High Andes Tour

The route passes through Uspallata at 1,750 m above sea level, Los Penitentes at 2,580 m, Puente del Inca at 2,720 m and the Aconcagua Viewpoint at 2,800 m. Mount Aconcagua, which you see from the viewpoint, is 6,962 meters high and is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.

Most travelers feel no altitude discomfort on this route. The highest point reached is 2,800 m above sea level at the Aconcagua Viewpoint, an altitude that is well tolerated. Some sensitive people may feel slight tiredness or shortness of breath, which eases by drinking water and walking slowly. If you have a pre-existing heart or respiratory condition, check with your doctor before traveling.

Bring warm clothes in layers (it's cold at altitude even in summer), comfortable closed-toe shoes, high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, a cap, a camera or charged phone, water and a snack. In winter, add a waterproof jacket, gloves and a hat. The sun at altitude is very strong even when it's cold.

Yes, the High Andes Tour is suitable for all ages. It's a scenic route by vehicle, with no demanding hikes, so older travelers and families with children enjoy it without any trouble. If you're traveling with babies or people with reduced mobility, write to us before booking so we can coordinate the details.

The High Andes Tour runs practically all year. If weather conditions are safe, the tour goes ahead, and the snowy landscapes are spectacular. Only if the road is closed for safety reasons (closures by Vialidad Nacional, the national highway authority) is the tour rescheduled at no cost, or we refund your money. We contact you the night before if there's an alert.

Yes, we make several stops throughout the day. There are restrooms in Potrerillos, at the lunch restaurant in Uspallata, in Puente del Inca and in Las Cuevas. There's never more than 1 hour and 30 minutes of driving between stops.

The High Andes Tour does not enter Aconcagua Provincial Park. What we do is reach the Aconcagua Viewpoint, a platform with a spectacular head-on view of the mountain. Entering the park requires a separate permit, high-mountain gear and several days of acclimatization; it's not something done on a day tour.

Each season has its charm. In summer (December to March) the road is clear, the days are long and you see all the colors of the mountains. In winter (June to September) the snow transforms the landscape, Los Penitentes are covered in white and Aconcagua looks even more imposing. The temperature changes, but the tour runs all year.

It's a full-day tour lasting about 11 and a half hours. We leave Mendoza city at 7:00 am and return at approximately 6:30 pm. The total route is about 400 km round trip along the historic Route 7.

No, the tour takes place entirely in Argentine territory. We go as far as Las Cuevas, the last village before the international tunnel to Chile, but we don't cross the border. Even so, we recommend carrying your ID in case of police checkpoints on Route 7.