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After breakfast, we get ready for the
activities. We head towards Cacheuta,
a small village situated in the district
of Luján de Cuyo, by Mendoza River.
Trekking and rappel for 3hrs. Transfer
to a Spa where you are encouraged to take
the “hydrotherapy circuit”
which includes: relaxing Finnish and Scottish
showers, thermal water pools, mineral
fang therapy and outdoor swimming pools
by Mendoza River. A sauna session in a
natural thermal cave, unique in Argentina,
is also available. At lunch time, we will
enjoy a typical criollo buffet lunch,
with vegetarian dishes, salads and a mouth-watering
barbecue with pork and chicken cuts. No
beverages included. Transfer back to the
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After breakfast, we get ready for the day.
We will travel along the International Road
to Chile, which runs parallel to the impressive
Andes Range. This trip will take us into Potrerillos
(a mountainous valley), Uspallata valley, Punta
de Vacas (source of Mendoza River),Los Penitentes
(ski centre), Puente del Inca (geological formation
with thermal waters), Parque Provincial Aconcagua
(Laguna de los Horcones), Centro Fronterizo
Hocones (close to the Chilean border) and Las
Cuevas (small village at the frontier). A visit
to the Cristo Redentor de los Andes (4200m.)
is also planned in the summer season, though
this visit is subject to be cancelled due to
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Early in the morning, we head for Potrerillos,
a small village situated 50km. away from Mendoza
city, at the bottom of Cordón del Plata
in the region of the Precordillera Mendocina.
Here, an amazing view of high snow-capped peaks
(over 5000m. above sea level) set the stage
for an exciting bike ride along the edge of
Potrerillos dyke, on mountain bicycles specially
designed for this purpose. After having lunch
by the dyke, we are driven to the river and
get ready for our next adventure: a 2 hour rafting
trip. For this activity, a training lesson and
special equipment are provided. Well-equipped
safety kayaks stay close to every canoe, ready
to provide assistance. We end the day with a
typical Argentine barbecue and a party at the
hostel.
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leave Mendoza city towards Puesto San Benito,
a few kilometers away from the historical apple
tree of Tunuyán, in the southern part of the city.
Then, we head west and ride through different
paths and roads, as well as streams and colorful
places with a fantastic view of this portion of
Mendoza’s mountain range. A well deserved
“rural” barbecue is included. |
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day. Transfer to local bus station or airport.
End of our services. |
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Duration:
8 days/ 7 nights.
Weather: Summer:
10-30º C. Winter: 10-25º
C.
Included: transfer
in / out. Accommodation (7 nights at hostel,
with breakfast).
Days 3 and 7: lunch; Day 5: dinner. Adventure
tourism insurance. Medical assistance.
Departure dates 2007:
Request further information.
Others: Inquire
about dates and tours of varying duration. |
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