Aconcagua & Inca Bridge tour from Mendoza: High mountain views

Explore Mendoza’s highlands with a local guide and personalized comfort

A full-day private tour from Mendoza into the high Andes reaches Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas, and the Inca Bridge: a natural formation in orange and ochre tones more than 10 million years old. The route includes stops at Potrerillos Dike at 1,400 meters, the mountain town of Uspallata, and the ruins of the old transandine train, with a three-course lunch and hotel pickup in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mendoza Mountains and Landmarks

• Visit ancient transandine train ruins and suspension bridge
• Stop at Potrerillos Dike viewpoints for photos
• View Andes from Uspallata mountain town viewpoint
• Enjoy viewpoint of Aconcagua, highest mountain in America
• See the natural Inca Bridge with colorful tones
• Have typical Argentine lunch in mountain domes

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation and heads into the Andes foothills. First stop is the ruins of the transandine train that once linked Mendoza to Santiago de Chile, where a suspension bridge marks an iconic spot in Cacheuta. From there the route climbs to Potrerillos Dike, a reservoir set at 1,400 meters with the Andes as a backdrop. You'll stop at viewpoints to photograph and breathe the mountain air.

Uspallata, a mountain town selected to represent Argentina in the Best Tourism Villages 2025, offers a vantage point across the entire Andes front. The drive continues higher to the viewpoint for Aconcagua, standing at 6,962 meters as the highest peak in the Americas. Then comes the Inca Bridge itself, a natural stone arch in shades of orange, yellow and ochre that has stood for over 10 million years. After the high-altitude stops, you descend to a typical Argentine lunch served in mountain domes: a three-course meal in the middle of the landscape.

A certified guide travels with you throughout, speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the itinerary stays flexible to your pace. No large group tours means the day moves around what you want to see and photograph. Entry to all sites and coffee or tea are included, and the operator has built this experience over six years with certified safety protocols.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from your accommodation.
• air-conditioned private vehicle.
• certified guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• entrance to all sites.
• coffee and tea.
• three-course Argentine lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Entre Montañas Trip

Is this one for you?The route climbs and descends over eight to ten hours with multiple stops at viewpoints rather than long walks, so you see the high Andes and their peaks without a strenuous hike. If you want the mountain landscape and the altitude without a technical climb, this pace and the private vehicle let you move at your own rhythm.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Inca Bridge and why is it orange?

The Inca Bridge is a natural stone arch formed over more than 10 million years, colored in orange, yellow and ochre tones by mineral deposits in the rock. It sits at high altitude in the Andes and is one of the main stops on the route.

How high does the tour go and what is Aconcagua?

Aconcagua rises to 6,962 meters and is the highest mountain in the Americas. You reach a viewpoint where you can see the peak against the Andes range, rather than climbing the mountain itself.

What happens at Potrerillos Dike?

Potrerillos Dike is a reservoir set at 1,400 meters in the middle of the mountains, with the Andes as a backdrop. The tour stops at viewpoints there so you can take photographs and enjoy the fresh air.

Is lunch included and what does it consist of?

Yes, a three-course typical Argentine lunch is included, served in mountain domes. Drinks at lunch are not included in the tour price.

How long is the full day and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs eight to ten hours total. Pickup happens from your accommodation at a time you arrange with the operator, and the schedule stays flexible to your preferences.

Can I do this tour if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the vehicle is climate-controlled throughout.