15 Bariloche Lakes & Cerro Circuits Tours Worth Booking

1.Circuito Chico with optional Cerro Catedral

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

Explore Bariloche’s Circuito Chico by van with stops at Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao Hotel, and Punto Panorámico. Add Cerro Catedral when available. Guides such as Diego, Freddy, Santi, and Deborah explain the scenery in Spanish, English, or Portuguese. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and insurance are included, while park entry and the Campanario ascent cost extra.

“I loved the guide and the weather was a bit uncooperative at first, but we had a great time!”

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2.Circuito Chico

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

Travel from Bariloche around Lake Nahuel Huapi, Playa Bonita, Cerro Campanario, the Llao Llao peninsula, and Lake Moreno. A Spanish-speaking guide such as Celeste leads the four-hour route, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The chairlift to Cerro Campanario is optional and costs extra.

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

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

Spend about four hours touring Bariloche’s Circuito Chico, Lake Nahuel Huapi, San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao Peninsula, and Mt Campanario. A guide such as Mario, Paz, or Santi may lead the group in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The Campanario chairlift costs extra, but its summit views are the tour’s main event.

“Santi was a great tour guide. We loved his energy and kindness. He told us cool facts along the way and introduced us to traditional drinking, mate. We enjoyed our day very much, and he also took great pictures. We highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

You’ll paddle Lake Moreno with a private guide after a safety talk and technique lesson. The route begins at Arroyo Angostura and includes views of Cerro López, Cerro Bella Vista, Llao Llao Hill, Rabbit Island, and Hotel Llao Llao. Transport from Bariloche includes Circuito Chico sights, with time for local snacks and yerba mate.

“Fabulous trip. We loved our guides, and the beauty of the surrounding area. I would definitely recommend this tour if you love the outdoors.”

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5.Circuito Chico and Campanario Hill

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

Join a Spanish, Portuguese, or English-speaking guide for a four-hour van tour from central Bariloche. You’ll see Cerro Campanario, St. Edward’s Chapel, the Llao Llao Hotel, Puerto Pañuelo, Moreno Lake, and the Angostura Bridge. The chairlift costs about $15 extra. Guides Yuma and Sinta have earned particular praise for their care and service.

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6.Half-Day Small Circuit Tour with Mount Campanario

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

Ride from central Bariloche along Nahuel Huapi Lake, stop at Cerro Campanario and Punto Panorámico, and see Llao Llao, Puerto Pañuelo, Villa Tacul, and Laguna El Trébol. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available. The Campanario chairlift costs extra.

“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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7.Discover Cerro Tronador with Ventisquero Negro Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about 9.5 hours riding from Bariloche to Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro. You’ll stop at Lakes Gutierrez and Mascardi, cross the Manso River, eat at Pampa Linda, and walk near the glacier with a guide. The tour costs $72, plus park and tourism fees and your lunch.

“Enjoyable afternoon. We purchased the VIP tickets and it was worth it. Lovely day.”

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8.Cerro Tronador Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 57 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours traveling from Bariloche into Nahuel Huapi National Park, following Route 40 and a gravel road to Cerro Tronador. You’ll see Gutiérrez and Mascardi lakes, Isla Corazón, Pampa Linda, and the dark Ventisquero Negro glacier. Guides speak Spanish, Portuguese, and English, though English availability should be confirmed.

“l'excursion est bien surtout si la meteo est bonne, ce qui etait le cas Par contre, j'avais réservé en anglais et j'ai ete prevenu la veille que ce serait en espagnol ou rien. Plus d'annulation possible pour mettre en place une solution alternative. Et en plus la guide parlait aussi l'anglais mais ne l'a pas utilisé car c'etait une excursion en espagnol.”

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9.Half a day of kayaking on the Nahuel Huapi lake in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet guides such as Andy, Diego, or Julian for a private four-hour outing from Bariloche to Circuito Chico. After scenic stops and a safety briefing, paddle from Bahía López toward Brazo Tristeza, with views of Cerro López, Cerro Capilla, waterfalls, beaches, Sentinel Island, and time for mate by the lake.

“Stunning scenery, Andy & Diego really nice guys to meet and spend time with, easy for someone who does not know the area … just a really nice way to spend an afternoon….”

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10.Chico Circuit and Cerro Campanario

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

This four-hour Spanish-language tour takes you from central Bariloche along Lake Nahuel Huapi to Cerro Campanario, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao, and a panoramic point above the Moreno Lakes. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and the chairlift ascent are included. Expect a classic introduction to the area, with plenty of photo stops and mountain views.

“excelente experiencia y la toma de decisiones por parte del guía y del conductor para hacer del tour un dia inolvidable. muchas gracias, Pura Vida”

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11.10 Secrets of Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi, and Patagonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Join Diego for a compact 90-minute walk through Bariloche’s Civic Center, Puerto San Carlos, Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi Cathedral, and Chocolate Street. You’ll hear local stories, see unusual stained glass and Via Crucis details, and visit the Rapanui chocolate shop. The tour starts and ends downtown, with groups capped at 20.

“An extremely interesting tour with Diego. We enjoyed the facts, pictures, and stories of Bariloche. Our favorite part of the tour was the unique cathedral!”

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12.Full Day Cerro Tronador: Eternal Snow and Hanging Glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Bariloche into Nahuel Huapi National Park to see Lake Gutiérrez, Cerro Tronador, the Manso Superior River, Vuriloches Valley, and Ventisquero Negro. Expect a bilingual guide, hotel-area pickup, long bumpy roads, short walks, and an extra ARS 20,000 park fee.

“Nuestra guía Cristina y el chofer Sebastián fueron excelentes. Es una experiencia inolvidable! Recomendado.”

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13.Circuito Chico, iconic postcards of Bariloche in a single tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Ride from central Bariloche around Nahuel Huapi Lake, stop at Cerro Campanario, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao, and Panoramic Point, and return in about three and a half hours. Spanish and Portuguese guides lead the outing. The chairlift ticket is extra, and pickup covers downtown hotels and locations to kilometer 8 of Bustillo and Pioneros avenues.

“La actividad en general bien, y los lugares muy lindos. Realmente de las mejores vistas. La guía María José, nefasta. Su actitud antipática arruina toda la experiencia. Más que guía, parecía maestra del cole regañando y callando todo el tiempo a todos, haciendo caras y contestando de forma poco amable. Si tienen oportunidad de ir a un tour con ella, desaprovéchenla.”

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14.Chico Circuit & Colonia Suiza Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $66

This seven-hour trip from central Bariloche combines mountain viewpoints, Villa La Angostura, Colonia Suiza, and the Road of the Seven Lakes. You’ll travel with a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide, with recent departures led by Richard or Damian. Expect big scenery, free time for food, and a long day on winding roads.

“Richard was a great guide and quite accommodating and the driver was very professional. The tour was nice although we expected more from the Swiss Colony. Found the food offering quite poor and facilities too rustic.”

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15.Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · from $91

Travel from Bariloche into Nahuel Huapi National Park on a nine-hour guided trip to Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro. You will skirt Lakes Gutiérrez and Mascardi, stop at Isla Corazón and Pampa Linda, and take a short forest walk. Guides such as Isabella and Andreas lead in Spanish or Portuguese, with Javier among the drivers.

“Incredible. Isabella is an incredibly knowledgeable and kind guide. Check the weather before for ultimate experience.”

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