Mendoza to Santiago: Private Tour through the Andes and High Mountains

Highlights

• Cross the Andes from Mendoza to Santiago on a private tour.
• Visit Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, and Aconcagua.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes throughout the tour.
• Discover Portillo, Los Caracoles, and Inca Lagoon in Chile.
• Travel by private vehicle with the option of a professional tour guide during the sightseeing tour.

Description

Enjoy a unique scenic experience crossing the Andes Mountains from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile on a private service that combines mountain landscapes, history, and some of the most iconic stops on Ruta Internacional 7. The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in Mendoza. From there, you will travel in a private vehicle along the course of the Mendoza River, making various scenic stops along the way. The first part of the tour takes you through the Cacheuta area and Potrerillos Dam, surrounded by towering mountains. Then you'll continue to the Uspallata Valley, a historic site linked to José de San Martín's liberation campaign. As the altitude increases, you'll reach some of the most iconic landscapes of Mendoza's High Mountain region. You'll see the Puente del Inca, a unique natural formation of geothermal origin, and make a scenic stop to admire Mt. Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. The journey continues to the international border crossing and the Cristo Redentor Tunnel, where the corresponding immigration procedures are carried out. Once in Chilean territory, you will begin the descent of the Andes, enjoying views of the famous Portillo Switchbacks, the Portillo Ski Center, and Inca Lagoon. Finally, the tour continues to Santiago de Chile, where the service ends at a centrally located hotel. This experience is not a direct transfer between Mendoza and Santiago, but a private tour of the High Mountains with sightseeing and scenic stops along one of the most stunning routes in South America. You can choose between an option with a professional tour guide throughout the tour or a private option with a driver and the same scheduled scenic itinerary. The approximate duration is 12 hours and may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, and border control times.

Includes

Exclusive private vehicle for the entire tour. Professional driver licensed for international border crossings. Pick-up from a hotel or accommodation within the Mendoza operating area. Transfer to a centrally located hotel in Santiago de Chile. Scheduled scenic stops along the way. Tour of Cacheuta, Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, and Portillo. Professional tour guide throughout the tour, only in the option that includes it.

Excludes

Lunch, meals, or drinks. Entrance fees to parks, reserves, or attractions that may require admission. Personal expenses. Gratuities. International medical insurance. Immigration or border fees, if applicable. Professional tour guide if the option booked is with driver only.

Important Information

• This is an international border crossing, so it is mandatory to carry valid and up-to-date documentation. Timings may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, and border delays. During the winter season, there may be traffic restrictions due to snow. It is recommended to check immigration requirements according to nationality. Approximate maximum altitude of the tour: 3,200 meters above sea level. The service ends at a centrally located hotel in Santiago (check for outlying areas). No entry into Chile

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund