Discover the beauty of Northern Patagonia with a journey through the northern arms of Nahuel Huapi lake. The Nahuel Huapi National park is surrounded by the snow-capped Andes mountains. This picturesque region, with its glacial lakes and lush native forests, offers a peaceful escape into nature.
By day, explore these untouched landscapes by kayak, savoring the stillness of the water and the beauty of your surroundings. At night, camp under the stars, spend time with local families who have lived by the lake since the early 20th century.
To top off this unique experience, we’ll visit the enchanting Los Arrayanes National Park, home to the magical Arrayanes forest—a place like no other, perfect for making memories that will last a lifetime.
Villa la Angostura, Patagonia Argentina. Google maps
Flights and meeting point:
Our meeting point is at San Carlos de Bariloche airport (BRC) or Villa la Angostura Bus Station. There are connecting flights between Bariloche (BRC) and Buenos Aires (AEP- EZE), Santiago de Chile (SCL), and Puerto Montt (PMC).
We will be provided with a cag/paddling jacket, pogies/gloves, neoprene skirts, PDFs, and all the safety equipment. We won’t provide drysuits, but you can rent wetsuits locally in advance.
WEATHER:
Patagonia is famous for its strong weather. It can go from a sunny day to harsh conditions in a few minutes. Prepare yourself with underlayers, good socks and top layers too. Don’t forget a good water & windproof outer layer which includes trousers and a jacket. And a wooly hat. Summer season temperatures: Min 6 C°-43F – // Max 30 C°- 86 F.
*THE ITINERARY CAN CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER ISSUES. WHEREVER POSSIBLE WE WILL AIM TO REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE.
Transfer from Bariloche Airport to our accomodation in Villa la Angostura. Prepare your gear for the kayaking activity. Enjoy a welcome dinner and briefing with our guide. Overnight at the hostel.
We’ll start our journey by kayaking around Fray Menendez Island and crossing into the Última Esperanza arm. From there, we’ll head west, navigating past the Panguinal Peninsula and into the Rincón arm. Our overnight stop will be at the Martinez settlers’ camp. (Estimated paddling distance: around 20 km).
Meet Juan Carlos Martínez, a local who once lived off livestock farming but now supports his family through tourism after the eruption of the volcano in 2011. Hear his powerful survival stories and sample Mate with your guide while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Juan Carlos’s place.
In the morning, we’ll paddle south, crossing the Machete arm to reach the Chabol settlers’ camp. We’ll set up camp there and experience the warmth of the family, who will share their way of living and traditions. (Estimated paddling distance: approximately 24 km).
We’ll cross the lake today, making a stop to explore the enchanting Los Arrayanes National Park. Continuing on, we’ll enter the tranquil waters of Bahía Manzano ending our kayaking trip. (Approximate paddling distance: 12 km). Arrive mid-afternoon at the pinteresque village of Villa la Angostura, carrying a sackful of happy memories, before heading to the airport in time for your flight home.
