San Martín de los Andes Private Excursions
San Martín de los Andes Private Excursions
When booking, you can choose one of the following private tours from San Martín de los Andes. These tours last between 4 and 12 hours and include hotel pickup, transportation and an exclusive English-speaking guide, just for your group.
Arrayán Viewpoint & Cerro Chapelco (4 hours)
We'll first go to Cerro Chapelco, one of the most famous ski resorts in Argentina. There you'll be able to enjoy its gondolas and chairlifts on your own, which will allow you to admire the Lanín, Villarrica and Choshuenco volcanoes, as well as other Andean peaks. In summer, Cerro Chapelco operates as an adventure park.
On the way back to San Martín de los Andes, we'll stop at the Arrayán Viewpoint to enjoy the views of the city and Lácar Lake.
Schedule: from June to September, the tour departs every hour from 9 am to 3 pm.
Villa Quila Quina (4 hours)
We'll go through diverse forests of pellín oaks and Amancay flowers until we reach the beach of Villa Quila Quina, a beautiful vacation destination. There you'll have free time to practice water sports and explore the area, home to some indigenous Mapuche communities.
Before returning to San Martín, we'll hike through the forest to see the rapids of the Arroyo Grande.
Schedule: year-round departures every hour, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Yuco, Chachín Waterfall & Hua Hum (5 hours)
This excursion is perfect for getting to know the natural beauty of the Yuco peninsula, Lanín National Park and the surrounding Valdivian forests. We'll pass through Trompul, where we'll have beautiful views of Cerro Chapelco and Lácar Lake, as well as visit the volcanic beach of Yuco and its myrtle forests.
The excursion will then continue into the landscapes of Hua Hum, where we'll visit the Cristo de la Paz statue. The last stop will be at the spectacular Chachín waterfall.
Schedule: year-round departures every hour, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Huechulaufquen Lake & Lanín Volcano (12 hours)
We'll first visit the church and the Mapuche Cultural Center of Junín de los Andes. Then, we'll border the Chimehuín River until we reach Huechulaufquen Lake, the largest lake in Lanín National Park located next to the volcano of the same name. On the shores of this lake is Puerto Canoa, where you can enjoy a catamaran ride on the lake on your own.
On our way back to San Martín, we'll cross the lands of the Mapuche communities that live in the area.
Schedule: year-round departures every hour, from 7 am to 10 am.
Villa La Angostura & Villa Traful (12 hours)
We'll depart from San Martín via National Route 234, from which we'll see outstanding landscapes such as the Machónico, Escondido and Espejo lakes. At noon we'll arrive at Villa La Angostura and visit its main attractions. In the afternoon, we'll return to the Road of the Seven Lakes until we reach Villa Traful, where we'll learn all about its history.
From Villa Traful we'll return to San Martín de los Andes, making a stop halfway there at the Mirador del Viento Viewpoint, an impressive 70-meter high cliff.
Schedule: from October to April the tour departs every hour, from 7 am to 10 am.
Road of the Seven Lakes & Villa La Angostura (12 hours)
On the Road of the Seven Lakes, we'll see famous lagoons such as Machónico, Escondido and Espejo lakes. At the end of the route, Villa La Angostura awaits us, where we'll visit its ports and the gardens of the El Messidor Residence. In the afternoon, we'll head to Puerto Manzano to check out its majestic buildings by the bay.
Schedule: year-round departures every hour, from 7 am to 10 am.
Bariloche & Villa La Angostura via Seven Lakes (12 hours)
We'll leave San Martín de los Andes behind and take the Road of the Seven Lakes until we reach Villa La Angostura, where we'll go on a guided tour. In the afternoon, we'll travel to San Carlos de Bariloche, a beautiful city in the province of Río Negro where we'll visit its Civic Center and its port.
Finally, we'll return to San Martin de los Andes via the Paso del Córdoba. This route passes by famous places such as the Caleufu rapids and Lake Meliquina.
Schedule: year-round departures every hour, from 7 am to 10 am.
Villa Pehuenia (12 hours)
We'll pass through the town of Aluminé and border the river of the same name until we enter the Araucaria forests of the Pehuenia Circuit. This route will allow us to see the Pulmarí, Ñorquinco, Moquehue and Aluminé lakes. We'll follow this route to the base of the Batea Mahuida volcano after which we'll finally arrive at the beautiful town of Villa Pehuenia.
After learning about the history of this town, we'll return to your hotel in San Martín de los Andes.
Schedule: from October to April, the tour departs every hour, from 7 am to 10 am.
Advantages of booking a private excursion
When you book a private excursion you'll have an English-speaking guide exclusively for you. There will be no other people in the group except your partner, family or friends. You'll also be able to choose the time and day of the week you want to take the tour.
More Information
Duration
4 - 12h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Transport by car, minibus, or bus (depending on group size)
Engish–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, just for your group
Not included
Meals and drinks
Boat trip (depending on selection)
Entry to Lanín National Park (depending on selection): 3,500 ARS (US$ 3.50) per person (1,000 ARS (US$ 1) for Argentinian nationals)
Optional activities in Cerro Chapelco (depending on selection)
Catamaran trip (depending on selection): 2,000 ARS (US$ 2) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Tiempo Libre
Corporate name: Tiempo Libre S.A
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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