Full Day High Mountain Tour from Mendoza
On this full day, guided excursion, you will go through the mountains that surround Mendoza city. See stunning scenarios along the way, and many other points of interest such as the majestic Cordon del Plata mountain range, the Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata settlement, and "Puente del Inca" which is the southern last point of the Inca Empire, Aconcagua scenic viewpoint and the Cristo Redentor monument. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels provided.
Please take into account that the tour will be given in English at the featured places which are: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua and in summer at Cristo Redentor.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Early in the morning we will be picked up from our selected hotels to leave for Uspallata, as we border the Mendoza River and enjoy the Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos Dam.
Please take into account that the tour will be given in English at the featured places which are: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua and in summer at Cristo Redentor.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Uspallata, Uspallata, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Once we reach Uspallata we will make our first stop. Here we will find ourselves facing a pre-Hispanic settlement of aboriginal Huarpes, and also with the southernmost point of the Inca empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puente Picheuta, Uspallata Argentina
We will visit the Villas of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Penitentes Mendoza, Ruta Nacional No 7 Km. 171, Uspallata 5539 Argentina
Then, we'll visit Los Penitentes ski resort, where you will have some free time to use the chair lift and get amazing panoramic views of the area (entrance not included).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puente del Inca, Ruta 7, Vacas River, Las Cuevas Argentina
We will continue on our way to the Mirador del Cerro Aconcagua without losing sight of the impressive Puente del Inca, a natural architectural work with springs of hot springs.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mirador Del Cerro Aconcagua, RN7 10, Mendoza, Argentina
The next stop is a Cerro Aconcagua scenic viewpoint, located at 9,022 feet (2,750 meters) above sea level. From there, head to Horcones Lagoon and the Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Las Cuevas, Las Cuevas, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Following the international route, reach your final destination, the village of Las Cuevas (an European-style village, located 10,500 feet (3,200 meters) above sea level). Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel, there is a path that allows visitors up to the Cristo Redentor monument, located 13,780 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Potrerillos Dam, Cacheuta, Mendoza Argentina
First, we'll pass by the Cordon del Plata mountain range and the Potrerillos Dam, located along the Mendoza River. It's a very important hydraulic work that generates power and distributes water for irrigation for the whole region.
Stop At: Cristo Redentor De Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, Las Cuevas Argentina
The Cristo Redentor monument symbolizes the union between Argentinians and Chileans.
After the visit we will be returning to our selected hotels in Mendoza at approximately 5:30 p.m. In summer, if we go up to the Cristo Redentor, the excursion will end approximately at 8 pm.
*The visit to Cristo Redentor will depend on weather conditions and transportation traffic. Only from January to March*
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
After the visit we will be returning to our selected hotels in Mendoza.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please take into account that the tour will be given in English at the featured places which are: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua and in summer at Cristo Redentor."
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms"
"It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain distance. In case they don't respect the basic safety measures, they will be asked to leave the tour.
The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 10 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Traveler pickup is offered
If your hotel is not in the list, please, add it at the time of booking.
If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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