Wines, Lakes and Mountains - 17 day Self-drive From Mendoza to Bariloche
This is a sample itinerary that can be modified to suit your interests.
What’s included • Accomodation: 16 nights Mendoza (3) - San Rafael (2) - Malargue (2) - Varvarco (2) - Villa Pehuenia (2) - S. M. de los Andes (2) - Villa Traful (1) - Bariloche (2) • Car Rental: 16 days, including insurance • Meals: 16 breakfasts |
Day 1 Mendoza.
Arrival at the airport and pick up of the car rental. Free time to visit the wineries in Maipú or Lujan de Cuyo. Day 2 & 3 Mendoza. B Days available to visit the different vineyard areas or take the High Mountain Route to admire the Aconcagua Summit. Day 4 Mendoza / San Rafael. B Departure by Route 40 passing through the wine region of Valle de Uco. If you have time you can stop at the Piedra infinita winery, awarded as one of the best in the world. Continue towards. Day 5 San Rafael. B An ideal day to get to know the Atuel Canyon, a geological wonder that is millions of years old. These formations are the result of wind and water erosion. Day 6 San Rafael / Malargue. B Taking Route 147, it joins Route 40 to continue the journey, crossing the Cuesta de los Terneros, El Sosneado and Las Leñas, a famous ski resort offering impressive landscapes during the summer. Day 7 Malargue. B Visit La Payunia, an area that had an intense volcanic activity at the end of the Triassic period constituting a landscape of volcanoes. We recommend taking a 4X4 excursion. Day 8 Malargue / Varvarco. B On the way to Varvarco, you will pass through Cuesta del Chihuido and Bardas Blancas, crossing small villages until you reach your destination. Day 9 Varvarco. B Enjoy the surroundings as: Varvarco Lagoons, Epulauquen Lagoons or hiking in the Domuyo Protected Natural Area. Day 10 Varvarco / Villa Pehuenia. B Departure to Villa Pehuenia by RN 40 and RP 13, passing through small villages such as Las Lajas and Zapala. Day 11 Villa Pehuenia. B Free day to rest. Day 12 Villa Pehuenia / San Martín de los Andes. B Drive southward along the Andes, passing through Junin de los Andes until you reach your destination. Day 13 San Martín de los Andes. B We suggest visiting Lake Huechulaufquen. Day 14 San Martín de los Andes / Villa Traful. B Drive south along the Seven Lakes Road until you join Route 65 which will take you to Villa Traful, a charming village on Lake Traful. Day 15 Villa Traful / Bariloche. B Drive along Lake Traful to Villa la Angostura, where we recommend you to visit Bahia Manzano and its port from where the boats leave for the Arrayanes forest. Continue to Bariloche. Day 16 Bariloche. B Day off. Day 17 Bariloche. B Drive to the airport to leave the vehicle and take the scheduled flight. |
2023 price per person with the following hotels, valid till May 31: $2818 single, $1475 double
MENDOZA - AMERIAN MENDOZA OR SIMILAR
SAN RAFAEL - TOWER SAN RAFAEL MALARGUE - MALARGUE SUITES VARVACO - HOSTERIA VARVACO VILLA PEHUENIA - BOUTIQUE LA ESCONDIDA SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES 3 - LE VILLAGE VILLA TRAFUL - ALTO TRAFUL BARILOCHE - KENTON BARILOCHE 2023 price per person with the following hotels, valid till May 31: $3217 single, $1675 double
MENDOZA - HUENTALA OR SIMILAR
SAN RAFAEL - TOWER SAN RAFAEL MALARGUE - MALARGUE SUITES VARVACO - HOSTERIA VARVACO VILLA PEHUENIA - BOUTIQUE LA ESCONDIDA SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES - LOI SUITES VILLA TRAFUL - ALTO TRAFUL BARILOCHE - EDELWEISS BARILOCHE Plus add the cost for the rental car (The car rental rates are dynamic, so at the time of booking rates will be updated according to the availability of the moment.)
Group C - Chevrolet Onix or similar - $2303 Group H - Nissan Versa or similar - $2582 |