Join a professional mountain guide on a full-day tour from Mendoza city to the Andes. Take a three-hour trek and afterwards, enjoy Argentinean cuisine with a full asado barbecue, some wine tasting, and more.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Pickup in any location in Mendoza.
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Enjoy stunning views of the Andes range
Taste an Argentinean barbecue and wine
Trek through beautiful natural landscapes

Full description

Start with a two-hour drive to the beginning of the trek in the Andes front range called "Cordon del Plata". On the way, you will be able to see the Cacheuta Village and Potrerillos dam. Part of the Front Range, the "Cordon del Plata", has a maximum altitude of 5968m, a length of 80 kilometers and it is home to an incredible variety of landscapes. The trek is along one of its ravines called "La Angostura", with an approximate duration of 3 and a half hours during which you will be able to enjoy the views of Potrerillos dam, the pre-mountain range area and of some of the highest peaks in the Range. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot some "condors" and "guanacos" since it is their natural habitat. When finishing the hike, you will be welcomed by a typical Argentinean "asado" and wine from the region.

Includes

Bilingual professional mountain guide
Transportation
Insurance
Barbecue and wine
Snacks
First aids trained stuff.

Pick up further away 20 km of Mendoza City
Personal Gear
Additional meals
Any other service not mentioned

Not suitable for

People with heart problems

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing

Know before you go

Dietary options available
Trekk difficulty and duration can be arranged.
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 9 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Service
4.5/5
Organization
4/5

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This is a great way to introduce yourself to the Andes. It was my first major trekk with the highest altitude I’ve done, and it was doable. Having proper boots helps though! The barbecue at the end is a fantastic way to refuel the body after a decent trekk. The tour guide was great and gave good tips as well. I highly recommend this!!!

February 28, 2023

It is promising to meet a local mountain guide, who is respecting nature and willing to develop his skills and services. With some more experience and small investments to asado facilities and equipment, the upgrade to five stars is evident. Hike like we had would take you in the middle of wildlife, inspiring nature and you will return back from the mountains full of energy.

May 20, 2019

From Mendoza: Trekking and Barbecue in the Andes

From Mendoza: Trekking and Barbecue in the Andes

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