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01 — WATER · ON THE LAKE

The lake is at the heart of Las Balsas

Nahuel Huapi stretches for 557 km² — one of the largest and deepest lakes in Argentina. Its colour changes hour by hour: deep indigo at dawn, jade at noon, hammered silver at dusk. From our private dock, the lake is not a view. It is an invitation.

Every water experience at Las Balsas is guided by those who know the lake intimately — its quiet movements, its hidden bays, its changing surface through light and season. Movement and silence coexist naturally. The water sets the tone.
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Private Sailing

A private sailboat and the freedom to go wherever the day takes you. Sailing on Nahuel Huapi is the most complete way to understand the scale of what surrounds Las Balsas.

DURATION

Half/full day

SEASON

Year-round

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Kayaking

Along the shoreline of the bay, Kayaking reveals a quieter version of the lake — the sound of the paddle, the clarity of the water beneath you, the forest coming down to the edge.

DURATION

2 - 6 hours

SEASON

Year-round

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Fly Fishing

The rivers that feed Nahuel Huapi are among Patagonia’s finest fly fishing waters. Brown and rainbow trout thrive in pristine Andean rivers. Catch and release only. All skill level welcome.

DURATION

Half/full day

SEASON

Nov-Mar

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Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding on the still waters of the bay is a meditation as much as a physical activity. Equipment provided. No guide required — just the board, the water, and the mountains.

DURATION

1 - 2 hours

SEASON

Year-round

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Lakeside Picnics

A table set by the water, where the landscape frames the moment and everything else fades into the background, as light shifts, time slows, and the lake becomes part of the experience.

DURATION

2 - 4 hours

SEASON

Year-round

PRACTICAL NOTES

Everything you need to know

Booking

All water experiences are arranged through our concierge team. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance, and earlier during peak season (December – February). Same-day requests are accommodated when possible.

What to bring

Light layers for all water activities — the lake breeze can be cool even in summer. Sunscreen is essential. All equipment is provided: life vests, rods, paddles, wet gear. Bring only yourself and a willingness to be on the water.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED - ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Beyond Inclusive

Guests on the Beyond Inclusive programme have two guided excursions and a daily spa treatment included in their stay. Water activities count toward this — speak to our concierge to select your preferred combination on arrival. 

Other Experiences

BESPOKE EXPERIENCES

Something more personal

If what you imagine goes beyond a defined activity, our concierge team will design it with you. Private lakeside celebrations, tailored outdoor journeys, and meaningful occasions can all be thoughtfully arranged, creating experiences that feel entirely personal.

There are no fixed menus and no set programmes. Only a conversation about what would make your stay truly your own. 

WRITE TO US

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PLAN YOUR STAY

Begin here — the rest unfolds around you.

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