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Drive the legendary Siete Lagos route from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes on a full‑day tour that stitches glassy lakes, Andean forest, and Patagonian steppe into one scenic loop. Expect paved, winding roads, multiple photo stops, and a relaxed lunch in San Martín.
Drive the legendary Siete Lagos route from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes on a full‑day tour that stitches glassy lakes, Andean forest, and Patagonian steppe into one scenic loop. Expect paved, winding roads, multiple photo stops, and a relaxed lunch in San Martín.
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Operated by RipioTurismo · San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro
The road peels away from San Carlos de Bariloche and immediately the Andes rearrange your view—blue lakes like cut glass, dark conifer stands, and open Patagonian steppe pressing at the shoulder of the highway. On the Siete Lagos drive, the landscape changes like chapters: Nahuel Huapi’s broad surface gives way to narrower, highland basins and forested inlets. The tour ends in San Martín de los Andes on Lake Lácar, where a short walk along the waterfront rewards you with alpine air and street-side cafés.
easy.
10 hours.
Basic mobility and the ability to walk short shoreline or downtown sections; suitable for most fitness levels
This excursion runs about 10 hours door-to-door, including scenic stops and a two‑hour break in San Martín de los Andes.
Lunch is not included; there is a scheduled free period in San Martín de los Andes to eat at local cafés or bring your own.
Yes — the tour is rated easy and suitable for most ages, though it is not wheelchair accessible and includes some short walks on uneven ground.
The highway is paved and well maintained but winding; expect scenic pullouts rather than long hikes at viewpoints.
The corridor links settlements developed during Patagonian colonization and long-standing Mapuche territories; timber and trout fishing shaped the towns that grew along these lakes.
The route traverses protected areas where stay-on-trail etiquette, pack-in/pack-out waste practices, and respect for shoreline vegetation reduce visitor impact.
RipioTurismo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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