Argentina · ACONCAGUA AND HIGH ANDES TOURS
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Route 7 climbs from the vineyards to the Chilean border in a morning, past Puente del Inca and the Aconcagua viewpoint at nearly three thousand metres. These 15 day trips differ mainly in how many stops they make and how long they let you stand in the cold. Prices, altitudes and return times are below.
12-hour Mendoza Andes tour with Puente del Inca and Aconcagua views, Huarpes history, Ruta 7 driving, Potrerillos Dam, $63.
“The scenary in the Andes is amazing! please be aware that once you are above 3000 meters your fitness can be affected.”
Full-day road trip from Bariloche via the Seven Lakes route, Villa La Angostura, then San Martín de los Andes for lunch and views.
“Ana Laura was very funny and helpful at The same time!”
Andes day trip from Mendoza with coach stops at Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, and Aconcagua viewpoints.
“Overall it is a nice excursion. Expect to spend lot of time in the bus. Our tour guide Paula was the best so Carlito the driver. Our coach was noisy and a bit dated.”
Full-day Andes tour from Mendoza with Potrerillos Dam, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Park photos, and border towns plus summer Christ access.
“Really really nice trip that we can only recommend. One of our favorite things we have done in Mendoza. Great Mountain View’s and special places.”
Relax for 10 hours at Termas de Cacheuta in the Andes, with thermal baths, grotto sauna, mud treatments, and a Creole lunch buffet.
“The hot springs were amazing! It was so refreshing and relaxing. View was beautiful and the weather perfect even though the forecast had said rain. Only issue was the bus was not great. We had to stop twice to check the wheels and make sure it was safe to drive. We took our own transportation back because of that.”
Full-day trek Route of the Seven Lakes from Bariloche to San Martín, with Villa La Angostura stops and Nahuel Huapi views.
“A guia Stella muito atenciosamente explicou tudo sobre a região.”
Full-day small-group drive from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes via the Camino de los 7 Lagos, with big lake views.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable. However, the bus was very small and uncomfortable. I was the second-to-last person picked up from my hotel, so I ended up in a seat in the last row where I could barely see out the window. Since the whole trip was about the scenery, I didn’t get to see much at all. The price was also much higher than what other local travel agencies offered with their big, comfortable buses.”
Full-day guided drive from Mendoza over Route 7, with Uspallata ruins, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua views, and Las Cuevas.
“Foi um passeio lindo! A cordilheira dos Andes é realmente incrível e passamos um dia maravilhoso. O que pode melhorar é o veículo que era muito apertado.”
Seven Lakes Road day trip from Bariloche to San Martín, with hotel pickup, big lake views, and 3 hours in town. Lunch on your own.
“This is just a coach/minibus trip stopping off at nice viewpoints of the 7 lakes, plus a couple of hours for lunch and a stroll in San Martin. So, you're not signing up for anything especially exciting or different. However, if you've come halfway across the world to visit this area (as we had), it's nice to take the opportunity to see a bit more of the surrounding area, as it is very beautiful scenery. Vivienne (guide) and Manuel (driver), were great people to spend the day with, being relaxed and humourous, but also offering a lot of information. The only thing we would have changed is the coffee stop…”
30 minute helicopter flight over Ushuaia Bay, glaciers, the Emerald Lagoon, and a champagne toast with HeliUshuaia.
“This is a must do in Fuego! Everything is perfect. Communication was excellent. Highly recommend you will be sorry Claudia was a great pilot too.”
Ride level 3 to 4 rapids on the Mendoza River with a pro guide, Andes views, and included wetsuit gear, pickup options, and a 1-hour run.
“Raftingen höll inte det som utlovades. Det skulle vara level 3-4 men det var mer level 2. Efter raftingen fick vi dessutom vänta 3h innan transfer hem. Helt galet!”
One long Mendoza day of dams, Huarpe ruins, Puente del Inca hot springs, Aconcagua viewpoints, and Cristo Redentor in summer.
“Organização, o guia Federico e o motorista Matias foram ótimos. Paisagens maravilhosas!”
Full-day horseback riding at the Andes foothills from Mendoza, with breakfast, asado lunch by a river, wine, and small-group care.
“It's like being inside a western movie! You're welcomed in a true ranch, and led in a tour of a breathtaking scenery. No riding experience is required, just relax and follow the natural movement of the horse. My friend is more skilled, they let him run with the horse on a long straight path cutting the plains. Food is very rustically served but sourced from their cows, so very good. You'll have lunch with the guides, they can speak english and give away some interesting local stories. An adventure I absolutely recommend!”
10-hour Andes day trip from Mendoza to Puente del Inca hot springs, Aconcagua viewpoints, and Las Cuevas, with round-trip transfers.
“El recorrido fue muy lindo con una excelente guía. Faltó pasar y detenerse en Picheuta. El regreso , si bien a la mayoría del pasaje le interesa dormir, a mi me pareció aburrido, sin música, sin ninguna explicación”
Shared Mendoza Andes tour with air-conditioned comfort: Potrerillos lake, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua park, and an alfajores stop.
“Great views with good explanation of what you are seeing. Well planned stops and activities. Our driver and guide was charming.”
