Tulip Field tour from Bariloche: October wildflowers & waterfalls

Drive Route 40 to a field of thousands of tulips framed by snowy peaks

A 15-hour tour from Bariloche to Trevelin's tulip field in October, with stops at El Bolson and Nant and Fall Waterfalls. The tour includes entry to both the Campo de Tulipes and the waterfalls, a Spanish-speaking guide, and pickup from central Bariloche hotels. Available only in October, this route follows the scenic Route 40 bordered by the Andes Mountains.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tulip fields and waterfalls tour

• Depart from Bariloche
• Travel along Route 40
• Stop at El Bolson
• Visit Nant and Fall Waterfalls
• Explore Tulip Field in Trevelin
• Take photos at Tulip Field
• Return to Bariloche

The experience

If you're in Bariloche in October and have a full day free, this tour solves the logistics of reaching Trevelin's tulip field on your own. You'll be picked up at your central Bariloche hotel and travel Route 40, the road that runs the length of Patagonia with the Andes as a constant backdrop. The drive itself is the route: you're not stopping at a series of unrelated sites, but moving through landscape that builds toward the destination. A break in El Bolson gives you time to stretch and grab food before the second half of the journey.

The Campo de Tulipes is the reason for the day. Thousands of tulips transform the field into a solid color against the snowy mountains behind them. The contrast is what makes the postcards work. You'll have time to walk through the rows and photograph, and the entrance fee is included. After the tulip field, you visit Nant and Fall Waterfalls, where water drops through a narrow canyon. Entry to both sites is part of the tour. The guide speaks Spanish and travels with you the whole day in a comfortable Sprinter van, keeping the group small.

The tour runs only in October, when the tulips are in bloom. The full day is 15 hours from pickup to return, so plan for an early start and a late finish. Infants can travel on an adult's lap. The pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to central Bariloche.
• entrance to the Campo de Tulipes and Nant and Fall Waterfalls.
• a Spanish-speaking guide for the full day.
• transport in a comfortable Sprinter van with small groups.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 07:00Last departure this season: 30 Oct

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 21

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Natural Travel

Is this one for you?Small groups travel together in one van, so you'll share the day with other travelers rather than booking privately. This works well if you're comfortable with a group pace and want to split the cost of the guide and vehicle. If you prefer to move at your own speed or travel only with people you know, a private option would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

When exactly does the tour leave Bariloche and return?

The tour departs from your central Bariloche hotel in the early morning and returns late in the evening after 15 hours. The operator will confirm the exact pickup time when you book.

What is the Campo de Tulipes like when you arrive?

The Campo de Tulipes is a working tulip field where thousands of flowers cover the ground in solid blocks of color, with the snow-capped Andes visible in the distance. You'll have time to walk through the rows and photograph. Admission is included.

Do I need to bring my own food and water?

The tour includes a break in El Bolson where you can buy meals and drinks. You should bring water for the day, and the guide will advise on what to carry for the tulip field and waterfall stops.

Is the drive to Trevelin scenic, or is it just getting there?

Route 40 is the scenic route itself. It runs the length of Patagonia with the Andes Mountains bordering the road the whole way, so the drive is part of what makes the day worth taking.

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting Bariloche for just one day?

Yes, if your one day falls in October and you're willing to spend 15 hours on the road and at the sites, the tour is built for that. You'll need to arrange your arrival and departure around the early morning pickup and late evening return.