Atuel Canyon & San Rafael Day Trip from Mendoza: Dive into History and Experience Nature's Beauty
4.7
13 Ratings
Mendoza
Embark on a captivating day trip from Mendoza to Atuel Canyon & San Rafael. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, explore historical sites, and marvel at stunning rock formations!
Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valle de Uco - Early in the morning, we will leave from our selected hotels in Mendoza city to go to the south of the province, while we see the impressive landscapes of Uco Valley, with its deserts, water mirrors, and vestiges of the passage of time.
  • Fuerte San Rafael del Diamante - We will make a stop in 25 de Mayo Village to learn more about the place history. This is where Fort San Rafael was founded, on the banks of the Diamante River.
  • Villa El Nihuil - Then, continue further south to reach the Nihuil dam. This place is usually chosen by nature lovers to spend the day, as you can practice activities like fishing, hiking, water sports or just relax.
  • Canon del Atuel - Entering the Atuel Canyon, discover wonderful sculptures in natural walls forming the canyon, hanging gardens, the chair of Rivadavia, and visit the Wax Museum. The constant sound provided by the Atuel river accompanies the journey up to the Valle Grande dam, source of unmatched beauty, where you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch (not included).
  • Casa De Malargüe En San Rafael - Finally, we will go to San Rafael city where we will make a tour to see the city and then we will be returning to selected hotels in Mendoza.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Mendoza
  • Spanish Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Additional activities
Additional Information

Relish the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Mendoza. Proceed to explore the impressive southern region of Mendoza Province, famous for its lush valleys, water routes, deserts, reflective bodies of water, towering walls showcasing natural rock artwork, crafted by wind and water erosion, remnants of bygone eras. This comprehensive trip fuses natural beauty and historical significance. Continue your excursion to Uco Valley, Nihuil Dam & Reservoir, 25 de Mayo Village, San Rafael City, and the wax museum. Upon tour completion, enjoy a comfortable drop-off back at your lodging.

Location
Mendoza
Centrally located Mendoza hotels. If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Victoria_s
Feb 28, 2022
Very long, very tiresome trip with not much going on - This is a 13-hour trip, most of which you will sit on the bus. A very comfortable bus, with a great team of a guide and a driver, fun, cheerful and all that, but 13 hours of getting on and off the bus was not my idea of a perfect tour. We got to see the entire canyon, but since you can't stop anywhere, except the designated spots, I felt like I've missed out on a lot of very interesting geology. The dam lakes are very pretty, but you get to the second one, the prettiest, at the very end of the trip, when all you want is to get off the bus and not move. They finish with an hour at an overcrowded spot where people go to spend a day eating, rafting and whatever else. We spent an hour there, which for me, was about an hour too much. All in all, maybe, if the trip was somehow cut in half, with longer stops and more planned activities, I would've enjoyed it better. Otherwise, it's just too long and exhausting, regardless of the excellent agency staff
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