The 15 Best High Andes Tours from Mendoza

1.High Andes Aconcagua Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 767 reviews · 12 hours · from $63Our pick

Travel from Mendoza into the high Andes with an English-, Spanish-, or Portuguese-speaking guide. See Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Provincial Park, and Las Cuevas. Guides such as Mica, Marta, Pablo, and Julie have been praised for clear explanations and careful pacing, though the day is long and some stops feel brief.

“It was an amazing trip. All the stops were very photogenic and great views. The guide was very knowledgeable. We stopped along the way for coffee and food at the end. Everything was great, it was a little rushed as far as the time we would spend at each place , maybe an extra 10 mins but we managed to get all the pics in ! Highly recommend”

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2.Andes Day Trip from Mendoza Including Aconcagua, Uspallata and Puente del Inca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 419 reviews · from $75

Leave Mendoza at 7:30 am for a 12-hour coach trip along Route 7 toward Chile. You’ll see Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, and Pichueta, with lunch time in Uspallata. English help is provided at key stops, while much of the commentary is in Spanish. Groups are limited to 23.

“A good day in terms of seeing spectacular scenery…. And ease of organisation from our hotel and drop off. We really appreciated. We thought we’d booked an English translation but this was delivered as a phone message to read and very Read more”

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3.Andes High Mountain Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · 12 hours · from $60Best value

Spend 12 hours driving from Mendoza into the Andes with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. See Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Park, Las Cuevas, and Cristo Redentor when the road is open. Guides such as Ornella, Aida, and Rocio have been praised for clear explanations, while hotel pickup and frequent stops keep the long day manageable.

“we saw great interesting places. highlights like Puente del Inca and the Christo Redentor statue came at the end - totally worth it!!”

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4.Wonders of the High Andes from Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $67

Leave Mendoza at 7:30 a.m. for a full-day drive through the Andes, stopping at Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, Las Cuevas, and Cristo Redentor when conditions allow. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, though language service can vary. Expect big views, a group vehicle, and a long day.

“Our tour was with Cepa Turismo and was excellent. Rocío the guide spoke good English and did a great job. Carlito the driver was v safe especially on the dirt road to Christ the Redeemer”

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5.Aconcagua, Uspallata & Puente del Inca Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 12 hours · from $65

Leave Mendoza for Potrerillos Dam, historic Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Provincial Park, and Las Cuevas. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup are included. The Cristo Redentor road is visited only in summer, and lunch is not included.

“Organização, o guia Federico e o motorista Matias foram ótimos. Paisagens maravilhosas!”

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6.High Mountain Experience, a Tour through the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 10 hours · from $74

Spend 10 hours following Mendoza’s Route 7 into the Andes. You’ll see Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua viewpoints, and Las Cuevas at 3,200 meters. The tour is Spanish-speaking, with hotel pickup in central Mendoza. Guides such as Yani, Ivan, and Paula have been praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“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”

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7.High Mountain Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Leave Mendoza at 8:30 am for a small-group drive into the Andes. This 10-hour tour visits Potrerillos Lake, a premium alfajores factory, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua Provincial Park, and Cacheuta. An air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are included. Lunch is not provided, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“Great views with good explanation of what you are seeing. Well planned stops and activities. Our driver and guide was charming.”

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8.Cabalgata Cruce de Los Andes Cruce Sanmartiniano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $1,550

Ride from San Juan to the Chilean border through the Andes on the historic Sanmartiniano route. Posta Inca Adventures, led by Cristian and Eugenia with local baqueanos, handles mules, camps, meals, transport, and logistics. Expect high passes, cold weather, simple camping, condors, guanacos, and a demanding seven-day mountain journey.

“They have everything very oiled, you have to carry good vibes and know that you have to camp with everything that means. And enjoy the night that towering skyAuto-translated”

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9.Private Premium High Mountain & Aconcagua Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $230

Leave Mendoza at 7:30 a.m. for a private, full-day drive along Route 7 to Aconcagua. Stop at Potrerillos Lake, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Las Cuevas, and Aconcagua Park. Breakfast, park fees, a weather-dependent hike, and an asado lunch with wine are included. Rodrigo is one guide named in guest feedback.

“The entire day was perfect: comfortable transportation, small group, spectacular scenery. A very nice stop for breakfast and on the way home a delicious Asado lunch. Our English fluent guide, Rodrigo, was experienced, knowledgeable, and attentive to everyone. Wear good shoes for the hiking trail.”

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10.High Mountain and Aconcagua Park Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Mendoza into the Andes with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Vanina, Joaquín, Cristiano, or Tim. Visit Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, and Aconcagua Provincial Park, where you walk toward Horcones Lagoon. A breakfast stop, wine, and a traditional BBQ are included.

“Joaquín was the best guide you could ask for! A perfect mix of broad knowledge about the mountains, funny stories from his previous time as a mountain guide and about the country itself made the day absolutely stunning and special for us. He managed to bring us to Aconcagua before all the bigger groups arrived so we were able to experience the parc in absolute silence, something that you would never experience in the Alps (where we are from). After this day we felt like we have met a new friend and we hope to come back to Mendoza one day and be able to have a BBQ or another…”

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11.The best High Mountain private tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $170

Leave Mendoza early for a private nine-hour Andes journey through Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, and Aconcagua Provincial Park. Your English-, Spanish-, or Portuguese-speaking guide handles the driving and stops for photos, a short hike, and a generous BBQ lunch with wine. Guides such as Giro, Damien, Gino, Carlos, and Diego have been praised for their local insight.

“Carlos é um guia fantástico e muito conhecedor da história local! O passeio é totalmente diferenciado por conta disso!”

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12.High Andes Mountain Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 8 - 10 hours

Travel privately from Mendoza into the High Andes on Route 7, stopping at Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, and Las Cuevas. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available. The trip runs 8 to 10 hours, though long mountain stops and road conditions can stretch the day.

“It was a great experience. The guide, Gabriela, and the driver Ruben, are very professional and attentive. Gabriela gave us a great tour, and shared her knowledge about all the places with details. Very good. The places stunning. I really recommend.”

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13.Mt. Aconcagua Confluencia Camp Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 12 hours

Spend a demanding day walking to Confluencia Camp in Aconcagua Provincial Park. You’ll hike for roughly six to eight hours at 3,000 to 3,400 meters with a bilingual guide, transport from Mendoza, snacks, and a picnic lunch. Guides have included Martín, Pablo, Sol, Fernando, Matías, Vanina, and Joaquín.

“Fernando was amazing. Would go back again for sure or book something in Patagonia”

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14.Classic Aconcagua Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 11h 30m · from $149

Spend about 11.5 hours on a Spanish guided drive from Mendoza into the Andes. You’ll see Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, Las Cuevas, and possibly Christ the Redeemer. Hotel pickup, transport, breakfast stop, lunch stop, and small-group service are included. Bring patience for the long road and extra care with altitude.

“A viagem foi bem agradável. O guia explicou tudo muito bem. O lugar onde houve parada para almoço era MUITO RUIM. Nem tivemos coragem de experimentar a comida. O carro utilizado era confortável, mas despreparado para altitudes Deu alguns problemas na subida para o Cristo”

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15.Crossing the Andes: Fagnano and Escondido lakes with lamb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $169

Travel north from Ushuaia across Tierra del Fuego’s Fuegian Andes. You’ll see Carbajal Valley, Garibaldi Pass, Escondido Lake, and huge Fagnano Lake, then stop for lamb cooked at the stake. The route can also include a gin tasting and motorcycle museum visit. English and Spanish guides are available, with pickup from your accommodation.

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