Mendoza Tours
Full day trekking & Barbecue local experience
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Full day trekking & Barbecue local experience

By Destino Montana
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You will experience a full day regional tour. The activity will begin in the Front Mountain Range -at 2,400 meters above sea level- with a low-difficulty 3-hour hike. During the tour we will get to know the typical way of life of the locals, with their livestock and their pace of life, so different from that of the city. We will also see local wildlife: condors, guanacos and foxes. And as we reach higher altitudes, we will be amazed by the great views of Potrerillos, its dam and the pre-mountain range. Anything else? Of course, here is the best part: upon finishing the hike, we will arrive at the authentic mountain hut of Daniel, our gaucho friend. There we will be welcomed for a delicious asado criollo, with the best Argentinean meat. Although if you would rather not eat meat, and we will prepare a vegetarian menu for you which –we are not lying– is so tasty that we always have to plan some extra servings… And the must-try: we will serve our asado with pure-bred Mendoza wine.
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$195.00
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Ages 18-80
Duration: 6–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Bilingual profesional trekking guide
  • Asado, cofee and snacks
  • Transportation
  • Insurance
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included
  • Personal gear
  • Pick up further away 20 km of Mendoza City
  • Any other service not mentioned


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85541P4

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
      • Minimum age is 10 years
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85541P4

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      • Destino Montana
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        Joined in June 2018
      • panagiotisp278
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing and authentic experience
        Amazing experience and definitely one of the best activities of our trip! The experience is very authentic and you also get a good chance to appreciate the beautiful landscape of the Andes mountains. The horses were calm and easy to ride even for someone with no experience. Our guide Pablo was extremely helpful as was our host Daniel. I would definetely it!
        Written May 7, 2024
      • justintX8041AQ
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful hike
        The hike was perfect. Vanina was a delight of a guide. The drive from Mendoza was gorgeous. The hike was demanding but not difficult or technical. The high altitude (3000m +) meant we had to take it slow. We saw so many animals and the lunch was delicious.
        Written May 3, 2024
      • Vincent M
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Rustic and pleasant Gaucho experience
        The authenticity of the experience, from driving through the mountains, arriving at the ranch, interacting with the gauchos and animals, was out of this world. The horses were well-trained, and our tour guide, Tim, was knowledgeable and always prioritized our safety. TheAsado was phenomenal. Ascending into the mountains was a heavenly feeling.
        Written April 12, 2024
      • louisianadnj
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Just excellent and a real adventure!
        Really great service with pick up and return from our hotel. This is a family owned small real working ranch. The owner and his family care for and saddle every horse in preparation for the ride. The horses are well mannered and will follow the guide without problems. Don’t mistake this as a boring trail ride. We are experienced riders and the terrain would be extremely difficult even for experienced riders without well trained horses. The views are absolutely incredible and cannot be accurately captured in photos. This is a real adventure! The BBQ was the best meat we had during our 2 week trip to Argentina and it was cooked on the ground next to an open fire. Don’t be put off by the long drive of 1.5 hours outside the city. It is well worth the drive and very scenic along the way.
        Written April 3, 2024
      • Q6061YOcarmeng
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A must do in Mendoza!
        An amazing experience. The views were stunning and the food was incredible. Our guide was so friendly and informative and Daniel was so kind. It was one of the highlights of our time in Argentina!
        Written April 3, 2024
      • 526thamiress
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        an incredible experience
        It was an incredible experience, we felt at home. We were very careful with guide Cris and patient with the language barrier. we already want to go back
        Written March 22, 2024
      • Neil H
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Trek to Confluencia
        I had always wanted to see Aconcagua. Cristina was a superb guide: knowledgeable, informative and a great companion in the mountains for a solo traveller. She set just the right pace for me at my age and we reached Confluencia after 3 hours. At the camp, Cristina pulled out of her rucksack an incredible lunch: boiled eggs, fresh bread, salami, cheese and, can you believe it, an avocado and a cup of tea. Wow! It took 2.5 hours to get back down and we then drove back to Mendoza. The weather was glorious. A wonderful experience and grateful thanks to Cristina for making it so enjoyable.
        Written March 14, 2024
      • Global21251647663
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Horseback Tour and Food
        Incredible service and experience! They pick you up from hotel, drive you all the way to base of Andes, and give you breakfast, a horseback tour with incredible views, the best bbq cooked over fire in the mountains and then drive you all the way back to hotel. They are all super nice and went out of there way to accolade us. My wife is gluten free and we stopped at a grocery store to make sure we picked up necessary food. 100% would recommend!
        Written December 11, 2023
      • sjhfrancis
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A must in Mendoza
        The sunset horseback ride with Destino Montana was incredible. It was easy to coordinate, the staff were all friendly and Joaquin shared a lot of knowledge and laughs. I’ve only rode a horse once before and they made me feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend getting the bbq as well. It was simple ingredients of high quality so tasted amazing. The views were stunning, like nothing I’ve seen and very impressive since we started higher up in the Andes front range. Having a real gaucho on the ride made it extra special. Top travel experience!!!
        Written December 3, 2023
      • GoPlaces35148808994
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Rewarding day trip
        The hike to Confluencia base was filled with amazing views with a rewarding finish of seeing Aconcagua The guide Vanina was very friendly, punctual, knowledgeable and informative She did a great job as a guide
        Written December 1, 2023
      • AACA123
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Aconcagua 🤩
        An amazing day from start to finish - I absolutely loved it! A stunning drive through the Mendoza mountains with sightseeing stops along the way, and the highlight hike to view Aconcagua from Laguna Horcones. Lunch at Uspallata was fabulous too. Vanina is the perfect guide - warm, knowledgable and a pleasure to spend the day with. Thank you Destino Montana!
        Written November 22, 2023
      • Tattierens
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day hike!
        we had a great Andes day hike with Mati! He kept us at pace and took us a through a lovely valley in Cordon Del Plata, with lovely views at the top. The lunch picnic was substantial at the top! Well worth the $
        Written November 10, 2023
      • 205jessicab205
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great hiking experience
        We did the hike and BBQ lunch and had a wonderful time! Pablo was a great guide - could not have asked for anyone better. Pablo accommodated everyone’s needs and went out of his way to help my 72 year old mother. Would highly recommend.
        Written November 2, 2023
      • tommT722IN
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful experience
        Under clear skies, we enjoyed the best tour of our three-week Argentina trip. Even as a first-time horseback rider, I had no issues; the horses were well-trained. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, speaking fluent English. Daniel, living the genuine gaucho life, led us into the Andes and prepared an excellent lunch for us. Overall, it was an incredible and memorable day, highly recommend!
        Written October 21, 2023
      • Wander28504362820
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An excellent time guaranteed
        Absolutely worth it, we loved every second of our hike! We had an amazing time with Vanina as our guide. She was nice, easy to talk to, supportive and very knowledgeable. She accommodated our group's needs without any problems and got us all excited to start planning our next adventure. Joaquin was great while booking our reservation, I had a good feeling about the tour from the start. This was the best experience we had in our vacation through Argentina!
        Written September 18, 2023
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      Cruiser790520
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Friends
      A once in a lifetime experience, and even better with the help of the guys from Alta Montaña. Always attentive to everything. The landscape from the top is spectacular.
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      Written May 7, 2024
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      Lauzinha
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      Mar 2024 • Friends
      We left early for the Frontal Mountain Range. We arrived at the post, where we then had lunch, and there we began the ascent to Mailhos Hill. It was a quiet walk with our guide, Matías. Seeing condors flying over us and contact with farm animals was what I enjoyed the most. After a delicious meal and a short rest, we returned to the city. Super recommended experience.
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      Written March 19, 2024
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      Iara V
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      Oct 2023 • Solo
      Very good trekking option! Our guide Pablo gave us an incredible experience. Both the route and the food were very good. I would definitely buy another Destino Montaña experience again. Highly recommended!
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      Written October 17, 2023
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      Manes D
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      Great activity to do something different in the mountains! The treiking was great, we were half out of breath due to the height but it is possible and finishing it is a pleasure. Everything is super organized on the part of the company and they pay attention to all the details. Very delicious roast to finish and wine! Super recommended!
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      Written October 17, 2023
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