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Mendoza Wine Tours — Private Vineyard & Andean Experiences

Argentina's wine capital — where the Andes meet the Malbec

Introduction

Mendoza produces some of the finest red wine on earth — a fact supported by the altitude, the diurnal temperature variation, the intensity of Andean sunlight, and the passion of the people who have been working this land for generations. Understanding Mendoza as a travel destination, however, requires understanding that the best of it is not available to walk-in visitors.

The experiences we arrange in Mendoza reflect what the region actually offers at its finest. Our Wine Bus circuits cover both Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco — visiting estates including Zuccardi, Susana Balbo, Terrazas de los Andes, and Casa Vigil, among others — with morning, afternoon, and full-day configurations. For those who want a more intimate experience, we arrange private winery visits, winemaker lunches, and cellar tastings at boutique producers who do not receive walk-in visitors.

Beyond the wine country, we organize city tours of Mendoza, tasting and gastronomy routes at the Ruta de Sabores, and afternoon excursions to the Cacheuta thermal springs — one of the most spectacular natural spa settings in Argentina, set inside a canyon carved by the Mendoza River.

Every Mendoza stay we design gives you the wine country at the depth it deserves.

Quick Facts

March–May (harvest) & September–November

Mendoza Airport (MDZ)

3–5 days

Gastronomy, Wine, Adventure

Highlights

What Awaits You

Private Bodega Access

Doors that do not open to the public — and lunches with the winemaker present.

Malbec & Torrontés Tastings

Vertical flights of vintages most cellars never list.

Aconcagua & the Andes

The highest peak in the Americas as the backdrop to every glass.

Asado & Local Cuisine

Wood-fire cooking, olive oil estates, and the slow ritual of a Mendoza Sunday.

Experiences in Mendoza

Mendoza · Half Day

Mendoza City Tour

Explore the elegant tree-lined boulevards and leafy plazas of Mendoza city, South America's wine capital. Visit the San Martín Park, the historic ruins of the old city, and the striking municipal buildings rebuilt after the 1861 earthquake. Runs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Bodegas & Olive Groves — Classic Wine Tour

Visit traditional Mendoza wineries and artisan olive oil producers on this classic guided excursion. Taste Malbec and Torrontés in the cellars of historic bodegas and sample premium Argentine olive oil in the vineyards. Runs Monday to Saturday.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Alta Montaña — Andean High Mountain Road

Drive one of the most spectacular mountain roads in the Americas: the Alta Montaña route following the Mendoza River gorge to the Chilean border at 3,200m, passing the Puente del Inca natural arch and the Aconcagua Provincial Park — home to the Americas' highest peak at 6,962m.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Ruta de Sabores — Flavors of Mendoza

An immersive food and wine tour through Mendoza's most celebrated producers, tasting local olives, handmade cheeses, artisan chocolates, and regional wines. Runs Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Villavicencio — Mountain Springs & Natural Reserve

Ascend into the pre-Andean mountains to visit the legendary Villavicencio springs — source of Argentina's most famous mineral water — set within a stunning natural reserve with condors, Andean flora, and dramatic mountain scenery. Runs Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Cañón del Atuel — River Canyon & Reservoir

Travel south from Mendoza to the stunning Cañón del Atuel — a river canyon of vivid red and ochre rock formations surrounding a series of turquoise reservoirs near San Rafael. Runs Thursdays and Sundays.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Termas de Cacheuta — Thermal Springs Day

A restorative day at the Parque Termal Cacheuta, a magnificent thermal spa complex set in a mountain river gorge 40km from Mendoza, with pools of varying temperatures fed by natural thermal springs. Available as a standard or full premium spa day with access to all thermal circuits and relaxation areas. Transfers from central Mendoza included.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Wine Bus — Luján de Cuyo, Tierra Malbec

The Bus Vitivinícola takes you through Luján de Cuyo — Argentina's premier Malbec district — visiting up to six wineries including ANAIA, Susana Balbo, Séptima, Norton, Mauricio Lorca, and Renacer. Available as a morning half-day, afternoon half-day, or full-day immersion. Runs every Thursday.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Wine Bus — Maipú, Grandes Leyendas

A wine circuit through the historic Maipú district on the Bus Vitivinícola, visiting legendary estates including Casa Vigil, Corazón de Lunlunta, López, Club Tapiz, and Los Toneles. Available as a morning half-day, afternoon half-day, or full-day experience. Runs every Saturday.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Wine Bus — Valle de Uco

Journey to the Valle de Uco on the Bus Vitivinícola — Mendoza's most exciting wine region at over 1,000m altitude. Two circuit options visit producers including Zuccardi (ranked among the world's top 10 wineries), Alfa Crux, Finca La Celia, and Cundo. Runs every Wednesday.

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Mendoza · Full Day

Wine Bus — Luján Sur

A wine circuit through the southern Luján valley on the Bus Vitivinícola, visiting celebrated estates including Chandon, Zolo, Budeguer, Terrazas de los Andes, and Casarena. Available as a morning half-day, afternoon half-day, or full-day experience. Runs every Friday.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Winery Experience — Trapiche

A guided visit and tasting at the iconic Bodega Trapiche — one of Argentina's most historic and internationally celebrated wineries via the affordable Bus Vitivinícola. Explore the 19th-century winery building, vineyards, and cellar while tasting premium Malbecs.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Winery Experience — Casa Vigil, Between Bread & Wine

An informal, convivial experience at the celebrated Casa Vigil winery, combining a relaxed food and wine pairing with a visit to one of Mendoza's most creative culinary and winemaking projects.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Winery Experience — Chandon Sweeties Pastelería

A unique experience at Bodega Chandon fusing high-altitude sparkling wines with artisan pastry in an idyllic vineyard setting. The perfect afternoon for those who want something genuinely different from a traditional winery visit.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Winery Lunch — Terrazas de los Andes

Enjoy a relaxed gourmet lunch in the historic surroundings of Terrazas de los Andes, one of Mendoza's most prestigious estates, known for its high-altitude single-vineyard Malbecs.

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Mendoza · Half Day

Bodegueando Low Cost — Bodega Los Toneles

An accessible and authentic winery visit at the classic Bodega Los Toneles, one of Mendoza's most traditional family-owned estates via the Bus Vitivinícola. A no-frills, genuinely Argentine wine experience.

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