Region Overviews: Patagonia Travel Guide: Overview
Patagonia is every outdoor adventurer’s dream—400,000 square miles of some of the most rugged landscapes Mother Nature has to offer.
Multi-Adventure
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Argentina Patagonia Lake District Multi-Adventure Tour
Epic Peaks, Lakes & Gaucho Culture
Couples, Friends & Solos
7 days 6 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From: $5,899 - $6,499 pp dbl occ
($1,200 for sgl occ)
Explore the spellbinding Seven Lakes region by hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding, and be astounded by the beauty of Argentina's Patagonia 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. Our Patagonia adventure tours are all about discovery.
Walk/Hike
Bike
Kayak
Horseback
Argentina Lake District Multi-Adventure Adventure Tour
Argentina
Start San Martín de los Andes / End Llao Llao (16 miles from Bariloche) or Bariloche
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Hike, bike and kayak amid spectacular emerald lakes and snow-covered Andean peaks through Patagonia's epic national parks
- Explore Nahuel Huapi National Park on a private boat crossing of Lake Nahuel Huapi and hike on beautiful Isla Victoria
- Discover a captivating culture as you learn to tango and make empanadas, then enjoy wine tastings and asado in the home of a local
- Live the gaucho life, drinking maté and horseback riding through pristine forest on a private family-owned estancia
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Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
7 Days Premiere Hotels*
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description
Explore Patagonia'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 scenic trails with breathtaking views of Lake Lalog | Discover pristine Lanín National Park and take in vistas of Lácar Lake by bike and on foot | Visit the gallery of a world-renowned artist in San Martín de los Andes.
Accommodations
Paraíso Casa de Montaña
San Martín de los Andes
| *Casual Hotel 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)
Days 3-4
Description
Admire a gorgeous panorama of lakes, rivers and streams en route to La Angostura, one of the loveliest mountain towns in Argentina | Walk to the stunning Cascada Ñivinco, 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.
Accommodations
Correntoso Lake & River Hotel
Villa La Angostura
| Premiere Hotel 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)
Days 5-7
Description
Embark on a private boat excursion across magnificent Lake Nahuel Huapi, hike on pristine Isla Victoria and dig into a gourmet picnic | Bike scenic roads with stunning 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 Resort, Golf & Spa, a national treasure | Set out on foot to explore Cerro Llao Llao.
Accommodations
Llao Llao Resort, Golf & Spa
Llao Llao
| Premiere Hotel 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. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy.
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Activity Level: 1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
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 45% dirt and 55% 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.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip. (click the arrow to see all available options)
Suspension Mountain Bike
Suspension Mountain Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-built titanium mountain bike is ideal for for all adventures from dirt roads to rough terrain. Equipped with a suspension fork, knobby tires and low mountain bike gearing.
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Local Bike
Included in your trip price
On this trip we locally source the best bikes we can for the terrain (we’re not able to import our custom titanium bikes to this locale).
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Terrain, Traffic & Hiking Trail Support
The Lake District's beautiful yet rugged topography limits the number of available roads. Although we've carefully crafted this itinerary to feature a mix of the region's most scenic paved and dirt road-biking routes, at times we encounter small trafficked areas, as well as a few sections of dirt roads with loose rocks and sand. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid the busier or rougher sections of the route. Our hikes through Patagonia's captivating terrain follow rocky and sometimes uneven paths, many of which are remote and do not intersect with roads. Vehicles will get us to and from the trailheads, but the nature of these trails is such that we won't see our vehicles along the route. Ample trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders and local guides.
Leaders & Local Guides
Trips with a small number of guests may be supported by one Backroads Trip Leader and a team of knowledgeable local guides. Rest assured that there will always be at least two people hiking on the trail with you.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Terrain, Traffic & Hiking Trail Support
The Lake District's beautiful yet rugged topography limits the number of available roads. Although we've carefully crafted this itinerary to feature a mix of the region's most scenic paved and dirt road-biking routes, at times we encounter small trafficked areas, as well as a few sections of dirt roads with loose rocks and sand. Of course, you're always welcome to jump in the shuttle to avoid the busier or rougher sections of the route. Our hikes through Patagonia's captivating terrain follow rocky and sometimes uneven paths, many of which are remote and do not intersect with roads. Vehicles will get us to and from the trailheads, but the nature of these trails is such that we won't see our vehicles along the route. Ample trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders and local guides.
Leaders & Local Guides
Trips with a small number of guests may be supported by one Backroads Trip Leader and a team of knowledgeable local guides. Rest assured that there will always be at least two people hiking on the trail with you.
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