Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls: Tours & Prices

Q: When should I buy the Nahuel Huapi National Park entrance fee?

The entrance ticket to Nahuel Huapi National Park can be purchased online, no later than one day before the start of the tour, at https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio using a debit or credit card, or in cash on the day of the tour. If you are visiting the park only for this tour, you should buy the “Portal de acceso corredor Puerto Pañuelo” ticket. If you plan to visit the park for multiple days, you should buy the “Flexipass Los Glaciares."

Q: Is it possible to bring food on the Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

Yes, it's recommended to bring a snack or light meal, as the tour does not include food. It's also possible to purchase food in Port Blest if the local restaurant or cafe is open, although this isn't guaranteed, especially during the low season.

Q: How long does the walk from Port Blest to Los Cántaros Waterfall take?

The hike includes a walk along a stepped, planked path (approximately 700 steps) to the waterfall, with stops at four viewing points and covered areas to rest before returning.

Q: What physical conditions are required for the walks?

The hike is suitable for everyone. The trail to the waterfall is easy/medium, with stairs and steep sections. You can adjust the route to your pace, with frequent breaks.

Q: What type of boat is used for the Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

The cruise takes place on catamarans. They feature an onboard deck and restrooms, plus a small café area where you can buy something during the trip. They also include safety equipment (such as life jackets) and, so you don’t miss a thing, you’ll have audio guides in English and Spanish, along with tour guides on board throughout the experience.

Q: How to book Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

You can book Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

The tour Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Take the Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls tour and discover this main attraction in the surroundings of Bariloche.

All year round Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

ARS$ 139.000

Duration

8 hours

Schedules

8:30 am to 6:00 pm and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Meeting point

Puerto Pañuelo (km 25 Av. Exequiel Bustillo)

Includes

Navigation
Audio guide
Port Blest & Los Cántaros Fall ticket

Does not include

Food
Entrance fee to Nahuel Huapi National Park (AR$ 15.000 for residents in Argentina and AR$ 35.000 for non-residents in Argentina, subject to change)
Boarding fee (AR$ 1.400 per person, payment in cash the day of the tour)

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing
Waterproof clothing
Comfortable shoes
Water
Snack

Description

We will start the Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls at Puerto Blest, where you will sail for 1 hour to Centinela Islet, the resting place of Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno, considered the father of Argentina's national parks. You will disembark at a point to take a walk through a Valdivian forest to reach the Los Cántaros Falls. Here, you will have access to available lookout points and see a larch tree over 1,500 years old. After this, you will return for a short sail back to Puerto Blest, where you can view the bay and the shores of Lake Frías, fed by the waters of Cerro Tronador, the natural border between Argentina and Chile.

If you choose the option with Lake Frías Navigation, the tour will be extended with a journey to Puerto Alegre, where you will board a catamaran for a 20-minute trip to Puerto Frías, near the Chilean border. Here, you can spend some time before reversing the route back to Puerto Blest, from where you will return to Bariloche to end the activity.

You can choose among the following options:

Tour

Price:
- Until December 31, 2026:
  - Adult: AR$ 139.000 per person.
  - Child (age 4 to 11): AR$ 70.000 per person.
  - Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.
- From January 1, 2027:
  - Adult: AR$ 160.000 per person.
  - Child (age 4 to 11): AR$ 81.000 per person.
  - Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.

Tour + transport

Price:
- Until December 31, 2026:
  - Adult: AR$ 161.000 per person.
  - Child (age 4 to 11): AR$ 91.000 per person.
  - Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.
- From January 1, 2027:
  - Adult: AR$ 185.000 per person.
  - Child (age 4 to 11): AR$ 105.000 per person.
  - Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.

Tour + transport + Lake Frías Navigation

Price:
- Until December 31, 2026:
  - Adult: AR$ 214.000 per person.
  - Child (age 4 to 11): AR$ 118.000 per person.
  - Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.
- From January 1, 2027:
  - Adult: AR$ 246.000 per person.
  - Child (age 4 to 11): AR$ 135.000 per person.
  - Infant (age 0 to 3, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.

*If you select an option with transfer, pickup will be available only at the following hotels:

HOTEL SHERATON (San Martín 536)
HOTEL NH EDELWEISS (San Martín 202)
HOTEL TRES REYES (12 de octubre 135)
TURISUR OFFICE (Mitre 150)
KM 1 (Entrance Hotel PATAGONIA)
KM 2.5 (Entrance Hotels DESIGN SUITES - VILLA HUINID)
KM 4.8 (Entrance Hotel ÁGUILA MORA)
KM 6 (Entrance Hotel LA CASCADA)
KM 7 (Entrance Hoteles NIDO DEL CÓNDOR - ROCHESTER - LIROLAY)
KM 7.5 (Entrance Hotel CHARMING)
KM 11.5 (Entrance Hotel EL CASCO)

Frequently asked questions

When should I buy the Nahuel Huapi National Park entrance fee?

Is it possible to bring food on the Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

How long does the walk from Port Blest to Los Cántaros Waterfall take?

What physical conditions are required for the walks?

What type of boat is used for the Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

How to book Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?

How far in advance should I book Port Blest Boat Tour & Los Cántaros Falls?