It straddles the Andes between Chile and Argentina in the beautiful Region de Los Lagos (Lakes District).
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| Lago Nahuel Huapi |
But it is also a really expensive idea.
You start in Bariloche, chocolate capital of the world! And finish in Puerto Varas, Chile.
(Or the other way round)
The trip involves a bus, a boat, a bus, a boat, a bus, a boat and a bus.
It's a long day, and in winter it takes 2 days apparently.
It costs $375!!
Too much for us.
But I feel that we saw most of it anyway apart from the middle bit.
This is what we did....
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| Lago Nahuel Huapi |
In Bariloche we hired a car and drove out along Lago Nahuel Huapi.
It was gorgeous.
We stopped at Puerto Panuelo where the first lakes crossing boat departs from.
And luxurious Hotel Llao Llao where president Obama had just stayed.
There are also boat trips on the lake, leaving from Bariloche or Puerto Panuela, but I can't remember why we didn't.
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| Bariloche |
It was a lovely ride along Lake Nahuel Huapi and through other towns and villages.
Up and over the border where we had a very interesting experience at the customs post.
All our luggage was subject to sniffer dogs, as you cannot take food, most foods from Argentina into Chile.
The dogs were unable to detect my cheese and tomato which I had previously declared!
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| The border sign as we zoomed past. |
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| The bus is very comfortable! |
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| Lago Llanquilhue |
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| Volcano Osorno |
You get off the boat at Peulla, where there is a hotel and restaurant. Most people had lunch here but we had a picnic in the grounds.
Lovely.
It is the most spectacular boat journey as you can see Volcano Orsorno most of the way, and others pop into view.
Lovely, just lovely.
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| Petrohue with Osorno behind |
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| Approaching Peulla |
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| Peulla |
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| Hotel at Peulla |
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| Valley behind Peulla |
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