Explore the Tronador from Bariloche

Be awed by the thunderous sound of calving glaciers at Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill), the highest mountain in the Andean Lake District, located in the heart of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Soak up the breathtaking scenery on a day trip from Bariloche. You’ll pass gorgeous mountain streams and cross the Manso River before a short walk to the glaciers with your knowledgeable guide – a sight to remember!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Tourist Information San Carlos de Bariloche, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in the centre of Bariloche and head towards Guttierrez and Mascardi Lakes. Driving along their shores, we will then take a dirt road to get to Cerro Tronador, where the journey really will start.

Stop At: Museo del Lago Gutierrez, Calle Mnto Nac Bosque Petrificado 367 El Museo se encuentra a 100 metros del Lago Gutiérrez por la calle principal., San Carlos de Bariloche R8405APA Argentina

Cross the Pampo de Huenuleo and along the rippling creeks of Melgarejo and Pilmayen until you reach Lake Gutierrez. Stop to snap photos and stretch your legs at a lodge and private beach on the shores of this unspoiled body of water.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Lago Mascardi Viewpoint, San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina

A lake with a shape of a horseshoe, also call Lago de los Siete Colores "Lake of the Seven colors".

Stop At: Cerro Tronador, San Carlos de Bariloche Argentina

Ride the coach a bit further to reach Cerro Tronador, the tallest mountain in the Lake District at 11,500 feet (3,500 meters). Home to seven glaciers, it was so named for the thunderous sound that ice chunks frequently make falling from the glaciers' faces. View Cerro Tronador's three peaks — Pico Chileno, Pico Argentino and Pico Internacional — while taking a short walk into the woods with your guide to view the glaciers.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ventisquero Negro, Tronador, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

Climb back on the coach and continue along Mascardi Lake and across the popular white-water rafting destination, the Manso River. Stop in Pampa Linda, in the shadow of Cerrro Tronador, for lunch (own expense). Continue your coach journey through a forest of native lenga and coihue trees in the Vuriloches Valley until you reach the Ventisquero Negro (Black Snowdrift) glacier.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Tourist Information San Carlos de Bariloche, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro Province, Argentina

Afterwards, we will get back on the vehicle and we will take you back to Bariloche.



Informacion Adicional
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Adult pricing applies to all travelers over the age of 2"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 9 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not Included

• National park entrance fee (approx. USD 15)
• Food and drinks

Facilities