San Martin de los Andes via Seven Lakes Route
It is a magical drive, that links the towns of Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes, covering the north of Nahuel Huapi National Park and the south sector of Lanin National Park.
Pristine lakes and rugged forests at their best, in one of the most wonde
Description
**It is a magical drive, that links the towns of Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes, covering the north of Nahuel Huapi National Park and the south sector of Lanin National Park.
Pristine lakes and rugged forests at their best, in one of the most wonde**
Cancellation Policy: **free cancellation** up to 48 hours before departure
The excursion begins in **San Carlos de Bariloche**, from where we head north along **National Route 40**. We leave Dina Huapi behind, cross the Limay River, and continue along the shores of **Nahuel Huapi Lake** as the mountain landscape begins to take center stage.
Our first destination is **Villa La Angostura**, a mountain town situated on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake. We stop there to explore the town center, take a walk, and enjoy its unique setting amidst forests and mountains.
From Villa La Angostura, we continue along National Route 40, entering the stretch known as the **Seven Lakes Route** (*Camino de los 7 Lagos*), one of Patagonia's premier tourist corridors. The route traverses parts of **Nahuel Huapi and Lanín National Parks**, winding through native forests, mountains, and crystal-clear lakes.
Along the way, we view the seven lakes that give the route its name: **Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico, and Lácar**. These seven lakes are part of the route's scenery rather than seven separate stops. During the journey, we make **stops at selected viewpoints and scenic overlooks**, where you can admire the landscape and take photos.
As we head north, the landscape shifts, and we eventually arrive in **San Martín de los Andes**, located on the shores of **Lácar Lake**. There, you will have **free time to explore the town, have lunch, visit the center**, and enjoy the waterfront and the lakeside surroundings.
After visiting San Martín de los Andes, we begin our return journey to Bariloche—making a few stops along the way—as we travel back along the Seven Lakes Route and pass through Villa La Angostura before completing the tour.
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Included
- Transport
- Spanish Speaking Guide
FAQ
- **Will I be picked up from my accommodation?** Depending on your accommodation's location, we may be able to pick you up directly there. If it is outside our route, we will direct you to a nearby, easily accessible meeting point.
- **On this tour do you navigate the lakes? **No, this is a driving tour that is made in a comfortable van with a driver and a guide from the National Park. There are stops to take pictures from the best viewpoints and we visit the cities of San Martin de los Andes and Villa La Angostura.
- **Do you make a stop in Villa la Angostura and San Martín de los Andes?** Yes, we stop at Villa la Angostura to visit the village and its shops and, at noon, San Martín de los Andes where you will have time to have lunch and tour the city.
- ** The tour departs from Bariloche and returns to the same point? ** Yes, the tour is round trip to the same starting point.
- **Can I travel with my luggage to stay in San Martin de los Andes** Yes, we pick you up at your hotel in Bariloche and then, once in San Martin de los Andes we drop tour there.
- ** I will be staying in Villa la Angostura, can I take the tour? ** Yes, in that case we will pick you up for your accommodation in Villa la Angostura (approx 10:00AM) and after the tour we will leave you at Villa la Angostura . You can also travel with your luggage and stay in San Martin de los Andes or continue to Bariloche where the tour ends.
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