Things to do in Mendoza
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Mendoza: 3-Winery Malbec Tour & 5-Course Lunch★ 4.93 (1,134) · 8h
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Aconcagua & Inca Bridge tour Mendoza: High mountain sightseeing★ 4.96 (734) · 11h–13h
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Mendoza: Half-Day Wine Tour & Olive Oil Tasting★ 4.65 (600) · 6h
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High Mountain Tour Mendoza: 7 Andes stops to 6,962m★ 4.78 (469) · 10h–12hUS$ 64View ›
Luján de Cuyo: Tierras Altas Malbec Tasting & Cellar Tour★ 4.80 (469) · 1h 30mUS$ 22View ›
Aconcagua Park tour from Mendoza: Hike and barbecue lunch★ 4.84 (441) · 8hUS$ 190View ›
Mendoza: Horseback Ride & Gaucho Roast with Wine in Andes Foothills★ 4.91 (394) · 8hUS$ 120View ›
Maipu: 3 Wineries & Olive Oil Tasting with Pickup★ 4.82 (323) · 5h–7hUS$ 30View ›
Luján de Cuyo: Renacer Winery Tour & Wine Tasting★ 4.79 (292) · 1h 10mUS$ 30View ›
Mendoza: Private Luján de Cuyo & Maipú Wine & Olive Day Trip★ 4.96 (208) · 6h–8hUS$ 225View ›Top rated (9)
Mendoza Uco Valley wine tour: 4X4 through mountain vineyardsYou're picked up at your Mendoza hotel and driven into Uco Valley's high-altitude vineyards in a private 4X4. Two winery tastings with instruction, a five-course lunch paired with four wines, and views of the Andes and Potrerillos lake fill the day. The guide and driver handle everything; you just show up and drink.Is it for me?Right for wine lovers who want depth over speed — two tastings with real instruction, a proper lunch, and time to absorb the valley. Plan for a full day out; that's what fits the mountain drive, two wineries, and a five-course meal without rushing.
Mendoza Uco Valley Wine Tour & Gourmet LunchYou get picked up for a private day in Mendoza's Uco Valley with two winery stops: a guided tasting at Domaine Bousquet, then a gourmet lunch with wine pairings at another estate. Private transport, bottled water, and all beverages are included. You're back by evening without arranging your own route or timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Mendoza wines without driving yourself or coordinating with a group — the private car and fixed itinerary let you linger at each stop without watching the clock or waiting for others to finish.
Uco Valley Wine Tour from Mendoza: Private Driver, Three WineriesA private wine tour from Mendoza to Uco Valley with a dedicated driver, three carefully selected wineries, guided tastings at two of them, and a multi-course lunch paired with local wines at the third. The itinerary shifts based on winery availability and your interests, and you return to Mendoza around 5:30 p.m. Pickup from your accommodation is included, as is bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle for the roughly 1 hour and 15 minute drive south along Route 40 to the valley.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive option if you want tastings and lunch settled before you arrive—the price is known, the menu is planned, and you taste without stopping to order. Choose the private driver option if you prefer to arrange tastings and meals on your own or want to customize which wineries you visit and where you eat.
Mendoza Cooking Class: 7 Argentine Recipes & Unlimited WineYou’ll roll up your sleeves in a real Mendoza apartment, learning seven Argentine recipes side by side with a local host (and fellow travelers). Expect bottomless wine pours, plenty of laughs over empanada folding attempts, and genuine moments around the kitchen table. You’ll leave full—with new friends and recipes you’ll actually want to make again.
Mendoza: Sunset Horseback Ride, Andes BBQ & Wine TastingYou’ll ride with gauchos through Mendoza’s foothills at sunset, learn some basics on horseback, spot condors overhead, then share barbecue and local wine under open skies. Expect laughter around the fire and honest flavors — plus pickup from your hotel so you can just relax into it all.
Mendoza: Sunset Horseback Riding & Asado with Andes ViewsYou ride for two hours through Mendoza's wine country as the sun sets behind the Andes, then eat a traditional asado with wine and fruit. The guide handles the route and timing, transport picks you up from your hotel, and the only thing you need to bring is comfortable clothes and sun protection. Book at least 24 hours ahead so the final itinerary can be confirmed.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Andes at sunset and eat well afterward without arranging horses, a route, or a meal yourself—the fixed schedule and included transport mean you just show up ready to ride.
Tandem Paragliding Mendoza: Fly from Cerro Archo with InstructorTandem paragliding flight from Cerro Archo in Mendoza with a licensed instructor pilot, lasting about 4 hours total. You ride in a 4x4 to the launch point at 1,650 meters, fly for roughly 25 minutes over the Mendocina foothills, and return with HD video of the flight, a certificate and a complimentary glass of wine. Children from age 5 can fly; guides speak English and Spanish.Is it for me?Soar 25 minutes above Cerro Archo at 1650 meters with an instructor handling the controls while you capture panoramic mountain views and HD video to take home.
Mendoza Wine Tour with Lunch: 3 Wineries & Olive OilA full-day wine tour in Mendoza visits three wineries and an olive oil factory in the Luján de Cuyo area, with tastings at each stop, a three-course lunch, bilingual guide and hotel pickup included. The itinerary is confirmed 24–48 hours before departure. Groups stay under 18 people. Minimum age for wine tasting is 18; vegetarian, vegan and celiac menus are available.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Mendoza's wines without arranging your own transport or navigating between wineries—the guide, the stops and the timing are set, so you move through the region as a group and the day holds together without planning.
Mendoza Maipú Wine Tour: Trapiche, Antigal & Olive Oil LunchYou’ll taste Maipú’s best wines at Trapiche & Antigal with a local guide who knows every story behind each glass. Enjoy a sunlit lunch at Pan & Oliva where fresh olive oil is as memorable as the wine itself. Expect laughter around the table and sensory details that linger long after you leave Mendoza.
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Mendoza: Private Hourly Driver & Vehicle RentalYou get a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle by the hour with no distance limits or preset route — you decide where to go in Mendoza and how long to stay at each stop. Booking is direct via WhatsApp, the rate includes fuel and the driver, and groups up to four or more can split the cost. It's flexible enough to follow your actual day instead of a fixed schedule.Is it for me?This works best if you want to explore Mendoza at your own pace without arranging multiple taxis or being locked into a group tour schedule — the hourly rate and flexibility mean you can follow your actual day instead of a preset itinerary.
Make Argentine Asado in Mendoza: Rooftop grilling with wineMake an Argentine asado—the traditional wood-fired grilling method—at a local host's rooftop terrace in Mendoza, learning to prepare empanadas while meat cooks over coals and wines are tasted between courses. The experience runs four hours, includes chorizo, morcilla, matambre and beef, and ends with a Fernet and Coke toast. A veggie option is available on request.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and one more language, so you follow the cooking and stories in whichever one you speak. Book this if you want to learn the asado method hands-on rather than watch it happen, and if a small rooftop gathering with other travelers suits you better than a restaurant table.
Mendoza: Hot Springs & Rafting Day with Private PickupYou’ll float through warm mineral pools at Cacheuta Hot Springs, grab lunch under mountain skies, then tackle 12km of Mendoza River rafting with a local guide. Private pickup means no stress getting there or back. Expect laughter, splashes, and maybe a new favorite memory by sunset.
Rafting on the Mendoza River in PotrerillosRafting on the Mendoza River in Potrerillos is a half-day activity where you paddle Class III/IV rapids surrounded by mountain landscape and an imposing dam. The operator provides all equipment (neoprene, life jacket, helmet), a professional guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup and drop-off, and personal insurance. The activity itself lasts one hour on the water; the full outing runs nine hours with transfer time, leaving your afternoon open to stay in Potrerillos or pursue another adventure.Is it for me?The full outing runs nine hours because of the drive to and from Potrerillos, but the actual rafting is one hour — book this if you want to paddle Class III/IV rapids in the morning or midday and have your afternoon free to explore the village, rest, or add another activity instead of returning to Mendoza immediately.
Half-day white water rafting in Mendoza: 12 kilometers guidedHalf-day white water rafting on the Mendoza River near Potrerillos, where you navigate rapids of varying difficulty with a professional bilingual guide, all equipment and transport included. The trip covers 12 kilometers downstream; groups run with a minimum of four participants and depart around 9am, returning by mid-afternoon. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle rapids yourself rather than watch from a motorboat—you'll be hands-on with the oars while the guide navigates the route.
Mendoza Wine Tours: Small Group Tastings & LunchYou’ll taste award-winning wines in Mendoza’s Maipú region, stroll through historic cellars with a local guide, enjoy a multi-course vineyard lunch, and end your day sampling fresh olive oil before heading back to your hotel. Expect honest flavors and small surprises — it’s less about fancy words and more about feeling part of something real.
Mendoza Wine Tour: Salentein & 2 Wineries with LunchYou visit three established wineries in Uco Valley with tastings at each stop, a included lunch, and private transport throughout the day. The guide handles the route and timing, so you show up and taste without arranging logistics or worrying about driving back. A full afternoon in the vineyards, structured so you see the range of what Mendoza produces.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste across multiple established Mendoza wineries in one day without driving yourself or figuring out which estates to visit — the itinerary covers the range, and the guide knows the timing so you can focus on the wine.
Mendoza Andes Horseback Ride & Asado Day Trip with PickupYou’ll head out from Mendoza for a day riding horses at the foot of the Andes with a local guide, sharing homemade breakfast and traditional asado by a riverbank. Expect real Mendocinian landscapes, stories from locals, and time to unwind after lunch before returning home — it’s less about rushing and more about soaking in every moment.
Mendoza Wine Tasting Tour: Small Group with Lunch or DinnerA full-day small-group wine tour in Mendoza takes you to a traditional winery, an industrial winery, an artisan olive oil factory and a restored Renaissance-style old winery with a cellar tour. You taste three wines at each winery, sample every product made at the olive oil factory, and finish with a 5-course lunch or dinner paired with wine. Hotel pickup and a professional guide in English or Spanish are included; the tour runs 8 hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Morning departure gives you the full day to explore two wineries and an olive oil factory at a natural pace, ending with a five-course meal; afternoon departure compresses the same stops into an evening finish.
Mendoza River Rafting & Zipline: Class II Rapids & 1400m Zip LineThis activity combines river rafting and zipline in Mendoza's Potrerillos Valley, where you navigate moderate rapids on the Mendoza River with a professional guide, then fly across a 1400-meter zipline over the Cordillera del Plata. Hotel pickup from central Mendoza is included, and you can choose between the full adventure (10 hours) or the classic rafting option (6 hours, available morning or afternoon). Minimum age is 10; groups must have at least 2 people.Is it for me?Choose the Rafting & Zip Line Adventure if you want both the river and the aerial view in one day—the full 10-hour experience packs two different angles on the landscape. Pick the Mendoza River Rafting Classic if you prefer just the rapids and want to finish in 6 hours, or if the afternoon departure at 1 pm works better with your schedule.
