Andes High Mountain Tour

8.60 / 10

844 reviews | 8,527 travellers

Excellent! It's a shame about the departure time, since you don't get to Christ, so you could leave later. Otherwise, everything is excellent! The province of Mendoza could improve its facilities, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the excursion and especially with Claudia, our guide.

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On this high-mountain bus tour through the Andes from Mendoza, we'll marvel at the steep peaks of Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas, and reach the Argentinean-Chilean border to get incredible views of the dramatic Andean scenery.

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On this high-mountain bus tour through the Andes from Mendoza, we'll marvel at the steep peaks of Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas, and reach the Argentinean-Chilean border to get incredible views of the dramatic Andean scenery.

Andes High Mountain Tour

Between 7 and 7:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and set off towards the west in search of the majestic peaks of the longest continental mountain range in the world: the Andes. The 120-kilometer (75-mile) trip will take around 3 hours, driving along the beautiful Mendoza River. You'll be able to see the spectacular Potrerillos Dam, a complex feat of engineering that provides flood control, hydroelectricity, and irrigation water to the surrounding area.

The first stop will be Uspallata, a small village with an altitude of over 2000 meters (6,500 feet). Learn all about the settlement's pre-Colombian and colonial history, before you head south towards Punta de Vacas, or "Cow's Point". From this tiny Andean hamlet you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the distant Tupungato Volcano. Just ten minutes from Punta de Vacas, you'll reach Los Penitentes ski station.

Then we'll continue on to Puente del Inca, a natural bridge formed from rock that crosses over the Las Cuevas river. Nearby, you'll come across a viewpoint offering you stunning vistas of the iconic Aconcagua.

From November to April the Aconcagua Provincial Park is open. During this period, you can enjoy an optional hike to the Laguna de los Horcones (not included).

We'll make our next stop in the town of Las Cuevas and ascend to Christ the Redeemer of the Andes (accessible from January to March, generally), which is located on the border between Chile and Argentina. You'll have an hour of free time for lunch in Las Cuevas, an ideal place to enjoy the typical cuisine of this unique borderland.

After lunch, from Las Cuevas, we'll begin our drive back to Mendoza and, after about 2 hours (83 km / 50 mi), we'll stop in Uspallata again to rest and use the bathroom before another 3 hours (120 km / 75 mi) until our arrival back at your hotel, which is scheduled between 7 and 8 pm.

Hotel pickup

This tour includes a pickup service from hotels in downtown Mendoza. If your accommodation is located more than 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city center, the guide will get in touch with you and an alternative meeting point will be arranged.

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Duration

10 - 12h.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Pick up and drop off at hotel.

English speaking guide.

Transport by bus or minibus.

Not included

Food and drink.

When to book?

You can book up until the previous day (5:00 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

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No printing of documentation required.
Provider
Operadores Mendoza Viajes Show more

Operadores Mendoza Viajes

Corporate name: CARIBE SA

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Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Is this activity suitable for all ages?

A - Yes.

Q - Does the activity take place in the event of adverse weather conditions?

A - In the event of adverse weather conditions or other cases of force majeure, such as road closures, the activity may be canceled. In this case, we'll give you a full refund.

Q - What happens if the tour duration is reduced due to safety issues?

A - If the itinerary is interrupted and we have not been able to complete half of the itinerary, we'll offer you another activity as compensation. The excursion will be considered complete if we have completed at least 50% of the tour.

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A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

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Cancellations

Cancellations

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 12 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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5 out of 844 reviews

8.6 / 10

8.5706003159558 844 reviews | 8,527 travellers

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Nov / 17 / 2024

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Maria Julia Revora

Caba, Argentina

Excelente! Lastima la hora de salida, ya que no se llega al Cristo podría salir mas tarde, por lo demás todo excelente! La provincia de Mendoza podría mejorar instalaciones, pero eso no tiene que ver con calidad de la excursion y sobre todo de Claudia , nuestra guia Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent! It's a shame about the departure time, since you don't get to Christ, so you could leave later. Otherwise, everything is excellent! The province of Mendoza could improve its facilities, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the excursion and especially with Claudia, our guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Nov / 05 / 2024

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Antonio Lozano Cabrera

Málaga, Spain

Buena excursión, aunque el hecho de tener q escuchar a la guía en español y después en inglés ha sido algo molesto.Deberían de unificar los grupos por idiomas. En cuanto a la guía, creo q no es d recibo q una profesional tenga q pronunciarse sobre la política ejercida hace 500 años en América, utilizando los parámetros actuales para criticar y denostar a los españoles. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

Good excursion, although having to listen to the guide in Spanish and then in English was somewhat annoying. They should unify the groups by language. As for the guide, I think it is unacceptable that a professional has to speak out about the politics exercised 500 years ago in America, using current parameters to criticize and denigrate the Spanish. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

8

Oct / 22 / 2024

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Kim You

Singapore

The programme of the is good and the activity is well conducted. But the service provider did not want to honour the initial hotel pickup point(Fluente Major Hotel Terminal) as stated in the booking list and ridiculously claimed that the pickup point was out of range(inside the bus terminal) and inaccessible.

I travelled by myself

8

Oct / 21 / 2024

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Marcela

Sao Paulo, Brazil

O passeio é bem legal para quem não tem como ir de carro conhecer o local por meios próprios. O nosso guia foi ótimo, explicou várias curiosidades sobre o local e fizemos paradas nos principais pontos. Vale ressaltar que fazemos uma caminhada breve até o mirante do aconcagua e não é possível fazer a trilha. O almoço é em um local bem simples, caro para o que oferece e que não aceita cartão, mas estava gostoso. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour is really cool for those who don't have the means to travel by car and see the place on their own. Our guide was great, explained several interesting facts about the place and we made stops at the main points. It is worth mentioning that we take a short walk to the aconcagua viewpoint and it is not possible to take the trail. Lunch is in a very simple place, expensive for what it offers and doesn't accept cards, but it was delicious. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 23 / 2024

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Anonymous

Argentina

La experiencia fue normal. Muy lindo todo el principio pero se vio ampliamente perjudicada por el cierre del paso a la cordillera por nevadas. Si bien no es responsabilidad del tour para nada, recomiendo a los asistentes verificar que el paso del cristo redentor este habilitado antes de tomar el tour, ya que se van a perder todas las mejores partes del mismo, como aconcagua, las cuevas, puente del inca y mas. Si hubiera sabido esto, no lo hubiera tomado. Translate this opinion into English.

The experience was normal. The beginning was very nice, but it was greatly affected by the closure of the mountain pass due to snowfall. Although it is not the responsibility of the tour at all, I recommend that attendees verify that the Christ the Redeemer pass is open before taking the tour, since they will miss all the best parts of it, such as Aconcagua, the caves, the Inca bridge and more. If I had known this, I would not have taken it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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