Guided Visit to High Mountains (Aconcagua-Puente del Inca)
Description
Discover the grandeur of the Andes on an exciting day tour with our High Mountain package! From the impressive viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua to the splendid Potrerillos Dam, every moment will take you to explore new landscapes of this fascinating province. This excursion offers a perfect combination of adventure and serenity in one of the most impressive destinations in Argentina. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable day in the heights of Mendoza!
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Itinerary
Mountains, fresh air and a mirror of turquoise waters that invite you to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Mendoza views.
The town of Uspallata is a good place to stop along the way on the trip to Las Cuevas, Puente del Inca or Aconcagua. Uspallata is a historic town that is related to the Crossing of the Andes in the fight for independence. It was in this place where the troops of the Army of the Andes of General Don José de San Martín met and who, under the command of Juan Gregorio de las Heras, marched through one of the mountain passes towards Chile in the year 1817.
The Los Penitentes Ski Center and Mountain Park is a Mendoza classic, located just 180 km from the city of Mendoza and 15 km from Chile. We only stop in winter if there is snow.
Located in the heart of the Andes Mountains, 2,720 meters above sea level, the Puente del Inca is a mountain area famous for its natural bridge, a unique geological curiosity in the world and declared a Natural Monument. The Bridge has been formed by the action of mineral waters. The river flow made its way through sediments deposited at the bottom of a trough and then cemented by the thermal waters. These give the area its orange, yellow and ocher color, and any object that is placed under them such a hardness due to the impregnation in mineral salts that it acquires a "petrified" appearance. On the right bank is home to the famous hot springs, with five sources of the same type, but with different temperatures and components. The unique hills next to it and the Las Cuevas River that passes dozens of meters below the bridge complete the postcard.
Aconcagua Provincial Park is a protected area in the Argentine Andes, on the border with Chile. There is Mount Aconcagua, whose top is covered with snow and which is one of the highest in South America. At the entrance of the park you can take a path to the lagoon Los Horcones and the Quebrada del Durazno. Thanks to its altitude, it is home to huge Andean condors. If there is temporary it cannot be accessed
This time will be the trip to the last attraction (Aconcagua Park)
This will be the time to return to your accommodation.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at a central hotel, apartment or hostel. Our drivers will be easily identified. To request a bilingual guide, in English or Portuguese, you must request it as an extra and see availability, and it is only available for the private excursion.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour may be affected by bad weather, by cuts on the route, or because some sites are closed
Reviews(6)
We weren't picked up. They left us without service and I had to ask for the refund which is not in fact a simple procedure. To hire and pay are super expeditious, to help in these situations are lousy.
Lamentamos mucho lo sucedido, fueron problemas totalmente ajenos a la empresa. De todos modos, no se olvide que le invitamos el tour al otro día y no acepto. Saludos.-
Feeling like dumb and deaf. The operator agency had 3 to 4 buses, but I was in a bus where there was spanish speaking tour guide. Guides of other buses could speak english, so I think they should assign my place in one of those car.
The tour was amazing, our Guide was Mr. Alerrandro who passed us relevant information about every place we visited, was super attentive during the day and was always concerned about our safety. We ended the day in the 5-step menu at the restaurant Carolino, which was a wonderful experience, delicious dishes harmonized with a good wine and with a 10-point service. From the first contact until the end of the tour we received a SUPER attention, so I leave here my thanks and my indication.
muchas gracias por tu opinion!!!
Jonathan, the manager, acted very practically, seriously and very quickly! We made the purchase at the end of the day, already in the morning we were embarking to our tours! The Guide Alejandro always very attentive, patient and cautious on the road, I will definitely recommend ⁇
muchas gracias por tu opinion!!! estamos muy contentos
