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Cerro Tronador: Glacial Wonders Await
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San Carlos de Bariloche
Experience the awe-inspiring thunder of calving glaciers at Cerro Tronador, the highest mountain in the Andean Lake District. Journey from Bariloche to witness breathtaking scenery and get up close with these natural wonders.
Experience the awe-inspiring thunder of calving glaciers at Cerro Tronador, the highest mountain in the Andean Lake District. Journey from Bariloche to witness breathtaking scenery and get up close with these natural wonders.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San Carlos de Bariloche - Begin the day with a pickup from your hotel in central Bariloche, heading towards the picturesque Guttierrez and Mascardi Lakes. Travel along their scenic shores before taking a dirt road to reach Cerro Tronador, where the adventure truly begins.
- Cerro Tronador - Continue the journey by coach to Cerro Tronador, the…
- San Carlos de Bariloche - Begin the day with a pickup from your hotel in central Bariloche, heading towards the picturesque Guttierrez and Mascardi Lakes. Travel along their scenic shores before taking a dirt road to reach Cerro Tronador, where the adventure truly begins.
- Cerro Tronador - Continue the journey by coach to Cerro Tronador, the highest mountain in the Lake District, standing at 11,500 feet (3,500 meters). Known for its seven glaciers, the mountain is named for the thunderous sound of ice chunks falling from the glacier faces. Enjoy a short guided walk through the woods to view the glaciers and the mountain’s three peaks: Pico Chileno, Pico Argentino, and Pico Internacional.
- Ventisquero Negro - Reboard the coach to travel along Mascardi Lake and cross the renowned white-water rafting site, the Manso River. Pause for lunch (at your own expense) in Pampa Linda, nestled in the shadow of Cerro Tronador. Continue the coach ride through a forest of native lenga and coihue trees in the Vuriloches Valley until reaching the Ventisquero Negro (Black Snowdrift) glacier.
After the excursion, return to the vehicle for a comfortable ride back to Bariloche.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- National park entrance fee
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
- National park entrance fee
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Marvel at the powerful noise of breaking glaciers at Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill), the loftiest peak in the Andean Lake District, situated in the core of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Absorb the stunning landscape on a day excursion from Bariloche. You’ll traverse beautiful mountain brooks and cross the Manso River before a brief stroll to the glaciers with your well-informed guide – a spectacle to recall!
Marvel at the powerful noise of breaking glaciers at Cerro Tronador (Tronador Hill), the loftiest peak in the Andean Lake District, situated in the core of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Absorb the stunning landscape on a day excursion from Bariloche. You’ll traverse beautiful mountain brooks and cross the Manso River before a brief stroll to the glaciers with your well-informed guide – a spectacle to recall!
Location
San Carlos de Bariloche
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(69 Ratings)
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Wander627887
Jan 10, 2026
Another wonder of the World - Very interesting, I loved so much beauty of nature. I don't know how to describe this experience.
We were lucky enough to see and hear two small avalanches. Awesome!
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Vah_k
Dec 26, 2025
Great nature, a bit strenuous arrival and departure via very long gravel tracks - We took the bus from Bariloce. First we visited a waterfall, La Cascada Los Alerces. From there we continued to the Parque Nacional de Huapi. At the location of Mascardi there was a short stop at Mirador Lago Mascardi. There you can see the so-called Heart Island. We continued to Base Cerro Tronador at 1150m above sea level. Below the glacier you can reach the Garganta del Diablo waterfall via a trail. The path is very tedious and unpaved at the end. After a break we went to a lake below the glacier, Glaciar Manso y Ventisquero Negro. Breathtaking nature awaits visitors there. From there we went back to Bariloce. The tour was led by our guide Ignacio in Spanish. It was very informative and entertaining. The arrival and departure is mostly on dirt roads in the national park. Despite beautiful nature, the ride is very long and you are glad when you drive on asphalt again. Overall, however, a nice day trip, which was also a lot of fun
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Thuongn574
Dec 4, 2025
Nice experience! - We speak 0 Spanish, but the tour guide is very supportive (we forgot to ask his name T^T). The trip is very worthwhile. You can see the snow mountain, the Glacier, with many other beautiful landscapes.
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Carolineaq6438dv
Nov 19, 2025
Very nice day - we were wrong and booked a tour exclusively in Spanish although we do not speak it. Fortunately the guide spoke some English and was able to communicate all the instructions.
landscapes of beauty,
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00tete00
Oct 27, 2025
💯 Recommended - Claudio, the guide, is spectacular!
It makes the tour very enjoyable, as well as knowing in depth the area and history as well as other curious data...
Rating that he likes it and enjoys it!
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Leonardo
Jun 8, 2025
The towering thunderer! - We had a spectacular day on the excursion to Cerro Tronador. The scenery is simply stunning and the contact with nature was unforgettable. We want to thank especially our guide Ignacio, who was attentive, professional and shared many knowledge throughout the tour. His passion for the place made the experience even more enriching and special.
Thank you very much for this unforgettable day. Highly recommended!
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931anetten
Jan 15, 2026
Beautiful - and with sound on! - Very beautiful place - and we even heard the glacier ‘tordn’ twice!
Check access to the area before you start your trip. There are time zones for access so you don't encounter opponents. The trip takes a small hour - and it is a very good idea to have a car with all-wheel drive😊
You have to pay for access to the natural park.
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F9544urrods
Nov 10, 2025
Long day to remote remote location - The trip was exactly as described.
It is a very long day driving off-road to get to the glacier, maybe five hours driving on rough roads.
These are spectacular, especially the beautiful .
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Luis
Nov 6, 2025
Tour obligatory! - Excellent Nacho Guide, very funny and with interesting themes, very dynamic. As for the ride, it was very good, I would reduce the time in cute pampas and increase in the blizzard. Definitely a must-see.
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Barbara_j
Jun 16, 2025
Tour to Cerro Tronador and Ventisquero Negro. - The place is beautiful. We made several stops to take pictures and a final stop at Ventisquero Negro. The guide talked too much during the trip but left us on our own to see each place and take pictures. I would rather have a guide that goes with us to each place and then give us all the information. I expected more of this tour...
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