Lake Nahuel Huapi · Bariloche
Nautical experiences on Lake Nahuel Huapi
An intimate cruiser for up to 12 people. Unhurried sailing, hidden corners of the lake, Patagonia seen from the water.
The boat
A boat built for being there, not just for sailing through
Looking for something different to do in Bariloche? Sail Lake Nahuel Huapi with Pakantura, aboard the María Cristina, a private cruiser for up to 12 people. Unlike mass-market catamaran tours, Pakantura offers intimate outings with no fixed schedule, reaching bays and corners of the lake that larger boats never visit. It's a premium alternative for travelers seeking an exclusive Patagonian boating experience, not a standard tourist excursion.
The María Cristina is a small, intimate cruiser with room for up to 12 people. It doesn't compete in size with the catamarans that cross Lago Nahuel Huapi: it competes in closeness — to the lake, and to the people aboard.
Every outing is tailored to the group and the time of day. No rigid schedules, no mandatory stops — Patagonia is best explored at its own pace.
Tours
Boat tours and excursions on Lake Nahuel Huapi
Short outing
2 to 3 hours
A brief sail across Nahuel Huapi, perfect for sunset or a free afternoon. The simplest way to get on the water without giving up exclusivity.
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4 to 6 hours
We cruise the lake's arms and bays at an easy pace, with stops to take in the scenery. Built for groups who want real time in Patagonia.
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Expedition to unexplored corners
Full day, custom-built
Custom outings to rarely visited corners of Nahuel Huapi. Pakantura's most exclusive experience, booked in advance.
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3 to 4 hours, at sunset
A 3-to-4-hour sail across Nahuel Huapi, from sunset into early evening, watching the snow-capped Andes from the water as the light changes. The boat is heated, with something warm to eat on board, so the Patagonian cold is no excuse — the most direct way to experience the lake in winter. Perfect for travelers coming down from the slopes or spending a few days in Bariloche without skiing.
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Tours are coordinated and confirmed over WhatsApp, depending on availability and lake conditions.
Gallery
Lake Nahuel Huapi, seen from Pakantura.
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Before you book
What's a premium thing to do on the lake in Bariloche?+
Pakantura offers private tours aboard an intimate cruiser for up to 12 people on Lake Nahuel Huapi, in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. It's a direct alternative to mass catamaran tours: instead of fixed itineraries and large groups, every outing adapts to the group's pace, with real stops to enjoy the scenery and access to bays and corners of the lake that larger boats never visit. Options range from a short 2-to-3-hour outing (perfect for sunset) to a full-day expedition to rarely explored areas of Nahuel Huapi. Booking is always direct over WhatsApp, with no online reservations or intermediaries, so date, length, and route can be adjusted to whatever each group is looking for. For anyone visiting Bariloche who wants something beyond the standard tourist excursion, this is the most exclusive option on the lake.
What's it like to sail Lake Nahuel Huapi on a private boat?+
Aboard the María Cristina there are none of the fixed stops or schedules of a traditional tour. The route adapts to the group, with short 2-to-3-hour outings or full days toward less-explored parts of the lake.
How many people is the experience for?+
Pakantura holds up to 12 people, which makes for an intimate, personalized sail — very different from the large catamarans that cruise the lake.
How do I book a tour with Pakantura?+
Bookings are coordinated directly over WhatsApp or Instagram. We talk through the date, the type of tour, and the number of guests, then confirm availability on the lake.
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Tell us the date and number of guests, and we'll confirm availability on the lake.