Top Activities on the Ground in San Martin de los Andes

This unique adventure is a wonderful blend of exploration and the peacefulness of traveling by foot, perfect for families who love the outdoors! The Off-Road Drive: Our journey starts with an exciting 4x4 off-road drive through beautiful mountain terrain, winding past native landscapes. It's a fun and safe way for everyone to experience the thrill of adventure together, all the way to our special starting point for the hike. The Trekking Trail: After our drive, we set out on foot and leave the vehicles behind. Together, we'll walk along scenic trails under the open skies of the Mallín Grande meadow, following the gentle path of the Trabunco stream. It's a great opportunity for families to enjoy nature and make lasting memories in a safe and welcoming environment.

Starting from getting picked up at your hotel in San Martin de los Andes, your guide and driver will take your small group (max 15) out to the National Park making several stops along the way until you reach Lanin Volcano and Huechulafquen Lake. You'll also visit Lake Paimun, the Lake Chapel, and be able to explore the forest. Learn all about nature, and the culture here, with more stops at places like the Church of Laura Vicuna.

Ascending Lanín Volcano is a Patagonia must-have for adventurous travelers. Standing at an imposing 3,776 meters, this iconic stratovolcano offers a world-class high-mountain summit without requiring prior technical expertise. What makes this expedition truly unique is its rare combination of pristine wilderness, hands-on learning, and accessibility. Its relative proximity to urban centers like San Martín de los Andes adds a critical layer of safety, ensuring quick logistics and reliable support. You start by fitting rental gear with experts in town, cross lenga forests onto glacial moraines, and learn essential skills—like crampon use, ice axe handling, and self-arrest maneuvers—directly on the slopes from certified guides. Trekking through dramatic terrain contrasts and pushing for the summit under a star-filled sky delivers an unmatched sense of triumph, making it the safest and most rewarding gateway to true alpine mountaineering.

Escape into an old lenga forest just minutes from San Martín de los Andes — off the traditional circuits, with no crowds, no ski lifts, no rush. Your private 4x4 carries you up into the cordillera as far as the snow allows, then you walk into a native lenga forest for a full picnic with mate, coffee, or tea. This private tour is capped at 4 travelers and runs 4 to 5 hours, with your guide doubling as driver, speaking English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Just silence, snow underfoot, and time to actually be in it. Please bring your own warm, waterproof clothing and footwear, as this isn't included.