Cabalgatas Fernando Escudero

Pick-up at San Martín de los Andes bus terminal. Transfer to hotel where you will meet the coordinator of activities. In the afternoon we go on a 45-minute trekking to Mirador Bandurrias, with an impressive view of the Lakar Lake, Cerro Mallo and the Chapelco mountain range and its well-known ski center. Dinner will be at a restaurant where you will be welcomed with a typical Patagonian dish. Overnight in San Martín de los Andes.

Early in the morning, we leave San Martín de los Andes to start a new journey, which usually takes 3-4 hours. We head towards the Lanín National Park where we ride paths and exclusive roads within a majestic surrounding provided by dense forests, lakes and mountains. The last activity is a down-hill ride from the bottom of Cerro Chapelco. Free afternoon. An optional additional activity is available for those interested in doing it. We spend the night at San Martín de los Andes.

The rope-handling activities organized for this day include rappel and rock climbing. The level of difficulty is suitable for novice to experienced climbers. This adventure takes half a day. Free morning or afternoon for an optional additional activity. Overnight in San Martín de los Andes.

Transfer to the Aluminé River, the best in Neuqúen for this activity. Get ready for an incredible landscape while you go through the rapids. The level of difficulty of this river is OK. for everyone, thus combining adventure with safety. Return to San Martín de los Andes. Overnight in the city.

The starting point of this activity is the Partido stream, natural watershed which divides the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. We walk through an indigenous forest. You will see the Lacar Lake and the Colorado and Milico hills. The Quilanlahue valley and the route to the seven lakes will also be visible. We continue our way and up from the top of the hill we get sight of the majestic Lanín and San Martín de los Andes city. Overnight in San Martín de los Andes.

Free day for optional activities. We spend the night in San Martín de los Andes.

During this 3-3½ hour-ride, we approach Laguna Rosales, in the Lanín National Park. To end the day, we will be offered a farewell dinner party at the Wine Bar in Paihuén, before returning to San Martín de los Andes to spend the night.

Transfer to San Martín de los Andes bus Terminal at midday. We say goodbye to the group. End of our services.

Days: 8 days/ 7 nigths.
Weather: summer: 0-25°C.
Included:accommodation (7 nights at hostel).
Meals: day 1: dinner; day2: breakfast and dinner; day 3, 4 and 5: breakfast, lunch and dinner; day 6: breakfast and dinner; day 7: breakfast, lunch and dinner; day 8: breakfast. Beverages at dinner not included.
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Cabalgatas por Argentina Fernando Escudero: Horseback vacations, cattle drives, estancias, polo, ecotourism and adventure tourism.