Bariloche Tours: 15 That Fill a Day Properly

2.Circuito Chico with optional Cerro Catedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $38

You’ll tour Bariloche’s scenic Circuito Chico by van, stopping at Cerro Campanario, Llao Llao, and Punto Panorámico, with an extended visit to Cerro Catedral. Guides such as Diego, Freddy, and Santi have been praised for clear English and Spanish explanations. The advertised Seven Lakes route needs confirmation, since the timed schedule focuses on Bariloche’s nearby sights.

“The Campanario part was excellent and the views incredible.The second part of the tour was fair ....to tourist”

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3.German Immigration and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Walk 1 kilometer from Bariloche’s Civic Center into the German district with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Learn about three waves of German immigration, visit the German School and key civic sites, and examine the story of Erich Priebke, whose presence was exposed by Sam Donaldson. Guide Diego is frequently praised for clear storytelling and fluent English.

“Excellent! Learnt so much from Diego. What a brilliant historian who really knows his stuff. Don’t hesitate to book this fascinating walking tour!”

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4.San Martín de los Andes por 7 Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes on a full-day Spanish-language tour along Route 40. You’ll stop in Villa La Angostura, walk beside mountain lakes, visit seven named lakes, and have free time for lunch in San Martín. Pickup and drop-off are included, with guide Stella among the guides praised for clear regional explanations.

“A guia Stella muito atenciosamente explicou tudo sobre a região.”

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5.Circuito Chico

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Circuito Chico is a four-hour Spanish-language sightseeing loop from Bariloche, with hotel pickup, Lake Nahuel Huapi, Playa Bonita, optional Cerro Campanario chairlift, St. Edward’s Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo, Panorama Point, and Lake Moreno. The chairlift costs extra, but the route itself gives you a strong first look at the area.

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6.Bariloche Small Circuit: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

This four-hour Gray Line Argentina tour takes you around Bariloche’s 37-mile Circuito Chico, with stops at Lake Nahuel Huapi, San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo, Llao Llao and Lago Escondido. The optional Cerro Campanario chairlift costs extra, but its summit views are the main reason to book. Guides may speak Spanish, Portuguese or English.

“Beautiful scenery. Wish we could have stopped in few more Places for pictures from car. Amazing from up on mountain however. Good tour guide.”

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7.Fly Fishing Trips in Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about 10 hours fly fishing near Bariloche with a private guide, boat, transport, and quality Orvis equipment. You’ll fish the Limay or Manso rivers, learn at your own pace, and stop for Argentine steak, Malbec, snacks, and riverbank views. Juan is one of the guides named in the feedback.

“The experience was great. Juan is a great fishing guide and cooked the lunch to perfection. The landscape and views are so beautiful and the fish were active. We had a great time.”

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8.San Martín de los Andes by The 7 Lakes Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 130 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 10.5 hours driving from Bariloche through the Seven Lakes Route to San Martín de los Andes. Expect lake viewpoints, forested mountain roads, a bilingual guide, and free time for lunch and a look around town. Guides such as Rody and Valentin have earned special praise, but confirm your tour language before departure.

“Stops at the beautiful lakes were great. It was a 10 hour trip not ac12 as advertised. I think they may have missed a stop or two on the way back. Tour guide was great”

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9.Cerro Tronador Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 8 hours · from $86

Travel from Bariloche to Cerro Tronador through Nahuel Huapi National Park, stopping at Pampa Linda for views, a break, and lunch. Expect a comfortable vehicle, a long stretch of bumpy gravel road, and a guide in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Guides such as Freddy, Isis, and Geronimo are praised for clear explanations and personal help.

“We had an amazing time and fully recommend this tour. Freddy was an excellent, friendly, and very knowledgeable guide while Rodrigo was a great driver. Tronador and the surrounding national park are so beautiful - I hope to go back some day!”

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10.Cerro Tronador

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Spend nine hours traveling from Bariloche into Nahuel Huapi National Park to see 3,478-meter Mount Tronador, the Black Glacier, Devil’s Throat, and Saltillo de las Nalcas. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with pickup and transport included. Bring cash for the park fee and food.

“Il parco è veramente bello, natura, montagne, fiumi,ghiaccio un tuffo nella natura. Certo è stato un faticoso il percorso è lungo ma ne valeva la pena.”

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11.San Martin de los Andes by Seven Lakes Road from Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes along the Seven Lakes Road, with stops at Villa La Angostura, Lago Espejo, Lago Correntoso, and more. You get about three hours in town for lunch and shopping, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides may speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese, but language service can vary.

“The tour was a fantastic way to see the panoramic sites on the way to San Martin de Los Andes. The landscapes with the gorgeous mountains and lakes are amazing. The tour guide from LS Travel Group Brc was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He made the ride fun.”

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12.Trekking day in the mountains close to Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend about seven hours hiking near Bariloche with a private guide such as Juan, Camila, or Roberto. Your guide chooses a trail to match your fitness, experience, weather, and wishes. Hotel pickup, transport, safety equipment, water, and lunch are included, with routes ranging from shaded Cerro Goye to steeper mountain hikes.

“Camila was our guide and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable, helpful, and the hike was a beautiful experience we will never forget. We did Cerro Goye”

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13.Half a day of kayaking on Lake Moreno in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

You’ll be picked up for a private four-hour outing from Bariloche and driven through Circuito Chico to Lake Moreno. After a safety briefing and paddling lesson, you’ll kayak from Arroyo Angostura with views of Cerro López, Cerro Bella Vista, Llao Llao Hill, Rabbit Island, and Hotel Llao Llao. Guides including Andres or Andy may lead the trip.

“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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14.Circuito Chico and Campanario Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Join Cumbre Patagónica for a four-hour van tour around Bariloche’s Circuito Chico, with Spanish, Portuguese, or English guiding. See Cerro Campanario, St. Edward’s Chapel, Llao Llao Hotel, Puerto Pañuelo, Moreno Lake, and the Angostura Bridge. The chairlift costs about $15 extra, so budget for it if you want the famous summit view.

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15.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch, where guides pair you with a calm horse for a two-hour ride through forests, lake country, and Patagonian steppe. Meet host Nico, learn about local wildlife and mate, then sit down to a three-course asado with wine, soft drinks, and mineral water. Beginners are welcome.

“For a novice rider, the ranchers/guides gave simple and easy to follow instructions. They paired the horses with each individual by their experience, size and weight. The horse is so tame and gentle at the same time. I was relaxed during my first horseback riding session to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The Patagonia steppe was breathtaking and the 2hrs ride passed before we realized it’s over. Then it came the enormous amount of food for lunch. The meat was perfectly grilled and the wine was delirious. I walked away with tremendous appreciation for the beautiful natural landscape and the well cared for animals as they get to roam free after…”

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