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VIP Navigation in the Lakes Region (with
visit to Victoria Island and Myrtle Forest)
This tour begins at Puerto Pañuelo,
on the shores of the picturesque Llao Llao Peninsula. Our boat leaves from this
pier towards Victoria Island. You
will enjoy being at the exclusive VIP section of the boat. This section is located
above the boat standard section, has a privileged view, more ample and comfortable
seats, and some complimentary drinks and snacks are served.
The blue waters
of the Nahuel Huapi, the greenness of the trees growing on the coast and the snow-capped
peaks of the mountain range that surrounds the scenery are our companions during
this voyage.
After 30 minutes of a quiet lake ride that crosses 7 miles (11 kilometers), Puerto
Anchorena is reached on the Victoria island. Its beautiful natural scenery
spreads across 3,710 hectares and encloses various attractions. This island in
a remote past was dwelled by Indian communities that left their marks in the form
of cave paintings in some areas of the island.
The leafy trails that cross Victoria lead the visitors to the giant sequoias,
thujas, eucalyptus, pines, oaks as well as cypresses, coihues and ñires,
which are the habitat for various species, such as the pudú (the smallest
deer in the world), wild boar, red deer, pheasants and countless species of birds.
Some blue-eyed cormorants may also be seen in the bay around Puerto Anchorena.
This is one of the only in-land and fresh water places you can find them, they
got to adapt to this different environment and they even nest on some cliffs of
the Victoria Island. The del Toro, Puerto Gross, Radal and Piedras Blancas
beaches are some of the most interesting nooks in Victoria Island. You
have more than 3 hours to tour the different trails in Isla Victoria, and after
that you will continue the sailing up to Puerto Quetrihue, located in the South
of the peninsula bearing the same name, in order to visit the Arrayanes National
Park . This reserve protects a myrtle forest unique in the world, with
specimens of 45 feet (15 meters) high which
are approximately 200 years old.
This tree formation with ancient specimens is unique in the world. The tree bark
is completely smooth and cinnamon-colored. The tree has white flowers resembling
the orange blossom, and a blackish fruit with a delicious taste. The myrtle forest
has been declared natural monument and human activities have been restricted in
this area. Los Arrayanes National Park was created in 1971. It covers
the whole extension of the Quetrihuè Peninsula with an area of 1,840 hectares.
You have about 50 minutes to visit the Arrayanes forest.
At late afternoon you return to our
hotel.
Difficulty: ow
Duration: full day Guide:
The boat company oftenly provides only Spanish speaking guides, so we
will provide you with the needed information in English to fully enjoy this day
tour. Boat: seats in VIP section.
Includes: transfers
and entrance fee to National Park |