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Bariloche-Patagonia by Train


Bariloche - Patagonia by Train
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San Carlos de Bariloche - Peninsula - Valdes - Puerto Madryn
 
You will come into Patagonia directly, arriving in San Carlos de Bariloche. There you will enjoy a tour of Bariloche, Bustillo Avenue and Nahuel Huapi Lake. It is then up Campanario Hill via chair-lift, high in tothe Andes. From here you will experience a bird's eye view of Nahuel Huapi lake before returning to Bariloche.
 
Optional tours are open to you for the day. San Martin de los Andes is recommended for its breath taking view and inspiring scenery.
 
From Bariloche you will go by night train to San Antonio Oeste, enjoying the evening on the sleeper train with cabins, restaurant and cinema. (Note: You will want to be in Bariloche for a train departure on Thursday or Sunday.)
 
You arrive at San Antonio Oeste from where you will enjoy lunch and see the extreme marine wildlife. The next day it is off to Peninsula Valdes and Puerto Madryn to round out this incredible Patagonian experience.
   
Punta Piramide
 
   
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Sample day-by-day itinerary*

Departing from the mountains where the most important lake region is located, to the sea we will enjoy the marine fauna reserves, and travel from east to west on board of the Patagonic Train, the first cruise by land that invites you to enjoy a fantastic journey that offers the best services on board and amazing landscapes.
Day 1: Arrive in San Carlos de Bariloche
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a half-day sightseeing tour of Bariloche and its outskirts. Drive along Bustillo Avenue. bordering the Nahuel Huapi Lake towards Playa Bonita. The tour continues to Campanario Hill, where a chair-lift will take us to the summit. Enjoy a complete overview of Nahuel Huapi lake, the mountain peaks of the Andean Range and the city. Later on, we will drive towards the San Pedro and Llao peninsulas. Visit San Eduardo Chapel and take pleasure of the Llao Llao hotel’s view and Puerto Pañuelo, the embarkation point for most lake excursions. We will cross the bridge that connects the Nahuel Huapi and Moreno Lakes and then we will continue to López Bay. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Nahuel Huapi Lake from the panoramic point, a natural balcony facing the Moreno Lake. Return to Bariloche.
Day 2: San Carlos de Bariloche - Nahuel Huapi
Breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tours: we recommend the full day excursion to San Martín de los Andes. Departure to San Martín de los Andes through the Seven Lakes Road. This scenic route that borders the northern margin of Nahuel Huapi Lake will take us to Villa La Angostura, little village surrounded by dense forests and towering mountains. The road has mountain stretches and goes through dense woods with huge coihues. We will continue along the Seven Lakes Road passing by Correntoso, Espejo, Falconer and Villain, Babble, Mechanic and Lacar lakes. Arriving to San Martín de los Andes, a lovely alpine village located by the Lacar lake shore. We will have lunch and later either go shopping or stroll around the town. Return through Cordoba pass (1,200 m above sea level) admiring the typical patagonian landscape. Continue through Traful and Limey rivers con?uence, Valle Enchanted (Enchanted Valley), where we will see strange rocky shapes such as the Castle, God’s Finger, the Elephant and the Amphitheater, which looks like a Roman Circus, and finally arriving to Bariloche.
Day 3: San Carlos de Bariloche - San Antonio - Peninsula Valdes
Breakfast. Transfer to the train station to board the Patagonian Train which departs at 7 p.m. for a night trip to San Antonio Oeste. We will board a comfortable sleeper train with cabins, restaurant and cinema.
Day 4: Peninsula Valdes
Arrival at 7.45 AM at San Antonio Oeste train station. Reception and transfer to Puerto Pirámide. Lunch at a restaurant (drinks not included). After lunch, we will embark to see the marine fauna. Then we will continue to Punta Delgada (376 km / 234 miles) which has a marvelous beach where a colony of marine elephants, sea wolves, maras, choiques, foxes and guanacos live.
Day 5: Peninsula Valdes - Puerto Madryn
Breakfast. Transfer to San Lorenzo to see the penguin rockery. Then we will continue to Puerto Madryn. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 6: Fly out from Trelew
Breakfast. Transfer to Trelew Airport.

*Details may vary and can change without notice. Included: accommodations, services/tours as per the itinerary. Regular services with local guides. Not included: International and domestic Air fare, airport taxes, gratuities and personal expenses.

Notes:
-Prices per person in USDollars, minimum 2 passengers
-The Patagonian train (Bariloche/San Antonio Oeste) departs on Thursdays and Sundays.
-Departure days may vary due to operational reasons.
- All prices may vary for Holy Week, Long Weekends or special holidays


Contact us to book. You may also download the registration form and send with your non-refundable $500 deposit (and non-refundable insurance premium). Full payment is due 90 days before departure. If you book after 90 days before departure, you must also include a $150 non-refundable late registration fee. Please see the payment, refund and cancellation information page for complete details.

Note: Price is per person based and varies with season. Airfare ais not included. Insurance is for the basic price and will vary with your final purchase. If you do not wish to purchase the insurance, you must specifically opt out of it. You should book the basic tour and then we will work with you to secure flights, additional travel insurance and additional items. Tour should be paid in full online. For deposits and payments, see brochure.

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