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Mendoza Scenic Tour: Uco Valley, Nihuil Dam, San Rafael
4.7
14 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!
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Valle de Uco - In the early morning, guests will depart from their chosen hotels in Mendoza city to head south through the province, taking in the breathtaking landscapes of Uco Valley, featuring its deserts, water reflections, and remnants of history.
- Villa El Nihuil - The journey continues further south to the Nihuil dam. This location is a…
- Valle de Uco - In the early morning, guests will depart from their chosen hotels in Mendoza city to head south through the province, taking in the breathtaking landscapes of Uco Valley, featuring its deserts, water reflections, and remnants of history.
- Villa El Nihuil - The journey continues further south to the Nihuil dam. This location is a favorite among nature enthusiasts for a day of activities such as fishing, hiking, water sports, or simply unwinding.
- Canon del Atuel - Upon entering the Atuel Canyon, visitors will marvel at the stunning sculptures formed by natural walls, hanging gardens, the chair of Rivadavia, and visit the Wax Museum. The soothing sound of the Atuel river accompanies the trip to the Valle Grande dam, a place of unparalleled beauty, where there will be time to relax and enjoy lunch (not included).
- Casa De Malargüe En San Rafael - As the journey concludes, the next stop is the picturesque city of San Rafael. Here, guests will explore charming buildings that vividly depict the city’s rich history and unique character. After this unforgettable experience, the return to selected hotels in Mendoza will follow.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Mendoza
- Spanish Professional guide
- 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
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Additional activities
Additional Information
Embark on a delightful journey with a convenient pick-up from your Mendoza hotel. Explore the scenic south of Mendoza Province, renowned for its green valleys, watercourses, and unique rock formations shaped by the elements over time.
Discover the hidden beauty of the Uco Valley, enjoy the serenity of the Nihuil Dam & Reservoir, and soak in the local…
Embark on a delightful journey with a convenient pick-up from your Mendoza hotel. Explore the scenic south of Mendoza Province, renowned for its green valleys, watercourses, and unique rock formations shaped by the elements over time.
Discover the hidden beauty of the Uco Valley, enjoy the serenity of the Nihuil Dam & Reservoir, and soak in the local charm of 25 de Mayo Village. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of San Rafael City, complemented by a visit to the wax museum for a touch of local artistry.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(14 Ratings)
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Pioneer688677
Mar 2, 2024
Natural beauty - A place with incredible landscapes...
You can't stop knowing him.
The trip through the reservoir on a catamaran is recommended.
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Danafered
Feb 27, 2024
Impressive, fantastic - The landscape is impressive, the river very large, an impressive light blue color! It is ideal for camping on the banks of the river, rafting and going down the river on rubber boats, walking along the beautiful Valle dam and enjoying everything that nature offers in that place.
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Culture05629019359
Feb 21, 2024
UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN CAÑON DE ATUEL, SAN RAFAEL.MENDOZA, ARGENTINA - A magnificent place.
Being able to travel inside the Atuel canyon is an unforgettable experience.
You can appreciate all the geological evolution and enjoy the rich history that nature tells us.
100% recommendable.
In addition, you reach the point of encountering the Atuel lake and river, a landscape out of a movie. There you can do very fun adventure tourism and recreational activities: rafting, zip lining, kayaking, catamaran ride, canoeing, camping.
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Curious40320254145
Dec 29, 2023
Atuel Canyon San Rafael - Excellent service from the company, attention. The assigned guide Mario Rojas and the driver, geniuses! A very original theme with interaction and music. 100% worth it
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Veronicavy4609mw
Jul 16, 2023
San Rafael magical place. - The catamaran in large valley is highly recommended. The firewoods are unmissable, the gastronomy is varied.
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Joaquin
Jul 16, 2023
The best landscapes of Mendoza - Long excursion but with many landscapes and lots of history. A lot had to do with the Cecilia Guide of the Enterprise Huentata that explains everything perfectly and is in all the details. I recommend it
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B3935zvbernardor
Apr 21, 2023
Our great adventure next to nature - I am 71 years old and have enjoyed with my partner the best, nice experience is a place to come back I recommend it
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Tartaruga3
Apr 9, 2020
Full nature - Rock formations are observed, that human sight gives free rein to silhouettes to the imagination of animals, castles etc,
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Reta2580
Jul 30, 2023
MUST SEE EXCURSION !!! - A WONDERFUL PLACE, UNMISSABLE IF YOU ARE IN MENDOZA, THE SPECTACULAR VIEWS, THE STORY OF HOW IT WAS FORMED IS VERY INTERESTING.
VERY GOOD TO GO WITH EXCURSION AND GUIDE THAT WAS EXPLAINING MANY DETAILS OF EACH PLACE WE PASSED.
THE GUIDE 10 POINTS, THE DRIVER VERY CAREFUL IN HIS HANDLING.
I DID NOT QUALIFY WITH 5 POINTS BECAUSE I FOUND IT EXCESSIVE THE 2 1/2 HOURS WE STOPPED AT THE STOP FOR LUNCH AND/OR AN ACTIVITY, BEYOND THAT, AGAIN, IF YOU GO TO MENDOZA DO NOT STOP DOING THIS EXCURSION.
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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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