Bariloche Circuito Chico Trek: Llao Llao Reserve & Colonia Suiza

Walk through Patagonian forests and stop at five landmark viewpoints in one morning and afternoon.

A full-day guided tour of Bariloche's Circuito Chico combines easy walks through Llao Llao Nature Reserve with stops at Cerro Campanario, San Eduardo Chapel, the Llao Llao Hotel, and five scenic viewpoints, ending with free time in the mountain village of Colonia Suiza. The tour runs 8.5 hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a Spanish or English-speaking guide and includes hotel pickup for properties up to 8 km along Bustillo Avenue. The chairlift up Cerro Campanario is optional and priced separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bariloche scenic tour and hiking

• Depart from downtown Bariloche
• Drive along Nahuel Huapi Lake
• Stop at Cerro Campanario for views
• Visit San Eduardo Chapel
• Pass by Llao Llao Hotel and golf course
• Hike in Llao Llao Nature Reserve
• Visit Bahía López viewpoint
• Stop at Punto Panorámico viewpoint
• Visit Lake Moreno Viewpoint and Laguna El Trébol
• Free time in Colonia Suiza for lunch and exploring
• Return to city center along Bustillo Avenue

The experience

The route follows Bustillo Avenue for 60 km along Nahuel Huapi Lake, skirting mountains and native forests to reach the first major stop: Cerro Campanario. From the 1,050-meter summit, reachable by optional chairlift, you get a 360-degree panorama that National Geographic ranked among the world's eight best views. Back on the road, the tour passes San Eduardo Chapel, a small stone structure set in forest, then the Llao Llao Hotel with its golf course and private reserve, before entering the Llao Llao Municipal Reserve for two easy guided walks totaling about an hour.

The second half of the day moves through a series of viewpoints: Bahía López overlooks the López and Goye hills; Punto Panorámico opens onto the full sweep of lakes and mountains; Lake Moreno Viewpoint and Laguna El Trébol mark the traditional circuit's end. Each stop is brief enough to keep the pace moving but long enough to absorb the scale of the landscape. The guide walks with you through the reserve and points out the forest itself: native trees, the terrain, what makes this corner of Patagonia distinct.

The tour finishes in Colonia Suiza, a small village 25 km from downtown Bariloche at the base of Cerro López. You have about two hours of free time to walk the streets, eat lunch at one of the local cafés, sample regional specialties, or browse craft stalls and gift shops. The return journey retraces Bustillo Avenue back to the city center, arriving around 5:30 PM.

What’s included

• Guided walks through Llao Llao Nature Reserve.
• Spanish or English-speaking guide for the full day.
• round-trip hotel transfers for properties up to 8 km on Bustillo Avenue.
• stops at Cerro Campanario, San Eduardo Chapel, Llao Llao Hotel viewpoint, Bahía López, Punto Panorámico, Lake Moreno Viewpoint and Laguna El Trébol.
• approximately two hours of free time in Colonia Suiza to explore and eat.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in Spanish08:30Spanish-language tour guide, pickup is included

Tour in EnglishGuide in Spanish · 08:30English-language tour guide, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SundayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.63

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ParaViajantes Tours

Is this one for you?The fixed schedule and guided pace work for families and mixed fitness levels, since the hikes are easy and the stops are short. If you want to set your own pace or spend longer at any single viewpoint, a private tour or self-guided drive would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5).

What are the two easy hikes in Llao Llao Nature Reserve like?

The guided walks total about one hour and move through native forest on the grounds of the Llao Llao Municipal Reserve. They are easy-paced, designed for families and all fitness levels, and give direct contact with the Patagonian forest without technical difficulty.

Can I skip the chairlift up Cerro Campanario and still do the tour?

Yes. The chairlift to the 1,050-meter summit is optional and costs extra. You stop at Cerro Campanario either way, but the panoramic view from the top is only available if you take the lift.

How much time do I have in Colonia Suiza?

Colonia Suiza gets about two hours of free time. That is enough to walk around the village, eat lunch, try local food and crafts, and browse the shops before returning to Bariloche.

What language is the guide?

You choose Spanish or English when you book. The guide speaks one language for the entire tour and leads all the walks and stops.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

No. Lunch and drinks are your own cost. Colonia Suiza has cafés and restaurants where you can eat during the free time there.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Hotel pickup is included for properties located up to 8 km along Bustillo Avenue. The tour departs from downtown at 8:30 AM, so your hotel must be within that zone for included pickup.