Enjoy a day trip from Bariloche to El Bolson, a town famous for its abundant berry farms, tasty beers made from locally grown hops and a healthy lifestyle inspired by hippies who moved here in the 1960s. Admire the area’s rich farmland, and taste excellent jams and other edible goods as you browse a popular outdoor market where artisans sell handmade crafts. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains and rivers, El Bolson gives visitors a warm welcome with plenty to do and see.
Duration
The tour starts at
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
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San Carlos de Bariloche
After pickup from your Bariloche hotel, settle in to your coach for the scenic 75-mile (120-km) ride along Lake Gutierrez, Lake Mascardi and Lake Guillelmo.
After pickup from your Bariloche hotel, settle in to your coach for the scenic 75-mile (120-km) ride along Lake Gutierrez, Lake Mascardi and Lake Guillelmo.
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El Bolsón
Listen to commentary from your guide as you continue through spectacular Cañadon de la Mosca and Pampa del Toro until you reach the town of El Bolson.
El Bolson is well-known for its ...
Listen to commentary from your guide as you continue through spectacular Cañadon de la Mosca and Pampa del Toro until you reach the town of El Bolson.
El Bolson is well-known for its mild climate and fertile soil, which make it an agricultural hotbed for products like berries, apples, pears and cherries. Hops also grow very well here, which contribute to El Bolson's booming beer-making trade. Sample the fruit and local brews while perusing the shops in town, stopping for a healthy lunch (own expense). Visit the bustling outdoor market that sells foodstuffs, woodwork, leatherwork and other crafts by local artisans. Learn about how hippies from Buenos Aires moved here in droves in the 1960s and declared it an 'ecological municipality' due to its natural foods establishments and organic farms.
Board the bus to continue exploring nearby Chubut province. Visit Pitriquilton Hill, home to many splendid hiking trails, a small ski resort and Las Golondrinas Farm.
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Lago Puelo National Park
We will continue on our way to the Lago Puelo National Park, which is an excellent option to get to know the area. With a privileged climate, the National Park is covered by the classic Andean-Pata...
We will continue on our way to the Lago Puelo National Park, which is an excellent option to get to know the area. With a privileged climate, the National Park is covered by the classic Andean-Patagonian forest. Here we will visit the beautiful Lago Puelo and we will take a walk along the traditional path of Las Sombras, an entertaining and easy to do path in which we can see several native species that are in danger of extinction.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the National Park and Museums