Rafting in Potrerillos: Mendoza River expedition with wine lunch

Run the rapids, then taste the vineyard

Potrerillos rafting on the Mendoza River combines a 1-hour intermediate-level expedition with a three-course paired lunch at Bodega Dante Robine, all in one 6-hour outing from Mendoza. A private driver picks you up at your accommodation, takes you to the river for the rafting expedition under professional supervision, then transfers you to the winery for lunch before returning you home. The activity suits moderate adrenaline seekers; safety briefing and all equipment are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting and wine lunch experience

• Pickup from accommodation
• Rafting expedition on Mendoza River
• Lunch paired at Dante Robino Winery
• Return to accommodation

The Experience

Potrerillos sits in the Mendoza mountain range, and the Mendoza River there runs at intermediate difficulty — fast enough to feel it, controlled enough that you're not fighting for your life. The professional guides walk you through raft handling and safety before you push off, then stay with the group throughout the 1-hour expedition. You're paddling, reading the current, working as a crew; it's not a sightseeing float. The river itself is the whole point of the first half of the day.

After you come off the water, the private driver takes you straight to Bodega Dante Robine. You sit down to a three-course paired lunch — the winery's own wines matched to each plate. This is where the adrenaline settles and the day shifts. The whole experience, from pickup at your hotel through the drive back, runs about 6 hours. Transport, rafting gear, the guide, and lunch are all arranged; you show up ready to paddle.

What’s included

• Private roundtrip transportation from your accommodation.
• 1-hour rafting expedition on the Mendoza River.
• all rafting equipment and safety gear.
• professional guide supervision throughout the activity.
• detailed safety briefing before you launch.
• three-course paired lunch at Bodega Dante Robine.

Good to know

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

Operated by Happy Wine Tours

Is this one for you?The rafting runs at intermediate difficulty and involves active paddling for about an hour, so it suits someone comfortable on the water and ready to work as part of a crew. The full day — drive, rapids, lunch, drive back — takes 6 hours, which is a solid commitment but leaves the afternoon free.

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Top questions

What's the Mendoza River like for someone who's never rafted before?

The Mendoza River at Potrerillos runs at intermediate difficulty, which means it has real current and technical sections but is designed for moderate adrenaline seekers without extreme whitewater experience. The professional guides brief you on raft handling and safety before you launch, and they stay with the group throughout the 1-hour expedition to manage the water and keep everyone safe.

How does the day actually flow from start to finish?

The private driver picks you up at your accommodation and drives you to Potrerillos. After the 1-hour rafting expedition on the Mendoza River, the same driver takes you to Bodega Dante Robine for a three-course paired lunch. Then you're driven back to your hotel. The whole day is about 6 hours from pickup to return.

What do I need to bring or wear for the rafting part?

All rafting equipment is provided, including the raft and safety gear. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a change if you want to be dry for lunch at the winery. The guides will brief you on what to expect in the water.

Is this rafting trip suitable for someone in decent shape but not an athlete?

Yes — the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The intermediate difficulty means you're paddling and working as a crew, but it's not extreme whitewater. The guides manage the technical parts and keep the pace steady throughout the expedition.

What wines will I taste at Bodega Dante Robine?

The paired lunch at Bodega Dante Robine includes three courses, each matched with the winery's own wines. The specific pairings depend on what the kitchen is preparing that day, but the winery selects wines to complement each course.