From Mendoza: The Andes Tour

Chile



Explore High Mountain from Mendoza along Route 7. Visit Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca and the Aconcagua viewpoint. Lunch at Las Cuevas or Uspallata depending on weather conditions.

Highlights

  • Get to know the Puente del Inca, declared World Heritage by Unesco.
  • Get a magnificent view of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in America.
  • Get the best pictures of the Andes Mountains.

Description

Discover the High Mountain Road in an unforgettable tour from Mendoza. We leave early on National Route 7, with a first stop at Potrerillos Dam, surrounded by imposing Andean landscapes. Then, we enter Uspallata, a historic mountain village, where we have breakfast before continuing along a road surrounded by spectacular scenery. We cross Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes until we reach Puente del Inca, a natural wonder declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Further on, we stop at the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the highest mountain in America. The tour culminates at Las Cuevas, on the border with Chile, where we enjoy lunch at a mountain restaurant. In snow season, the itinerary may vary according to weather conditions and access regulations, with the possibility of having lunch in Uspallata if Las Cuevas cannot be reached.

Includes

Bilingual tour guide available: please request the tour in English or Portuguese when booking. Pick up and drop off at centrally located hotel. Transportation in modern equipped units. Technical stop for breakfast. Technical stop for lunch.

Excludes

Cost of breakfast. Cost of lunch. Cost of renting clothes or snow boots (if necessary in the winter season).

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the season, and bring a coat in any season of the year. We will be traveling through a mountainous area and there will be small changes in altitude, so we recommend bringing gum and candy. Bring your ID or passport. We recommend carrying cash for the rental of snow clothes in case it is necessary. Please note that the pick up time of the activity may have a delay of 30 to 45 minutes. 24 hours prior to pickup you will need to provide your lodging information: Hotel name:

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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