The essence of the Andes in Mendoza. On this outstanding tour you will go through the National Route N°7 and Potrerillos dam, Potrerillos Lake and all its panoramic points. Uspallata Valley, Penitentes Ski Center and Puente del Inca, an ancient geological monument where you will learn about the indigenous culture. Also will admire the Aconcagua Park, surrounded by high tops over 6000 mts. about sea level, being the most famous Cerro Aconcagua of 6962 mts. In Summer, the road to The Cristo Redentor of the Andes is enable to visit, the symbolic monument of Argentina-Chile frontier. Your last stop is Las Cuevas the last town 'til the border with Chile.
Tour Aconcagua Park in Small Group from Mendoza with Barbecue Lunch
Group size no more than nine people with breakfast and lunch with wine included. Unlike most other Mendoza agencies we actually enter Aconcagua Park and hike for one hour. An extravagant barbecue lunch with limitless wine is also included. Travel the old Trans-Andean railway via minibus on this 8-hour small-group tour. With your guide, pass the snow-capped Cordón del Plata and stop by the turquoise Potrerillos lake on your way to the mountain town of Uspallata. After passing through Penitentes Ski Resort you’ll reach Aconcagua Park. On your return back you will have the opportunity to stop and see Puente Del Inca, a naturally formed bridge over a steep ravine. Once in Uspallata you’ll enjoy an afternoon lunch of Argentine asado (local style barbecue - not gourmet) before concluding your tour at approximately at 5:30pm.
High Mountain from Mendoza: Puente del Inca & Andes Tour
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.
Tour Full Day High Mountain: Potrerillos, Uspallata from Mendoza
Enjoy landscape of the mountain in its maximum splendor. This tour, which is considered one of the most popular in the region , goes from Mendoza to the border with Chile. During your journey you will find places of charm ; Potrerillos and Cacheuta, both possess a vital wealth and function for the province. Along the route we will make a stop in the ski centre Penitentes, to appreciate the snow in the winter season. Further on, we will find Puente del Inca, which is a rocky formation that represents a natural bridge surrounded by hot springs. Nearby we will observe through a magnificient viewpoint, the Aconcagua Mountain, the highest peak in America. Finally, following the international route, we will find the customs complex “Los Horcones”, and later, already in the limits with Chile , we will finish our tour in Las Cuevas , a place with a european building style and where we will make a stop to enjoy a mendozinian lunch in a typical mountain restaurant.
Experience Aconcagua as a private journey through the Andes, with time to enjoy the mountains instead of simply driving from one attraction to the next. The day is carefully planned with scenic and historic stops along the route, turning the journey to Aconcagua into part of the experience itself. Inside Aconcagua Provincial Park, you’ll spend around two hours exploring the Laguna Horcones area at a relaxed pace, with time to walk, take photos, and enjoy views of Aconcagua’s impressive south face. Because the experience is completely private, the guide is dedicated to your group and the day can follow a more personal rhythm. We also take care of the details along the way, with coffee and Argentine croissants in Uspallata, snacks and water, park entrance, and a traditional Argentine asado with wine and dessert included. A complete Andes experience for travelers who want to see Aconcagua without a demanding trek and without feeling rushed.
Recorrido por la cordillera de los andes para conocer el valle central de la ciudad de Mendoza, sus tres cadenas montañosas: precordillera, cordillera frontal (Cordón del Plata) y cordillera principal donde se encuentra el coloso de América el cerro Aconcagua. Esta excursión también cuenta con una importante carga histórica ya que es una de las rutas que utilizó parte de ejercito del General San Martín con su gesta libertadora de Argentina y Chile.