Hua Hum Boat Tour on Lakes Lacar & Nonthue
At a glance
Hua Hum Boat Tour on Lakes Lacar & Nonthue is a 7h guided experience in San Martin de los Andes, Argentina, operated by Tangol. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $189 per person. Included: Boarding Ticket, Bilingual Guide.
Highlights
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Small group, up to 116 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
The excursion to Hua Hum by boat is a pleasant tour that crosses the crystalline waters of the Lacar and Nonthue lakes, which are of glacial origin. They are surrounded by the Andes Mountains and covered with vegetation, mostly native to sub-Antarctic forests, and have great prominence in the foundation and colonization of the Argentine territory and in the progress of the city of San Martin de los Andes.
What's included
What's included
- Boarding Ticket
- Bilingual Guide
Not included
- IN / OUT transfer from hotel
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance Fee to Lanin National Park
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We are going to meet at the pier 15 minutes before the departure.
After collecting the boarding tickets at the office located on the pier of Lake Lacar, we begin the navigation. -
Stop 2 · 30m
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 have time available for lunch, walk, buy handicrafts or simply contemplate the landscape.
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Stop 3 · 2h
The tour begins by visiting the residential area and beaches of Quila Quina, on the southern margin of Lake Lacar, where you can enjoy its beaches and have lunch at the restaurant (not included).
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Stop 4 · 2h
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 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.
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Stop 5 · 2h
Leaving the Chachín Port and a few minutes you 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.
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Stop 6 · 30m
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.
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Stop 7
Later we will be returning to the pier were we started, been that the end of the excurtion.
Meeting point
We meet all passengers at the pier of Lake Lacar. You must exchange the voucher for the boarding ticket. Please be present 15 min before departure.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Navigation requires a minimum of 10 people to operate.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hua Hum Boat Tour on Lakes Lacar & Nonthue take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $189 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Boarding Ticket; Bilingual Guide.
Where does it start?
We meet all passengers at the pier of Lake Lacar. You must exchange the voucher for the boarding ticket. Please be present 15 min before departure.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in San Martin de los Andes.
