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Southern Lakes Crossing

Chile lake crossing

Take the scenic route between Argentina and Chile by floating along the waterways of the northern Patagonian lake district.

Our favourite way to cross between Argentina and Chile is via this passage through the lakes, very much a highlight in its own right.

Bavarian Bariloche, with its pointed steeples, ski resorts and chocolate shops, marks one end of the lake crossing, while on the Chilean side you’ll arrive at the town of Puerto Varas with its backdrop of snow-capped volcanoes. In between, a wonderland of aquamarine lakes penetrates the Andean mountain chain that forms a natural border between the two countries.

You’ll cross this region by boat and road over the course of a mesmerising day’s journey. Travel across lakes reminiscent of Scandinavian fjords as ever-changing mountain landscapes peer over the horizon.

Holidays Southern Lakes Crossing

From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.

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Private Journeys

Argentina / Chile / Patagonia

Signature Patagonia: Glaciers of Chile and Argentina

17 days from £8,150pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Glacier in Argentina

Private Journeys

Chile / Argentina / Patagonia

Signature Patagonia: Highlights of Patagonia

13 days from £7,300pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

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