The Huechulafquen Lake and the Lanin Volcano

Duration: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Season: All Year.
Modality: Excursion by minibus with guide and stops.

This guided excursion begins by picking up passengers at the hotels and then going north of San Martín de los Andes.

Our first stop at Laura Vicuña Church in Junin de los Andes. Then we visit an artisan center in that same city.

Continuing our tour we go to the mouth of the Chimehuin River, a place of incredible beauty.

      We border the majestic Huechulafquen Lake and have lunch in a restaurant of the Cañicul aboriginal community (Meals are not included. Visitors can take food and walk along the lake beach).

     Then we visit Lake Paimún and the beautiful Ccapel of the lake. 

There we also discover special kind of trees, the ancient Araucarias. Moreover black volcanic sand beaches, the lush high Andean forest and countless volcanoes, hills, rivers and valleys  amaze us every minute along the way.

      Throughout the tour, we have the Lanin Volcano in the background, and on the way back, we stop at RucuLeufú Stream to take the best photos of the excursion next to the Volcano and its hanging glaciers.

Variable options to be confirmed:

These options depend on the time of year, regulations of the National Park, the type of group, road conditions, third-party services, and other operational matters:

--- Jose Julian Catamaran -- > During the tour, we could make a stop at Puerto Canoa. This beautiful place with black volcanic sand beaches and marvelous views is the starting point of the Catamaran boat, that navigates a section of the Huechulafquen and Epulafquen Lakes, approaches the Achen Niyeu volcano's Lava Escorial, and provides other excellent views of the Lanin Volcano. The catamaran tour lasts for 1 hour and 40 minutes and has an additional cost not included in the excursion. The availability of this option should be checked before booking the tour.

--- Saltillo Waterfall -- > Access to the waterfall requires a somewhat demanding hike uphill and over uneven terrain. This option is more commonly offered in private excursions or with very small groups, provided that the National Park has the trail enabled.