An amazing day out and a chance to get into the high Andes with a knowledgeable and experienced local guide. Incredible scenery all along the drive and a beautiful hike up the valley with views of Aconcagua all the way. One of the highlights of our holiday in Argentina.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Coffee or tea with 2 Argentine croissants in Uspallata
- Entrance to Aconcagua Provincial Park
- Professional local guide
- Personal accident insurance
- Private round-trip transportation from Mendoza
- Cereal bar and bottled water
- Traditional Argentine asado lunch with wine and dessert (dietary options available)
Excludes
- Food and drinks not mentioned
- Pickup outside the included 15 km radius
- Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Pass through historic Cacheuta, surrounded by the Mendoza River gorge and the Andean foothills, with views of its old railway bridge and mountain landscape.
Stop at Potrerillos Dam to enjoy its turquoise waters surrounded by the Andes, with time for photos and a short break before continuing deeper into the mountains.
Stop in the mountain town of Uspallata for coffee or tea with Argentine croissants and a short break before continuing along the scenic road toward Aconcagua.
Spend around two hours exploring Aconcagua Provincial Park at a relaxed pace. Walk the easy, non-technical trail around Laguna Horcones, with time for photos and impressive views of Aconcagua’s south face and surrounding glaciers.
Stop at one of the Andes’ most iconic natural landmarks, known for its bridge-shaped rock formation, striking mineral colors, and the ruins of the historic thermal spa beside the Cuevas River.
Return to Uspallata for a traditional Argentine lunch at a simple local restaurant, with asado, wine, and dessert. A relaxed stop before beginning the journey back to Mendoza.
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Reviews
This day was absolutely incredible. Vanina was so amazing, friendly and taught us so much. We made stops along the way to Aconcagua and she took photos of us in front of the amazing landscapes. She even let us try her mate! She ordered breakfast for us, gave us coffee and alfajores (traditional Argentinian snack). We had the most amazing time at lunch for our first Argentinian barbecue which was delicious! Her driving was amazing and so relaxing we were trying not to fall asleep 🤣. Her English was also so good which made it so easy to communicate with her! It really was the most incredible day and Vanina was so perfect. Can’t thank her enough.
An amazing day from start to finish - I absolutely loved it! A stunning drive through the Mendoza mountains with sightseeing stops along the way, and the highlight hike to view Aconcagua from Laguna Horcones. Lunch at Uspallata was fabulous too. Vanina is the perfect guide - warm, knowledgable and a pleasure to spend the day with. Thank you Destino Montana!
Wonderful experience. We had a great and private tour. As a plus, a geography, geology, history and culture class with Lorenzo.
We really liked the tour, which was even private! The Vainilla guide was super friendly, attentive and informed us a lot about Mendoza, the Aconcagua park, Puenta del Inca etc. We made the 1h walk, with beautiful landscapes of the Aconcagua park. The lunch in Uspallata was good, well served.
The experience in the Aconcagua park was amazing. The path, the stops at strategic points, everything perfect. The guide Almicar was incredible, very good people and driving super well. It is a long walk, where you spend plenty of time in the car, but it is super comfortable. And the landscape is so perfect that you can't feel the time passing. In the park is quite exciting to see the Aconcagua and all the colorful mountains that are around all the time. We made the walk to the bridge, because our group of 3 people is well prepared physically. On the way we had lunch a barbecue and a delicious wine. Super recommend and will definitely come back to do the camping Confluencia. And preferably with the guide Almicar, it is very very good.
We had an amazing day! It didn’t even seem like a long trip to the Aconcagua National Park, as the landscapes along the way are stunning. The tour itinerary is well organized, with stops for photos and food in excellent locations. We were very well served, since the booking with the agency. The guide Amilcar was very kind and attentive with us, gave us various information and tips during the day. We are already missing and we definitely recommend the experience for those who appreciate nature.
Surreal experience! Very worth it, excellent company. The whole tour was very good, transportation, food and Guide
Perfect tour, with very skilled Guide, lots of history along the way and comfort on the journey! Thank you very much to Amílcar Amar!!
Excellent tour with Destination Montana! We liked everything, great service and instructions. Exclusive tour with great quality. The guide was great at everything. Definitely recommend.
El hermoso color de la Laguna de los horcones fue emocionante junto a los colores tan variados de la montaña. Una experiencia única y muy recomendable, además toda la organización de la excursión 10 puntos .
An unforgettable experience to be able to see the highest mountain in the Americas so close. The walk from the park entrance to the Horcones lagoon is super quiet. In addition, the route (RN7) to Aconcagua and the Puente del Inca is like a movie. The guide Amilcar was a crack, very good vibes. I highly recommend!
I highly recommend it. Organized, punctual, they chose a perfect guide Amilcar. Patient and we were able to enjoy a lot of time at Aconcagua. Everything included, very perfect beyond words. If you really want to enjoy aconcagua for a long time you have to go with them
The experience exceeded my expectations, very punctual at pick-up and comfortable transportation. The trip to the places, our guide Vanina explained everything to us very clearly and in a good mood (I recommend the best guide). Breakfast is very Argentine, but I do tell you that lunch exceeds expectations, an excellent barbecue. I recommend the tour
The experience was incredible, I was very delighted with Vanina's details and general attention. It was personalized attention with a broad historical explanation of the place and we also immersed ourselves in the culture of Mendoza with an authentic breakfast and an incredible lunch. Highly recommended.
Excellent trip, very friendly and attentive to every detail :) Fully recommended if you want to know a lot about Mendoza We loved everything!
Incredible experience. Amilcar was an excellent guide! Super recommended. Personalized attention and very good disposition.
The tour was wonderful! Everyone at Destino Montana is very kind and polite. The tour was exactly as contracted, punctual and very courteous. Our guide Lorenzo was spectacular, explaining everything to us along the way! It was definitely the best tour of our trip!
La experiencia fue inmejorable. Julio, nuestro guía, excelente. Joaquín, el responsable de Destino Montaña, estuvo atento en todo momento a lo necesario. Sólo hubo un error en el horario de salida, que compensaron con creces. La excursión estuvo muy bien organizada, con tiempos para disfrutar cada lugar. La disponibilidad para hacerla a partir de 2 personas, y el hecho de que sea para grupos pequeños, la hace aún mejor. Muy recomendable.
The high mountain experience is spectacular and super complete. The stops at the different points of interest and the information Lorenzo our guide gave us make the long journey very enjoyable. The landscapes are unmatched and getting to Aconcagua Park is magical! Both Lorenzo and Montaña Tours were great and very attentive!
Really excellent care , from the moment they communicated they gave me all the very detailed information and the best predisposition, Lorenzo the guide, a total genius!
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