Colorado Volcano Trekking Tour
Overview
See stunning views from the top of Cerro Colorado, an extinct volcano in the Neuquen province of Argentina, on this full-day guided trekking tour. After hotel pickup in San Martin de los Andes, an experienced guide takes you on a moderate hike up the 5, 833-foot (1, 778-meter) mountain, showing you local plants and geological formations along the ascent. When you reach the summit, you’ll enjoy some of the best views of the region. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour for a personalized experience.
Inclusions
- Professional guide (member of Argentine Association Of Mountain Guides)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Medical-Pharmaceutical and Rescue Coverage Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Afternoon Snacks
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: San Martin de los Andes, San Martin de los Andes, Province of Neuquen, Patagonia
The tour will start with the pick up of all passengers at their hotels in San Martin de los Andes.
Stop At: Cerro Colorado, San Martin de los Andes Argentina
Having started walking, cross the pampa that will bring us to the base. Bordering a stream will start entering into a gigantic forest of beech trees that reach 30 meters. high and reedy Colihues internaremos us increasingly in a canyon that proposes a not very demanding but constant ascent.
As we go up the vegetation becomes increasingly stunted and allow us to get a better view of the entire Lacar Watershed until it becomes bushes. We cross a lot of natural viewpoints of rock and reach the pre-summit, where we begin to see a floor that will become redder until the embroidered. The texture of each rock is very similar to pumice and this is because they will be arriving at the old volcanic cone with its different eruptions, solidified lava bath summit entire sector.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lago Lacar, San Martin de los Andes Q8370 Argentina
Enjoy the view of this crystal-clear lake from the top of the Colorado Hill.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Volcan Lanin, Junin de los Andes Argentina
The summit is the epicenter of the area, as it offers have a clear view of 360 degrees.
Lake Lacar, the mountain range of Chapelco, Cerro Abanico, the mountain range in its entirety, Cerro Sabana, Mallo, Lago and Cerro Lolog, Lanín Volcano and countless other points of reference.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lago Lolog, San Martin de los Andes Argentina
The ascent will take on average about 3 hours and a couple more for the return to the base. At this time we can add the stops for photos, moisturize and the full enjoyment that will give us a unique summit.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: San Martin de los Andes, San Martin de los Andes, Province of Neuquen, Patagonia
This tour will finish at San Martin de los Andes, where you will be left at your hotel.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: San Martin de los Andes, San Martin de los Andes, Province of Neuquen, Patagonia
The tour will start with the pick up of all passengers at their hotels in San Martin de los Andes.
Stop At: Cerro Colorado, San Martin de los Andes Argentina
Having started walking, cross the pampa that will bring us to the base. Bordering a stream will start entering into a gigantic forest of beech trees that reach 30 meters. high and reedy Colihues internaremos us increasingly in a canyon that proposes a not very demanding but constant ascent.
As we go up the vegetation becomes increasingly stunted and allow us to get a better view of the entire Lacar Watershed until it becomes bushes. We cross a lot of natural viewpoints of rock and reach the pre-summit, where we begin to see a floor that will become redder until the embroidered. The texture of each rock is very similar to pumice and this is because they will be arriving at the old volcanic cone with its different eruptions, solidified lava bath summit entire sector.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lago Lacar, San Martin de los Andes Q8370 Argentina
Enjoy the view of this crystal-clear lake from the top of the Colorado Hill.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Volcan Lanin, Junin de los Andes Argentina
The summit is the epicenter of the area, as it offers have a clear view of 360 degrees.
Lake Lacar, the mountain range of Chapelco, Cerro Abanico, the mountain range in its entirety, Cerro Sabana, Mallo, Lago and Cerro Lolog, Lanín Volcano and countless other points of reference.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lago Lolog, San Martin de los Andes Argentina
The ascent will take on average about 3 hours and a couple more for the return to the base. At this time we can add the stops for photos, moisturize and the full enjoyment that will give us a unique summit.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: San Martin de los Andes, San Martin de los Andes, Province of Neuquen, Patagonia
This tour will finish at San Martin de los Andes, where you will be left at your hotel.
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Minimum age is 12 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- It is recommended that you bring sunblock and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- During the winter months (June through September), it is recommended that you wear warm clothes, waterproof boots and snow gloves.
- You must bring your own lunch
- Small-group tour limited to 20 people
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain distance. In case they don't respect the basic safety measures, they will be asked to leave the tour. The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.