Full Day High Mountain Tour from Mendoza
About This Tour
Travel from Mendoza into the heart of the Andes on a full-day journey through dramatic mountain scenery, historic settlements, and some of the region’s most ico...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Mendoza, Aconcagua · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.; We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.; OFFICE NUMBER: (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs); EMERGENCY MOBILE: (After office hours)
About Mendoza
Mendoza
Synonymous with great wines and mastery of the Malbec grape, Mendoza is town of reds and whites. But bottles aside, local guides from Everest Global Hub here can also show off museums and pretty Spanish plazas.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Mendoza We will start this activity from centrally located hoteles from 7:30AM Potrerillos 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. 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. Picheuta, Polvaredas & Punta de Vacas We will visit the Villas of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas. Los Penitentes Then, we'll visit Los Penitentes ski resort, where you will have some free time to use the chair lift and get amazing panoramic views of the area (entrance not included). Aconcagua & Puente del Inca We will continue on our way to the impressive Puente del Inca, a natural architectural work with springs of hot springs. 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. 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. Cristo Redentor 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.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Mendoza, AR · Tour start: Mendoza, AR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
