Puerto Blest and Cascada de los Cántaros: Full-day boat trip from Bariloche

The classic Nahuel Huapi navigation: eight hours through the Blest arm to the wettest and greenest corner of the National Park. The vessel sets sail from Puerto Pañuelo, passes in front of the Sentinel Island where the remains of Perito Moreno rest, and arrives at the Waterfall of the Jugs already Port Blest.

It's the same first section that the Andean Crossing, but returning to Bariloche the same day. Here, the Blest arm receives more than three meters of rain per year, which explains the landscape: Valdivian rainforest Enclosed, with rock walls plunging into the water and a larch tree over fifteen hundred years old beside the path. Navigation is difficult. low difficulty and suitable for all ages; the hike up to the waterfall is optional.

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ARS 155.000 per passenger

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Select	Select an option8:30 AM to 6:30 PM With shuttle10:00 AM to 5:00 PM No transfer1:00 PM to 7:30 PM No transfer8:30 AM to 6:30 PM With transfer + Lake Frias10:00 AM to 5:00 PM No transfer + Lake Frias11:30 AM to 9:00 PM With transfer + Lake Frias1:00 PM to 7:30 PM No transfer + Lake FriasClear

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Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cántaros quantity

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• Itinerary

  Itinerary of Puerto Blest and the Cascada de los Cántaros

  The excursion begins in Puerto Pañuelo, 25 km from downtown Bariloche via Avenida Bustillo. Transfer to the port is optional and must be arranged separately. From there, the trip takes approximately 8 hours, including sailing, hiking, and a stop at Puerto Blest. The departure time is confirmed upon booking.

  Pick-up at your accommodation

  Optional service, not included in the tour

  Transfer to Puerto Pañuelo

  25 km along Bustillo Avenue

  Navigation on Lake Nahuel Huapi

  Facing Sentinel Island, heading west

  Waterfall of the Jugs

  Stepped path and the ancient larch tree

  Navigation on the Blest arm

  The most enclosed and wooded area of the lake

  Puerto Blest and Lake Frías

  The bay, the historic hotel, and the Valdivian rainforest

  Return to Puerto Pañuelo

  Last views of the lake's main arm

  Included in the tour

  Optional service not included

  Departing from Puerto Pañuelo and Isla Centinela

  The journey begins at Puerto Pañuelo, opposite the Llao Llao Hotel, and heads west along Lake Nahuel Huapi. Shortly after setting out, you pass by Isla Centinela, where the remains of Francisco P. Moreno, the explorer who donated the land that gave rise to Argentina's first national park, are located. As the lake narrows, the rock walls draw closer and the forest closes in.

  The Cascada de los Cántaros and the ancient larch tree

  The landing is at the foot of the trail that climbs to the waterfall: some 700 wooden steps that hug the riverbank between successive cascades. Halfway up stands the larch tree that gives the place its fame, a specimen over 1,500 years old. The climb is optional and can be done at your own pace; those who prefer to stay below can enjoy the beach and the pier.

  Puerto Blest, Lake Frías and the Valdivian rainforest

  Crossing the Blest arm, you reach the port with its historic early 20th-century hotel. From there, you can access the shores of Lake Frías, whose milky green color comes from glacial sediment flowing down from Mount Tronador. It is one of the wettest areas in the country, and the vegetation reflects this: coihue trees, alerce trees, colihue cane, and ferns all the way to the shore.

  The transfer between Bariloche and Puerto Pañuelo is not included: it must be arranged separately or you must make your own way there. The port tax and the entrance fee to the National Park are also not included and must be paid in cash on the day at the port.

• Information to keep in mind

  The excursion to Puerto Blest costs from $155,000 ARS per person and can be booked directly with us, a local operator in Bariloche, without intermediaries or online agency commissions.

  Here's everything you need to know in detail:

  • Tour Details

    Duration

    8 hours

    Counted from departure at Puerto Pañuelo. The schedule is confirmed upon booking.

    Difficulty level

    Low

    The boat trip requires no effort. The trail to the waterfall has about 700 steps and is optional.

    Age

    Suitable for all ages

    Minors must travel accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Requirements and restrictions

    The boat trip requires no particular level of fitness. The climb to the Cascada de los Cántaros waterfall does: it involves approximately 700 wooden steps, which can be wet and slippery. It is entirely optional and does not affect the rest of the day's itinerary. You must arrive at Puerto Pañuelo with the advance notice provided by the tour operator and bring cash for the boarding fee and the National Park entrance fee, which cannot be paid by card.

  • Recommendations

    A waterproof jacket is a must: the Blest arm is one of the rainiest places in the country, and it rains year-round. Add layers of clothing, a hat, closed-toe shoes with good traction for the wet steps, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Bring a small backpack with water and a packed lunch, and cash for the boarding fee, park entrance, and anything you want to buy on board or at the Puerto Blest restaurant.

  • Includes
    • Round trip navigation on Nahuel Huapi and the Blest arm.
    • Tour guide on board throughout the voyage.
    • Stop at the Cascada de los Cántaros and time in Puerto Blest.
  • Does not include
    • Transfer between Bariloche and Puerto Pañuelo. It is arranged separately, with pick-up from: Hotel Sheraton, NH Edelweiss, Hotel Tres Reyes, and on Avenida Bustillo at km 1 (Hotel Patagonia), km 2.5 (Design Suites and Villa Huinid), km 4.8 (Hotel Águila Mora), km 6 (Hotel La Cascada), km 7 (Hotel Nido del Cóndor), km 7.5 (Hotel Charming) and km 11.5 (Hotel El Casco).
    • Boarding fee, which is paid in cash at the port on the day of departure.
    • Entrance to Nahuel Huapi National Park, also payable in cash at the port.
    • Food and drinks.
    • Navigation to Lake Frías and other optional extensions.
  • Climatic Conditions
    • The excursion proceeds normally regardless of weather conditions. The Blest arm receives more than three meters of rain annually: rain is not the exception but the rule, and the misty forest is part of what visitors come to see.
    • In the event of strong winds on the lake, boat trips may be rescheduled. Trails may also be closed at the discretion of the National Park or the boat operator.
  • Cancellation policy

    Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the start of the service are free of charge and 100% of the amount paid will be refunded. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start of the service will incur a penalty of 100% of the total amount, with no refund.