Atuel Canyon and Valle Grande: full day from Mendoza

14 hours Free cancellation

Atuel Canyon and Valle Grande: full day from Mendoza, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is distinguished by touring the Canyon del Atuel in a complete and organized way, integrating history, iconic landscapes and key panoramic stops. Throughout the day you will cross Parelitas, the El Nihuil reservoir and its viewpoint, where you can appreciate the beginning of the canyon. Then you will continue to the most renowned formations, such as The Submarine, the Wax Museum and the Hanging Gardens, with time for photographs and to enjoy the surroundings. You will also visit Villa 25 de Mayo and tour Valle Grande, an area surrounded by mountains and water perfect for those seeking nature and tranquility. The itinerary combines scenic stretches, guide explanations and free moments for lunch or optional activities. With transfers included and a route designed to take advantage of each highlight, this experience offers a wide and accessible view of one of the most emblematic circuits in southern Mendoza.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 22 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Operadores Mendoza Viajes

Ages: Adults (2–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Units of 11,15, 18 and 24 passengers, suitable for the mountain and wooded roads of Mendoza.

Not included

Not included: Lunch, rafting and catamaran ride.

Itinerary

Canon del Atuel

7 hours Admission included

This attraction brings together the main stops of the full-day tour to the south of Mendoza, combining landscapes, history and unique photographic points. The tour crosses Pareditas and continues to San Rafael, where you make a panoramic visit of the city before continuing to the Dique El Nihuil, first big pole of the circuit. From there the descent begins through Atuel Canyon, with several brief arrests at natural viewpoints and historic areas, including the local Archaeological Museum (external view). In the central section you can see emblematic formations such as The Submarine, The Wax Museum and the Hanging Gardens, with time for photographs. The tour continues to Valle Grande, where there is free time for lunch and, if the traveler wishes, add optional activities. The tour ends with a panoramic ascent and return along Route 40, completing a diverse and representative experience of the geography of southern Mendoza.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Operators Mendoza Travel Pedestrian Office Sarmiento 129

End point

Operators Mendoza Travel Pedestrian Office Sarmiento 129

Pickup points

Hualta Hotel Mendoza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Centrico
Hotel Cordon del Plata
Alas Departamentos
Huentala Hotel
Delacava Hotel Boutique
Modigliani Art & Design Suites Mendoza
Andino Apart Hotel
Hotel Central Mendoza
Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
Hotel Cervantes
Mod Hotels Mendoza

and 67 more pickup points

You will receive a WhatsApp message with a digital itinerary where you will find the details of your service (schedule, meeting point and recommendations) between 24 and 48 hours before the start.

Your tour includes a search service that starts 15 minutes before the time indicated on your voucher. It is subject to delays. The day before, from 7:30 pm on your digital itinerary you will find an estimated search schedule. This schedule indicates the time from which we plan to pass through your meeting point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.