Andes High Mountain Day Trip, Mendoza - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Andes High Mountain Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 78.00 USD
Rating: 8.5 (21 reviews)

Best thing I've done in Argentina (even compared to the waterfall in Puerto Iguazu). One of the most fascinating sights ...

Ben

On this high-mountain bus tour through the Andes from Mendoza, we'll marvel at the steep peaks of Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas, and reach the Argentine-Chilean border to get incredible views of the dramatic Andean scenery.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide
Transport by bus or minibus

Not included

Food and drink

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 12 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

8.5

Excellent 188 Travelers·21 reviews

March 23, 2026
Ben
Canberra, Australia
Best thing I've done in Argentina (even compared to the waterfall in Puerto Iguazu). One of the most fascinating sights in all the world and a brillia...
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June 15, 2026
Sabarish Thirunavukkarasu
Tamilnadu, India
We had a memorable trip and thanks for helping us to take those memories to India with us.
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October 23, 2024
Kim You
Singapore
The programme of the is good and the activity is well conducted. But the service provider did not want to honour the initial hotel pickup point(Fluent...
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July 17, 2024
Anonymous
Argentina
The activity was very good. We made several stops at tourist sites in the Andes. The guide was very nice and kind. The coach we were on was very comfo...
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January 8, 2024
Orla
Australia
This was a fantastic tour considering how reasonably priced it is. Miguel was a superb driver and the windows in the bus were super clean so as to wat...
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December 23, 2025
Birgit
Whitehorse, Canada
It was a great tour!
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March 26, 2025
Gerhard Bursa
Stockerau, Austria
Our driver Angel and our tourguide Mafalda were excellent. The tour itinerary was amazing!
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February 3, 2024
Rubens Donizetti Brandão
Santos, Brazil
very well
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July 18, 2023
Terry Stinger
Greenleaf, United States
It was very enjoyable. Needed more time at certain locations. The bus had serious mechanical issues and finally broke down. It was also cold inside th...
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July 16, 2023
Martin
Bogotá, Colombia
Cool Trip - Micaela gave us great informations about culture and the landscape. Angel was a really good driver. The drive is long, but worth it. You c...
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Andes High Mountain Tour

Between 7 and 7:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and set off towards the west in search of the majestic peaks of the longest continental mountain range in the world: the Andes. The 120-kilometer (75-mile) trip will take around 3 hours, driving along the beautiful Mendoza River. You'll be able to see the spectacular Potrerillos Dam, a complex feat of engineering that provides flood control, hydroelectricity, and irrigation water to the surrounding area.

The first stop will be Uspallata, a small village with an altitude of over 2000 meters (6,500 feet). Learn all about the settlement's pre-Colombian and colonial history, before you head south towards Punta de Vacas, or "Cow's Point". From this tiny Andean hamlet, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the distant Tupungato Volcano. Just ten minutes from Punta de Vacas, you'll reach the Los Penitentes ski station.

Then we'll continue on to Puente del Inca, a natural bridge formed from rock that crosses over the Las Cuevas river. Nearby, you'll come across a viewpoint offering you stunning vistas of the iconic Aconcagua.

From November to April, the Aconcagua Provincial Park is open. During this period, you can enjoy an optional hike to the Laguna de los Horcones (not included).

We'll make our next stop in the town of Las Cuevas and ascend to Christ the Redeemer of the Andes (accessible from January to March, generally), which is located on the border between Chile and Argentina. You'll have an hour of free time for lunch in Las Cuevas, an ideal place to enjoy the typical cuisine of this unique borderland.

After lunch, from Las Cuevas, we'll begin our drive back to Mendoza and, after about 2 hours (83 km / 50 mi), we'll stop in Uspallata again to rest and use the bathroom before another 3 hours (120 km / 75 mi) until our arrival back at your hotel, which is scheduled between 7 and 8 pm.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the itinerary may slightly vary depending on the season. In summer, and depending on the weather conditions, before we stop for lunch at Las Cuevas, we'll climb up to the Christ the Redeemer in Los Andes, a symbol of peace between Argentina and Chile. Plus, from November to April, on Monday, Friday, and Sunday, you can go on an optional 30-minute hike through the Laguna de los Horcones. During the booking process, if this is available, you'll see an additional question where you'll need to indicate if you would like to enjoy this hike.

In winter, you'll have more free time in Puente del Inca, and we'll explore other parts of the high mountain area, as these attractions will not be operational.

Due to organizational reasons, the order of the visits described may vary.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes a pickup service from hotels in downtown Mendoza. If your accommodation is located more than 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city center, the guide will get in touch with you, and an alternative meeting point will be arranged.

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