ANDEAN LAKES REGION & CHILOÉ 9 days, 8 nights
San Carlos de Bariloche ↠ San Martin de los Andes ↠ Pucón (2 nights)
↠ Puyehue ↠ Castro ↠ Puyehue ↠ San Carlos de Bariloche
Forget the stress of everyday life, take a little break to spend a few days in fabulous landscapes !
Undoubtedly some of the most beautiful lakes, forests and volcanoes ever seen on Earth...
The Lakes Region is extremely rich in volcanoes, lakes, rivers, evergreen forests, endemic flora and fauna, natural parks with unexplored areas.
The self driving tour combines the discovery in adventure mode of these magnificent landscapes of predominant nature with the visit of famous resorts and small typical towns, and the accommodation in comfortable hotels and lodges.
And Chiloé Island is a world apart in Chile, with some of the highest rainfall on the planet, but its bucolic landscapes, its peaceful and country lifestyle, its magnificent churches, its houses on stilts of the capital Castro will remain engraved in your memory of traveler to the end of the world...
HIGHLIGHTS
* Discover San Carlos de Bariloche, the most famous ski resort in South America, and Pucón, the most charming resort in Chile (2 nights in each)
* Drive along beautiful lakes and volcanos inside National Parks and Reserves, and observe the specific fauna and flora
* Hike to the top of Villarica Volcano (alt 2.874m) for an unforgettable experience
* Enjoy the good food and comfortable hotels and lodges, in nice and famous resorts or in the middle of the nature
* On the magic Chiloé Island, taste the curanto (the renowned local mix of meat, potato and seafood stew) and sleep in accommodation on stilts….
Route Map
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Arrival in Bariloche A
Bariloche - San Martin de los Andes B (200 km)
San Martin de los Andes - Pucón C (185 km)
Tour around Pucón (250 km)
Pucón - Puyehue D (330 km)
Puyehue - Castro E (320 km)
Castro - Puyehue D (390 km)
Puyehue - Bariloche A (170 km)
GUIDE-COORDINATOR IN YOUR RENTAL CAR : Yes or No ?
* The guide-coordinator is permanently at your disposition.
* He/she speaks several languages, including necessarily English and the language of the country, this can be very helpful if you do not master it enough.
* He/she knows the route and stops at the best points of view.
* If necessary, he/she activates external services (insurance, mechanical repair, rescue,...).
* He/she takes care of check-in and check-out in hotels, restaurant orders, tourist sites entrance fees,...
* In the event of a puncture or a simple problem on the vehicle, he/she is the first to roll up his/her sleeves !
* Last but not least... He/she tells you about the country, the regions crossed, or even the places visited (when there is no local professional guide).
GUIDE-COORDINATOR IN AN ASSISTANCE VEHICLE : Yes or No ?
* The guide-coordinator is in the assistance vehicle, bringing all the advantages mentioned above.
* The assistance vehicle opens the convoy and carries the first aid kit, any excess luggage,... and basic accessories (rope...) in case your car gets stuck in sand or mud.
* In the event of a breakdown or incident on your vehicle, the assistance vehicle can go in search of help or take all or part of the occupants of your vehicle to the next town or stage.
BUT... If you prefer adventure in a small closed group (not alone) and you speak the language of the country, you can do without a guide and assistance vehicle. You will have maps and GPS in the car, the same advanced logistics (vehicle rental, hotels,...), and a 24-hour hotline to resolve any unforeseen event.
Accomodation
Comfortable single, double, twin or triple suites or apartments with breakfast included and personalized customer service
Charming Hotels, Spas and Resorts in quiet and lovely areas, preferably surrounded by nature
History & Culture
Large natural lakes with peaceful and transparent waters, surrounded by green hills and preserved forests, dominated by the most majestic volcanoes of the Andes (some of which are still active) with perfect symmetries and snow-capped, lined with typical villages or internationally renowned resorts,... this is the region of lakes and volcanoes : exceptionally beautiful and varied, tremendously relaxing.
The island of Chiloé is not outdone, with its landscapes, its art of living and its architecture inherited from a distant past.
Straddling Argentina and Chile, the region of lakes and volcanoes is located at the northern end of Patagonia.
Our loop self driving tour crosses 2 Argentine provinces and 3 Chilean regions :
Rio Negro province : The most famous place of the 4th largest province of Argentine, created in 1955, is San Carlos de Bariloche, for its ski resorts and superb hiking in the nice mountains all around, as well as for its hotels, restaurants and luxury shops. We will spend the first and last day of our trip in San Carlos de Bariloche, at the edge of the beautiful Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the border between the provinces of Rio Negro and Neuquén.