Cordón del Plata trekking day: High mountain landscapes, Mendoza

Walk high mountain terrain and learn the landscape from a guide who knows it

A private trekking day in the Cordón del Plata near Mendoza, with a licensed guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. The company adapts the physical demand to match your experience level, so you choose the difficulty that suits you. Groups stay small, no large parties, and the route takes roughly seven hours. Guides speak English, Spanish or French.

The experience

What does a day in the Cordón del Plata actually look like? You start with pickup from your hotel in Mendoza in an air-conditioned vehicle, then drive to the trailhead in the high mountain environment. Once there, a licensed guide leads you through the terrain at a pace matched to your fitness level: easy to moderate, depending on what you choose. The walk covers roughly seven hours, and the guide handles the route while you focus on the landscape and what the terrain tells you about the place. Snacks come along the way.

Lunch is included and built around local cuisine. The company also accommodates vegan and celiac diets if you mention it when you book. The whole day (transport, guide, food) stays personalized because the company keeps groups small and skips the large parties that fill city tours. Your guide carries communications and first aid equipment, so the logistics are covered.

The return transfer to your hotel is included, so the day ends where it started. A minimum age of 12 applies. The company does not recommend this trek for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a licensed guide in English, Spanish or French.
• snacks on the walk.
• lunch with local cuisine, including vegan and celiac options.
• communications and first aid equipment carried by the guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by 360 Explora

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment leaves room for a morning or afternoon in Mendoza itself, but not both. Book this if you want a full mountain day and are comfortable with sustained walking at an easy to moderate pace. The guide adjusts the route to your fitness level, so you set the difficulty when you choose your option.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

How difficult is the Cordón del Plata trek, and can I choose an easier route?

The trek offers easy to moderate difficulty, and you pick the level that matches your fitness when you book. The guide adapts the physical demand to your experience, so the day stays within your comfort.

What's included in the price, and do I need to bring anything?

Hotel pickup, the licensed guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, snacks on the walk, and lunch with local cuisine are all included. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. The guide carries first aid and communications equipment.

How long does the whole day take, and when does it start?

The trek itself runs roughly seven hours. Pickup from your Mendoza hotel happens in the morning, and the return happens after lunch, so plan for most of the day.

What makes this trek different from other mountain days near Mendoza?

The company keeps groups small and personalized instead of running large parties, and adapts the difficulty to each person's fitness level rather than following a fixed route. That means you get a guide focused on your experience, not a crowd moving at one pace.