About Activity
Enjoy a day trip from Bariloche to El Bolson, a town famous for its abundant berry farms, tasty beers made from locally grown hops and a healthy lifestyle inspired by hippies who moved here in the 1960s. Admire the area’s rich farmland, and taste excellent jams and other edible goods as you browse a popular outdoor market where artisans sell handmade crafts. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains and rivers, El Bolson gives visitors a warm welcome with plenty to do and see.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the National Park and Museums
Stop At: San Carlos De Bariloche After pick-up from your Bariloche hotel, relax as we begin our scenic 75-mile (120-km) journey along the stunning Lake Gutiérrez, Lake Mascardi, and Lake Guillermo.
Stop At: El Bolson We will then head toward El Bolsón, a town renowned for its mild climate and fertile soil, making it a hub for agriculture. Here, local products such as berries, apples, pears, and cherries flourish. El Bolsón is also famous for its vibrant craft beer industry, thanks to its ideal hop-growing conditions. You’ll have the opportunity to sample fresh fruit and local brews while browsing the town’s charming shops. Stop for a healthy lunch (at your own expense) and explore the bustling outdoor market, where you’ll find a wide array of food, woodwork, leatherwork, and crafts from local artisans.
Learn about El Bolsón’s unique history, including the influx of hippies from Buenos Aires in the 1960s who established the town as an 'ecological municipality' due to its natural foods and sustainable practices.
Stop At: Lago Puelo Next, we will continue to Lago Puelo National Park, a beautiful area with a privileged climate and classic Andean-Patagonian forest. Here, we will visit the stunning Lago Puelo and take a leisurely walk along the Las Sombras Path, an easy and enjoyable trail where you can see native species, some of which are endangered.
After our time in the park, we’ll begin our picturesque return to Bariloche, with drop-off at your hotel to conclude the day.
Stop At: Lago Mascardi Viewpoint Enjoy the breathtaking views as your guide shares fascinating commentary about the landscapes and attractions we pass.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
If you just want to to el...Armand_D
If you just want to go to el Bolson shopping at the town’s market, this is not the trip for you.
I recommend you just take a regular bus into town.
Marcelo was a friendly and professional tour guide , so was the driver of the bus.
The tour stops at a roadside shop for a bathroom bathroom break , a trout farm, lake Puelo and then to el bolson for about 2 hours for lunch and shopping, which is not enough time.
The the trip has one more stop at a berry farm and head back to Bariloche.
Overall the tour was good
Great trip, though I came to realize El...Angela S
Jun 19, 2017, 12:26:45 AM <p>Great trip, though I came to realize El Bolson is not a town I like.</p>
Lots of added extras! Stopping in...David K
<p>Lots of added extras! Stopping in the national park, visiting trout farm, fruit farm, another national park and finally El Bolson street fair! Our guide was really pleasant and made us included despite being the only English speakers in a group of around 15. Great way to see some lovely countryside.</p>
Boa experiênciaL9870VIritaf
Ótimo atendimento, lugar belíssimo. Porém o carro utilizado para passeio não é confortável
Everybody on the boat....701SergioB
I missed this boat trip on Lake Bolsena that I had taken a few years ago due to bad weather. It 'was a lucky idea taking advantage of the beautiful day and having brought forward the time our arrival at the pier not being able to make reservations: in fact when you reach the number of guests, you leave.... The tour is well organized with comments made by the pilot of the boat with a speaker that tells stories and curiosities about the lake and the Bisentina island
and Martana : there is also the possibility to take a dip in the waters of the lake before returning to the marina... it is worth it!!!!
Maravilloso paisaje. Consuelo_D
Estupenda pero hubiésemos quitado la visita de las mermeladas y aumentado el tiempo para caminar por el lago o por la feria
I do not recommendFlor-robles-avalos
The purse is not very cute downtown. It can be used if it is a truly artisanal and autochthonous fair day. Beautiful puelo lake but nothing different than bariloche lakes. The waterfall hid a thread of water in February. To make blue drawer are two more hours from the bag since q is shot either by car or trek even more! a lot of time to spend only one day since reaching the bag takes two hours!
Incredible landscapes of PatagoniamartaaJ1392XI
The route is already a walk worth taking. If the day is sunny the Gutierrez side and Mascardi are mirrors where the mountains reflect. The town of El Bolson is small but has a special charm. Saturday's fair is a beautiful place to tour and the walk to Lake Puelo beautiful too.
The excursion leaves much to be desired.
Stop at a trout hatchery to sell you their wares, with the bored owner of the people wishing they would leave. Half an hour stop at Lake Puelo that is not enough for anything. Stop at sweet farm, super cold, where they want to sell you tooodo and expensive. 150 km out and 150 km back for that? In our case the park guide saved the day with his general knowledge but otherwise, it is unfortunate. I advise to rent a car for the day, and do a lakeside asadito and then visit the city and the fair, as well if it is worth it.
