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Las Balsas Relais & Chateaux

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Las Balsas is a luxury Patagonian-style hotel with one of the most picturesque waterside settings in the Argentine lake district.

This striking luxury lodge, constructed in local wood with slate roofs and huge windows, sits close to Villa la Angostura in the heart of the Argentine lake district. The grounds stretch over the slopes of forested hills, down to the northern shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

The guest rooms are individually designed and most have attractive lake views. There is a bar and restaurant overlooking the lake offering enticing dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients such as freshwater fish and vegetables from the hotel garden.

In addition to soaking up the rugged mountain scenery, relax in the sumptuous spa with its outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and massage room. In the surrounding countryside, go hiking and biking through the trails of the Nahuel Huapi National Park.

Other options include summer water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and rafting on the cobalt waters of the lake and rivers that feed it. The hotel has its own private beach, pier and dock. It comes as no surprise that this gorgeous property is listed in the prestigious Relais & Chateaux portfolio.

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What our clients say

  • A succession of world class excursions throughout the two weeks.

    JS, Newbury Nov 2018
  • Most memorable aspect: “Something between a long walk in Torres del Paine, the glacier, the boat ride in Ushuaia, San Telmo in Buenos Aires! Too many to pick from.” 

    RM, Tooting Jan 2012
  • Iguazu Fall were spectacular - made Niagara Falls look like a dripping tap. The bus journey from Mendoza over the Andes to Santiago was equally excellent. Buenos Aires was an…

    ID, London Feb 2015
  • Highlights?: The guides Laura, Rami and Roberto were tremendous. Highlights among many definitely include the Salta Trip to the Clouds Day, the Iguazu Falls (esp the Argentine side)and the Bariloche…

    JD, London May 2017
  • So many highlights. We wee deeply impressed by the stunning natural beauty of Argentina. Iguazu, Humahuaca, Perrito Moreno and Mount Fitzroy in particular.

    JD, London Mar 2019
  • Most Memorable Moment: Perito Moreno glacier.

    SU, London Jan 2017
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