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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 1,113 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 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 Small Circuit - Bariloche Small Circuit - Bariloche
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bariloche Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest Bariloche Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest
4.2
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Circuito Chico Tour + trekking Cerrito Llao Llao - Bariloche Circuito Chico Tour + trekking Cerrito Llao Llao - Bariloche
5.0
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Tours from $106 ›
FROM $122 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Lake Sightseeing with soft Hiking in Bariloche Small-Group Lake Sightseeing with soft Hiking in Bariloche
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bariloche Small Circuit with Chairlift Campanario Hill Bariloche Small Circuit with Chairlift Campanario Hill
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $310 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bariloche 3 tours Classic package Bariloche 3 tours Classic package
4.0
Duration: 4 days
Tours from $310 ›
FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chico Circuit and Cerro Campanario Chico Circuit and Cerro Campanario
1.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Soft Kayak Bariloche Half Day Soft Kayak Bariloche
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $90 BOOK WITH VIATOR Trekking Cerro Llao Llao in Bariloche - Half day - easy 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 Bariloche: Classic rafting for the whole family full day
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $999 BOOK WITH VIATOR 13 Days Tour Bariloche and Calafate with Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn 13 Days Tour Bariloche and Calafate with Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn
Duration: 13 days
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Circuito Chico reviews

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4.8
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  • By Egads413
    Amazing area! We really enjoyed driving around and exploring! There are so many places to pull over to take pictures. It is absolutely stunning everywhere you look! 
    Amazing area! We really enjoyed driving around and exploring! There are so many places to pull over to take pictures. It is absolutely stunning everywhere you look!  more »
  • By Silvina A
    A very nice circuit. There are hidden paths you may explore. Wear tennis shoes or mountain shoes cause it’s forest and mountain. You may go by car not leaving values inside. Then, all that paths.....  more
    A very nice circuit. There are hidden paths you may explore. Wear tennis shoes or mountain shoes cause it’s forest and mountain. You may go by car not leaving values inside. Then, all that paths.....  more »
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  • By Pao Nv
    Best Tour ! Ezequiel was great.
  • By Alejandro Alvarez
    I made Circuito Chico with my shoes. If you go by car, do a stop in Llao Llao and go for a walk!
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Duration: 2 hours
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