Full description
Book the Atuel Canyon and San Rafael day trip. Travel historic Route 40, explore Valle Grande Dam with time for optional outdoor adventure, marvel at the geological wonders of Atuel Canyon, and see the expansive reservoir of El Nihuil Dam.
Explore the dramatic rock formations and rugged river gorges of southern Mendoza on a scenic day trip along Route 40. Journeying past Tunuyán and San Carlos, the tour reaches San Rafael to visit historic Villa 25 de Mayo and the shores of Valle Grande Dam, an area famous for vibrant geological structures where you will enjoy free time for lunch or optional river and outdoor adventures.
The journey continues into the heart of the breathtaking Cañón del Atuel, a deep natural gorge carved over millions of years featuring winding rivers and sculpted stone monuments. The route wraps up along the expansive reservoir of El Nihuil Dam and its hydroelectric plants, offering panoramic vistas over the water before heading back to Mendoza.
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Additional information
● Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important in this case to note that it is the passenger's obligation and sole responsibility to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● Please note that pick-up times for the tours may be delayed by 30 to 45 minutes
● We recommend bringing comfortable clothes and warm clothes, mineral water, candy, cash for shopping (credit cards are not accepted)
● In case you are interested in Rafting or Catamaran activities, bring appropriate clothing: bathing suit
● Rate does not apply for guests staying outside the city centre (e.g. hotel Esplendor and inns in Luján and Maipú). Consult
Inclusions
✔ Centric Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
✔ Bilingual guide throughout the tour
✔ Transportation in modern units equipped with air conditioning and heating
Exclusions
✖ Rafting or Catamaran activities
✖ Lunch
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are free of charge up to 72 hours before the service.
If you cancel with less than 72 hours' notice or fail to show up, no refund will be issued.