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Offered languages
- English
- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Itinerary
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1
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
We will visit the Villas of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Then, we'll visit Los Penitentes ski resort and get amazing panoramic views of the area (entrance not included).
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
We will continue on our way to the impressive Puente del Inca, a natural architectural work with springs of hot springs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will continue along Route 7 until we reach the Aconcagua Viewpoint. Here we will stop to take some pictures of the highest mountain in the western hemisphere, (6,900 meters) above sea level, without losing sight of the impressive Puente del Inca, a natural architectural work.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Las Cuevas
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
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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*
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
After the visit we will be returning to our selected hotels in Mendoza.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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