Skip to content
Vacantier

Activity Bariloche, Argentina

Bariloche Circuito Chico Trekking and Colonia Suiza Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation
Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bariloche Circuito Chico Trekking and Colonia Suiza Tour

About this activity

Explore the stunning landscapes of San Carlos de Bariloche on this scenic tour that combines breathtaking views, native forests, and easy guided hikes. The journey begins along Nahuel Huapi Lake, leading to Cerro Campanario for optional panoramic vistas. Visit the charming San Eduardo Chapel and the iconic Llao Llao Hotel, before walking through the tranquility of Llao Llao Nature Reserve. Enjoy stops at breathtaking viewpoints and unwind in the picturesque Colonia Suiza, where you’ll have time to sample local cuisine and shop for artisan crafts. This adventure is perfect for nature lovers and families seeking a unique Patagonian experience.

  • Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Guided walks in Llao Llao Nature Reserve with a Spanish-speaking guide
  • Free time in Colonia Suiza for lunch and exploring
  • Round-trip transport included from hotels up to 8 km along Bustillo Avenue
Hiking Tours Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Walking Tours Nature Walks

At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Spanish
Operated by
ParaViajantes Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guided hikes in the Llao Llao Reserve.
  • Included: Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Included: Transfers from hotels located up to km 8 on Avenida Bustillo.
  • Included: Free time in Colonia Suiza.

Not included

  • Not included: Hike up Cerro Campanario.
  • Not included: Food and drinks.

Itinerary

  1. Lago Nahuel Huapi

    2 hours Admission included

    During this tour, you’ll enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in San Carlos de Bariloche. We’ll set out from downtown, skirting the majestic Lake Nahuel Huapi along E. Bustillo Avenue, covering 60 km that combine mountains, lakes, and native forests in a setting like no other.

  2. Cerro Campanario

    one hour Admission not included

    The first stop will be at the imposing Cerro Campanario, where you’ll have the option to take a chairlift to the summit (1,050 meters above sea level). From there, you’ll enjoy a 360° panoramic view that National Geographic magazine named one of the eight best views in the world.

  3. Parque Municipal Llao Llao

    one hour Admission included

    Back on the plain, we’ll continue your tour by visiting the picturesque San Eduardo Chapel, an architectural gem surrounded by nature, and then we’ll pass by the iconic Llao Llao Hotel, with its exclusive golf course and nature reserve. With the postcard-perfect view of Puerto Pañuelo in the background, we’ll venture into the forests of the Llao Llao Municipal Reserve, where we’ll take two easy hikes (approx. 1hs) to enjoy direct contact with nature.

  4. Mirador Bahia Lopez

    one hour Admission included

    Further on, we’ll reach Bahía López, which offers magnificent views of the López and Goye hills. We’ll continue to Punto Panorámico, one of the region’s most iconic viewpoints, ideal for taking in the vastness of the lakes and mountains. Then we’ll stop at the Lake Moreno Viewpoint and Laguna El Trébol, which mark the final stretch of the traditional circuit.

  5. Colonia Suiza

    4 hours

    The tour concludes with a visit to the picturesque Colonia Suiza, a small mountain village located 25 km from Bariloche, at the foot of Cerro López. Renowned for its history and unique style, it attracts backpackers, campers, and tourists every summer who come to enjoy its cuisine, craft fairs, and traditional atmosphere. There, we’ll have free time—about 2 hours—to explore, have lunch, or sample local specialties.

    Finally, we’ll head back along Bustillo Avenue to return to the city center, bringing to a close an excursion that combines history, unforgettable landscapes, and the very essence of Patagonia.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Club House Hotel
  • Hotel Aguas Del Sur
  • Hotel Nordico
  • Hosteria La Paleta Del Pintor
  • M382 Hotel Bariloche
  • Ruca Cheli Village Ski Hotel
  • Hotel Melipal
  • Hotel Barenia
  • Hotel Ecomax
  • Exclusivo Irun
  • Hotel Islas Malvinas
  • Hotel Lagos Andinos

and 92 more pickup points

The day before the tour, we will let you know the pickup time and meeting point for the start of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • IMPORTANT !!!!! When making your reservation, please provide the full names of all passengers, their passport numbers, dates of birth, and nationalities. ESSENTIAL !!!!

Options

  • Tour in English

    English: English tour Guide

    Pickup included

  • Tour in Spanish

    Spanish: Spanish Tour Guide

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Activities, prices and reviews are from Viator. Booking and payment happen on Viator; Vacantier may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Bariloche Circuito Chico Trekking and Colonia Suiza Tour

Pick a day to see the times and the price

Necessary cookies keep the site running and cannot be switched off. With your consent we also load Google Analytics, which tells us how the site is used, and our affiliate partners' scripts (Travelpayouts, Kiwi.com), which set cookies to credit us with bookings made through us. Details in the Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary

    The session, form protection, signing in, your chosen currency and this choice. The site does not work without them.

    Always on
  • Analytics

    Google Analytics. Counts visits and which pages and offers are used, so we know what to improve. It never receives your name, email or account.

  • Marketing and affiliate

    The Travelpayouts scripts and the Kiwi.com flight search. They set their own cookies, through which the partner knows you came from Vacantier.