6-Day Kayaking & Trekking Expedition in Bariloche Lake District

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and have a private transfer to your hotel. **Please bring: Comfortable activewear that is appropriate for the season, sleeping bag, sunscreen and insect repellent in the summer! For your time in the city, pack comfortable clothes and walking shoes!

• Admission Ticket Free

San Carlos de Bariloche

Bariloche town sits on the southern coast of Nahuel Huapi, a glacier-water lake with enthralling islands and beaches. Hills and mountains framing the area allow visitors to enjoy all sorts of hiking trails, as well as some of the most amazing views of the natural wonders of Patagonia. Today, you will have the rest of the day free to do as you wish.

12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

¡Today is the day! After breakfast, you will depart from your hotel towards Mascardi Lake, located at the south of San Carlos de Bariloche to enjoy 4-day tour on private service. After an introduction in basic techniques and safety procedures on coastal kayaking, your adventure through the lake begins; you will see very beautiful landscapes on the way! After kayaking, in order to recover for the physical effort, we will enjoy lunch and relax in one of the many lake beaches. **Kayaking time: 4-5hs. Distance to cover: 17km/10,5ml.

5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

In the afternoon, we will arrive at Camping “Los Rápidos” to enjoy “mate tea”, the traditional tea time argentinian drink. Then, take time to relax and explore the surrounding forest and the hidden lake “Los Moscos“. At the end of this memorable day, you will have dinner and spend the night at Camping “Los Rápidos”.

14 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

After breakfast, we will prepare our kayaks for a second paddling day. But this time is different and even better; we will kayak along the most remote part of Mascardi Lake with amazing views of Bonete and Tronador mountains! Later, for lunchtime, we will stop in an isolated beach before continuing to the head of the lake. **Kayaking time: 4hs. Distance to cover: 16km/10ml.

4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

After kayaking, you will be transferred to Pampa Linda, located at the base of Tronador Mount. At the end of the day, you will have dinner and spend the night at Hostería Pampa Linda.

12 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

After breakfast, we will begin our trek through a forest of giant beech trees towards the Meiling Mountain Hut (2.000m/6.560ft). And just in time to recover from the hiking, we will be delighted by a picnic lunch along the way with an amazing view to the Castaño Overa Glacier surrounded with a stunning volcanic landscape. **Trekking time: 5hs. Distance: 15km. Altitude gain: 900m/2.950 ft. Terrain: You may walk through trails with rocks and also snow.

5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Refugio Otto Meiling

In the afternoon, you will arrive to “Otto Meiling“ refuge and have some time at leisure to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Andes Mountain Range. At night, you will be pleased by a candle light dinner and spend the night at “Otto Meiling“ refuge.

14 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Refugio Otto Meiling

After breakfast, we will have the chance to approach the cliff beside the glaciers to enjoy the breathtaking flight of the Andean Condor, an incredible patagonian bird of prey. Then, you will enjoy lunch at the refuge before starting the hiking back to Pampa Linda. **Trekking time: 5hs. Distance: 15km. Altitude gain: -900m. Terrain: You may walk through trails with rocks and also snow.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

San Carlos de Bariloche

Upon arrival to Pampa Linda, you will be driven back to your hotel in Bariloche. **Optional excursion (NOT INCLUDED): Upgrading this excursion to include a Glacier Trekking or Ice Climbing is recommended. To add this in advance, please write it down in the ‘Special Requirements’ box (while booking) and we’ll quote it for you.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

San Carlos de Bariloche

At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to Bariloche airport. **Kayaking equipment: Double sea kayaks (fiberglass with ruder), PFD, skirt, neoprene short johns, wind/waterproof jackets, mitts , dry bags **Camping equipment: Expedition shelter and tent for two people, sleeping pad, cooking stoves, plates, covers, cups. **First aid kit and communication: VHF and cell-phones

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free