THE WILD SOUTH

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During this week we visit the south part of the National Park Nahuel Huapi with the Tronador Volcano. We will reach the village of El Bolson with its typical small farms and handicrafts market. We will enjoy the national parks Lago Puelo and Los Alerces surrounded by forests, lakes and mountains. We arrive at a typical Patagonian village, Cholila and a Walsh colony, Trevelin. On the way back we ride on the famous train Old Patagonian Express through the Patagonian steppe.


Travelling route

1. day

Arrival at the airport San Carlos de Bariloche and transfer to the Hosteria Katy. After welcome teatime off for a walk in the area of Llao Llao. We end the day with a welcome dinner.

2. day

A ride to the south part of the National Park Nahuel Huapi until we reach the bottom of the Tronador Volcano, from where we shall enjoy various glaciers and spectacular waterfalls and discover natural beauties of the region. Accommodation at the bottom of Volcano Tronador.

3. day

Our journey continues until we arrive to the hippy town of El Bolson, the first ecological town of Patagonia. Here we shall visit the well-known handcrafts market, sculptured forest, and then hike to the Piltriquitron mountain with its wonderful panoramic view over the valley of El Bolson. Accommodation in El Bolson.

4. day

Visit to a typical small farm and horse ride in the National Park Lago Puelo. In canoes, we shall paddle the river Azul all the way to lake Puelo. Accommodation in El Bolson.

5. day

Continuing south, we shall visit typical Patagonian village, Cholila, before entering the National Park Los Alerces. There we shall combine the excursion with short hikes to the surrounding forests, rivers and plenty of lakes. At the end of the day, we shall have a delicious Welsh tea in the Welsh colony of Trevelin. Accommodation in the area of Esquel.

6. day

Back to Llao Llao, riding the old Patagonian Express, is full of magical landscape of the Patagonian steppe. Accommodation at the Hosteria Katy.

7. day

Transfer to the airport Bariloche. Should your departure be in the afternoon, your will enjoy the morning visiting Bariloche or stroll around Llao Llao.