INTERNATIONAL LAKE CROSSING:  INFORMATION, ITINERARY  & TIMETABLE

Come to sail the Andes, and make the adventure yours in this ecological reserve at the very end of the world: Lake Crossing, Chile-Argentina or vice-versa. Here you will sail Lakes Todos Los Santos, Frias and Nahuel Huapi, you will be amazed by the color of the waters, The Calbuco and Osorno volcanoes, the Tronador, Puntiagudo and Catedral hills. Note: timetable is referential. Weather conditions and the number of passengers may cause changes in the schedule. The lake crossing between the lake districts of Chile and Argentina is an all-season trip that thousands of visitors enjoy every year. It involves both road and lake crossings, with scenic vistas of Andean mountain peaks, waterfalls and wildlife. The complete trip takes two days, with an overnight stay along the way. Tours include all the transport, the accommodations and most of the meals. The schedule may be affected by adverse weather, so it's best to leave your timing flexible

1 day - FROM CHILE a $ 20 fee for ticket only	2 day/1 night - FROM CHILE	6 day/5 night - FROM CHILE
1 day- FROM ARGENTINA a $ 20 fee for ticket only	2 day/1 night  - FROM ARGENTINA	6 day/5 night- FROM ARGENTINA

DAYS OPERATING:
    Mondays through Fridays from April the 16th 2006 to October the 13th 2006 (2 days)
    Mondays to Sundays from January the 2nd 2006 to April the 16th 2006 and from October the 16th 2006 to December the 31st 2006 (1 or 2 days), except on December the 25th.

ACCOMMODATION - The Lake Crossing between Puerto Montt and Bariloche and viceversa can be interrupted for more than one night in either direction, continuing the following day at the schedule time.

Just few men have been able to project their vision to the future. Ricardo Schutz was one of them. He, on mule back, guided the first European Tourist group through an Andean route that linked Bariloche (on Argentinean side) and Peulla (on the Chilean side. This brand new adventure was spread out quickly and later on it would be known abroad. Since this heroic expedition, made in 1913, we have been given the world a legacy. It has kept on being in use to allow the new generations to enjoy it. Nowadays, this tour is known as "Cruce de Lagos" (Lake Crossing). Ricardo Roth was also one of the main sponsors for the proposal to convert Vicente Perez Rosales into a National Park.

DEPARTURES FROM CHILE
PUERTO VARAS: 08.30 hrs. all year round
PETROHUE: 10.30 hrs. all year round
On arrival to Bariloche, passengers will be dropped at the Lakes Crossing Terminal in Bariloche, no transfer included to hotels.

DEPARTURES FROM ARGENTINA:
06:45 hrs. (January the 2nd 2006 to April de 16th 2006)
08:45 hrs. (April the 16th 2006 to October the 13th 2006)
06:45 hrs. (October the 16th 2006 to December the 31st 2006)

DESCRIPTION OF THE LAKE CROSSING, CHILE-ARGENTINA (Reverse itinerary for ARGENTINA-CHILE)

PUERTO VARAS / PETROHUÉ - 76 Km (47 miles) – 2 hours by bus - Highest point: 150 m (500 feet) above sea level.
Departure from Puerto Varas along the southern shore of Lake Llanquihue until the River Petrohué. Brief stop to visit the Petrohué Falls. Continue on to Petrohué. 56 Km (35 miles) – 1 hour 40 minutes by bus.

PETROHUÉ / PEULLA - 20 nautical miles – 1 hour 40 minutes by motor-ship - Highest point: 150 m (500 feet) above sea level.
Depart from Petrohué aboard modern craft begining the Lakes crossing. We will cross Lake Todos los Santos also known as the “Emerald Lake” due to the color of its waters. During the crossing we will enjoy a magnificent view of Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes. Arrival to Peulla, and lunch according to the program.
20 nautical miles – 1 hour 40 minutes by motor-ship.

PEULLA / PUERTO FRIAS - 27 Km (17 miles) – 2 hours by bus (including time for border formalities) - Highest point: 976 m (3100 feet) above sea level.
After the Chilean customs and Immigration formalities we will continue crossing the Andes by bus. During this short trip we will be impressed with the exhuberant “Valdivian” forest and the mountains. We then arrive to Puerto Frias, the highest point of our journey at 3100 feet. Here we will carry out the Argentine customs and immigration formalities. 27 Km (17 miles) – 2 hours by bus (including time for border formalities).

PUERTO FRIAS / PUERTO ALEGRE - 4 nautical miles – 20 minutes by motor-ship - Highest point: 762 m (2500 feet) above sea level.
A short sail accross the green waters of glacial origin of Lake Frias. Arrival to puerto Alegre. 

PUERTO ALEGRE / PUERTO BLEST - 3 Km (2 miles) – 15 minutes by bus - Highest point: 756 m (2480 feet) above sea level.
A short bus ride will take us through an impressive Larch forest to Puerto Blest.

PUERTO BLEST / PUERTO PAÑUELO - 15 nautical miles – 1 hour 05 minutes by motor-ship - Highest point: 756 m (2480 feet) above sea level.
We will sail the blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi on board a catamaran. Here we will have a great view of the traditional Hotel Llao Llao which stands out with its Alpine style and green surroundings.

PUERTO PAÑUELO / BARILOCHE - 25 Km (16 miles) – 30 minutes by bus - Highest point: 760 m (2490 feet) above sea level.
Depart Puerto Pañuelo by bus to the center of Bariloche. This beautiful road borders Lake Nahuel Huapi and where the typical alpine buildings stand out. We will also pass by one side of Cerro Catedral, the towns ski slopes.

Timetable

Puerto Montt/Puerto Varas to Bariloche 

 Bariloche to Puerto Varas/Puerto Montt

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PLEASE NOTE: All tours are usually presented as LAND ONLY (no airfare is included) and best airfare from your departing city will be included at time of departure. All tour programs are subject to your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions, which is understood when you progress into the reservation. Please review Terms & Conditions - INSURANCE NOTE: Cancellation policies are strictly enforced! We highly recommend to protect your travel investment should you need to cancel your trip.