Be amazed by the beautiful Andean landscapes of the province of Mendoza with this fantastic trek to El Salto waterfall. This is an unmissable adventure for your holiday in Argentina.
El Salto Waterfall Hike
We will pick you up from your hotel in Mendoza between 7:10 am and 7:30 am and set off for El Salto. On the way, we will pass through the pretty Andean villages of Cacheuta and Potrerillos, home to a huge reservoir and surrounded by the Cordón de Plata mountains!
Along the way, we will enjoy a tasty snack on board the vehicle that will include traditional pancakes from Mendoza and a choice of infusion between mate, coffee, or tea.
Once in the town of El Salto, we will begin a six-hour hike that will take us to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region. The moderately difficult route will take us across different high mountain Andean landscapes, reaching an altitude of 9000 ft above sea level.
The path zigzags among the rocks, eventually leading to a panoramic viewpoint of the El Salto waterfall. During the winter, we will see the icy glacier-shaped pyramid that usually forms at the foot of this Andean waterfall.
We make a stop here to take in the wonderful surroundings and observe magnificent condors in midflight. We will also take advantage of the break to regain our strength with a delicious picnic lunch that includes sandwiches or empanadas, fresh fruit and nuts, alfajores, a cereal bar, candy, and an infusion.
After this refreshing snack, we will start the return journey on foot back to the original starting point. From there we will take you to your hotel in Mendoza, where we arrive at 6 pm.
Pickup in Mendoza
Collection takes place in the following areas of Greater Mendoza: Mendoza, Godoy Cruz, Guaymallén, Lujan de Cuyo, and Maipú.
Departure from El Salto
If you prefer, you can make your own way to El Salto by car or bus. In that case, we will meet up at 8 am at the Manantiales bus stop, located in El Salto. From here, we will start the trek.