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Book an Aconcagua Provincial Park day trip. Admire the Cordón del Plata range and Potrerillos Dam, hike to the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint for stunning views of Mount Aconcagua, and explore Puente del Inca with a box lunch and transfers included.
Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the high Andes on an active day trip centered around Parque Provincial Aconcagua. The journey begins traveling past the peaks of the Cordón del Plata toward Potrerillos Dam, stopping to take in views of the mountain reservoir. After scenic panoramic pauses through the alpine valleys, arrive at the provincial park headquarters to secure entry permits and begin an accessible guided nature hike lasting approximately one hour.
The trail winds toward the scenic viewpoint overlooking Horcones Lagoon, providing direct views of Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas. Complemented by an included box lunch, the excursion also stops at the geological landmark of Puente del Inca to observe its natural mineral bridge and thermal springs before the return drive to Mendoza.
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Additional information
● Please provide full details for your pick-up upon completing the booking process. The local provider will contact you before the activity starts to confirm the exact pick-up time and location. If you have not received this confirmation 24 hours in advance, it is the passenger's sole responsibility and obligation to contact the local provider at the phone number indicated on the voucher
● Please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● The excursion operates with a minimum of 4 passengers
● Please note that this tour offers different rate options based on nationality (Argentine citizens or foreigners); please select the appropriate rate during the booking process
● Presenting a valid original ID card or passport on the day of the activity is mandatory to verify the nationality selected in your booking
● Pick-up applies only to hotels within the downtown city perimeter. It is not valid for guests staying outside this area (for example, Hotel Esplendor and inns in Luján and Maipú)
● We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, long pants, a light warm layer in summer, and warm/heavy clothing in winter
● Bring personal identification, cash, and bottled water
● Do not forget sunglasses and sunscreen
● The tour takes place in a high-altitude area with potential weather disruptions year-round, which may prevent completing the full itinerary. Snow clothing and boots can be rented in Uspallata during winter
● The service concludes with return drop-off at the original pick-up location
Inclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at downtown hotels
✔ Transportation in modern vehicles equipped with heating and air conditioning
✔ Regular tour in Spanish with English language assistance
✔ Park entrance ticket
✔ Short hike in Aconcagua Provincial Park (subject to weather conditions)
✔ Box Lunch: Sandwich, nuts/dried fruits, fresh fruit, and mineral water
Exclusions
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the service.
Cancellations after this time limits no show, no refund provided.