Bariloche: Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro Glacier
Along the way you will find viewpoints to enjoy the impressive views that the hills offer, you can go to one of the dark sandy beaches of Lake Mascardi. Passing Villa Mascardi, turn right and you can follow a path surrounded by native forests. It is an area of exceptional beauty, visited every year by lovers of mountains and fishing. Upon reaching the Manso River, you can stop at the Los Rapidos Bridge to watch trout swimming in a rush in the crystal clear water. From there you can see the upper Manso river valley in almost all its extension, with its meandering course and greenish-colored waters. Continuing to Pampa Linda, you will find a beautiful place where you will find accommodation and gastronomy services. From there you can see other Tronador glaciers. The ascent continues until you reach the last viewpoint of the route, the Ventisquero Negro, a glacier that descends from the Tronador and stands out for its dark color.
Options
Regular BILINGUAL service
Pickup included
What's included in Bariloche: Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro Glacier
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
San Carlos de BarilochePass-by Only
San Carlos de Bariloche (commonly called Bariloche) is a city in the Patagonia region of Argentina. It borders Nahuel Huapi, a large glacial lake surrounded by mountains in the Andes. Bariloche is known for its Swiss alpine-style architecture and its chocolate, which is sold in shops on Miter Street, the main avenue. It is also a popular base for hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains, and for exploring the surroundings of the Lake District.
Cerro Tronador
It is an area of exceptional beauty, visited every year by lovers of mountains, climbing and fishing, since there are optimal areas such as Lake Los Moscos and the Manso River. When you arrive at the Manso River (a river that rises at the top of the Tronador and that changes color throughout its route), you can stop at the Los Rapidos bridge to observe the trout swimming in haste in the crystal clear water. If luck accompanies, it is also possible to see a kingfisher. Continuing to Pampa Linda, you will find a beautiful place where you will find accommodation and gastronomy services. From here we start our way to the base of the hill, where there is a warm confectionery and from there you can see other Tronador glaciers. The ascent continues until you reach the last viewpoint of the route, the Ventisquero Negro, a glacier that descends from the Tronador and stands out for its dark color.
Ventisquero NegroPass-by Only
The ascent continues until you reach the last viewpoint of the route, the Ventisquero Negro, a glacier that descends from the Tronador and stands out for its dark color. On the way back, you can take the detour from the path that reaches the Los Alerces waterfall to contemplate this 30-meter-high waterfall.
Inclusions
- Entrance to the National Park
- For people who purchase the tour in private service it is available every day of the month
- Professional guide throughout the tour in Spanish and English
- Pick up and drop off hotels located up to 15 km from Bustillo Avenue
- lunch
- Only available on even days of each month
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is available on EVEN days of each month
- Along the way, you will find viewpoints to enjoy the impressive views offered by the Bonete and Cresta de Gallo hills, or you can go to one of the dark sand beaches of Lake Mascardi. Passing Villa Mascardi, turn right and you can follow a path surrounded by native forests. It is an area of exceptional beauty, visited every year by lovers of mountains, climbing and fishing, since there are optimal areas such as Lake Los Moscos and the Manso River, which leads to Lake Hess.
- When you arrive at the Manso River (a river that rises from the top of the Tronador and that changes its color along its route), you can stop at the Los Rapidos bridge to observe the trout swimming in haste in the crystal clear water. If luck accompanies, it is also possible to see a kingfisher.
- The route continues through a winding path, ascending until reaching the highest point of the entire route. From there you can see the upper Manso river valley in almost all its extension, with its meandering course and greenish-colored waters. Continuing to Pampa Linda, you will find a beautiful place where you can find accommodation and gastronomy services. From here we start our way to the base of the hill, where there is a warm confectionery and from there you can see other Tronador glaciers.
- The ascent continues until you reach the last viewpoint of the route, the Ventisquero Negro, a glacier that descends from the Tronador and stands out for its dark color. On the way back, you can take the detour from the path that reaches the Los Alerces waterfall to contemplate this 30-meter-high waterfall.
- For people who purchase the service in private, this tour is available every day
- Includes pick up only at central Bariloche hotels that are located within the route and on Bustillo Avenue up to km 8
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up for all hotels located up to 15 km from Avenida Bustillo
