About Activity
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America, but climbing the towering 6,961-meter (22,841-foot) peak is a feat left to the professionals. This full-day excursion is the ideal way for less ambitious hikers to experience the magnificent landscapes of Aconcagua, with a hike through Aconcagua Park, spectacular views of important sites such as the Potrerillos reservoir and the Puente del Inca, and a delicious box lunch
Includes
- Technical stop for lunch (between half and an hour approximately)
- Round trip transportation* and professional bilingual guide
- Entrance/entrance: Puente del Inca
- Short walk in Aconcagua Park
- Technical stop for a snack
- Box lunch
Excludes
- Entrance Provincial Park Aconcagua
Departure Point
- Pickup starts at 8:00 a.m. Pickup for this excursion is only from hotels located in the Mendoza city and Chacras de Coria area. If you are staying in an Airbnb or if you did not select hotel pickup, please contact us to arrange the nearest meeting point. Please note that it takes approximately 45 minutes from the starting time to pick up all tour passengers. Our guide will welcome you personally in the lobby.
Stop At: Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes The tour begins with morning pickup from your central Mendoza hotel, where you'll meet your guide and a small group of no more than 16 people. We will head southwest along Route 86, crossing the tunnel in the town of Cacheuta to reach Potrerillos after approximately an hour and a half of travel.
Stop At: Here we will see the wonderful view of the majestic Cordón del Plata mountain range, the main source of water in Mendoza, and the picturesque Potrerillos reservoir, a clear mirror of water surrounded by mountains.
Stop At: Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes After the stop at the Potrerillos dam, we continued on the way to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes The highlight of this adventure: Aconcagua Provincial Park.
We will get our permits from the park guards and begin our one and a half hour walk, which will allow us to experience the surreal views of the highest peak in America, its flora, fauna and beautiful sky, to the Laguna de Horcones viewpoint, where We will be able to see the South Wall and the summit of the highest mountain in America. Does not include entrance to the park (Argentine pesos only). All passengers must have a valid passport.
Stop At: Puente Del Inca On the way back from Aconcagua Provincial Park, we will travel about 3 kilometers until we reach the "Puente del Inca", a natural stone bridge with thermal springs that crosses the Vacas River.
Stop At: After the visit to the Puente del Inca, there will be a technical stop of approximately one hour for lunch.
The excursion includes a picnic lunch.
Stop At: After enjoying a full day in the mountains, you will return to Mendoza, where after three/four hours of travel you will end your excursion with the return to your hotel.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels A confirmation will be received at the time of reservation The visit could be led by a multilingual guide. Please indicate any specific requests at the time of booking. A minimum of 2 people is required per reservation People with heart problems and pregnant women and any other pathology consult their doctor, the average altitude is 3000 meters above sea level, depending on the time of year. If the tour is carried out with only two passengers, the service will be offered by car/van, with driver; or the possibility of changing to the Regular High Mountain Route will be offered. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If you cancel due to not having met the minimum space, you will be offered another date/experience or a full refund. This tour/This activity can have a maximum of 6 travelers We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, long pants, a light coat in summer and a thick coat in winter. Bring personal identification, cash for entry to the park, mineral water. Don't forget sunglasses and sun protection. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
Take the Aconcagua Park Experience TourZ5105NEchristiant
It was an amazing experience, the transfer very well and the guide Federico excellent, gave us all his knowledge of the Aconcagua. I highly recommend this excursion.
Unforgettable Aconcagua.Vencato
We had a fantastic experience!!! We went to the Aconcagua Provincial Park with the team of Kahuak Turismo en Mendoza. Visit with a walk in the snow, which was a unique and unforgettable experience! A strong thanks to our Guide Federico and his companion Robert. I highly recommend and will definitely come back on another opportunity!
Aconcagua, great experience.arielaT7512AM
The experience was wonderful, every detail planned to live an unforgettable adventure.
Ten points all around, highly recommended.
Trekking with friends in Aconcaguael_asq2024
The views that can be seen on the tour are impressive, the landscape is majestic and the transfer to the place was very good, great service from the agency.
