Classic Aconcagua Day Tour｜Argentina

We begin our exciting tour along the High Mountain Road from Mendoza, picking up participants at their hotels between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Our tourist trip begins on the famous National Route N°7.

The first stop, after traveling through the tunnel of the city of Cacheuta, takes us to the impressive Potrerillos dam located in the Andes mountain range, a place of unforgettable scenic beauty, where you will have the opportunity to take the best photos with the Altas Cumbres. in the background. .

We continued our way up the river entering the mountain town of Uspallata. This historic place was the scene of the Huarpe indigenous occupation in pre-Hispanic times and marks the transition between the foothills and the frontal mountain range. We will stop for breakfast in Uspallata and then continue our tour through a mountainous landscape that includes the charming villages of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas, as well as the ancient Los Penitentes ski resort.

Continuing our group tour, we found the iconic Puente del Inca, a natural monument of astonishing geological beauty, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Kilometers further, you will find the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the highest mountain in America after the Himalayas.

The High Mountain tour culminates at the Chilean border, Las Cuevas, a charming town built in a distinct European style. Here we will enjoy a delicious Mendocino lunch in a typical mountain restaurant.

Why book this tour?
– Get the best photographs of the Andes Mountains;
– Connect with mountain nature;
– Discover the Puente del Inca, a natural bridge declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO;
– Get a magnificent view of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in America;
– Discover the mountainous area where the famous film “Seven Years in Tibet”, starring actor Brad Pitt, was filmed;