Victoria Island (Isla Victoria) Attractions & Things to do

This is one of the must-see Bariloche tours that you can do all year round, regardless of the weather.

Begin this adventure with pickup from your Bariloche hotel. From there, you will transfer to the port of Puerto Pañuelo, located just 25 km outside the city.

Board a boat and sail towards Lake Nahuel Huapi; Be sure to have your camera handy for views of the Nahuel Huapi National Park landscape. After 30 minutes of travel on the water, disembark at the Anchorena port on Victoria Island.

After boarding again, we head to the Quetrihue Peninsula, where the myrtle forest is located with its characteristic cinnamon color, stone bark and a famous wooden cabin.

This unique tree formation, declared a natural monument, inspired Walt Disney to compose the cartoon for the movie Bambi.

To finish, all that remains is to retrace this dream itinerary and return to Puerto Pañuelo.
Duration: 6 hours.

The tour starts from Puerto Pañuelo in the impressive Llao Llao Peninsula. After an hour of navigation, we arrive at the Quetrihue peninsula, the seat of the Bosque de Arrayanes, located in the northeast of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

The Arrayan (Quetrihue in the Mapuche language) is a shrub with an exquisite saffron color and white flowers. In this place, unique in the world, it takes on the size of a "tree" to form a magical and unusual Forest.

Then you will sail to Puerto Anchorena, Victoria Island, where you will be able to enjoy a native flora, prolific in species of magnificent size.

Letting yourself go back in time, walking the trails that lead to Playa del Toro, to discover there the cave paintings made by the native peoples of this area, within the framework of a splendid volcanic sand beach, is an unforgettable and magical experience. The company of the National Park Guides collaborating with the precise and necessary information, so that this walk is truly unique.

Duration: 6 hours.

Knowing Victoria Island and witnessing the Arrayanes Forest show, it is a pleasure that has already been experienced by millions of visitors to the National Park, but this Island still awaits with its intact conservation conditions, the next visitors who arrive to Puerto Anchorena to disembark and travel it.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Over the course of 3 full days, you will experience the following excursions in Bariloche:

Day 1: Circuito Chico and Cerro Campanario
Day 2: Victoria Island and Bosque de Arrayanes
Day 3: Camino de los 7 Lagos and San Martín de los Andes
All excursions include transfers and a guide. These tours combine two National Parks, Nahuel Huapi and Lanín. After a small circuit tour and an introduction to Bariloche, we will visit La Angostura Village. We will also visit several lakes such as Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico, and Lacar. Lunch will be in San Martin de los Andes Village, and we will return during the afternoon.

Navigating through the crystalline waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, you will enjoy two wonderful views of the Nahuel Huapi National Park: Myrtle Forest and Victoria Island.

The driver will be waiting for you at the airport in Bariloche to take you to your hotel. After your stay in Bariloche, the driver will take you back to the airport.
Duration: 4 days.

The Small Circuit is a captivating introduction to Bariloche, offering a delightful stroll amidst stunning landscapes. Throughout the journey, the beauty of the scenery unfolds, with various points and natural viewpoints like Bahía López and Punto Panorámico offering ideal spots to marvel at the surroundings.

At Km 17, the Cerro Campanario chairlift takes you to the perfect vantage point, allowing you to enjoy the most breathtaking view of the area. Notable attractions along the way include Puerto Pañuelo, the Llao Llao Hotel, and the San Eduardo Chapel, all adding to the unique charm of this tour.
Duration: 4 hours.

Impressive natural beauty, unique myrtle forest, history and outdoor activities make it a must to visit Isla Victoria and Bosque Arrayanes.
Duration: 7 hours.

The tour begins at Puerto Pañuelo in Llao-Llao. After a scenic 30-minute boat ride, you will arrive at Puerto Anchorena, situated in the central and narrowest part of Victoria Island, home to its service center. Every corner of the island boasts stunning landscapes, rich history, and an impressive natural environment, making this journey a truly enjoyable experience.

The excursion then continues with a boat ride to the Quetrihué Peninsula, where you'll find another highlight of the trip: the Los Arrayanes National Park. Here, walking along a boardwalk path, you'll encounter magnificent specimens of the Arrayán tree species, which form a dense forest with unique characteristics, giving this place a truly magical appearance.
Duration: 7 hours.

Live Bariloche in a different way. Explore the nature of this wonderful city of the Argentinean Patagonia through adventure activities that will make you feel the adrenaline and live unforgettable moments. Sail and explore the forests of Nahuel Huapi National Park, go kayaking through amazing landscapes and finish the trip horseback riding at the Patagonian steppe.
Duration: 5 days.

Discover the main attractions of Argentina traveling during 15 days all along the country and enjoy unforgettable holidays.
Visit one of the seven natural wonders of the World, the Iguazu Falls, and continue your wonderful journey to Patagonia.
Bariloche, magical place surrounded by nature, will impact you with its lakes and mountains. In El Calafate, see its famous glaciers such as the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier. End in Ushuaia, southernmost city in the world, to see a great variety of diverse fauna and travel in the famous train of the end of the world.
You will come back to Buenos Aires for one last day that will give you a touch of its culture between Tango and Milongas.
Our travel itineray includes accommodation, transfers to / from the airport and excursions.
Duration: 15 days.