Wonders of the High Andes from Mendoza
Description
On this full day, guided excursion, you will go through the mountains that surround Mendoza city. See stunning scenarios along the way, and many other points of interest such as the majestic Cordon del Plata mountain range, the Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata settlement, and "Puente del Inca" which is the southern last point of the Inca Empire, Aconcagua scenic viewpoint and the Cristo Redentor monument. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels provided. Please take into account that the tour will be given in English at the featured places which are: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua and in summer at Cristo Redentor.
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Itinerary
Early in the morning we will be picked up from our selected hotels to leave for Uspallata, as we border the Mendoza River and enjoy the Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos Dam.
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.
We will visit the Villas of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas.
Then, we'll visit Los Penitentes ski resort and get amazing panoramic views of the area (entrance not included).
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.
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.
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.
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. *The visit to Cristo Redentor will depend on weather conditions and transportation traffic. Only from January to March*
After the visit we will be returning to our selected hotels in Mendoza.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not in the list, please, add it at the time of booking. If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(102)
Full day trip worth every penny. Knowledgeable guide (Federico) who spoke Spanish at a speed I could understand and then repeated in English for my benefit. Stunning scenery. Sufficient time at each point of interest. Good value lunch at 20,000 ARS including a drink. No hesitation in recommending. Take something warm to wear it gets a little chilly. Take a water bottle and fill it up in the stream.
It was one of the best experiences and tours I have been on. Fantastic view all the time. A skilled guide who was good at informing, and a professional driver who drove safely. One of my best experiences. Beautiful view all the time. Professional guide and driver. A lot of good information during the trip.
The walk was amazing, the group very nice. The guide named Esteban was able to give us all the information necessary for the trip and including part of the history of the Andes mountain range. Excellent guide
It's an impressive 10-hour bus ride through the mountains with stops at interesting view points. Unfortunately our tour guide Laila did not speak English but she was creative and at every stop she asked a guide from a different tour to give us a short summary in English. It would have been nice if the company had provided a flyer with the basic information in English. Our guide was very caring about the travelers.
Terrible We paid for an English guide and she did not speak English She spoke Spanish and did not speak to us Very rude And Viator did not want to refund full amount first as they were not interested . Very poor and do not recommend Ruined the day . Avoid them
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Absolutely terrible experience AVOID THIS TOUR Viator sold me an English tour but everything was in Spanish and therefore a totally wasted day There were rude and made no efforts They arrived after 8am when pick up should have been 7am - no call to tell me , no apology I paid more money for an English tour and this was a total rip off
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Very beautiful landscapes of the Mendoza mountain range, I saw the Inca Bridge, visit the monument to Christ the Redeemer again after many years, in a setting of high peaks, lunch at a restaurant in Las Cuevas, Uspallata, Potrillos dam and village, excellent tour by vehicle impeccable, excellent driver and guide in everything
I had a beautiful experience with Cepas Turismo, more precisely with the guide Frederico and the driver Ariel (I think this was his name). Frederico is an energetic guide, and speaks with passion and a touch of humor about all the attractions of the tour. It is a history class about Mendoza, the Andes, and the campaign of the Liberators of America. Ariel (the driver) is confident at the wheel, especially on the part of the route that goes up to Christ the Redeemer of the Andes. He also has good musical taste, choosing the best songs for the tour. 10/10 I recommend them!
Spectacular! Each stop blows your mind a little more and the tour is also very enjoyable. All the landscapes are amazing. We had Hugo who made it even more interesting and fun. The best of waves!
Very nice hotel, courteous staff close to everything, very convinient, close to a walking park and main roads, super stores like Walmart, taxis available 24 hours,
