Things to do in Mendoza
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Mendoza: 3-Winery Malbec Tour & 5-Course LunchYou visit three to four wineries across Mendoza's top regions, taste premium Malbec and other wines with a sommelier or winemaker guide, and sit through a five-course gourmet lunch with wine pairings at a winery with mountain views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all tastings, transport, and beverages. The group stays under eight people, and the whole day runs 8:45am to 5:30pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste serious Malbec without arranging transport, winery reservations, or timing yourself across multiple stops—the fixed itinerary and sommelier guide handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the meal.
Aconcagua & Inca Bridge tour Mendoza: High mountain sightseeingA high mountain tour from Mendoza that climbs into the Andes to reach the Inca Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rock formation, and a viewpoint of Aconcagua at 6,960 meters. The route passes through Uspallata and the Picheuta Bridge ruins, connecting Mendoza's colonial history with its landscape. A local bilingual guide leads the full day; hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.Is it for me?The 11- to 13-hour commitment means you spend most of the day in the vehicle and at high altitude, which rules out a second activity that afternoon but lets you see four distinct stops and two UNESCO or historic sites without backtracking. Choose this tour if you want the high mountain landscape and the colonial history in one route, and if you can handle the length and the elevation.
Mendoza: Half-Day Wine Tour & Olive Oil TastingYou visit four different wine and olive oil producers across one afternoon in Mendoza, tasting at each stop and seeing how family operations differ from modern boutiques. All tastings, transport, and local taxes are included. The tour runs in the afternoon and the order of stops can shift based on which wineries are open for visits that day.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see how different scales and styles of wine production work in Mendoza without arranging transport or paying separately for each tasting. The afternoon pace and four-stop structure are what fit this much variety into a half day.
High Mountain Tour Mendoza: 7 Andes stops to 6,962mYou drive 70 kilometers into the Andes, stop at Potrerillos Lake and its panoramic viewpoints, see the natural rock bridge at Puente del Inca, and enter Aconcagua Provincial Park to view the hemisphere's highest peak at 6,962 meters. In summer, the route extends to Cristo Redentor at the Chile border. Lunch is on your own in Las Cuevas. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a bilingual guide and air-conditioned transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Aconcagua and the high Andes without arranging your own transport or navigating the mountain roads—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you spend the day looking instead of driving.
Luján de Cuyo: Tierras Altas Malbec Tasting & Cellar TourYou'll tour the vineyards and steel tank room with a guide, taste wines at different fermentation stages, then descend into the underground cellar for a formal tasting that includes pulling wine directly from the barrel. The whole experience takes you through Tierras Altas' production process from grape to bottle, with tastings included throughout. Minimum drinking age is 18.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Malbec is actually made rather than just taste the finished product — the progression through fermentation tanks and into the barrel cellar teaches you something you can't get from a standard tasting room.
Aconcagua Park tour from Mendoza: Hike and barbecue lunchThis eight-hour small-group tour from Mendoza enters Aconcagua Provincial Park for a one-hour hiking circuit—something most local operators don't access—then stops at Potrerillos Lake, Uspallata, Puente del Inca and returns with an Argentine barbecue lunch and wine. Groups stay under nine people, and hotel pickup is included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to actually enter Aconcagua Park and hike inside it—most Mendoza tours stop at a viewpoint outside the boundary. The small group size (maximum eight people) and included guide, transport and meals mean you're not organizing logistics or negotiating stops; the day is built and the minibus leaves at 8:30am.
Mendoza: Horseback Ride & Gaucho Roast with Wine in Andes FoothillsYou’ll ride gentle horses through Mendoza’s pre-Andes foothills with local guides, share mate at a family-run gaucho post, spot wild animals from mountain viewpoints, and finish with an open-fire roast dinner and local wine under big skies. It’s not polished—it’s real, warm, and full of small surprises you’ll remember long after.
Maipu: 3 Wineries & Olive Oil Tasting with PickupYou’ll wander through Maipu’s family-run wineries with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a host. Taste organic reds among the barrels, dip fresh bread in olive oil pressed right in front of you, and share laughs over sweet wines in an old bodega museum. It’s relaxed, personal, and leaves you with more than just flavors to remember.
Luján de Cuyo: Renacer Winery Tour & Wine TastingYou get a guided walk through the vineyards, a VR experience that explains Renacer's winemaking process, and a tasting of either four finished wines or a premium selection including barrel samples. A professional guide leads the whole experience, which runs Monday through Saturday. Book ahead to confirm availability, as slots fill quickly during peak season.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand how wine is actually made before you taste it — the VR component and vineyard walk give you context that makes the tasting itself more interesting, and the guide handles all the explanation so you don't have to research beforehand.
Mendoza: Private Luján de Cuyo & Maipú Wine & Olive Day TripYou’ll ride out from Mendoza with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way. Taste Malbec straight from Luján de Cuyo cellars, sample fresh olive oil in Maipú with people who’ve grown olives for generations, then linger over a long lunch paired with regional wines. It’s relaxed, personal — and leaves you with more than just photos.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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: 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.
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.
