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Andean Crossing to Chile — lake crossing

Bariloche
Excursion
Andean Crossing to Chile — lake crossing — photo 1

Full-day shared service of the Cruce Andino between Bariloche and Puerto Varas (Chile), guide included and accommodation pick-up within the Bariloche urban area. The day combines three navigations —Lake Nahuel Huapi, Lake Frías and Lake Todos los Santos— with overland legs across the Andes and two immigration procedures, at Puerto Frías (exit from Argentina) and Peulla (entry into Chile). Departure is early from downtown Bariloche towards Puerto Pañuelo, and the full route takes around 12 hours to Puerto Varas. The service can operate as a one-way transfer (Bariloche to Puerto Varas) or be completed the same day depending on the booking. Overland transport and the catamarans are shared regular service.

What's included

Included: Navigation of Lakes Nahuel Huapi, Frías and Todos los Santos
Included: Overland legs across the Andes in shared service with driver
Included: Assistance with immigration procedures at Puerto Frías and Peulla
Included: Guide included

What's not included

Not included: Meals not specified in the programme
Not included: Tips for driver and guide
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Services not mentioned in this programme
Not included: Accommodation in Peulla or Puerto Varas

Service information

International crossing: valid passport and immigration documentation required; check visa requirements by nationality. Subject to weather and mountain pass conditions; in winter it may operate in a reduced version. Guide included. Available languages to be coordinated at the time of booking.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see an indicative retail “from” price; the net rate is never shown outside the agency portal.

How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.