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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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English / Spanish Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Mendoza
If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Return
Wonders of the High Andes from Mendoza
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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.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English / Spanish Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Mendoza
If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Return
Itinerary
1
Mendoza
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
2
Uspallata
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
3
Puente Picheuta
We will visit the Villas of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas.
1 hour
4
Penitentes Mendoza
Then, we'll visit Los Penitentes ski resort and get amazing panoramic views of the area (entrance not included).
1 hour
5
Puente del Inca
We will continue on our way to the impressive Puente del Inca, a natural architectural work with springs of hot springs.
10 minutes
6
Mirador Del Cerro Aconcagua
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
7
Las 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
8
Potrerillos Dam
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.
9
Cristo Redentor De Los Andes
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
10
Mendoza
After the visit we will be returning to our selected hotels in Mendoza.
