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Andes High Mountain Tour in Mendoza

5.0

(39)

  • Duration

    12 Hours

  • Activity Level

    EASY

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

The tour offers a variety of colors and reliefs. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and  water distribution for irrigation. Our next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of  aborigin Huarpes and the southern  last point of the Inca Empire, as far as the Inca Trail from Peru.

Attractions: The Vaults of Uspallata, historic “adobe” (mud) buildings, where the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran, used for casting cannons and guns. After visiting the villages of Picheuta, polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Later, we will find along our route, the Puente del Inca, architectural work with strands of natural hot springs. Continuing our direction and 2750 meters above sea level, the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of americas of 6959 meters, from where they were going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach our ultimate destination, the village Las Cuevas, European-style located 3200 meters above sea level. Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel, is the path that allows up to “Cristo Redentor” monument, located 4200 meters above sea level, which symbolizes the union between Argentines and Chileans.

What's Included

Guided High Mountain Tour in Mendoza
Biligüal guide (Spanish/English)
Pick up and drop off centrally located hotels

What's Excluded

Lunch

Gratuities

Tips

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Pets not welcome
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Please be ready at the lobby of your informed hotel 15 minutes before the excursion begins



Language

English, Spanish

Cancellation Policy
  • For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

    Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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From

EUR 28.50
Starting From
USD 59 / Person
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