High Mountain Day Tour from Mendoza
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Tour Code: 209968
$67.00 per person
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Departure CityMendoza
End CityMendoza
Duration10 hours
LanguageSpanish Live
Tour ThemesOutdoor Adventure, Natural Landscapes
Guide TypeGuided Tour
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
• 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.
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
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
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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.
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Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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