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.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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10.Full-Day El Bolsón and Puelo Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $86

Travel south from Bariloche through mountain valleys, past Gutierrez and Mascardi lakes, to El Bolsón’s famous artisan market and Puelo Lake. An English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide leads this 8-hour outing. Expect scenic bus rides, uneven paths, free time, and a cash national park fee.

“Me gustó mucho la excursión a Lago Puelo sobre todo. Un lugar maravilloso! Me gustó mucho Cecilia, la guía, explicó mucho sobre flora y fauna local. hubiera preferido conocer más de los alrededores del bolsón.”

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11.Half Day Kayak to Nahuel Huapi or Moreno Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Leave Bariloche for Circuito Chico and paddle either Nahuel Huapi or Moreno Lake in a double kayak. Your guide, often Andy, Andres, Diego, or Julian, handles safety and local insight while you enjoy mountain views, quiet shores, snacks, mate, and supplied cold-weather gear.

“Very fun! Andy was punctual, prepared, and was a great companion throughout the tour! 10/10”

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12.Arrayanes Forest and Victoria Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $210

Travel from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo, then cruise Lake Nahuel Huapi to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest. You’ll walk marked island trails, see historic buildings and beaches, and follow a wooden path through cinnamon-colored myrtle trees. A Spanish or English-speaking guide accompanies this six-hour, all-year tour.

“Communication with this provider was extremely difficult many emails and calls were not replied to and those were on the paperwork were not answered it was by chance only that we found a way via our hotel and later went to a travel agent in the town centre, I cannot recommend booking from our country better to travel here and book in the main shop centre and hope there is an excursion available and if not you’ve travelled to bariloche for no excursions The excursion to Isla Victoria was disappointing and not what expected we only had about an hour there and did not see all of the island the…”

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13.Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $220

Spend seven hours traveling by van and catamaran from Bariloche to Quetrihue Peninsula and Victoria Island. Walk through the unusual Myrtle Forest, then follow island trails to viewpoints, cave paintings, and old village sites. Spanish, Portuguese, and English support is offered, though English guiding may be limited.

“it was an outrageous amount of money to cover a pick up from the hotel by bus to the port and then a couple of hours on a boat. the guide at least foe english speakers was non existent. you pay another 22600 peso to enter the parks which is fine but on top of the already high cost of the excursion! the places the boat visited were nice but crammed with tourists. in the forest we were like sheep following a designated walkway which did not take long. if it was half the cost it may be worth it.”

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14.Cerro Catedral guided tour

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

Travel from selected central Bariloche hotels to Cerro Catedral, South America’s leading ski center, with a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking guide. You’ll have time for mountain activities and panoramic views from the lifts, while winter brings snow and ski conditions. The four-hour schedule is useful, but queues can reduce free time.

“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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15.Puerto Blest and Cascada de los Cántaros (Waterfall of the Cantaros)

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $218

You’ll ride from Bariloche to Puerto Pañuelo, then cross Nahuel Huapi by catamaran to Cascada de los Cántaros and Puerto Blest. A live guide speaks Spanish, English, or Portuguese, with an audio guide included. Expect waterfall paths, ancient larches, Cantaros Lake, and views toward Cerro Tronador, plus extra National Park and boarding fees.

“The trip was advertised as with an English speaking guide. This would be stretching things. The Boat trip and waterfall were great. They could have pointed out the option of walking to the waterfall from Puerto Blest. We had a great day and the coach dropped us off at our hotel rather than the pick up point which was appreciated.”

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