Kayaking in Machonico lakes on the Siete Lagos trail

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Highlights

Get to know the magic of Machonico and Pichi Machonico lakes through this unmissable kayaking adventure

San Martin de los Andes

Group Tour

5 Hours

MODERATE

English, Spanish

Description

Surrounded by mountains with thick forests and deep glacial lakes, San Martin de los Andes is one of the most incredible places in the Argentinean Andean Patagonia to go paddling.

In the experience of Kayaking in Machonico and Pichi Machonico Lake, you will witness the imposing nature, lakes with clear waters, green forests as well as its imposing mountains.

Snacking with the views of ezpeluznantes lakes? This activity offers this and the possibility of being the protagonist of a tour of some of the most beautiful lakes in the province of Neuquen.

In addition, will be accompanied by a professional guide and equipment for your safety, so you only have to worry about enjoying this unique experience.

Itinerary

San Martin de los Andes

We will start our tour from downtown hotels in San Martin de los Andes.From there we will go to Machonico Lake, which is located on the Seven Lakes Route (40).
Lake Machonico

Once there, we will start the navigation crossing the Machonico lake that appears between the mountains and displays calm waters of a dark blue color to reach the mouth of a channel into which we will enter.
It is not very wide, only about 30 mts.However, during the half hour it will take us to get out of the other end we will be able to enjoy an incredible contact with the Andean Forest since it is a paradisiacal scenery of absolutely transparent waters and of an emerald hue.
Lake Pichi Machonico

At the end of this channel, we will arrive at Lake Pichi Machonico.It is a small lake immersed in a forest surrounded by mountains with waterfalls and caves that form the center of the Andes Mountains.We will enjoy the deep silence and the smell of nature while having a delicious snack.
Return to Hotel

After recharging our batteries, we will return in our kayaks to Machonico Lake where our transportation will be waiting to drop us off at our lodging.

What's Included

Professional guide

All necessary equipment

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Excluded

Gratuities

What To Bring

Comfortable clothes and shoes

Please Note

Not recommended for people with heart conditions

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Minimum age is 15 years

It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit, comfortable shoes and bring a towel

Small-group tour limited to 4 people

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting [sensitive content]dicate the name and address of your hotel.We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.OFFICE NUMBER: ( 54 11) 4[sensitive content] (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: ( 54 911) 4[sensitive content] (After office hours)