Andes Day Hiking Tour Experience

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Mendoza, Argentina

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Trek through the Andes during this full-day tour from Mendoza. Ascend the summit of Lomas Blancas in the Cordon de la Plata region, an area filled with impressive, snow-capped peaks. Follow your experienced hiking guide on a low- to moderate-difficulty hike, learning about the native flora and fauna as you walk for 5-6 hours. Get breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush valleys from the summit of the 11,975-foot (3,650-meter) peak. Use of all equipment and round-trip transportation from Mendoza hotels are included.

Go trekking in the Andes on a day trip from Mendoza
Ascend the summit of Lomas Blancas in the Cordon de la Plata
Learn about the regional flora and fauna from your hiking guide
Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and valleys from the summit

What's Included

Round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Mendoza town
Professional bilingual guide
Walking poles

Personal gear
Phone communications and items of personal nature
Insurance liability
Ground or air evacuations
Hospitalization or medication of any kind
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Andean Mountains

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
We recommend you to bring the following item: Fleece jacket, waterproof or windproof jacket, trekking pants, sun hat, wool or fleece hat, sunglasses with 100% UV protection, trekking boots or hiking footwear, 2 liters water bottle and 20K backpack max
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 39 reviews

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Beautiful views and moderate hike difficulty.

Bert_F, Jan 2025

Great hike but a tough road downhill. Augustine was a very good guide but occasionally lapsed in helping some of us in the more difficult stretches. Going up the mountain was moderate in difficulty with no precipices and we saw several guanoco’s (?). Overall, a great hike, beautiful views and a great guide.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hi ! Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the hike, the beautiful views, and the company of our guide Augustine. It’s also great to know you spotted some guanacos—such a special experience! We appreciate your note about the downhill sections and the need for more support in the more challenging stretches. We’ll share this with Augustine to ensure we continue improving and providing the best possible experience for all our hikers. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon! Best regards, Andes Vertical Mountain Guides

One of the best experiences I have EVER had!!!

Meera_P, Nov 2024

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Argentina and I would not be exaggerating to say one of the highlights of my life! The communication with the tour company was great, the pickup was organised well, and they were punctual. Augustine is a friendly, chatty, responsible guide and we chatted the whole way whilst she told us some interesting facts about the area. We picked up a couple on the way to the hike, so in all it was a very small group, just 4 travelers and the guide. I was quite concerned that I would hold the group back as I have little experience in hiking at that altitude (3650m peak) despite being fit for my age (59). The other couple seemed to have more experience in hiking as they described their past adventures and accomplishments all over the world, including Mt Kilimanjaro. The views of the Andes on the way to the hike's starting point were incredible, this alone would have been worth it and I enjoyed the trip immensely, in particular as Augustine is a fantastic driver! Once there, we were fitted out with trekking poles and we began the hike up towards Mt Lomas Blancas. It was stunning! The hike was moderate to difficult overall, and we walked uphill for quite a while which was demanding. We did rest along the way, take photos and drink water or eat a small snack but Augustine gently reminded us not to stop too long or we would not make it to the peak. Now, relatively early in the hike it was apparent that the other two travellers were finding it too physically demanding and were experiencing difficulties. It wa evident that they wouldnt be able to make it to the described summit as they were already lagging behind. Augustine also realised this and very diplomatically suggested that as we were faster, they remain at the plateau, where she could see them, walk around a little and wait for us to return in two hours. I think she received the go ahead for the splitting of the group with a short phone call. This was handled exceptionally well and in a very professional manner which kept all parties content. It was much appreciated that the hike was not reduced as we would have been disappointed. We continued at a faster pace to the peak which we reached earlier than anticipated and it was a great feeling to have made this! We had a rest, snack and took many photos. Travellers be aware that the descent is more challenging, tough on the knees and you may slip on the very loose, gravelly stones. But the view of the valley, the Poterillos dam and the mountains are unbeatable and we could really enjoy this the whole way down. We even saw a llama who woke up from a nap and came bounding in our direction and we spotted some cows grazing and some magnificent birds. We were also lucky as the weather was perfect, sunny but not too hot, so layers are recommended. There is some crossing of streams involved so no trainers! The drive back was faster and just as scenic and we were exhausted but wonderfully happy after a great acomplishement. I thoroughly recommend this tour and thanks to Augustine for the best day ever!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the highlights of your trip (and life!). We're glad that our communication, organization, and Augustine’s guidance made your experience so memorable. The Andes truly are breathtaking, and we’re happy you enjoyed the challenging trek and stunning views. Thank you again for joining us and for the fantastic recommendation!

You definitely get what you pay for...

Sabrina P, Jun 2016

You definitely get what you pay for. I would hardly call this a tour. The tour guide didn't really discuss the falls in much details, so I didn't really learn much from him. He simply gave us directions. Honestly, I would recommend going without a tour guide to travelers. Just do extra research.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your message. We would like to clarify that this review does not correspond to any of our clients. We have no record of this person in our system, nor any matching details regarding the experience described. It appears this review may have been intended for a different company or one of our competitors. We are currently working to report it and have it corrected.