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Trip Planner:   South America  /  Argentina  /  Patagonia  /  Province of Rio Negro  /  San Carlos de Bariloche  /  Circuito Chico

Circuito Chico, San Carlos de Bariloche

4.6
#1 of 1,064 in Outdoors in Argentina
Must see · Hiking Trail · Nature / Park
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Get a tour of the region at Circuito Chico, a scenic sightseeing route that passes some of the area's most popular attractions. Covering a distance of 60 km (37 mi), the circuit begins on the outskirts of Bariloche and continues along the Nahuel Huapi lake to a famed hotel frequented by trekkers. Keep your eyes peeled as you wend your way through the Andean scenery, and you'll spot beaches, mountain cemeteries, a former Swiss settlement, and some roadside stops with picnic tables and sweeping lake views. Consider renting a bike and pedaling your way around the route for a more outdoorsy alternative to driving. A visit to Circuito Chico represents just the start of the adventure when you use our San Carlos de Bariloche trip itinerary planner to plot your vacation.
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Tours to Circuito Chico

FROM $19 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Small Circuit Tour: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Circuito Chico - Bariloche
4.1
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bariloche Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest
4.2
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR MotoTour Bariloche
5.0
Duration: 4 to 9 hours
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FROM $122 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Lake Sightseeing with soft Hiking in Bariloche
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $290 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bariloche 3 tours Classic package
4.0
Duration: 4 days
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chico Circuit and Cerro Campanario
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Soft Kayak Bariloche
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Circuito Chico Tour + trekking Cerrito Llao Llao - Bariloche
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR Trekking Cerro Llao Llao in Bariloche - Half day - easy
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $140 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bariloche: Classic rafting for the whole family full day
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $3,400 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tour to Authentic Patagonia 17 days
Duration: 17 days
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Circuito Chico reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
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  • By Gaby M
    Go with te time to enjoy everything, every view and the a lot of pictures..it's an amazing place ❤ don't miss to eat at Patagonia Brewery, fantastic place, and good meals and the best SIDRA I ever.....  more
    Go with te time to enjoy everything, every view and the a lot of pictures..it's an amazing place ❤ don't miss to eat at Patagonia Brewery, fantastic place, and good meals and the best SIDRA I ever.....  more »
  • By JohnVandeDam
    We rode the circuit just days before Argentina went into lockdown, but after the nearby National Park was closed. Some of the steeper hills are very tough if (like me) you’re not used to mountainous.....  more
    We rode the circuit just days before Argentina went into lockdown, but after the nearby National Park was closed. Some of the steeper hills are very tough if (like me) you’re not used to mountainous.....  more »
  • By Mint61
    We hired bikes from the place right on the start Chio adventure. really nice guys and the bikes were very good. get the 20 bus from the Bariloche. It is a bit tough at times but the views and places....  more
    We hired bikes from the place right on the start Chio adventure. really nice guys and the bikes were very good. get the 20 bus from the Bariloche. It is a bit tough at times but the views and places....  more »
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  • By Gustavo Zacarias
    Lake Moreno shot from the circuito chico viewing spot.
  • By Rocio Gorbaran
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