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Cerro Tronador: Glacial Wonders Await
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San Carlos de Bariloche
Experience the awe-inspiring thunder of calving glaciers at Cerro Tronador, the highest mountain in the Andean Lake District. Journey from Bariloche to witness breathtaking scenery and get up close with these natural wonders.
Experience the awe-inspiring thunder of calving glaciers at Cerro Tronador, the highest mountain in the Andean Lake District. Journey from Bariloche to witness breathtaking scenery and get up close with these natural wonders.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San Carlos de Bariloche - In the early morning, guests will be picked up from their hotel in central Bariloche to begin the journey towards Guttierrez and Mascardi Lakes. Traveling along the lakes’ shores, the route will lead to a dirt road heading to Cerro Tronador, where the adventure truly begins.
- Museo del Lago Gutierrez - Traverse the…
- San Carlos de Bariloche - In the early morning, guests will be picked up from their hotel in central Bariloche to begin the journey towards Guttierrez and Mascardi Lakes. Traveling along the lakes’ shores, the route will lead to a dirt road heading to Cerro Tronador, where the adventure truly begins.
- Museo del Lago Gutierrez - Traverse the Pampo de Huenuleo and follow the gentle streams of Melgarejo and Pilmayen until reaching Lake Gutierrez. There will be a stop to capture photos and relax at a lodge and private beach on the shores of this pristine lake.
- Lago Mascardi Viewpoint - This horseshoe-shaped lake is also known as Lago de los Siete Colores, or “Lake of the Seven Colors.”
- Cerro Tronador - Continue the journey by coach to Cerro Tronador, the highest mountain in the Lake District, standing at 11,500 feet (3,500 meters). It is home to seven glaciers and is named for the thunderous sound of ice chunks falling from the glaciers. Guests can view Cerro Tronador’s three peaks — Pico Chileno, Pico Argentino, and Pico Internacional — and take a short guided walk into the woods to see the glaciers.
- Ventisquero Negro - Reboard the coach to continue along Mascardi Lake and cross the popular white-water rafting site, the Manso River. There will be a stop in Pampa Linda, beneath Cerro Tronador, for lunch (at guests’ own expense). The coach journey continues through a forest of native lenga and coihue trees in the Vuriloches Valley, leading to the Ventisquero Negro (Black Snowdrift) glacier.
- Tourist Information San Carlos de Bariloche - Finally, guests will return to the vehicle for the trip back to Bariloche.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- National park entrance fee (approx. USD 15)
- Food and drinks
- National park entrance fee (approx. USD 15)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Marvel at the powerful noise of breaking glaciers at Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill), the loftiest peak in the Andean Lake District, situated in the core of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Absorb the stunning landscape on a day excursion from Bariloche. You’ll traverse beautiful mountain brooks and cross the Manso River before a brief stroll to the glaciers…
Marvel at the powerful noise of breaking glaciers at Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill), the loftiest peak in the Andean Lake District, situated in the core of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Absorb the stunning landscape on a day excursion from Bariloche. You’ll traverse beautiful mountain brooks and cross the Manso River before a brief stroll to the glaciers with your well-informed guide – a spectacle to recall!
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers over the age of 2
Location
San Carlos de Bariloche
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(49 Ratings)
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Giovannirr3905iv
Jan 22, 2024
Thunderer. A spectacular story - It is an impressive walk. Since we left Bariloche. The entire trip the views are beautiful.
The thunderer is something incredible. The guide explained to us how the glaciers work. And it seems that time stops there. Just thinking that there is permanent ice from many ice ages. We saw a piece of the snowdrift break off and fall onto the lagoon. Then we went to the lack of the mountain. The story of the thunderer is very exciting. We went up the slopes a little and I was so excited to see wild strawberries that only grow in the cold. It reminded me of my mother's town in Italy.
Recommendations: bring cash. Everything consumed there is in cash.
You have to pay entry to the park, bathrooms and food. Everything is effective
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Elianagallard
Jan 16, 2024
To come back - A spectacular place! One of the best around Bariloche. Very good views. An excellent tour, not to be missed.
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Ruben_m
Jan 5, 2024
Tronador - The guide's English was not perfect but he did his utmost to explain both in English and Spanish what we were seeing. Beautiful views, great guide!!!
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Carlos
Dec 1, 2023
Great experience - Excellent guide and driver. Very good service. Ana is a very kind and knowledgeable person. Great attitude and disposition
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P7553ahcarlosr
Nov 14, 2023
Very good - Very good, we had a beautiful day, excellent guide, who detailed what we needed. We were surprised by Playa Negra and the view from Pampa Linda. Thank you
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Leticia_r
Oct 13, 2023
Eye opener! - Not able to hear the ice cracking too many people talking, not enough time at the area and too many buses at same time. Wonderful view. Wish tourists would be more appreciative of the beauty in front of them. Thanks
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116carlost
Dec 15, 2023
Book directly in Bariloche, never by these means - The excursion is good but if you are Argentinian do not take it this way
They charge it in dollars, the reference in pesos is false. I did it on Tuesday the 12th, in Bariloche it costs 19950x person, my card received 115 us x 2 people, that is 57.5 us per person x 820 the dollar, 45000 x person plus country tax and I am Argentine
It's a trap and scam
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Kristin_c
Nov 15, 2023
Too beautiful to miss? - True to previous reviews, this a long day on a bus. But still - worth the trip. We had changeable weather but overall nice. Beautiful scenery!! More time off the bus would be nice. We reserved an English tour. Most of the clients were Spanish-speaking (as was someone in our party). About 20% of the tour was translated and the other clients talked throughout the English parts so it was impossible to hear. Very rude and disappointing. (Sit up front - maybe?). I read about Tronador on-line after the tour and there was just so much to learn - but not from our guide. Still you should not miss the experience because it is particularly unique. Food situation was confusing - but inexpensive and good. Bathroom situation was limited.
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240camillib
Aug 10, 2024
Lack of attention - We don't like it, although the tour is legal the agency is not even a little professional, so I suggest you do this tour with another agency.
We were not informed that it was the purchase of ticket on site and that the amount of 15,000 pesos (per ticket) would have to be only in cash or VISA card.
Also not warned that restaurants only accept cash in cash or VISA debit. Luckily we had the cards.
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Neil_h
Feb 6, 2024
A disappointing day… - The trip was cancelled due to a forest fire, how disappointing!
The driver did take us to another National Park, but it wasn’t what we were expecting.
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