High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza

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Tour Code: 209968
High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
Departure CityDeparture City
Mendoza
End CityEnd City
Mendoza
DurationDuration
10 hours
LanguageLanguage
Spanish Live
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 16 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour
Tour AudienceTour Audience
Primarily Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Highlights

• This tour takes you explore the Majestic Silver Cord Mountain Range and Potrerillos Dam and Uspallata, a pre Hispanic settlement of Indians Huarpes, before getting to Cerro Aconcagua scenic viewpoint, from which you access the lagoon Horcones and Provincial Aconcagua Park, with a height of 6959 meters
• Our final destination in this journey will be the Monumento Cristo Redentor, located at 4200 meters, symbolizing the union of Argentine and Chilean

Itinerary

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes mountains range and its landmarks during the High Mountain Sightseeing Tour in Mendoza. Along the road, be impressed by the Cordon del Plata mountain range and the Potrerillos Dam by Mendoza River for un unforgettable experience in this beautiful city.

The tour starts early in the morning, with the pick up from your hotel. The first stop is at Uspallata, a pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes aborigines and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Continue to the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas. We will continue along Route 7 until we reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua. Here, we will make a stop to take photographs of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere, Mount Aconcagua, which stands at 6,962 meters, all while not losing sight of the impressive natural architectural wonder, the Puente del Inca. Following the international route, we reach our ultimate destination: Las Cuevas, a European-style village, located 3200 meters above sea level. From there, we find a path that takes us up to the "Cristo Redentor" monument, located 4200 meters above sea level at the border between Argentina and Chile,a and symbolizes the union between the countries (only visited during summer months).

Please take into account that the tour will be given in English at the featured places which are: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca and Aconcagua.
Visiting Attractions
Puente del Inca

Puente del Inca

Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Guide in spanish
  • Excludes
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and beverages
  • Any additional
  • Special Notes

    • What to Bring:
      - Walking Shoes
      - Food and Water
      - Light Backpack
      - Sunscreen

    The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
    This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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