Atuel Canyon and San Rafael Day Trip from Mendoza

Join this excursion from Mendoza to the Atuel Canyon and San Rafael, two must-see tourist destinations in the region. You will be accompanied by a local guide who will give you all the information you need about the places you will visit. You will visit the city of San Rafael, the Villa 25 de Mayo and the Atuel Canyon, as well as the Valle Grande Dam. This day tour includes transfers to and from your hotel in Mendoza.

You will start the day early, when you will be picked up at your hotel in Mendoza and driven in a comfortable vehicle to the south. The first stop will be in Villa 25 de Mayo, a small town in the city of San Rafael. It is a historic town where the first inhabitants of the region settled. Today it is considered a museum town.

You will continue the route to the Atuel Canyon, one of the most famous attractions of the region. This canyon, carved by the Atuel River over millions of years, offers beautiful landscapes with unique rock formations. Your guide will explain the details of the geological formation of this peculiar canyon. At this point you can go rafting or take a boat ride on the Atuel River, these activities are not included in the tour, so you will have to book them on your own.

After exploring the Atuel Canyon, you will head to the city of San Rafael, known for its wineries and colonial architecture. Here you will have free time to explore the town, visit the local wineries and enjoy the local gastronomy. You will be able to taste quality wines and learn about the production process. Afterwards, you will return to Mendoza, where you will be driven back to your hotel to rest after a day full of adventure and beautiful scenery.