Mendoza: Aconcagua Adventure in the Andes Mountains
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About This Experience in Mendoza
Why Visit Mendoza?
Mendoza, Argentina offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Mendoza provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Mendoza
You can reach Mendoza, Argentina by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Tour of the Route that crosses the Andes
- Pick up in/out hotels in Mendoza
- Walk along the Aconcagua Provincial Park trails
- Tour of the old trans-Andean train route
- Breakfast
- Breakfast and Box lunch for lunch
- Lunch in mountain restaurant
- Technical stop for a morning snack with infusions and sweetness. breakfast
- Entrance fees to National Park
- 45 Minutes Walk along the Aconcagua Provincial Park trails
What's Not Included
- Regular service only Monday, Thursday and Saturday enabled
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will head southwest along Provincial Route 86, enjoying the landscapes of Cacheuta until we cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos. We will contemplate the wonderful view of the majestic Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main source of water, and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystal clear water in the middle of mountains.
- Then we will continue along this beautiful path, contemplating the unforgettable landscape, passing through tunnels and bridges, until we reach the town of Uspallata. Again we will make a strategic stop to get a better view of the Valley as a whole.
- Once we return to the route, we prepare for the highlight of the outing: Aconcagua Provincial Park. There we will obtain the corresponding permits to take a walk of approximately one hour, which will allow us to experience the majesty of the highest mountain in America from the viewpoint of Laguna de Horcones, within the Park.
- Back in the van, we will travel a few kilometers, until we reach the “Puente del Inca”. Mandatory stop at this iconic place of our mountain range. There we will learn about its peculiar history and get a great view of the bridge.
- Once the day is over, we will begin our return to the City taking with us the best memories, landscapes and experiences of Aconcagua and the imposing Andes mountain range.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, long pants, a light coat in summer and a thick coat in winter.
- This service is non-refundable for cancellations made within 4 days prior to the service date. However, if you need to modify your reservation, such as adjusting the number of participants, changing the date or requesting a cancellation with a refund, we can accommodate your request as long as it is made at least 4 days before the date of service.
- A walk for lovers of natural landscapes due to its combination of geography, geology and history of Mendoza.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina. It is the capital of the province of Mendoza and is located in the plain east of the Andes mountain range. It is one of the main cities of the country, and with its urban agglomerate, called Gran Mendoza it reaches a total population that exceeds one million inhabitants
The Aconcagua provincial park is located in the... 10 hours
The Aconcagua provincial park is located in the northwest of the province of Mendoza. The top of the mountain is 12 kilometers from the border with Chile, and 18 kilometers from the international route. It is surrounded by the north and southwest of the gorge and the valley of the Horcones, which serve as a bed for the river of the same name; by the South, the creek of Lower Horcones; by the north and east the valley of the Cows. In 1983 it was declared a "protected natural area." It is one of the 10 natural reserves that form the system of protected natural areas of the province of Mendoza. The park is home to large glaciers, which act as a water reserve. There are important archeological sites. It is the preferred scenario for the climbers. We will do a 2-hour walk along paths of the Aconcagua Provincial Park, stunning views of the “Colossus of America”
THE THERMAL WATER OF CACHUETA THERMALS COMES FROM...
THE THERMAL WATER OF CACHUETA THERMALS COMES FROM DEFROSTING, IS INFILTED TO LARGE DEPTHS WHERE IT TAKES HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PLACES WITH THE GRANITIC ROCK OF CACHEUTA, MAKING IT RISE AGAIN TO THE SURFACE. YOUR TEMPERATURE DISSOLVES AND ABSORBES THE MINERALS THAT YOU FIND ON YOUR ROAD UNTIL YOU COME TO YOUR SPRING AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES.
Cacheuta is a town located in the northern...
Cacheuta is a town located in the northern sector of the Department Luján de Cuyo, province of Mendoza, in Argentina. It is located on the border between the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Las Heras, west of the province. It is located on the banks of the Mendoza River, 1245 m above sea level
The Potrerillos Reservoir is located on the Mendoza...
The Potrerillos Reservoir is located on the Mendoza River, in the province of Mendoza. Its construction began in 1999 by the consortium between Industrias Metalúrgicas Pescarmona and Cartellone; to control the flow of water, produce electricity and water for irrigation.
The Puente del Inca natural monument is a...
The Puente del Inca natural monument is a protected natural area of the province of Mendoza in Argentina, adjacent to the town of Puente del Inca.
lunch 1 mineral water without gas Instant soup on the... 1 hour
lunch 1 mineral water without gas Instant soup on the walk Lentil stew or Pasta Fetuchini with Bolognese sauce Wine glass served with flavored talitas Homemade bread * served in a mountain restaurant in Las Cuevas
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What is the cancellation policy?
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