4-Day Bariloche Trip from Buenos Aires: Circuito Chico & Tronador

Bariloche's lakes and peaks in four days, starting with a flight from Buenos Aires

A 4-day tour from Buenos Aires to Bariloche includes round-trip flights, 3 nights in a 3-star or 4-star hotel, a professional guide, and two guided excursions: the half-day Circuito Chico loop through Nahuel Huapi National Park and the full-day Tronador Hill tour to the highest peak in the park. Day one is free to explore Bariloche at your own pace after arrival. The final morning includes airport transfer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and free exploration

• Arrive at Bariloche Airport
• Transfer to hotel
• Explore Bariloche at own pace

Day 2: Circuito Chico half-day tour

• Start tour from Bariloche on Av. Bustillo
• Visit Playa Bonita and view Huemul Island
• Reach base of Cerro Campanario
• Take chairlift to Cerro Campanario summit
• Admire panoramic views from summit
• Pass San Eduardo Chapel and Llao Llao Hotel
• Drive through Lake Escondido and Narrows Bridge

Day 3: Full-day Tronador Hill excursion

• Pickup from hotel and start route No. 258
• Border Gutiérrez and Mascardi lakes
• Cross Manso River bridge
• Stop for lunch at Pampa Linda
• Walk through Valle de los Vuriloches
• Arrive at Black Glacier
• Visit foot of Tronador and Manso River source
• Optional visit to Cascada de Los Alerces waterfall

Day 4: Departure and transfer to airport

• Have breakfast at hotel
• Transfer from hotel to airport
• End of services

The experience

The tour starts with a 2-hour flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, where you're transferred to your hotel. Your first day is unscheduled: time to walk the town, visit the waterfront, or rest after travel. The real exploration begins on day two with the Circuito Chico, a half-day loop that's considered the essential Bariloche introduction. You'll drive along Av. Bustillo bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi, pass Playa Bonita and the Huemul island, then ride a chairlift up Cerro Campanario (1,050 meters) for views across Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, the Llao Llao Hotel, and the surrounding peaks. The route continues past the San Eduardo Chapel and Pañuelo Port, crossing the Narrows Bridge where two lakes meet.

Day three is a full-day excursion to Mount Tronador, the park's highest peak. After hotel pickup, you'll follow Route 258 skirting the Gutiérrez and Mascardi lakes, cross the Manso River bridge, and stop for lunch at Pampa Linda. A short walk leads through a forest of coihues trees to the Black Glacier. The itinerary ends at the foot of Tronador itself, where the Manso River originates. The peak has three summits (International at 3,554 meters, Argentinian at 3,200 meters, and Chilean at 3,320 meters). An optional variation includes a detour to the Cascada de Los Alerces waterfall before the main Manso crossing. Note that the road beyond Lake Mascardi is unpaved and may close in winter. Check conditions locally before departure.

Your guide speaks English or Spanish and travels with the group throughout the tours. Accommodation is 3 nights in either a 3-star or 4-star hotel, chosen at checkout. The final morning includes breakfast and transfer back to the airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires. Each traveler may bring one suitcase (33 lb maximum) and one carry-on bag. Oversized luggage requires operator approval before booking.

What’s included

• Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and Bariloche.
• 3 nights in a 3-star or 4-star hotel (your choice at checkout).
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• air-conditioned transport between Bariloche airport and your hotel.
• hotel pickup and drop-off for both guided tours.
• the half-day Circuito Chico excursion with Cerro Campanario chairlift access.
• the full-day Tronador Hill tour with lunch stop at Pampa Linda.

Options for this experience

2 options

3-Stars HotelGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeStandard room accommodation at a 3-star hotel (Costas del Nahuel, Tres Reyes Hotel, Nahuel Huapi Hotel), with pickup included

4-Stars HotelGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeStandard room accommodation at a 4-star hotel (Alma de Lago, Cacique Inacayal, Rochester Bariloche), pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (2 and older) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 9 · max 3 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-day length if you want two full guided excursions without rushing: the Circuito Chico and Tronador tours need separate days to cover the lakes, peaks and walking sections. A shorter trip would compress these into one day or skip one entirely. This length lets you see both landmarks without backtracking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's included in the round-trip flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche?

The round-trip flight between Buenos Aires and Bariloche is included in the tour price. The flight takes about 2 hours each way, with departure from Buenos Aires on day one and return on day four after your hotel breakfast and airport transfer.

Can I choose between a 3-star and 4-star hotel, and does that change the price?

Yes, you select your hotel level at checkout: either 3-star or 4-star accommodation. The choice affects your total tour price. Both options include 3 nights in Bariloche.

What happens on the first day after I arrive in Bariloche?

Day one is free to explore Bariloche at your own pace after you're transferred from the airport to your hotel. The guided tours begin on day two with the Circuito Chico half-day excursion.

Is the Nahuel Huapi National Park entrance fee included in the Tronador Hill tour?

No, the national park entrance fee is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately if required for the Tronador excursion.

What should I pack for the Tronador Hill full-day tour?

Bring comfortable walking clothes and sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. The road beyond Lake Mascardi is unpaved, so check road conditions locally before the tour, especially during winter when it may be closed.