Mendoza rafting and asado lunch: rapids and mountain views

Sip morning soda by the water before conquering Mendoza’s wild river currents

A full-day activity in Mendoza combining breakfast at Gran Hotel Potrerillos, rafting on the Mendoza River, and a traditional Argentine asado lunch at the rafting base. Hotel pickup and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese are included. The day runs about 8.5 hours, from around 8:30 AM to 6 PM, with the exact pickup time confirmed via WhatsApp.

The Experience

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel around 8:30 AM—the guide will send you the exact time on WhatsApp. First stop is Gran Hotel Potrerillos, a Provincial Heritage Site since 1940, where you'll sit down to a hearty breakfast with unbeatable views over the lake. The setting is what makes it work: you're eating at a Mendoza landmark, not a roadside café, and the lake spreads out in front of you while you fuel up for the rapids ahead.

Then you're on the Mendoza River. The rafting is the centerpiece—adrenaline and mountain scenery, the kind of morning that justifies booking the whole day. The river itself is the draw; the operator notes that destinations and guides may vary, but the quality of the adventure stays consistent. You're in the water against a backdrop of peaks, and the rapids are real enough to matter.

After you come off the water, you head to the Argentina Rafting base for lunch: a traditional Argentine asado, cooked and served in a relaxed mountain setting. Soda and pop are included. The asado is the payoff—regional flavors, the kind of meal that tastes different when you've just come off the river and you're sitting in the Andes. You'll be back at your hotel around 6 PM.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese.
• hearty breakfast at Gran Hotel Potrerillos.
• rafting on the Mendoza River with all necessary equipment.
• a traditional Argentine asado lunch at the rafting base.
• soda and pop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Futuro Travels

Is this one for you?The full day—8.5 hours from pickup to return—means you're committed from morning through early evening, so book this if your schedule is clear and you want to combine breakfast, water, and a proper meal in one go. If you have only a few hours free or need to be back by mid-afternoon, a shorter activity would fit better.

Top questions

What time does the pickup happen and how do I confirm it?

Pickup is around 8:30 AM from your hotel, and the guide will send you the exact time via WhatsApp so you know when to be ready.

What's included in the breakfast at Gran Hotel Potrerillos?

A hearty breakfast is included at the iconic Gran Hotel Potrerillos, a Provincial Heritage Site overlooking the lake since 1940.

Is the rafting suitable if I've never done it before?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is open to anyone 18 or older; the guide will be with you throughout and can speak English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese.

What does the asado lunch include?

The traditional Argentine asado lunch at the rafting base includes the grilled meal, soda and pop; alcoholic beverages are not included.

How long is the full day and when do I return?

The activity runs about 8.5 hours total, with pickup around 8:30 AM and return to your hotel around 6 PM.

Are there any health conditions that would make this activity unsuitable?

The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health; discuss any concerns with the guide when they contact you via WhatsApp.