Day Trips

From Mendoza: Aconcagua Experience

Journey from Mendoza through Cacheuta and Potrerillos, taking in views of the Potrerillos Dam and the Cordón del Plata mountain range.

Walk for approximately one hour to the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint in Aconcagua Provincial Park, where you can see the mountain's southern face and summit.

Visit Puente del Inca, an iconic natural landmark in the Andes, on the return journey from the Aconcagua area.

Travel with a professional bilingual mountain guide, private transfers from centrally located hotels, insurance, a box lunch, and a first-aid kit.

Private transfers from central hotels

Route via Cacheuta, Potrerillos, Puente del Inca

Views of Aconcagua and Horcones lagoon

Professional bilingual mountain guide

Breakfast and box lunch, mineral water

Basic insurance and first aid kit

Entry ticket to Aconcagua Provincial Park

Personal equipment

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Pickup from central Mendoza
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Passes By
Uspallata
1. Aconcagua Provincial Park
Tickets not included
1 hr
Panoramic views
Enter Aconcagua Provincial Park and take an approximately one-hour walk to the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint. From here, enjoy views of Aconcagua's Southern Wall and the summit of the highest mountain in the Americas.
2. Puente del Inca
Panoramic views
End point
Pickup from central Mendoza
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Clothing and footwear: Wear long pants, a warm layer, a jacket, and suitable walking shoes.

Sun protection: Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.

Hiking essentials: Carry a backpack and extra water to stay hydrated.

Personal essentials: Bring your ID and cash.

Additional information

Health advice: If you have heart problems or another medical condition, or are pregnant, consult your doctor before the trip.

Difficulty: The tour is rated low difficulty but requires moderate physical activity.

Altitude: The route reaches elevations of approximately 3,000 to 4,200 meters above sea level, depending on the time of year.

Park entry: Aconcagua Provincial Park admission is not included. Ticket prices vary by nationality.

Minimum participants: At least four passengers are required for the trip.

Group size: Transfers use an 18-seat van, with a maximum of 16 passengers on the tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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