Horseback riding
Half Day
We will leave Mendoza city and head to our base, located in Blanco Encalada, only 35 minutes away from here. This place has a magnificent view due to its 1.400 meters above sea level.
Activity: Once in the base the guides will give a security instruction to all the passengers, regarding the safest and funniest way to enjoy this adventure. Then we will start our journey through the mendocinian foothills (pedemonte) and mountains. This activity also includes a regional breakfast (mate and tortitas).
Total Time: 2 and ½ hours riding
Full Day
Base: La Alejandra, Las Carreras
Located 100km from the city of Mendoza, at 1,900 meters above sea level, at the foot of the impotent Cordon del Plata mountain range. This mountain ranch offers fascinating scenery that combines colourful potato and cereal plantation, extensive horse pastures, and crystal clear stream, all framed by the Cordon del Plate range. Old country homes have been restored to offer their visitors first class service yet conserving the spirit of years gone by.
Total Time: 4 hours
Trekking / Rapel
Full day excursion: Cabras Hill, 2160 asl
Location: Potrerillos area
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: moderate / hard
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Includes: Rappel 18 meters, professional bilingual guide. Mineral water, box lunch.
½ Day Trips: Quebrada del Salto Water Falls with Rappel
Location: Potrerillos area
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Minimum Age: all ages
Includes: Rappel 18 meters, Professional Bilingual Guide. Mineral Water, Fruits, Granola.
Rafting
½ Day Trips
Departing from our base along the Mendoza River accompanied by experienced guides, oars in hand we will brave the rapids of the raging river.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes aprox.
Difficult: Class III / IV (moderate / hard)
Minimum Age: 12 years
Necessary equipment: bathing suit, change of clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, towel and daypack.
Physical aptitude: basic
Includes: waterproof jacket and pants, helmet, paddle and personal flotation device. Professional bilingual guide. Short course, safety talk. Safety kayaker.
Mountain bike
½ Day trips
Rucahue - Potrerillos
Route: 15 km
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Minimum Age: 12 years old
Includes: professional guide, bicycle, helmet, mineral water, fruits, granola.
Potrerillos Valley
Route: 10 km
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Aventura 4x4 Laguna del Diamante
Departing from Mendoza in 4 x 4 vehicles. The tour will take us on a scenic drive along the mountainsides visiting beautiful sites. We go to the fantastic Laguna del Diamante 3250 m above sea level. You will enjoy an amazing day in the middle of the Cordillera de Los Andes.
Duration: all day
Includes: transportation in 4 X4 Land Rover. Lunch.
