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Atuel Canyon from San Rafael

Departure days

Tuesday, Friday, Sunday

Schedules

08:30 a.m. - 06:30 p.m.

Duration

10hs approx.

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Different contrasts and majestic landscapes take us away from the city to give way to the peace and tranquility of the city. San Rafaelthe south of Mendoza. Formed by lakes, rivers and mountains; we travel through the dazzling canyon formed by the Atuel River as it passes by..

We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:30 a.m. to start our tour. tour. We traveled through the Atuel Canyon to its mouth several kilometers downstream of the Valle Grande reservoir, with an extension of about 50 km and an average depth of 260 meters.

The erosion produced by the wind and the water of the Atuel River, carved in other times amazing figures that today have their own name: the Beggar, the Coniferous Forest, the Hanging Gardens, the Elephant, the Lizard, among many others.

In addition, along our tour, we will also be able to observe the hydroelectric power plants of the Atuel power generation system. Arriving at Valle Grande, we conclude our tour. excursion through the Atuel Canyon enjoying lunch and getting to know one of the best tourist attractions in San Rafael such as the Valle Grande Dam and we will also be able to navigate the Atuel River with the activities optional that the tour offers.

Itinerary

Cuesta de los terneros

San Francisco de Asís Viewpoint

El Nihuil Dam and Lake

Atuel Canyon

Valle Grande

Farm with tasting of regional products.

Why book this tour?

Get to know the marvelous Atuel Canyon.

Live the experience of having lunch on the banks of the Atuel River.

Free time for lunch and optional activities: rafting, catamaran, Tibetan bridges, swimming pool: availability depending on the time of the year. Farm with tasting of regional products.

Additional information

We recommend having cash on hand as not all stores accept debit and/or credit cards.

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the time of year.

It is a family activity but we do not recommend it for children under two years of age.

If you wish to go rafting, bring a bathing suit.

Includes

Bilingual guide available: please request the tour in English or Portuguese at the time of booking.

Pick up and drop off at centrally located hotel.

Transportation in modern equipped units.

Small groups: we always manage an adequate number of people, personalized shared tour style.

Technical stop for lunch and optional activities.

Does not include

Cost of breakfast.

Cost of lunch.

Cost of optional activities (rafting or catamaran).

Cancellation policies

Cancellations made 7 or more days prior to the start of the tour: Refund of 90% of the total value of the tour (10% is retained for administrative expenses).
Cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to the start of the tour: Reimbursement of 40% of the total value of the tour.
Cancellations within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour or in case of no-show: No refunds will be made.

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Means of payment

Fees without Card

Credit cards

Debit cards

Cash

If you choose to pay by cash (in Rapipago, Easy Payment or in our office of Lauke), we remind you that the payment must be made on day before to the tour.