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Highlights of San Martín

Get off the beaten track to experience the best of the Argentinian Lake District from a base in the Lanín National Park or San Martín de Los Andes. Trek to Cerro Falkner, cycle the Cordoba Pass, kayak across Lago Machonico and explore the picturesque lakeside town of San Martín de Los Andes.

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Trip type

Property Based

Trip length

5 Days

From

$2,350

Location

Argentinian Lakes

Highlights of San Martín - 5 Days - $2,350

Trip Summary and Itinerary Map

Day 1: Transfer to Lanín National Park

Day 2: Bike to Falkner Lake or the Cordoba Pass

Day 3: Trek to Cerro Faulkner

Day 4: Kayak on Lake Machónico

Day 5: Transfer to Bariloche

Start from Bariloche and end at Bariloche

Landmarks visited on Highlights of San Martín

Operator's Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lanín National Park

Transfer four hours from Bariloche to your hotel. Río Hermoso Hotel rests on the riverbank, nestled in the middle of a native forest in Lanín National Park. Casa Eugenia is located in the town of San Martín de Los Andes, close to Lake Lácar.

Spend your first afternoon settling in and exploring the your surroundings.

Accommodation: Río Hermoso Hotel
Meals: Dinner

or

Accommodation: Casa Eugenia
Meals: None


Day 2: Bike to Falkner Lake or the Cordoba Pass

Today will be spent mountain biking, with a choice of two different routes:

Filo Hua Hum Lake and Falkner Lake – A slightly more challenging route that sticks to gravel roads and forest trails. Rest at the lake shore and take a dip if you're feeling brave!

The Cordoba Pass – An easier gravel road that heads predominantly downhill through green valleys and steep mountains with rock walls dramatically carved out by the water and ice.

Note: This includes transfer from hotel, bike and helmet, bike guide, lunch and insurance

Accommodation: Río Hermoso Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

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Accommodation: Casa Eugenia
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch


Day 3: Trek to Cerro Falkner

After a hearty breakfast, your mountain guide will meet you and transport you to the base of Cerro Falkner (2350m) in the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The ascent itself takes about three hours of medium-level difficulty. Trek through nire and lenga woods and keep an eye out for condors, foxes and ducks. Once you reach the summit ridge, you will be rewarded with mesmerising views of Lake Villarino and Lake Filo Hua Hum as well as the snow-capped peak of Lanín Volcano.

Once back at the base of the mountain, you'll be transported back to your hotel to enjoy a relaxing evening in comfort. 

Accommodation: Río Hermoso Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

or

Accommodation: Casa Eugenia
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch


Day 4: Kayak on Lake Machónico

It's time to get out on the water as you decide between kayaking or rowing on Lake Machónico, accompanied by your rowing guide. Like many of the lakes in the Argentinian Lake District, Lake Machónico is fed by glaciers, providing crystal clear water. Surrounded by conifer forests, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely paddle whilst exploring the various beaches. 

Accommodation: Río Hermoso Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

or

Accommodation: Casa Eugenia
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch


Day 5: Transfer to Bariloche

After breakfast you'll wave goodbye to the national park as you are transferred back to Bariloche.

Meals: Breakfast 

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What our customers think of Highlights of San Martín

Highlights of San Martín trips scored 4.3/5 from 5 reviews

Too many to pick one, from meeting local people (especially Birds Chile guides) to horseriding with Senderos Patagonia to seeing condors at sunrise to having an amazing private dinner with Cazador.

Travelled: February 2024

Mary -

So many memorable moments of our Patagonia trip - dramatic crossing of the Pollone river in full flood, reaching the Circo de Los Altares to view Cerro Torre - an amphitheatre of iconic mountains, 30 minute exhibition by 20 Condors for our personal benefit, climbing Mount Madsen in the shadow of the Fitzroy Massif, crossing the Andes by boat and bus retracing the start of Che Guevara's famous motorcycle expedition, relaxing in Valparaiso and a biodynamic vineyard for a few days prior to our return. All our guides were excellent and wonderful company.

Travelled: February 2023

Sean -

Standing on top of an empty atacama desert hill. Seeing no end to an horizon. And in absolute silence, surrounded by absolute beauty

Travelled: December 2021

Hans -

Base of the Towers! Grey Glacier! Condors! Foxes! Darwin's Frog!

Travelled: December 2021

Tom -

2 moments stand out: 1)Standing atop Cerro Falkner and seeing all the peaks in the area and 2) Fishing on Filo Hua Hum with Sancho. Having the lake all to ourselves and catching a lot of fish

Travelled: December 2019

David -

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Highlights of San Martín

Prices, Departures and Inclusions

Prices for the 2023/24 season.

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Staying at Río Hermoso Hotel

4 people: USD $2,350 per person
2 people: USD $2,530 per person

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Staying at Casa Eugenia

4 people: USD $1,900 per person
2 people: USD $2,090 per person
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Book now to guarantee your price for the 2024-25 season with only a 5% increase from the 23/24 prices.

We expect the operator’s rates to increase in the coming months, and we guarantee you will not pay more for your trip if you book before then. If the final rate is less than initially quoted to you, the lower rate will be honoured.

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Please contact us to discuss your preferred departure dates.

Includes

  • Meals: If staying at Río Hermoso Hotel: 4 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 4 dinners; If staying at Casa Eugenia: 4 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches
  • Accommodation: Four nights at Río Hermoso Hotel or Casa Eugenia
  • Group equipment
  • Expert English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Transfers from Bariloche to your hotel and back

Excludes

  • Meals not indicated in itinerary
  • Drinks during lunch or dinner
  • Any extra/optional excursions
  • Personal equipment (see our recommended kit list)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities/tips
  • Any visa, passport and vaccination expenses
  • International and domestic/in-country flights

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