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San Martin de los Andes

Tours & Activities in San Martin de los Andes

Villa La Angostura Tour

Villa La Angostura Tour through 7 Lakes:

Early morning departure from San Martin de los Andes, the emblematic Route 40, traveling 115 km. lush forest, streams of clear water and Machonico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi lakes.

We arrived at noon to Villa la Angostura this beautiful city, its port, Messidor Residence with its gardens tour and walk the 100 meters from the isthmus separating Quetrihué Brava Bay of Bahia Mansa. Later we will have free time for lunch in the downtown area. And the evening headed to Puerto Manzano to explore its majestic architecture that highlights this bay. The walk through Villa la Angostura is completed by residential neighborhoods on the shores of Nahuel Huapi lakes and Correntoso, then heading back to our city the same route of Seven Lakes.

Avalaible: From Monday to Sunday (Conditional in Winter)
Departure time: 08.00am
Duration: 12 hours

Bariloche by The 7 Lakes

Bariloche by the 7 Lakes Route Tour:

Early morning departure from San Martin de los Andes, the emblematic Route 40, traveling 115 km. lush forest, streams of clear water and Machonico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi lakes.

Arrived at noon to Villa la Angostura this beautiful holiday village, its ports, Residence Messidor, its gardens tour. Then we will leave from Villa la Angostura to San Carlos de Bariloche, all the way along the big lake Nahuel Huapi. Already in Bariloche visit the Civic Centre, the harbor, and have free time to walk around the city.

In the afternoon we will return to the asphalt road, bordering the beautiful Limay River, through the Amphitheatre, the Enchanted Valley with its strange shapes in the rocks, Confluence Traful, Rinconada, arriving at San Martin de los Andes.

Avalaible: From Monday to Sunday (Conditional in Winter)
Departure time: 08.00am
Duration: 12 hours

Volcano Lanin Tour

Volcano Lanin & Lake Huechulafquen Tour

One of the most visited National Park Lanin characteristics leads to the very base of the eponymous volcano. Bordering the Chimehuin River, one of the best known in the world as a place of style fly trout fishing (fly casting), his striking is reached the park's largest lake, Huechulafquen, crossing it over its entire length, with its blue waters and waves.

Before reaching the lake we will visit Junin de los Andes, to tour the center with its church and craft ride, taking a first contact with the Mapuche cultural wealth.

After a free for lunch and head to the beaches of Lake Huechulafquen, watching the breathtaking view of the Lanin Volcano, 3776 meters long. high, and its summit is always snow. Also visit the Paimún lake green waters suitable for swimming because they are not as cold. After returning to San Martín observing the Mapuche communities and can meet their houses and lands.

Avalaible: From Monday to Sunday (Conditional in Winter)
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Quila Quina Tour

Quila Quina Tour (half day)

Summer village located 17 km. San Martin de los Andes, on the south bank of Lake Lacar.

What a beautiful mountain road, with oak forests Pellin, Radal, Ñire and flowers as Rosehip, Amancay, Mutisia, Topa Topa, etc.., Up to this beach is volcanic sand, with particular characteristics for practicing sports water, including water skiing, windsurfing, fishing or sailing boat, kayak, etc.

During the tour you will see houses belonging to the Mapuche group Curruhuinca, their fences, their animals, their school, may be some genuine Indian handicrafts.

Free time can be leveraged to do some hiking in the forest, sunbathe and relax on the beaches, buy some crafts, and then begin the return by the same route.

Available: From Monday to Sunday (conditional in winter)
Departure time: 09.00 am
Tour duration: 6 hours
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Villa Pehuenia Tour

Villa Pehuenia Tour (full day)

This town is lying on the shores of Lake Aluminé and framed by a forest of Araucaria (pehuen in the Mapuche language). It is located 250 km from our city, and along the way also know Aluminé, bordering the homonymous river for almost 100 miles of our journey.

We enter in the path that leads to called Circuit Pehuenia, Wooded path linking the Pulmarí, Ñorquinco, Aluminé Moquehue and lakes. Climb the vehicle to the edge of the crater of the volcano Bats Mahuida, almost 2000 meters above sea level, to see the landscape from above and to be able to walk to the lagoon in height. Getting off the volcano we go to La Angostura, which is a short river linking Moquehue Aluminé and Lagos.

Already in Villa Pehuenia we will tour its numerous peninsulas and bays, to see unique landscapes. This incipient Villa founded in the early 90s is surprisingly delicate level constructs in total harmony with its landscape, which has the distinction of offering a pure Araucaria forest.

Available: From November to April (summer)
Departure time: 08.00amTour duration: 12 hours
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Pucon Tour - Chile

Pucon, Lake Villarrica - Chile:

Departure from San Martin de los Andes, in the early morning along National Route 40, passing through the town of Junin de los Andes, then take Provincial Route 60 where bordering the Malleo River and the frame area Patagonian steppe begin to enter a great forest of puzzle trees, which is shared between Villarrica and Lanin National Park in Chile. Arrive at the border crossing or Mamuil Tromen Malal, where we will see the imposing Volcan Lanin (north face), after making the immigration process in both border posts, we will go along the Trancura River between Valdivian jungle populated Curarrehue, then move 15 km. and reach the town of Pucon.

Pucon is a resort of international level, located on the shores of Lake Villarrica and near the foot of the Villarrica volcano with its constant plume. You can enjoy warm waters and beautiful beaches, the scenic city of crafts, with typical wooden flower stalls, their typical seafood meals, visiting every corner of one of the most pleasant and picturesque towns of Chile.

After a few free hours in Pucon, we begin to return by the same route to get back to the city of San Martín de los Andes and can watch the sunset.

Available: From Monday to Sunday (all the year round)
Departure time: 07.45 am
Tour duration: 12 hours estimated
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Chapelco Hill Tour

Chapelco Hill Tour (half day):

The tour begins in San Martin de los Andes, where We will pick you up wherever you are staying. To reach the Chapelco, take Route 40, traveling 18kms of beautiful scenery, beautiful visually of Lake Lacar and the Andes.

Chapelco Ski Resort is a ski center invites you to experience a memorable vacation, experience of winter sports in unique tours, with groomed and hostels ideal for a refreshing break after a long day of skiing.

Its forests accompany the layout of the tracks wind protecting and returning to his perfect snow to live fully in the midst of an incredible landscape.

Chapelco has a height of 1,980 meters above sea level. Offers more than 22 tracks of different difficulty levels which provides attractive alternatives for every need throughout its more than 140 acres of skiable area.

Your offer is not limited to skiers and snowboarders, but also for those who want to have a fun time in contact with the snow and nature will find activities for all ages such as snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, sleigh ride husky dog and snowmobile rides.

Taking the cable car ascends to a height of 1600 mts. above sea level, and then two chairlifts, which will allow us to reach the summit at 2000 meters. above sea level, from where you can see the Lanin, Villarica, Choshuenco, volcanoes and other peaks of the range, being able to contemplate an incredible view.

In the summer, is enabled Park Adventure, where you can perform various activities for the whole family as horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, archery, mini golf, arena, trampoline, bouncy castle, canopy and harness the fun Andean giant slide.

The return is by a winding road in the woods, also noting the establishment of the community Mapuche Curruinca slopes Chapelco lace, and accessing splendid views of San Martin de los Andes and Lacar lake from the top of the road, mainly from the viewpoint Arrayan.

Available: From Monday to Sunday (all year round)
Departure time: 09.30hs
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutesIncludes:

Hua Hum Lake Side Tour

Hua Hum Lake Side Tour (4 hours):

From the port of San Martin de los Andes we have to enjoy the wonders that we provide the Nonthue Lacar and lakes. Basalt rock formations arranged in a fan shape and give name to the hill is also observed in the environment.

Continuing the area Curruhuinca Quila Quina Indian reservation in continuing journey to the Angostura is observed. This is a curious place where the lake empties Lacar Lake Nonthue being referred colorful remarkable contrast from the boat.

The lake Nonthue Hua Hum river used to flow into the Pacific.

After sailing Lake Nonthue, we return through Lake Lacar Angotura and stop on Santa Teresita to hecer a hike to the small chapel of the place. We resume navigation to get to the dock Villa Quila Quina, where we have a free hour to tour. Then return to San Martin de los Andes.

Available: Monday to Sunday (all year round)
Departure Time: 13.00hs
Tour duration: 4 hours
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Mountain Bike

Mountain Bike Adventure

Taking the road to the Lake Lolog at Km 6 off the vehicle to start pedaling, by an old logging road along the south-eastern margin of the lagoon, we will be surprised with its landscapes, observing different species of Patagonian birds, crossing streams and different paths. Then perform finishing our tour in San Martin de los Andes descent.

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Duration: 3 hours. approx.
Level: Middle (recommended for family)
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Trekking Colorado Volcano

Trekking on Colorado Volcano
"Lanin Park":

Above the Hua Hum international route, 36km far is our path to begin the ascent to this hill of nearly 2000 meters, which take us by Andean-Patagonian forests up to the squat lenga. Then we continue walking for a whole little edge vegetation to reach the summit where we will see numerous volcanoes, hills and valleys of Chile and Argentina, as well as the Lacar and Nonthue lakes, and all the Hua Hum river canyon.

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Medium

Rafting Alumine River

Rafting Alumine River:

We will transfer you to the city of Aluminé, distant two hours from San Martin de los Andes, from where depart this exciting rafting, with more than 6 rapids, between grades 2 + and 3 in summer, and grade 4 in spring. It will allow travel the river Aluminé Abra Ancha circuit, sailing about 8 km in the middle of the Patagonian steppe, can observe different birds, ducks, trout.

You will enjoy also water games and rescue practices.
It includes a delicious lunch of chicken disco, snack, neoprene clothing, helmets, paddles.

Available: Everyday (from November to April)
Departure time: 09.00hs / Arrival 19.00hs
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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding:

Enjoy this unforgettable adventure in  San Martin de los Andes trails through the woods, crossing streams, fords, reaching almost inaccessible places, with spectacular views of the area, its lakes, volcanoes, waterfalls, etc.

It is not necessary to know horseback riding, as it is guided tours, where the goal is to make an unconventional recreational activity. This type of outputs are conducted in a field located 7 km from San Martin de los Andes, crossing some steep natural areas, with excellent views of Chapelco.

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Golf Round

Golf Day in San Martin de los Andes

Play the best golf courses !

San Martin de los Andes, has the best golf course in Argentina, Chapelco Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus desing and a Greg Norman Desing, The Desafio Mountain Golf Club.

Our service includes:

* Transfers in/out
* Green fees
* Preferential tee time at the best courses
* Carts / Pull Carts
* Rental Clubs (optional)

We are IAGTO Members (International Association Golf Tour Operators).

Contact us for further information...

Bird Watching

Bird Watching in Collon Cura:

Departures organized to observe birds during the spring and summer (from September 21 to March 21)

We depart from San Martin de los Andes to valley Collon Cura, with a variety of over 200 species of birds, including eagles, swans, hawks, flamingos, parrots and more. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes, animals, plants and all the biodiversity of the Patagonian valleys in this area considered the main area of Patagonia bird watching.

No special equipment or previous knowledge is necessary because "Aves Patagonia" guides will let you know, who never came to watch birds, everything you have to know. And for those who are already advanced, you can observe a lot of species that are difficult to find elsewhere.

Available: From September 21 to March 21
Tour duration: Full day / Half day tours are available, contact us for further information
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09.00hs
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We guide full and half day birding outings for small groups. All tours include transportation, binoculars, field guides and certified birding guide. Food and drinks are not included.

Recommendations: Suggested gear: discrete-coloured trekking clothes, sun cap or hat, trekking shoes, sun protector, water and some snacks.

Fishing Adventure

Fishing Excursions:

In Patagonia the fishing season takes place between mid-November and May.

During November and December, when the rivers have high water levels, you will find large trout. Rainbow and Brown trout are varieties that in the first two months of the start of the season return to the lakes by high flows of rivers and streams. The chances of getting a good trophy are really great. Mornings and nights are very cold, occasional rain and temperatures range between 4 ° C and 27 ° C.

In summer (January and February) the temperature ranges between 15 ° C and 32 ° C. The climate is very pleasant and rainfall is scarce. These long days with perfectly fordable rivers are dry fly times, caddis fly hatches and May that keep active all the time trout.
March and April, the end of the season, is the most tranquil and picturesque of the year, with the combination of red, green and yellow in the mountains and riverbanks time. Low levels Basins invited to use light fishing equipment to get those big rainbow and brown trout passing the lake to the river to spawn. During this time of year usually you can fish on the most popular rivers without seeing another fisherman for days. Temperatures range between 7 ° C and 20 ° C.

Fishing trips are assembled as the interested party, the options are:

- Embarked Fisheries (lakes)
- Wadding and Float Trips (Rivers)

The tours are conducted by professional guides.