Argentina · Geological Wonders

12-Hour High Mountain Tour in Mendoza with Aconcagua Views

12 Hours Round trip from Mendoza Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the ancient Polvaredas and the famous Punta de Vacas
02 Witness the naturally formed Inca Bridge
03 Visit Las Cuevas, the last town in Argentina
04 Get a glimpse of Aconcagua Hill, the highest point in Mendoza

Explore the fascinating high-altitude points of Mendoza Province in Argentina, including Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas, Los Penitentes Ski Center, and the naturally formed Puente del Inca. Travel along the High Mountain Road and National Route 7 through Cacheuta, Potrerillos, and the Uspallata Valley before continuing to Las Cuevas, the last Argentinian town. The experience concludes with stunning views of Aconcagua from Aconcagua Provincial Park.

Continue to Puente del Inca to witness this fascinating geological formation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mendoza, Aconcagua

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

High Mountain Road Tour to Aconcagua and Las Cuevas

Depart south from Mendoza and take National Route 7 toward the High Mountain Road.
Pass through extraordinarily beautiful sites in Cacheuta, Potrerillos Village, and the Uspallata Valley.
Visit the historic Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas (the cow's point).
Arrive at Los Penitentes Ski Center.
Continue to Puente del Inca to witness this fascinating geological formation.
Afterward, head to Aconcagua Provincial Park for an unbeatable view of Aconcagua Hill.
Continue to Las Cuevas, the last Argentinian town.
Return to Mendoza via the High Mountain Road and National Route 7.