Patagonia Lakes District

December 29, 2026 – January 5, 2027

About:
Argentina’s Lake District is a beautiful wilderness region situated in northern Patagonia. Snowcapped peaks of the Andes Mountains overlook glacier-fed lakes and picturesque alpine villages. Known for its scenic trails and mesmerizing lakeshores, the Patagonia Lake District is the ultimate mountain getaway destination in South America.

Highlights:
Panoramic views of the Andes Mountains
Hikes through alpine wilderness
Historic mountain towns 

Kosher Information:
Three meals plus snacks are provided daily. 
All food provided on the trip is kosher under certified hashgachas, in line with the high standards of the local Chabad of Bariloche. Additionally, all packaged food served has mehadrin kosher labels.
The daily schedule includes davening 3 times daily (Shachris, Mincha, and Maariv). We will confirm minyanim once enough men sign up.
Shabbos is hosted by the Chabad of Bariloche. Click here to view their website: https://www.chabadbariloche.org/ 

Typical Day:
Shachris: 8:15
Breakfast: 9:00
Head out to daily activity (see below): 9:30
Lunch break: ~12:30
Dinner, mincha, and maariv when we return in the evening

Pricing:
The total price includes:
Hotels, transfers and transportation, food, guides, tips for local service providers, entrance fees.

The total price excludes:
Flights, insurance, cellular plans, passports, tips for the tour leader (recommended $15 per day of travel), anything not specified in “The total price includes”.
You may like to bring some extra cash if you plan to buy souvenirs.

There is a referral discount for any additional participants you recruit (see terms).

$2,750.00

Category:

7 Nights, 8 Days
Start Location: San Carlos De Bariloche
End Location: San Carlos de Bariloche

Tentative Itinerary:
Monday | December 28
Monday is reserved as a travel day. Plan to arrive Tuesday morning in San Carlos De Bariloche, a picturesque town within the Patagonian Lake District. Pickup from BRC airport is provided on Tuesday.

Tuesday | December 29
Arrive at the accommodations in San Carlos de Bariloche. Spend the afternoon exploring the historic town and the serene lakeshore.

Wednesday | December 30
We will spend the day walking and hiking through Cerro Llao Llao, stopping at the many scenic viewpoints of the surrounding landscape.

Thursday | December 31
We will drive along the famous Ruta De Los Siete Lagos (The Seven Lakes Route), stopping at mountain lakes, waterfalls, and quaint towns along the way. We will end the day at San Martín de los Andes, a Swiss-style alpine town in the Andes Mountains.

Friday | January 1
We will drive along The Seven Lakes Route back toward San Carlos de Bariloche, stopping at viewpoints and lakes that differ from the day before. Once in Bariloche, we will prepare for an uplifting Shabbos at the local Chabad.

Shabbos | January 2
We will have shabbos davening, seudos, and programming with the Chabad of Bariloche. Shabbos will be a day to relax and soak in the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Sunday | January 3
We will visit stunning waterfalls, vivid turquoise Glacial lakes, and lush forests in the Pampa Linda Valley.
Monday | January 4
We will do a full-day trek to Refugio Frey, the crown jewel of Patagonia’s Lake District. The hike climaxes at Laguna Toncek, a glacial lake surrounded by dramatic, jagged rock spires. 

Tuesday | January 5
We will pack up and say our goodbyes to Bariloche, reflecting back on our journey together. We will head to the airport, leaving everyone to embark on their individual paths homeward.