Bariloche Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Bariloche tours and things to do in the heart of Argentine Patagonia’s Lake District: cruise the deep-blue Nahuel Huapi lake to the Myrtle forest of Victoria Island, drive the scenic Circuito Chico, ride the cable car up Cerro Campanario for one of the world’s great views, taste artisan chocolate, and hike the mountains and forests of this alpine paradise. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Bariloche by interest
Whatever brings you to Bariloche — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Bariloche
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Nahuel Huapi
Blue lake.
Victoria Island
Myrtle forest.
Circuito Chico
Scenic loop.
Cerro Campanario
Famous view.
Cerro Catedral
Big mountain.
Andean Trails
Forest hikes.
Chocolate
Sweet tastings.
Lake Kayaking
Crystal waters.
Lake awayNahuel Huapi
Lake cruise.
Half day awayCircuito Chico
Scenic loop.
20 min awayCerro Campanario
Famous view.
30 min awayCerro Catedral
Big mountain.
Park awayAndean Trails
Forest hikes.
Town awayChocolate Shops
Sweet tastings.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Bariloche visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Warm and sunny — ideal for lakes, hiking and cruises.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Golden forests and crisp air — beautiful and quiet.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Snowy — ski season at Cerro Catedral.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Fresh, blooming and uncrowded — lovely.
For lakes
Summer is best for cruises and water activities.
Best overall
Summer and autumn are ideal for sightseeing.
One day
The Circuito Chico and Campanario.
Two days
Add a lake cruise and Cerro Catedral.
Three days
Add hiking, kayaking and chocolate.
For lakes
Nahuel Huapi cruises and kayaking.
For hiking
The Andean trails.
With kids
The cable car and lake cruise.
Car & tours
A car or tour is best for the Circuito Chico and lakes.
By boat
Cruises reach Victoria Island and the Myrtle forest.
Local buses
Buses run to Campanario, Catedral and Llao Llao.
On foot
The town centre is compact and walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in the town centre or along the Circuito Chico.
Argentine peso
Argentina uses the peso; US dollars are useful too.
Drive Circuito Chico
Do the Circuito Chico for the essential lake views.
Campanario cable car
Ride up Cerro Campanario for a world-class panorama.
Cruise the lake
Sail Nahuel Huapi to the Myrtle forest.
Taste chocolate
Sample the town’s famous artisan chocolate.
Hike the park
Set aside time for the Andean trails.
Summer & autumn
Visit in summer or autumn for sightseeing.
Lake cruises
Nahuel Huapi cruises sell out — book ahead.
Circuito Chico
Guided Circuito Chico tours fill up — reserve early.
Hiking tours
Guided treks have limited spots — book ahead.
Ski season
Cerro Catedral ski trips book out — reserve early.
Chocolate tours
Chocolate tours fill up — reserve ahead.
Peak summer
Summer and ski season are busiest — book everything ahead.
Circuito Chico
Around €40–70 for a Circuito Chico tour.
Lake cruise
About €55–100 for a Nahuel Huapi cruise.
Cable car
Roughly €25–45 for the Campanario cable car with transfer.
Hiking tour
Around €50–100 for a guided hike.
Chocolate tour
About €25–45 for a chocolate tasting tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine the Circuito Chico with Campanario.
Bariloche through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Lakes & hiking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Golden forests.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Beautiful.
- Best for
- Skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Snowy.
- Best for
- Fresh & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.