Las Leñas Valley Day Trip

Explore Andean landscapes with this excursion to the Las Leñas Valley, home to one of the largest ski resorts in South America.

Description

Pickup will be at your hotel in San Rafael at 8:15 am. The tour begins with a drive south through the province of Mendoza, passing by the Salinas del Diamante and the Los Parlamentos plains.

Next, we'll visit the El Sosneado neighborhood to discuss the FAU 571 plane crash that occurred while travelling from Montevideo to Santiago de Chile, where 16 survivors resorted to extreme measures for survival.

The route progresses along the Atuel River, leading to the Las Leñas Valley. You'll have the opportunity to view the landscape from the Infiernillo viewpoint and visit the Niña Encantada Lagoon known for its turquoise waters, along with a stop at the Las Ánimas well.

The tour continues to the Las Leñas Ski Resort at an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet), featuring 29 slopes and 65 kilometers (40 miles) of skiable runs, along with various hotels and restaurants.

The return to your hotel in San Rafael is expected around 7:30 pm.

Pickup Info

Pickup is included from hotels in the center of San Rafael. For those staying outside this area, alternative meeting points will be arranged post-booking.