7 Lakes Route Bariloche to San Martin: Turquoise Lake Lacar

Lake Espejo reflects the mountains so perfectly you see the landscape twice.

The 7 Lakes tour is a full-day drive from Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes through Argentine Patagonia, with a live Spanish-speaking guide and an air-conditioned vehicle stopping at five major lakes (Nahuel Huapi, Correntoso, Espejo, Lacar and others) ending in the Alpine-style city at Lake Lacar's edge. Hotel pickup is included. The route takes 11 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour the 7 Lakes to San Martin de los Andes

• View first lake on route
• Stop at lake with Correntoso River bridge
• Visit Lake Espejo
• Observe lake with intense green waters
• Stop at Lake Lacar near San Martin
• Relax and tour San Martin de los Andes

The experience

Lake Espejo is the centerpiece: its crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding mountains and forests so completely that the landscape appears twice. You cross the Correntoso River bridge to reach it, a short passage that connects two lakes and marks the visual heart of the route. From there, the drive continues through forested valleys toward San Martin de los Andes, where Lake Lacar, the largest in the region, opens up in an intense turquoise that deepens as you approach the city itself.

The guide travels with you the entire 11 hours, speaking Spanish and pointing out the landscape as it unfolds. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on a full day of driving through mountain terrain. You'll have time in San Martin de los Andes itself to walk its quiet streets, see the Alpine architecture, and stop for lunch on your own before the return to Bariloche. The route passes through quiet lakes surrounded by mountain vegetation and lakes with intense green waters, each one distinct from the last.

Hotel pickup in Bariloche is included, so you don't arrange separate transport to the start. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The itinerary is fixed (all five lakes and the city are part of every departure), so the day unfolds the same way each time you book it.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the 11-hour route.
• live Spanish-speaking guide for the entire day.
• hotel pickup in Bariloche.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cumbre Patagónica

Is this one for you?Choose this full-day drive if you want to visit multiple lakes and Bariloche's center in one trip. The 11-hour route means you'll leave early and return late.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Lake Espejo like compared to the other lakes on the route?

Lake Espejo stands out for its crystal-clear water that perfectly mirrors the surrounding mountains and forests, creating a reflection so complete it looks like the landscape appears twice. You reach it by crossing the Correntoso River bridge, which connects it to the previous lake on the route.

How long is the full drive from Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes?

The entire tour takes 11 hours, including all the lake stops and time in San Martin de los Andes itself.

What can I do in San Martin de los Andes during the tour?

San Martin de los Andes is the final destination and the tour gives you time to walk its picturesque streets with Alpine-style architecture, explore the city, and have lunch at a restaurant of your choice before returning to Bariloche.

Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?

A live guide in Spanish accompanies you for the entire route and travels in the air-conditioned vehicle with your group.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you have time to eat in San Martin de los Andes at a restaurant you choose.