Full-day experience with trekking in Aconcagua park

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Full-day experience with trekking in Aconcagua park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this 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

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tokio Viajes

Ages: Adults (18–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Technical stop for lunch (between half and an hour approximately)
Included: Round trip transportation* and professional bilingual guide
Included: Entrance/entrance: Puente del Inca
Included: Short walk in Aconcagua Park
Included: Technical stop for a snack
Included: Box lunch

Not included

Not included: Entrance Provincial Park Aconcagua

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min

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 2

20 min

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 3

1 h 30 min

After the stop at the Potrerillos dam, we continued on the way to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Parque Provincial Aconcagua

1 h 30 min Admission not included

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.
Puente del Inca

20 min

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 6

one hour

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 7

4 hours

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hualta Hotel Mendoza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Centrico
Hotel Cordon del Plata
Alas Departamentos
Huentala Hotel
Delacava Hotel Boutique
Modigliani Art & Design Suites Mendoza
Andino Apart Hotel
Hotel Central Mendoza
Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
Hotel Cervantes
Mod Hotels Mendoza

and 51 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.