Tour Full Day High Mountain: Potrerillos, Uspallata from Mendoza

Enjoy landscape of the mountain in its maximum splendor. This tour, which is considered one of the most popular in the region , goes from Mendoza to the border with Chile.

During your journey you will find places of charm ; Potrerillos and Cacheuta, both possess a vital wealth and function for the province. Along the route we will make a stop in the ski centre Penitentes, to appreciate the snow in the winter season. Further on, we will find Puente del Inca, which is a rocky formation that represents a natural bridge surrounded by hot springs.

Nearby we will observe through a magnificient viewpoint, the Aconcagua Mountain, the highest peak in America. Finally, following the international route, we will find the customs complex “Los Horcones”, and later, already in the limits with Chile , we will finish our tour in Las Cuevas , a place with a european building style and where we will make a stop to enjoy a mendozinian lunch in a typical mountain restaurant.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mendoza, Capital Department, Mendoza Province, Argentina

After picking up all the travelers at the hotels, we will head to the first stop of this excursion in a journey that lasts approximately one hour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Potrerillos, Potrerillos, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

Potrerillos will be the first stop, where you can get some fresh air, buy a snack and admire the lake, the Potrerillos Reservoir

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Uspallata, Uspallata, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

Here we will find ourselves in front of a pre-Hispanic settlement of aboriginal Huarpes and also the southernmost point of the Inca empire.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puente Picheuta, Uspallata Argentina

We will visit Villas de Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puente del Inca, Puente del Inca, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

We will continue on our way to the Aconcagua Viewpoint without losing sight of the impressive Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge), a natural architectural work with hot springs.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Los Penitentes, Mendoza, Argentina

Afterwards, we will visit Los Penitentes ski resort, where you will have free time to ride the chairlift and get incredible panoramic views of the area (entrance fee not included).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parque Provincial - Mirador Del Cerro Aconcagua, RN7 10 Near Puente Del Inca, Mendoza Argentina

The next stop is a panoramic viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, located at 2750 meters (9022 feet) above sea level. From there, head to the Horcones Lagoon and the Aconcagua Provincial Park.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Las Cuevas, Mendoza, Argentina

Following the international route, you will reach your final destination, the village of Las Cuevas (a European-style village, located at 3200 meters or (10 500 feet) above sea level). Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel there is a road that allows visitors to access the Christ the Redeemer monument, located at 4200 meters (13 780 feet) above sea level.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

It's time to go back to Mendoza and get a good rest!

The bus will head back to the Panamerican Highway by the same route and will take you back to the hotel in Mendoza around 7:00 pm.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"You should wear comfortable clothes and footwear appropiate for the season of the year. Bring sweets, still mineral water, and sunscreen and a hat in the summer"
"You should carry your documents and cash."
"PLEASE inform hotel and address."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 07:30 AM
Duração: 9 To 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Transportation to and from most downtown hotels in Mendoza.

Within the urban radius of the city. In case the accommodation is out of the radius, you will be informed of the nearest meeting point for the pick up / Drop Off.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• ● Transportation in modern units equipped with air-conditioning and heating.
• Bilingual guide service during the whole tour.
• Entry/Admission - Puente Picheuta
• Entry/Admission - Parque Provincial - Mirador Del Cerro Aconcagua

Não Incluído

• Lunch is not included.

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