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From Mendoza: High Andes Aconcagua Mountain Tour

4.4  / 5397 reviews
Activity provider:OPERADORES MENDOZA VIAJES
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From Mendoza: High Andes Aconcagua Mountain Tour

Activity provider:OPERADORES MENDOZA VIAJES
4.4  / 5397 reviews

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Head to the Andes and enjoy views of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas. Learn about the region from your guide, and make stops at Potrerillos, Uspallata, and Puente del Inca.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pickup included
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time. Pickup is included from hotels or apartments located in downtown Mendoza. The local partner will contact you the day before the tour in order to confirm pick up. If you are not reachable the day before the tour, and it's not possible to make contact, please be at the local partners' office 30 minutes before the starting time of the tour. The office is centrally located in Peatonal Sarmiento 129, Mendoza.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Stand on the breathtaking natural rock bridge Puente del Inca
  • Enjoy views of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas
  • Travel on Route 7, the famous international Andean Highway
  • Visit the village of Uspallata and learn about the Incan people
  • See the Dam of Potrerillos that generates energy for the region
Full description
Get picked up from your hotel in Mendoza and get on the road for a full day of exploration in the Andes. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, begin by taking the dirt roads through Villavicencio where you can catch amazing views of the highest peaks in the Andes. Reach Uspallata Valley and make your first stop at the town of Uspallata where the native Huarpes settled during the pre-Hispanic era. Take your time to soak in the Andean scenery and grab a snack. Then, continue on to Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas. Snap some photos before getting to Puente del Inca, a natural arch situated 8,924 feet above sea level. Admire the swirls of colored rock and the mountain views from the bridge. Journey towards the Chilean border, and stop at a natural viewpoint at Aconcagua, the largest mountain in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres. From November to April, it's possible to enter the Aconcagua Provincial Park and hike to the Horcones Lagoon. Then head to Las Cuevas village for free time and a bite to eat if you so choose. Journey back to Mendoza on the famous Ruta 7 and get dropped off at your hotel.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mendoza and Luján de Cuyo
  • Tour in Spanish, English, or Portuguese
  • Experienced guide
  • Food and drink
  • Tips
  • Entrance to Horcones Lagoon

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour is subject to weather and road conditions; in case there is a road blockade you will be invited to take the tour again the next day
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is only available in downtown Mendoza city, for other addresses please contact the operator to confirm the pickup point

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 397 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Gabriel – BrazilNovember 23, 2023 – Verified booking
The trip was very good, we had a very helpful guide, Jorge, who demonstrated a lot of knowledge of the region and knew how to tell us the stories and curiosities of the place. I was on a tour with 30 other people, we went on a very good bus, and the stops are very strategic: get off, take a photo, see something and come back. On this tour there are no long walks, there are stops to go to the bathroom, to have coffee and also for lunch. I didn't participate in lunch, I preferred to take my farofeiro sandwiches, lol, and this was the longest stop where I could better enjoy the landscape. Overall it was a good experience, I recommend it for those who want to visit the main points. For adventurers who want to get closer to Aconcaguá, look for private transport (remises) or a more specific excursion.
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David – ArgentinaNovember 3, 2023 – Verified booking
My trip to the high mountains has easily been the high point of my stay in Mendoza. The guide Martha was excellent! She told us so much about the region - history, fauna, climate etc. - and She was so polite and helpful. Likewise, our driver was very safe and friendly. The scenery was incredible and we were able to enjoy stops along the way to stretch our legs and have a quick coffee. In my view the trip was perfect!! To the driver and Martha - thank you so much for a wonderful day!!!
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Sue – United KingdomOctober 28, 2023 – Verified booking
Excellent trip. Definitely worth paying a little more to do the trip privately (up to 6). We had a great guide Mica who spoke exceptional English and took us to a couple of additional places (ie 7 Colour Mountains) and lovely late lunch restaurant. We felt we truly got a good feel for the mountains and culture - highly recommend
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