Wine by the Lake

Enjoy a Soft morning hike, or a mountain biking ride or a pleasant Kayak outing in Bariloche surroundings with impressive vistas and stunning landscapes.  Explore with an expert guide the best of the region; learn about Flora, Fauna & history of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Continue with a delightful Fine Outdoor lunch “Almuerzo Campestre” accompanied with Argentinian Malbec Wines in a secluded and hidden bay surrounded by Pure Nature.

Highlights:

• Explore the best of “Circuito Chico” & Llao Llao Park
• Enjoy a scenic soft hike, a MTB ride or a pleasant paddle experience
• Discover Mount Tronador & lake Nahuel Huapi
• Savor Outdoor Lunch “Almuerzo Campestre” & Argentinean Wines by the lake

TRIP DETAILS

Trip length: 3/4 Day (9:00 – 15:00)

Activities: Soft Adventures (Hike or kayak or bike)

Activity level: Easy +

Available: September to April

 Departure: Bariloche

ITINERARY SAMPLER (Hiking):

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to Lopez Bay. During driving we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour along Bustillo Avenue with spectacular views overlooking Nahuel Huapi Lake and major attractions of the area: The luxury Llao Llao Hotel, Pañuelo Port & Llao LLao Natural Park.

Once in Lopez bay and accompanied always by local expert mountain guides, we start hiking up a peaceful countryside trail at the foot of Mount López with lot of time to take pictures in different viewpoints enjoying the outdoors. During walking we’ll discover native species flora, such as: Arrayanes, Cipreses, Radales, coihues & Maitenes among others. After 45 min. walking we arrive at “Miradores del Brazo Tristeza” (Tristeza branch viewpoints).

From this spot we’ll discover the impressive 12 km long estuary surrounded by snow-capped mountains, waterfalls & Mount Tronador highest peak appearing at the end of the branch.

We continue hiking up through great terraces/balconies for better views and always present Nahuel Huapi Lake below us. After traverse part of the mountain we’ll reach the highest point of the trek with spectacular vistas of the region, discovering Moreno Lake, Sentinel Island and Bariloche city far away in the back. Nice setting for a break where you can savor our healthy snacks and rehydrate.

Slowly, we’ll start descending through easy rocky terrain before reaching again the forest and main trail completing a nice loop.

End the outing enjoying an “Almuerzo Campestre” outdoor lunch and Wine Tasting by the lake in a privileged setting. Time for relax and breath Pure Nature. Transfer to your Hotel/Lodging with a short stop at the Classic “Punto Panorámico” for a memory picture.

 Alternative hikes: Llao Llao Hill or Sendero Fundación

Optional outdoor activities for the program:  Kayaking / Mountain biking / Hiking (1 1/2 – 2 Hs)

What’s Included:

• Private transportation & Driver
• Professional bilingual Guides (English/Spanish)
• Easy Soft walks & hikes
• Snacks / trail mix & refrescos
• Fine Picnic lunch w/Argentine Wines “Almuerzo Campestre” (AC)
• All technical gear and equipment according activity

Not Included:

• Everything not mentioned as INCLUDED

On request: Other language guiding

Recommended equipment list:

• Daily backpack
• Wind jacket
• Mountain / outdoor pants
• Hiking boots / training shoes
• Fleece & extra
• Woolen hat / gloves
• Cap / sun screen
• Rain gear (in case of bad weather