BARILOCHE DISCOVERY SOFT – HALF DAY

Bariloche Discovery Soft is perfect to enjoy a morning hike in one of the most beautiful natural areas around Bariloche, very close to Llao Llao Hotel. At the foot of López Bay, there is it attractive and splendid walk reaching the impressive Tristeza Branch view Point, where you can discover unique breathtaking vistas of Nahuel Huapi Lake, MountTronador & Victoria Island.

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 viewpoint enjoying the outdoors. During walking we’ll discover native species flora, such us: Arrayanes, Cipreses, Radales, coihues & Maitenes among others. After 45 min. walk we arrive at “Miradores del Brazo Tristeza” (Tristeza branch view points). 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.

Transfer to Bariloche city with a short stop at the Classic “Punto Panorámico” for a memory picture.

Alternatives Hikes according passenger: LLao Llao Hill Hike, Sendero Arrayanes.

Recommended equipment list: daily backpack, wind jacket, mountain/outdoor pants, hiking boots or training shoes, fleece & extra, woolen hat, gloves, sunscreen and rain gear (in case of bad weather).

Duration: 4 hours.

-Regular tour departs everyday from October to April, pick up time 09.00am.
-Private tour departure schedule is coordinated previously with the passenger depending on their availability.