Scenic route to the Atuel Canyon and San Rafael from Mendoza

Description

What is this experience?

  • 🚫 A scenic adventure that seems from another planet
    Discover the Atuel Canyon, a natural gem in the south of Mendoza. Travel through landscapes sculpted by millions of years of geological history: colorful mountains, surprising formations, valleys, and reservoirs that will take your breath away.

    Each stop —like the Hanging Gardens, Rivadavia's Armchair, or Valle Grande Dam— is a living postcard. Every kilometer connects you more with the vastness of the landscape.

    It's more than a tour: it's the feeling of being exactly where you were meant to be.

Why choose this tour?

  • 🚸 An unforgettable scenic journey
    The route to the Atuel Canyon winds through valleys, viewpoints, and mountain curves. The journey is as impressive as the destination.
  • 📸 Key stops to capture the best
    The timings are designed so you don't miss the important things: the best angles, the best light, and the landscapes that truly excite.
  • 🚨 Nature in its purest form
    From rock formations that seem hand-carved to the Atuel River carving its way, every corner is a natural work of art.
  • 🗣️ Local guide who tells you what you don't see
    Our guide not only accompanies: he interprets, connects, and transforms the landscape into living history.
  • 🔡 Ideal for those looking for something different
    This tour is not the typical Mendoza experience. It's for those who seek to step out of the ordinary and live something truly memorable.
  • 🔁 Flexible booking
    You can cancel at no cost up to 24 hours before. Because plans change, and we understand that.

Tour Details

  • Adult Price: USD 189 per person (AGES 10+)
  • Children Price: USD 132 per person (AGES 3-9)
  • Infants Price: USD 0 (AGES 0-2)
  • Duration: 15 hours
  • Pick-up time for the tour: 07:00 am - 07:30 am
  • Included Pick-up: From any location in the city center area and surroundings


Included

  • ✅ What does your experience include?
  • Everything essential to enjoy to the fullest, without surprises or hidden charges:
  • 🚌 Round-trip transportation from your hotel
    We pick you up from your accommodation in downtown Mendoza or surrounding areas. Comfort from the first minute.
  • 🎟️ Entrance to Atuel Canyon included
    Direct access to one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the region.
  • 🗺️ Professional guide throughout the journey
    A local expert accompanies you to understand, feel, and enjoy every part of the trip.
  • 📸 Stops at key viewpoints
    We stop at the most photogenic points of the route: Valle Grande Lake, Hanging Gardens, Rivadavia's Chair, and more.
  • 🌄 Complete scenic route
    Travel along the panoramic road of southern Mendoza, with landscapes that change at every turn.
  • 🔹 A full day of exploration, nature, and connection, with everything taken care of so you can just focus on enjoying.

Excluded

  • ❌ What is not included in your experience?
  • So that you can enjoy without surprises, we tell you the only thing that is not included (and that you can easily anticipate):
  • 💰 Tips
    Optional. If you want to acknowledge the guide or driver for their service, you can do so freely.
  • 🍽️ Lunch
    Not included, but planned: we make a stop at a restaurant with options of typical mountain food.
  • 💡 Useful recommendation:
    Bring some cash or a card. You will find delicious, homemade, and affordable dishes.
  • 📌 Everything important is covered. You just have to choose what to eat and whether you want to show appreciation with a tip.

Know before you go

  • 🎒 What to bring to fully enjoy?
  • Preparing well makes all the difference. These are the essentials for you to experience Cañón del Atuel with total comfort:
  • 🧥 Warm and layered clothing
    The weather can vary greatly throughout the day. A jacket, a sweater, and a t-shirt are a good combination.
  • 🥾 Comfortable and safe footwear
    Sneakers or trekking shoes. You will be walking on dirt, rocks, and natural viewpoints.
  • 🧤 Cold weather accessories (depending on the season)
    A hat, gloves, or a scarf can be key for comfort, especially in autumn and winter.
  • 🥤 Water and light snacks
    Dried fruits, granola bars, or chocolate will give you energy between stops.
  • 🕶️ Complete sun protection
    Even with clouds, the sun at high altitudes is strong. Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
  • 💡 Final tip: Travel light, but well-prepared. The more comfortable you are, the more you will connect with the experience.

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