Argentina, Chile · Boating

Navigation to Hua Hum, Quila Quina and Chachin Waterfall

7 Hours Round trip from San Martín de los Andes Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic boat navigation through Lake Lacar and Lake Nonthue
  • 02 Visit Quila Quina, Chachín Port, Hua Hum Port, and Santa Teresita Island
  • 03 See the Chachín River Waterfall in the middle of the Valdivian Forest
  • 04 Enjoy free time to walk, have lunch, buy handicrafts, or contemplate the landscape
  • 05 Travel through Lanín National Park surrounded by Andean and Patagonian forest scenery
  • 06 Bilingual guide included throughout the excursion

Discover the lakes and forests of northern Patagonia on a scenic navigation through Lanín National Park. This full-day boat excursion crosses the clear waters of Lake Lacar and Lake Nonthue, with time ashore to enjoy the landscapes, explore at your own pace, and experience some of the region’s most beautiful natural settings.

Along the way, visit Quila Quina, Chachín Port and its waterfall in the Valdivian Forest, Hua Hum Port near the Chilean border crossing, and Santa Teresita Island. With bilingual guiding included, this is a relaxed way to take in beaches, forest scenery, mountain views, and the distinctive character of the Patagonian lakes.

Its main attraction is the Chachín River Waterfall, a waterfall of about 30 meters high in the middle of the Valdivian Forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities San Martin de los Andes, Lanín National Park, Lácar Lake, Filo Hua Hum Lake
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Navigation

After collecting the boarding tickets at the office located on the pier of Lake Lacar, we will begin the navigation. This is a boat ride of approximately 28 km that visits much of the Lanín National Park and has several stops. At each stop you get off the boat and you will have time available for lunch, walk, buy handicrafts or simply contemplate the landscape.

The tour will begin by visiting the residential area and beaches of Quila Quina, on the southern margin of Lake Lacar, where you will enjoy its beaches and have lunch at the restaurant. The next stop will be at Chachín Port, on the south-west margin of Nonthue Lake, to get there you will have to avoid a narrow narrow line that separates Lake Lacar from Lake Nonthue. Its main attraction is the Chachín River Waterfall, a waterfall of about 30 meters high in the middle of the Valdivian Forest. Leaving the Chachín Port and a few minutes you will reach the Hua Hum Port, a few meters from the mouth of the Hua Hum River. Surrounded by a thick green vegetation that is reflected in its crystalline waters. In this sector there is the border crossing with Chile, the border milestone is only 4 km away; It is the lowest pass over the mountain range, about 640 meters above sea level. The last stop, already back, is on Santa Teresita Island, which is located on Lake Lacar, an island with rocky coasts and covered with vegetation typical of the Patagonian Andean forests.

The island has a small Chapel with the image of Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús, which gives the name to the island. The last stop, already back, is on Santa Teresita Island, which is located on Lake Lacar, an island with rocky coasts and covered with vegetation typical of the Patagonian Andean forests. The island has a small Chapel with the image of Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús, which gives the name to the island.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from San Martín de los Andes 4 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Boarding Ticket
  • Bilingual Guide

What's Not Included

  • IN / OUT transfer from hotel
  • Food and Drinks
  • Entrance Fee to Lanin National Park

Know before you go

  • We suggest you confirm booking details with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.
  • Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • Travelers must be present 15 minutes before the scheduled time at the meeting point: 'NAVIERA LACAR Y NONTHUE' box office in order to exchange vouchers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
San Martín de los Andes, AR
Tour start
San Martín de los Andes, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in San Martín de los Andes.

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