A Day in the Andes Mountains From Mendoza

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

You can get to know the Andes Mountains in its most complete form, you will start with the sighting of the Potrerillos levee, stopping in the town of Uspallata, you will admire the peaks in the Penitentes and of course contemplate the highest peak in America Monte Aconcagua. During the months of November to April you will be able to enter the Provincial Park and experience a short hike to Laguna de los Horcones (entrance not included). Continue to the border village Las Cuevas, where you can enjoy some time for a regional lunch (not included)
Finally, from January to April, if the weather and road conditions allow, after a path of curves and countercurves, you will culminate your experience in the Christ the Redeemer, an emblematic monument that symbolizes peace between Argentina and Chile and can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Andes Mountains at 4200 meters above sea level.

What's Included

Spanish Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch option is offered in rustic restaurant at villas las Cuevas.
Entrance Provincial Park Aconcagua if you want to do the hike to the Lagoon
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you are staying in the city of Mendoza , we look for your hotel located within a radius up to 1.50 km from Plaza Independencia. In case they are private addresses in this radius we coordinate a nearby meeting point.

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Meeting point
Sarmiento 129

Operators Mendoza Travel - office Pedestrian Sarmiento 129

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parque Provincial Aconcagua

    Sightseeing of the highest mountain in the Andes , one of the main ones in the world. trekking option to Laguna de los Horcones, during the months of November to April

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Puente del Inca

    Tour of the area and explanation of its history guide

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Sighting of the unit

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Uspallata

    Most important villa on route 7 bound for Chile. Time for use of bathrooms , breakfast and snack

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Located at 4200 this monument symbolizes the brotherhood between Argentina and Chile. After a path of mountains of curves and contracurves we arrive at the monument and a spectacular panoramic view of the Andes. This bed is open from January to April each year and always subject to weather conditions.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Los Penitentes (Pass by)

    An ancient ski resort famous for its unique rock formations, which even in the off-season, offer an impressive visual spectacle.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Contact us if you have problems with altuira. We will inform you about the different levels and how far you can enjoy the ride.
Supplied by Operadores Mendoza Viajes

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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