Graduation trip to Bariloche: a guide of tips for students finishing high school

A Graduation trip The end of studies is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will remain in your memory forever. That’s why the trip must be perfect. Here is the guide of tips and recommendations for students who choose to travel to the city. Bariloche for a safe, secure and fun stay.

What does Bariloche offer for graduation trips?

• The most incredible natural wonders.
• A fabulous ski resort.
• Endless excursions and outdoor activities.
• The most impressive discos in the country.
• Varied Patagonian cuisine and high quality hotels.

In short, it is an entire city prepared so that the thousands of children who visit it every year can have the most fun – both during the day and at night – and that this experience exceeds all their expectations.

Planning the graduation trip

Best time to travel: The best time to visit Bariloche is during the winter months (June to August) if you want to enjoy snow activities, or in spring (September to November) if you prefer to explore nature at its best. Each season offers its own particular charm, from snow to flowery landscapes.

Accommodation: There are numerous accommodation options in Bariloche, from luxury hotels to budget hostels. It is advisable to book in advance, especially during peak season. Popular accommodations for young people include centrally located hostels and shared cabins.

Transport: Bariloche has an international airport and bus connections from various Argentine cities. Once at your destination, you can easily get around by taxi, bus or rent a car. In addition, many travel agencies offer private transportation for graduate groups.

The advantages to feel safer

But for a trip to be memorable, it is also necessary to experience it with the greatest peace of mind. And thanks to its 50 years of experience receiving young people, Bariloche offers them (but especially parents) several advantages so that they can feel more secure:

• International airport 2 hours flight from major cities.

• Great health and safety infrastructure.

• Monitoring with smart bracelets at each access where they are located.

• Nightclubs certified with ISO 9001 standards in Quality Management, OHSAS 18001 in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and ISO 14001 in Environmental Management.

There are also companies that can be hired to ensure a safe trip. For example, Assist Card has a medical team in Bariloche what includes:

• 4 ambulances: 2 low-complexity ambulances and 2 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (UTIM) ambulances.
• A trauma clinic at the base of Cerro Catedral. With radiology, traumatologist, general practitioner, nurse and driver. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for clients only.
• Drivers (16), nurses (9) and HR and administrative staff (4) available.
• 56 physicians for health care, varying according to need.
• A service provided to Argentine graduates, but also to students from Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil.

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Excursions in Bariloche

Bariloche invites you to live a unique experience with friends. Or thousands. That’s why it has multiple excursions to enjoy, such as:

Horseback riding: an experience full of sensations: travelling through different terrains, whether at a trot or a gallop, hearing the relaxing sound of hooves echoing on rocks or in streams and feeling a unique connection with a noble and unconditional animal.

Cateral Hill: It is the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere (1,200 skiable hectares) and offers a wide infrastructure of services for the practice of winter sports. It is open all year round and has 32 lifts (including chairlifts, cable cars and tow trucks), facilitating the ascent of 28 thousand people per hour.

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Short Circuit: This is the most traditional route in Bariloche, a captivating walk in which the city, forests, lakes and mountains come together in a single landscape.

Rafting (in summer): possibility of rafting with different degrees of difficulty, experiencing excitement and vertigo in a natural setting that is always surprising. It can be done by FLOATING ON THE LIMAY RIVER (CLASS 1 AND 2); LOWER MANSO RIVER (CLASS 2 AND 3); MANSO RIVER UP TO THE BORDER (CLASS 3 AND 4).

It is recommended to bring a swimsuit, sneakers to avoid getting wet, a T-shirt, a fleece sweatshirt, sunscreen, a towel, a change of clothes and shoes. The excursion includes transportation from Bariloche, guides and river equipment. Lunch is not included.

Nightclubs in Bariloche, everything is designed to have fun

The city is home to some of the country’s most famous discos, which also feature the most advanced technology in sound, light, lasers and shows for students to enjoy.

Here, graduates can experience the most original theme parties, as well as share their nights with the rest of the students visiting the city.

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Or enjoy a true Bariloche hit: the “Noche de Velas”, a very special event in which all the graduates meet and share what they are experiencing on this perfect trip: anecdotes, emotions, secrets and more.

Security is a fundamental pillar, and that is why our discos comply with the most demanding international standards. The best known bowling alleys are: Grisú, Rocket, By Pass, Cerebro and Genux.