Explore the Seven Lakes region by foot, bike, kayak and horseback, and be astounded by the beauty of Argentina's national parks. Celebrate like a gaucho with authentic asado. Find yourself describing every epic view to the person next to you because they couldn't have seen what you did. No one could have. Patagonia is your discovery.
Days 1-2 Discover Argentina's spectacular Lake District, backed by jagged Andean peaks | Hike on a private ranch and enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared in an adobe oven | Take a horseback ride along trails with views of Lake Lalog | Explore pristine Lanín National Park and take in vistas of Lácar Lake | Visit the gallery of a world-renowned artist in San Martín de los Andes | Browse an artisans' market for handicrafts and treasures.
Days 3-4 Admire lakes, rivers and streams en route to La Angostura, one of the loveliest mountain towns in Argentina | Walk to the stunning Cascada Nivinco, set in a landscape of waterfalls and lake vistas | Sip yerba maté and savor gourmet cuisine | Move to the rhythm as you learn the tango and regional folkloric dances | Kayak the crystal-blue waters of Lago Espejo (Mirror Lake) | At a private home, taste acclaimed local wines and feast on authentic Argentine asado.
Days 5-7 With bikes in tow, embark on a private boat excursion across magnificent Lake Nahuel Huapi, ride and hike on pristine Victoria Island and dig into a gourmet picnic | Pedal scenic roads with remarkable views of blue-green lakes, the spiked spires of Cerro Catedral and the glaciers of Cerro Tronador | Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery, relax at world-famous Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, a national treasure | Set out on foot to explore picturesque Lake Perito Moreno.
The Lake District scenery won't disappoint, and (as always) the Backroads team does everything within its power to make your holiday amazing. This trip is-as advertised-a little less physically challenging than some, so you should keep that in mind but it is beautiful scenery. Overall a great time!- San Diego, CA
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Boasting an ideal location just minutes from the city center in the Seven Lakes region, each room in this boutique hotel looks out on Lácar Lake and the Andes. (pool, spa)
This lodge is beautifully decorated with fine woodwork and elegant furniture, set against the lovely backdrop of Lake Nahuel Huapi. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
One of Argentina's finest properties, this National Historic Landmark features a stunning setting in the foothills of the Andes and a history of hosting world leaders and diplomats. (pool, spa)
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The Lake District scenery won't disappoint, and (as always) the Backroads team does everything within its power to make your holiday amazing. This trip is-as advertised-a little less physically challenging than some, so you should keep that in mind but it is beautiful scenery. Overall a great time!
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
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| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Walking/Hiking | 4 | 600 | 7 | 1400 | ||||||
| Other | Horseback Riding (2 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 2 | Biking | 9* | 700 | 12 | 1500 | 22 | 2100 | ||||
| Biking | 13 | 1400 | |||||||||
| Walking/Hiking | 3* | 600 | 5 | 800 | |||||||
| 3 | Walking/Hiking | 2 | 200 | 6 | 500 | 7 | 1750 | ||||
| Walking/Hiking | 4 | 300 | |||||||||
| 4 | Walking/Hiking | 2 | 400 | ||||||||
| Walking/Hiking | 3 | 700 | |||||||||
| Kayaking | on Lago Espejo (2.5 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 5 | Biking | 4 | 400 | 12 | 1000 | 18 | 2000 | ||||
| Biking | 8 | 600 | 16 | 1800 | |||||||
| Walking/Hiking | 2 | 300 | |||||||||
| Other | Private Boat Excursion on Lake Nahuel Huapi to Victoria Island (2.5 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 6 | Biking | 9* | 1000 | 16* | 1500 | 27 | 2400 | ||||
| Other | Empanada Making with Local Chef (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| Other | Afternoon Optional Activities at Llao Llao Hotel | ||||||||||
| 7 | Walking/Hiking | 4 | 600 | 5 | 1000 | ||||||
| Other | Trip End in Llao Llao, Bariloche, or Bariloche airport | ||||||||||
Note: On this trip, we'll be using titanium mountain bikes that are just right for the non-technical dirt road riding as well as the paved riding. (approximately 30% dirt and 70% paved). The biking terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and unpaved roads with some stretches of rugged terrain and sandy sections, making the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest.
* Includes shuttle.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
After 20 years of exploring all over Argentina, we've built relationship with the very best local guides. And by pairing them with our expert Backroads Trip Leaders, we create a team that no other active travel company can match. That strength is evident in the quality of support we provide as you bike, hike and kayak in magnificent surroundings – and in unique events like our traditional asado barbecue feast and wine tasting, hosted at the home of an Argentine friend.
Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Argentina, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.
Backroads is the only active travel company providing two support vans in Argentina—because we know it's essential to ensure a truly great travel experience. It doubles our ability to be there when you need us to offer hydration, lighten your load or give you a lift if it's time to take a break. Read more on why two vans make all the difference.
Our Trip Leaders combine deep local expertise with a firm grasp of North American expectations around quality of service. By the same token, we pair experienced Backroads leaders with local guides who know how to cater to your needs while cracking open the culture or natural history in ways that are meaningful, memorable and often magical.
Coordinating multiple activities throughout a single day can be tricky, but with Backroads you'll never know it. When you explore Argentina with us, you switch activities seamlessly without missing a beat. We invented the multi-adventure concept, and we're constantly adding new dimensions and fine-tuning the experience to make it even more enjoyable.
Most companies' trips in Argentina are run by local operators. At Backroads we manage our own trips; we would never subcontract your precious vacation to a third party. So as you enjoy the support of your seasoned Trip Leaders, along with our expert local guides and drivers, you have the confidence of knowing we're with you every step of the way.
We design and support our Argentina trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.
Thanks to our extensive connections in Argentina, Backroads takes you off the beaten track and deep into the region's culture in ways that traditional travel can never hope to do. We know the people and their customs, the legacy of art and architecture, the complex history and politics – and if we're not sure, our amazing local experts can fill in the blanks.
After more than 30 years of creating Backroads Multi-Adventures, our trip designers know how to blend the perfect balance of biking and hiking with other activities to showcase the best of a region. And then they arrange the seamless transitions that would be so hard to orchestrate on your own—adding dimensions to your trip that are exciting, inspiring and just plain fun.
In Argentina you head off each morning after choosing among several expertly designed routes—all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. Unlike trips with one fixed daily route (or worse, one guide that everyone's obliged to follow), you're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
If we told you many companies' leaders can't actually speak the language where they lead trips, you'd say incroyable... ridicolo... không the tha thú. At Backroads, fluency in the local language is a given. Find out more on the best leader recruitment, training and development in the business. (And by the way, that was "unforgivable" in Vietnamese.)
With Backroads you won't end up with kids on what you thought was an adult trip; we have exclusive departures for families, so they're off having their own adventures. As you browse our unrivaled selection of trips and dates, you can count on finding a trip in Argentina that's geared exclusively to your choice of traveling companions.
In choosing the ideal experts to enrich your travel experience, we look for people with a wealth of local knowledge, but also the ability to convey their insights in English. Too often travelers find themselves smiling politely, not quite understanding what they're being told. Our experts share intriguing facts, anecdotes and inside stories that stay with you forever.
It may seem obvious to say the great hotels we tell you about are the ones you'll actually stay in. But the fact is many companies haven't even booked the places they promise and are later forced to settle for inferior alternatives. We book our hotels and exact rooms long in advance—often over two years—so you stay where you expect to stay.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 8 or more. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
