About this experience

Ascending Lanín Volcano is a Patagonia must-have for adventurous travelers. Standing at an imposing 3,776 meters, this iconic stratovolcano offers a world-class high-mountain summit without requiring prior technical expertise. What makes this expedition truly unique is its rare combination of pristine wilderness, hands-on learning, and accessibility.

Its relative proximity to urban centers like San Martín de los Andes adds a critical layer of safety, ensuring quick logistics and reliable support. You start by fitting rental gear with experts in town, cross lenga forests onto glacial moraines, and learn essential skills—like crampon use, ice axe handling, and self-arrest maneuvers—directly on the slopes from certified guides.

Trekking through dramatic terrain contrasts and pushing for the summit under a star-filled sky delivers an unmatched sense of triumph, making it the safest and most rewarding gateway to true alpine mountaineering.

At a glance

Duration: 52 hr
Private experience

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Lanín Volcano Summit Expedition: 2-Day Guided Trek in Patagonia

shared domes at the camp
Options:: Meal Options: Choose between freeze-dried meals of your choice or the dome menu (typically pasta with bolognese sauce).
Pickup included

Hiking to the base camp.

Duration: 1 day: (Round-trip same day)
Lunch at the domes
Transportation: Ground transportation to and from the trailhead at the base of the volcano is provided from San Martín de los Andes.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour52 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 52 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Age Requirement: Minimum age 18 years old.

Local guides to help you plan

The W Trek in Torres del Paine, Planned Properly

Permits, refugios, weather windows, and packing notes for the most-walked route in Chilean Patagonia.

Patagonia Andes Guide

Plan an Argentine Patagonia trip across Bariloche, Los Glaciares, and Ushuaia, with practical guidance on bases, glacier access, trekking rules, winter conditions, park entry, and safety.

What is included

Private transportation
Full meal support is provided throughout the mountain activities, including high-energy trail snacks for the trek and ascent.

Not included

Please bring at least 2 liters of water in reusable bottles (natural, fresh water from mountain streams is available along the route to refill)
Technical Equipment (feel free to bring your own technical equipment if you already have it)
Personal Gear: Checklist of required items (sleeping bag, eyewear, clothing) sent upon booking.

Itinerary and highlights

Day 1: On this expedition to Lanín Volcano, you will meet your guide in San Martín de los Andes to review the itinerary, clear up any questions, and visit a specialized outdoor shop to fit and rent your technical gear(if needed).

Day 2: We will drive to the base of the volcano and begin hiking through a forest of lengas and coihues, navigating the high-mountain terrain up to the huts at 2,300 meters above sea level. There, you will receive hands-on training on essential mountaineering techniques—learning how to walk in crampons, use an ice axe, and practice self-arrest maneuvers on snow and ice. Overnight accommodation is in mountain domes shared with members of other expeditions.

Day 3: Summit day begins early—by 3:00 AM, we will already be on the move, ascending across snowfields and high-altitude slopes under the night sky. Applying your new skills under expert supervision, and only if weather allows, you will climb step-by-step to reach this iconic Patagonian summit at 3,776 meters above sea level. After celebrating your achievement and taking in the panoramic views, we will descend safely back to the base for your transfer back to San Martín de los Andes.

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Meeting and pickup information

I can pick you up in San Martín de los Andes wherever works best for you. Then, we have about a 2-hour ride to the base of the volcano.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Patagoat

Accessibility and practical details

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Age Requirement: Minimum age 18 years old.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 52 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.

What are the pickup arrangements?

I can pick you up in San Martín de los Andes wherever works best for you. Then, we have about a 2-hour ride to the base of the volcano.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?