High Mountain Tour - Full Day Trip from Mendoza to the Andes Mountains

Embark in the Mendoza High Mountain Tour, a one of a kind experience showcasing breathtaking scenery like the Potrerillos Dam and the highest peak in the Americas, Mount Aconcagua. On this tour, we will travels along National Route 7 towards the Chilean border, stopping at key sites such as the pre-Hispanic village of Uspallata, the natural hot springs and bridge of Puente del Inca. We will also visit the Aconcagua Provincial Park and go on a walk to Laguna Horcones for views of the Aconcagua's south face. I will provide context about the different sights we see, for instance discussing how the Portrerillos dam was built and the reason behind the name Inca bridge. This tour blends natural beauty with cultural and historical insights.

-We will start with a pick-up from your hotel and then take the 82 road to visit the Precordillera area of the Andes range. -We'll then arrive to Potrerillos village, which I'll contextualize you on, and take you to see its dam. -Next, we'll continue through 7 road up to Uspallata where we will make a short restroom and coffee stop. -Following that, we'll take the 7 road again, up to the Inca bridge, stopping to see its hot springs. -We will continue up to Aconcagua Park where we will do a short walk to see the scenery from a bit further away for the most picture-perfect shot. -Finally we will go back to Uspallata if you'd like to have lunch before returning. Otherwise, we'd head straight back to Mendoza city where I'd drop you off where I picked you up from.