HIKING IN THE NATIONALPARK OF NAHUEL HUAPI

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The week for the vigorous hiker. Different day excursions combining bus drives with boat rides introduce us in the Patagonian virgin nature. We hike through the deep forests while observing the flora and fauna from this Andean region. Unforgettable natural panoramic sceneries invite us to relax and enjoy the nature around us.


Travelling route


1. day

Arrival at the airport San Carlos de Bariloche and transfer to the Hosteria Katy. After welcome tea you are free to get acquainted with Llao Llao. We end the day with a welcome dinner.

2. day

We hike in the forest of Llao-LLao discovering it's wide variety of trees and enjoying the lakes of the region. We ascend the Cerro Llao-Llao from where we enjoy magnificent view of the islands and fiords of the lake Nahuel Huapi and then we pay a visit to the nearby settlement of Villa Tacul with it's hidden beaches. Accommodation at the Hosteria Katy.

3. day

We drive approximately 50 km towards south direction of the National Park Nahuel Huapi. Our hike starts at lake Mascardi, along its shore until we reach sand beach of Los Leones. From here on we ascend first to the lagoon Llum and then to the viewpoint over the Heart Island and volcano Tronador. Accommodation at the Hosteria Katy.


4. day

In the morning we leave from Port of Llao-Llao by the boat "Camahueto". We ride into the lake branch Blest, which ends in the rain forest of Selva Valdiviana, just a few kilometres away from the Chilean border. Here we have the possibility of hiking through the ancient rain forest and visit the Cántaros waterfalls and lagoon and then return back. Accommodation at the Hosteria Katy.

5. day

Drive to the foot of the Cerro Lopez, where we walk through Lenga forest to arrive to it's friendly hut with a great panoramic view over the lakes and mountains of the region. Transport back to the hotel. Accommodation at the Hosteria Katy.


6. day

The old road to Catedral takes us to the largest ski area in South America. From here on we continue first to lake Gutierrez and then to valley Chalhuaco with its picturesque hut Neumeyer. Different hikes start here and lead us through beautiful forests, with nice lagoons on the way. Accommodation at the Hosteria Katy.

7. day

Transfer from Hosteria Katy to Bariloche airport. In case you are leaving in the afternoon you have time to visit the city of Bariloche or walk in Llao Llao.