Real Travel - Bariloche self-drive

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Incas. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight.

Bariloche self-drive

8 Days

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotel
AUD$952 pp t/s
AUD$625 SRS

Departures Daily
with min. 2 persons

Self Drive & Accommodation package

For those who feel comfortable undertaking a self-drive holiday we offer three routes in Argentina. Each package includes pre-booked accommodation, rental of a Fiat Palio or similar with unlimited kilometres, complete route notes and regional maps, and contact details of our local representatives. On each route you will find the roads to be quiet, with little traffic, but sometimes unsurfaced. On each route you will come across unrivalled scenery, local villages, small towns and friendly people.

Includes: Arrival assistance on Day 1, 8 days car hire unlimited km, Fiat Palio 4-door with A/C or sim, 7 nights Middle Class hotel and/or lodge accommodation with breakfasts, Civil Liberty vehicle insurance, route description and regional maps.

Not included: Excess cover, local taxes and fees (allow US$65), entry fees, personal expenses, travel insurance.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Bariloche
You are met on arrival at San Carlo de Bariloche airport, assisted and transferred to the car rental desk and with car pick-up. Self drive to your hotel for one night.

Day 2: Puerto Varas [B]
Depart from Bariloche and self-drive through the scenic mountain and lake landscape to Puerto Varas in Chile. (320km-6 hours) Check-in and overnight. Pto Varas is a neat and very green small town located on a wide bay.

Day 3: Puerto Varas [B]
We recommend a day excursion to the Osorno Volcano and south on the Pan Americano Highway to Puerto Montt.

Day 4: Pucon [B]
Departure and drive, via Villarica, to Pucon (370km-5 hrs). Nature has smiled on this pretty town located near the entry to Parc Nacional Huerquehue and on the shores of Lago Villarrica. Crystal-clear streams, snow-capped peaks and remote forests add to the charm.

Day 5: Pucon [B]
A day at leisure to enjoy the village and explore the surrounding landscapes at your own pace. Consider driving to the Carileufu Falls and the thermal pools of Termas de Quimey.

Day 6: San Martin de los Andes [B]
Depart and re-enter Argentina as you drive to San Martin de los Andes (180km-4 hrs). Considered the most beautiful of all the Patagonian towns, San Martin is located in a sheltered valley on the shores of Lago Lacar.

Day 7: Bariloche [B]
A slow drive through the amazing scenery of this region is recommended. The 183km(3hrs) drive allows time to linger in the Nacional Parc N. Haupi and along the shores of Lago Traful.

Day 8: Departure [B]
After breakfast drop your car at the airport depot