friendly. He provided information about our surroundings the entire hike. The vistas were spectacular.”

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11.Half a day of kayaking on Lake Moreno in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about four hours kayaking Lake Moreno with a private guide from Feeling Patagonia. After pickup in Bariloche, you’ll follow Circuito Chico past Panoramic Point, Hotel Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, and Llao Llao Municipal Park before paddling toward Rabbit Island and mountain views.

“Caution! MC and VISA are charged at the Dólar Banco de la Nación exchange rate. We paid just under €300 for two people for a kayak tour of less than 2.5 hours. Don't fall for it! All other companies manage to calculate with the MEP Dolar exchange rate, Viator does not. You pay 3 times as much! We will cancel all other tours with Viator that we have already booked. The tour itself was great, the staff at Feeling Patagonia super friendly! Definitely book this tour but not through Viator.”

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12.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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13.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel about an hour from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch, where host Nico and gauchos pair you with a calm horse for a two-hour ride through forest, lake country, and Patagonian steppe, followed by asado, dessert, wine, and mate.

“Fabulous setting, wonderfully friendly and helpful gauchos, spectacular BBQ and the host Nico is very good at explaining and making sure safety comes first.”

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14.Private Transfer from the Airport to Bariloche Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Gerardo de los Cerros provides a private airport transfer from San Carlos de Bariloche Airport to your accommodation in the city center, Llao Llao, or Cathedral Villa. Your driver meets your reported flight, shares practical local advice, and can also return you to the airport.

“Driver arrived right on time to transport us to the airport. The process to book was easy and everything was confirmed the night before.”

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15.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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