Chapelco Hill Tour Including Pil Pil and Arrayanes Circuit

4 hours Free cancellation

Chapelco Hill during winter time — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take in the dramatic natural beauty of the Argentine Patagonia on this 4-hour tour by minivan. Starting from San Martin de los Andes, travel along the sparkling blue Lago Lácar on the way to Chapelco Hill, a world-class ski resort, and enjoy free time to explore artisanal shops and see the sights. Capture sweeping panoramas of the Andes mountain rage and learn from a knowledgeable guide about the Mapuche communities you pass through along the way. Bonus: This small-group tour limited to 12 people comes with hotel transport.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

A van will pick you up from you centrally located San Martin de los Andes hotel. If your hotel is outside this area, we will give you a meeting point.
Stop 2

one hour

Capture panoramas of Lago Lácar, framed by the peaks of Mallo, Savanna and Colorado. When you see the Piedra de Trompul ('Chief's stone' in the native Mapuche language), find out about its local symbolic importance.
Cerro Chapelco

one hour

A hill that rises some 6,496 feet (1,980 meters) above sea level and also a world-class ski resort, surrounded by lenga forests with views of snow-capped Lanín Volcano.

Here enjoy some free time and wander into shops that sell artisanal chocolate, smoked meat, refreshing beer and more.

Both winter and summer the gondola lift works untill 1600 meters, where there are a restaurant and a coffe shop with and ameazing panoramic view.

In winter is possible to rent snow equipment to enjoy it doing sky, snowboard, a walk with snowshoes or a ride on a sled pulled by huskies
Stop 4

one hour

Pass through Puente Blanco, another Mapuche community town, and make a stop at Arrayanes viewpoint to soak up stunning views of San Martin de los Andes nestled amid the mountains, forests and Lago Lácar.
San Martin de los Andes

Passing by

Finally you will be leave at your hotel after three hours enjoying the nautral beauty of the place.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Turismo
Valldemossa Apart Hotel
Le Temps des Cerises
Hosteria La Posta Del Cazador
Del Sauco Apart & Spa
Monte Verde
Complejo Aspen
Cerro Abanico
Las Golondrinas - UF 319
La Raclette Hosteria y Restaurant
Antares Patagonia Suites & Eventos
Le Village

and 15 more pickup points

Transfers from hotels in San Martín de los Andes.

Using your ticket

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 point. Indicate 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) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 9 to 18 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, and bring a sweater in case of cold weather