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Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest Cruise

Cruise across Lake Nahuel Huapi to visit Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest. Choose the same excursion with return transfers or make your own way to Puerto Pañuelo.

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$ 106

Starting price

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Approximate

Schedule

General schedule

Mode

Shared

Logistics

Punto de encuentro

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Cancellation

Gratuita
48

Description

Set off from Puerto Pañuelo on a cruise to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest, two places to discover the natural scenery around Bariloche. Travel by catamaran across Lake Nahuel Huapi, with views of the water, forest and surrounding mountains.

The excursion brings together a boat trip and visits to both destinations. An audio guide in Spanish and English accompanies the journey on board. Choose return transfers if you would like transport to the port, or meet directly at Puerto Pañuelo if you prefer to arrange your own journey there.

  • Catamaran cruise to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest.
  • National park admission: ARS 35,000 per person, reference general rate.
  • Boarding fee: ARS 7,600 per person.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Park admission depends on the applicable visitor category. Local fees may change; check the amount applicable on the date of your visit.

Puerto Pañuelo

Lake Nahuel Huapi

Victoria Island

Arrayanes Forest

Puerto Pañuelo

  • Comfortable clothing and footwear, warm layers, a rain jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and money or a payment method for local fees and personal expenses.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Strollers are permitted.
  • Public transport is available near the meeting point.
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems or during pregnancy. Not suitable for travelers with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions. Most travelers can participate.

Minimum age

0 years

Information that may be requested per passenger

Nationality

No requerida

Birthdate

No requerida

Document

No requerido

Cancellation

Gratuita
Up to 48 h before the start
Free cancellation and free rescheduling up to 48 hours before the service. The deadline is calculated using local time at the destination.

Rescheduling

Gratuita
Up to 48 h before the start
Actividad sujeta a condiciones climáticas
Available year round. The tour is not canceled due to bad weather, although the schedule may change because of weather conditions.

Season:

Todo el año
Year-round. The schedule may change due to weather conditions.

Passengers:

Mode:

Compartido,
Sin privado

Meeting point

Without transfers: check in at 1:00 pm at Puerto Pañuelo, San Carlos de Bariloche. With transfers: use the assigned pickup point.

Pickup

Pickup is included only with the transfer option. If your accommodation is not listed, the nearest pickup point will be assigned.

Return

Return to Puerto Pañuelo; with the transfer option, return transport to the assigned pickup point is included.
Follow marked paths and respect staff instructions on Victoria Island and in the Arrayanes Forest. Avoid touching or damaging trees, removing plants or feeding wildlife. Keep a respectful distance from animals and do not disturb them for a photograph. Take your rubbish with you, keep noise low and use reusable bottles whenever possible. Small choices help protect the forest and lake for future visitors.

Frequently asked questions

Do the two options follow the same route?

Yes. Both offer the same cruise to Victoria Island and the Arrayanes Forest. The difference is the return transfer service.

What if my hotel is not on the pickup list?

With the transfer option, you will be assigned the nearest pickup point. Enter your accommodation details when booking.

Where do I go if I book without transfers?

Make your own way to Puerto Pañuelo at the check-in time shown in your booking option.

How do I buy national park admission?

Admission is paid separately from the tour. You can buy it at Puerto Pañuelo or in advance through the official national parks ticket portal: https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/. Check the appropriate access point, visitor category and visit date before purchasing.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The catamaran has an audio guide in Spanish and English.

Can infants join the cruise?

Yes. Children aged 0–4 travel free of charge and infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

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