Argentina · Water Adventure

Mascardi Lake Kayaking and Trekking Tour from Bariloche

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Carlos de Bariloche. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Kayak across scenic Mascardi Lake in Nahuel Huapi National Park
02 Paddle to Playa Leones, one of the park’s most beautiful beaches
03 Enjoy a guided nature hike through the forest to Lagoon Yum
04 Learn about local flora, fauna, and natural history from your guide
05 Relax by the lakeshore and enjoy lunch on the coast
06 Round-trip hotel transfers from Bariloche included

Discover the wild beauty of Nahuel Huapi National Park on a full-day adventure from Bariloche that combines kayaking on Mascardi Lake with a guided forest hike. Paddle across scenic waters toward Playa Leones, surrounded by mountain and lake landscapes, then continue on foot through native forest while learning about the area’s flora, fauna, and natural history.

After the trek, enjoy lunch by the shore and some time to relax before kayaking back and returning to Bariloche. With hotel transfers included, this is a rewarding outdoor experience for active travellers looking to explore Argentina’s Lake District from both the water and the trail.

We will start paddling towards Playa Leones, one of the most beautiful beaches of the National Park, enjoying a magical landscape all the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Bariloche

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

San Carlos de Bariloche

We will start this adventure from downtown hotels in San Carlos de Bariloche

Kayak & Hiking - Mascardi Lake

It includes a 45-minute transfer to Camping Wiritray owned by Native Mapuche Community. We will start paddling towards Playa Leones, one of the most beautiful beaches of the National Park, enjoying a magical landscape all the way. Then, we do a nature-oriented trek through the forest until Lagoon Yum with a guide who will explain about the natural history, flora, fauna, and environment of this place.

San Carlos de Bariloche

Back in Playa Leones, we will have lunch at the coast and some time to relax before kayaking back to the starting point where the transfer will be waiting for us to go back to Bariloche.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Carlos de Bariloche. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bariloche
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 14 years
Operated by a multilingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.