Andes Day Trip from Mendoza Including Aconcagua, Uspallata and Puente del Inca

Highlights

Visit traditional Andean villages: free time to shop for handicrafts
See Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas
Hassle-free pickup and round-trip transport from Mendoza

Summary

A comfortable, air-conditioned coach will collect you at your Mendoza hotel and head out for the Pan-American Highway. As you cruise towards the Chilean border, learn about the region's cultural and natural features through your expert guide's insightful commentary. The urban architecture of Mendoza will give way to rolling wine country grape vines and eventually mountain peaks as you travel. Potrerillos will be your first stop, where you can get some fresh air, purchase a snack, and admire the lake, the Embalse de Potrerillos. Your next stop is Uspallata, a charming mountain town with abundant alpine views and an opportunity to purchase lunch. Back on the bus, you'll reach Puente del Inca about 60 minutes later. This natural rock bridge over the Vacas River was once visited by Charles Darwin, and its swirls of colored rock make for great photos. There's a small community living nearby that has handmade native goods for sale. Continue heading west towards Chile's border and Aconcagua. Argentina is the location of the largest mountain in the Americas, clocking in at 22,840 feet (6,960 meters.) The coach will stop at a scenic overlook for wonderful views and photo opportunities as the guide fills you in on information about the mountain itself. Pichueta, a site of indigenous Huarpe ruins dating from the 5th century, is your last stop. After that the coach will head back down the Pan-American highway the way it came, delivering you back to your Mendoza hotel around 7 pm.

Tour info

Duration

12 hours

Why take this tour?

Mendoza lies in the foothills of the mighty Andes Mountains, along part of the Pan-American Highway. On this tour, venture out of the city for a thrilling road trip into the mountains. Along the way, stop to visit the traditional Andean villages of Potrerillos and Uspallata, admire natural wonders such as the rock bridge of Puente del Inca, and enjoy views of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas.

What’s included?

Round trip transport and professional bilingual guide.
Stop for lunch
Entry/Admission - Potrerillos Dam
Lunch cost

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 12h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Kahuak Aventura

About operator:

Kahuak, tourism in Mendoza, offers different options for your trip: Going from accommodations in Mendoza down town to the most exclusive lodges in the residential area of Chacras de Coria, and from the biking-through-the-vineyard tour to the most selected and specialized wine tours. Besides, you will be able to choose among different adventurous activities such as: Horseback riding, trekking, rappel, rafting, canopy, paragliding, and off-road. All this activities will be accompanied by the most elaborate dishes, which represent the regional cuisine of Mendoza and Argentina.Kahuak, tourism in Mendoza, expects you to visit this wonderful province and welcomes you!!!