Private Andes tour from Mendoza: Aconcagua and Route 7

Route 7 takes you into the high Andes without arranging your own transport

A private tour from Mendoza along Route 7 in the Andes, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight travelers. You stop at Aconcagua Provincial Park for an easy walk to the viewpoint, pass through Uspallata and Puente del Inca, and eat breakfast and lunch at mountain restaurants. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Aconcagua Provincial Park20m
2. Puente del Inca20m

Explore Andes and Aconcagua Park

• Depart from Mendoza
• Stop at Potrerillos Dam for photos
• Breakfast at local café in Uspallata
• Walk to Aconcagua viewpoint
• Photo stop at Puente del Inca
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Mendoza

The experience

Route 7 climbs from the foothills through Cacheuta toward the high peaks, and the tour breaks the drive into stops that matter. Breakfast happens at a local café in Uspallata. Lunch comes later at a typical mountain restaurant. In between, you walk 200 to 500 meters from the Aconcagua Park entrance to the viewpoint (easy terrain, no scrambling), and pause at Puente del Inca for photos. The Potrerillos Dam marks the start of the pre-Cordillera section on the way up.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and holds your group alone, so there's no waiting for other passengers or adjusting to a stranger's pace. Pickup happens at your hotel, and you return between 4 and 5 p.m. The guide knows the region and speaks your language. Children from age 5 travel comfortably. Bring a jacket and dark glasses: the altitude and the glare off the rock are real.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and return.
• breakfast at a mountain café in Uspallata.
• lunch at a regional restaurant.
• Aconcagua Park entry and viewpoint access.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 63 years) · Senior (64 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Vinicolas Em Mendoza Transfers

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel means you avoid renting a car or navigating Route 7 yourself, and the private vehicle keeps the group to your own pace and comfort level.

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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 (5 to 13 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What is the walk like at Aconcagua Park?

Aconcagua Park offers an easy walk of 200 to 500 meters from the entrance to reach the viewpoint. No technical climbing or long hikes are involved. The park entry is free, though the tour does not include the longer Laguna de Horcones trail or the full circuit.

Does the tour stop at Puente del Inca?

Puente del Inca is a photo stop on Route 7 between Aconcagua Park and the return to Mendoza. The natural stone bridge is one of the landmarks the route passes on the way down the mountain.

What meals are included?

Breakfast at a local café in Uspallata and lunch at a typical mountain restaurant are both included. Both serve regional menus suited to the altitude and the day ahead.

Can I book this tour if I don't have a car?

Hotel pickup is included, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to or from the meeting point. The private vehicle collects you and returns you to your accommodation.