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A river flowing through a canyon with red rock formations and green vegetation. 1
A large body of water surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. 2
A river winding through a rocky canyon with sparse vegetation. 3
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From Mendoza: San Rafael Sightseeing and Atuel Canyon Tour

By OPERADORES MENDOZA VIAJES
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the modern city of San Rafael with an expert guide
  • Spend the afternoon at the riverside base, and shop for regional food and crafts
  • Admire the breathtaking beauty of nature at the Atuel Canyon
  • Visit the village of Uspallata and learn about the Incan people
  • See the Dam of Potrerillos that generates energy for the region

Activity location

    • Mendoza
    • Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mendoza
    • Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina

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From Mendoza: San Rafael Sightseeing and Atuel Canyon Tour

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$111.93 x 1 AdultAU$111.93
Total
Price is AU$111.93
Until Sat, 25 July

Mendoza - San Rafael and Atuel Canyon Tour (ing - Port)

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$129.15 x 1 AdultAU$129.15
Total
Price is AU$129.15
Until Sat, 25 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from Mendoza
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Spanish, English, and Portuguese-speaking tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional activities at the river or lake

What you can expect

The tour departs Mendoza in the early morning and heads 260 km south, driving for approximately 4 hours to the modern city of San Rafael. Located in the middle of an oasis, San Rafael is a popular provider of energy, wine, and adventure tourism. With your guide, visit some of the city’s most important sites including Villa 25 de Mayo, a so-called living museum where the city was founded.

After your tour of the city, visit the nearby Valle Grande Dam to learn about the imposing Atuel Canyon which starts 70 km away from San Rafael city and runs into the dam. The canyon is a geological wonder and was formed millions of years ago by rough winds and the waters of the Atuel River.

Spend the rest of the day at the Valle Grande Dam riverside base where you can enjoy lunch at the on-site restaurant and admire breathtaking views of the canyon. The base also offers an array of optional added-extra water activities such as a catamaran ride along the river.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Mendoza
    • Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Mendoza
    • Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina