Isla Victoria
Isla Victoria
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Carmelo S
Puerto Rico185 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This is a nice tour. We took a boat to the island with a tour guide. Once in the island they explained the difference of all kind of trees the Island has from many parts of the world.
Some of them surprisingly big and tall. Very good experience.
Some of them surprisingly big and tall. Very good experience.
Written January 8, 2020
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ1,138 contributions
Mar 2023
We took the Boat Cau Car to Isla Victoria where we did the short hike, saw the little area for the Arrayanes trees, endemic trees to the area. Our guide gave us history and tour of the area.
We also visited the Bosque Arrayanes on this boat excursion.
Beautiful.
We also visited the Bosque Arrayanes on this boat excursion.
Beautiful.
Written March 25, 2023
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Janet D
Jackson, TN238 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
We booked a tour through a travel agency to visit Isla Victoria and the forest of unusual trees (arrayanes) on a neighboring island. The guide provided us with very interesting information about the actions of the early settlers on the island and the long-term effects on the environment there. Since it's part of a national park now, there are plans to restore the environment there, but it will take decades. The trip involved a bus ride to and from the port, and a boat ride (very comfortable) to the two islands. The information provided by the guide was invaluable in making the visit meaningful. In addition to the cost of the tour (about $50 US per person for a 6-7 hour trip with guide), there was the port tax and admission to the state park. Our total cost was about $65 per person for the day.
Written March 20, 2016
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Ana B
Denver, CO86 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Was not terribly impressed, very little to see and just a sordid story of how the government effed up in the past by giving the island in concession to a rich family who started cutting off the trees and disturbing the natural equilibrium. There is an abandoned restaurant, and house. And a place where they plant new trees and study them. The good views are to be appreciated more from the cruise there than the island itself. If you go with Turisur (which is one of the only two local companies offering excursions there) be aware that they lie on their website and on the phone and the visit to the island is only 1 hour.
Written December 26, 2017
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extendedranger
Kauai, HI126 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
On a clear day this is a wonderful trip. I took a guided tour that left from Bariloche via bus, and delivered us to the port where we hopped on a boat. The guide was tri-lingual and I didn't miss a thing, even though I was the only English speaker out of the 30 or so tourists. Beautiful mature forests of non-native pines planted years ago for research. The tour of the Arrayanes forest afterward was interesting as well- not as nice as the first part of the tour but worth a look. The lake and mountain views from the boat are incredible- I would take the ride just for that. Afterwards the bus delivered us back to town, right to my lodging. Well done! Easy to book the tour from many agencies in Bariloche- just walk around the civic center and you will see many opportunities.
Written August 28, 2015
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METFSU
Florida52 contributions
Feb 2015
This is a nice half day trip but I definitely recommend going with a private guide. We had the entire island to ourselves and it was so peaceful. Once the large tourist boat arrived it kind of ruined the serenity of it all. The views are beautiful but not as spectacular as higher elevations. It is an easy hike and we had a picnic lunch on a quiet beach. Overall very nice day.
Written February 8, 2015
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sandy1405
Bury St. Edmunds, UK69 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
There is a long boat trip for a 1 hour walk around the island. There are ancient markings on a cliff face and some forestry work
Written May 8, 2019
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John H
Manitowoc, WI61 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Island great for seeing some massive trees and hiking. We saw three small deer on the island very rare unfortunately no pics.
Written April 3, 2019
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Linda M
Lisburn, UK48 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
This tour lasted 7-8 hours and was made better due to the beautiful weather. We booked prior with an agency, the guide didn't speak any English and despite us purchasing an upgrade she did not point this out...the upgrade well worth it as you are served beer, wine, empanadas, croissants etc. Again there was no English translation on board so we did miss out on a lot of the commentary, likewise on the island we were left to our own devices. The island is very beautiful with many tranquil spots to catch your breath, we made the best of it. English guide joined us for second island which enhanced the experience greatly. Really nice trip but could do better.
Written March 21, 2019
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1JellyFish
Santa Clara, CA269 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We visited the island with a private tour guide. He took us to all the beautiful beaches, look out, trails, etc in the island. Is was so tranquil. Wonderful walk.
Written March 16, 2019
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Quisiera ir por cuenta propia a Isla Victoria y Bosque de Arrayanes.
El catamaran que sale de Pto Pañuelo va a ambos lugares? Gracias
Written June 12, 2023
Hola, que tal?
Quisiera saber desde donde me tendría que tomar el barco que me lleva al camping y si hay super una vez llegado al mismo!
Muchas gracias
Written March 13, 2023
Buenas! EL barco hay que reservarlo preferentemente, sino podés acercarte directo a Puerto Pañuelo que es de dónde parten los botes. Ahí hay varias agencias. En las islas no hay casi nada, como se preserva la naturaleza, solo hay baños y un café en cada uno de los lugares. Si desean algo específico la recomendación sería que intenten llevarlo comprando en otro lado.
Written March 21, 2023
Hola viajamos 3 jubilados.2 tenemos certificados de discapacidad.
Tenemos beneficios
Written August 2, 2021
Hola!! Conocen los valores de los barcos saliendo de puerto pañuelo?
Written December 14, 2020
Hola! Existen traslados a Isla Victoria desde Bariloche, que no sean una excursión a Bosque de los Arrayanes incluido? Solo ir y volver a Isla Victoria.
Gracias!
Written December 10, 2019
Alguem sabe dizer se tem algum passeio de barco mais curto pelo lago? Tenho 2 criancas e me parece um passeio cansativo pelas avaliacoes.
Written July 5, 2019
Buenas! Saben cual es el valor de la excursión si vas directamente al puerto? Entiendo que si no vas por intermedio de la empresa que te busca es más económico
Written March 14, 2019
Hola gente quería saber info para ir a la Isla Victoria por medios propios, en un semirigido, y dormir en un camping una noche, en enero, tengo entendido que en Bahia Piedras Blancas hay un camping habilitado. agradezco datos!
Written December 5, 2018
Tu información es correcta. El lugar "Piedras Blancas" es un refugio paradisíaco. Hay un fogón y todos los que van son amantes de la naturaleza.
Written February 28, 2019
Olá! Por favor, é possível comprar o ingresso fazer o passeio no porto, ou esse passeio só é feito por agência?
Written October 21, 2018
Hello, my wife and I will be arriving in Bariloche in the morning and are looking for something to do in the afternoon. Is it possible to visit Victoria Island and the forest as an afteroon trip? If not what other afternoon activities would you suggest in or around Bariloche? Many thanks in advance!! Lukas
Written August 13, 2018
Hello Lukas,
I am a bit too late for the answer. I think there is an afternoon trip to the Island. As I was there, we cross on the Island with another tourist ship. Nevertheless, you can as in any tourist office in town and they will inform you much better!.
Have a nice time there and do not forget to eat some deer, if you eat meat. It is wonderful and cheap!
Written August 15, 2018
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