4-Day Trip to Mendoza by Air from Buenos Aires

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Mendoza, Argentina

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza for a 3-night mountains and wine adventure! Just 1.5 hours away by air, the town of Mendoza provides easy access to wineries of the region, to the Atuel Canyon and the famous Aconcagua Provincial Park (known for its awesome mountain views, such as Potrerillos, Puente del Inca, Los Penitentes, among others).
Visit each of these attractions during 3 days, tasting recognized all over the world Malbec wine and getting amazed by the Uco valley and the Aconcagua, the tallest peak in America.

What's Included

Professional guide
3 nights in a 3-star or 4-star accommodation with breakfast
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
Transport by air-conditioned coach between Mendoza airport and hotels
Food & Drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

From Airports :
According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival to Mendoza and Wine Tour

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mendoza

    Transfer from the airport to the Hotel. Mendoza, is small for a provincial capital with 125,000 inhabitants. Located in the foothills of the Andes mountains means nearby rafting, camping, and sightseeing. It is a wine center for Argentina. The downtown area is largely pedestrianized. The outdoor cafés and tree-lined avenues attest to the city's European heritage. Mendoza is a perfect example of a successful combination of Spanish, Italian and indigenous cultures.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Vineyards with Wine Tasting

    3 stops
  • 2
    Mendoza

    At 2:30 PM, we will be picked up from our selected hotels and travel to the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú regions, home to some of Mendoza’s most renowned wineries.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lujan de Cuyo

    Along this route, we will immerse ourselves in the region’s rich winemaking heritage, shaped by immigrant communities who transformed the desert landscape into a productive oasis. Using irrigation techniques inherited from indigenous cultures -such as canals and ditches-they made viticulture possible in this unique environment. Within this setting, prestigious wineries flourished, helping position Argentina as a world-class wine producer thanks to the exceptional quality of its wines.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will visit two wineries where we will learn about both traditional winemaking methods and the incorporation of modern technology. Guided by expert winery staff and oenologists, we will discover the vinification process, including wine production, bottling, and labeling. Each visit concludes with a tasting of their finest wines. Additionally, we will visit an olive oil producer to observe the olive oil production process, known for its excellent quality, followed by a tasting.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Tour to Los Andes

    7 stops
  • 5
    Potrerillos Dam

    Early in the morning along the Mendoza river, get a view of the majestic mountain range Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. On this day you will enjoy the variety of colors and reliefs that the tour has to offer.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Uspallata

    Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of aboriginal Huarpes and the southern last point of the Inca Empire, as far as the Inca Trail from Peru.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Los Penitentes

    After visiting the villages of Picheuta, polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift that allows us to enjoy beautiful panoramic views.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Puente del Inca

    Later, we will find along our route, the Puente del Inca, architectural work with strands of natural hot springs.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Parque Provincial Aconcagua

    Continuing our direction and 2,750 meters above sea level, the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of the Americas of 6959 meters.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Las Cuevas

    Following the international route to reach our ultimate destination, the village Las Cuevas, European-style located 3200 meters above sea level. Between Las Cuevas Village and the International Tunnel we will find the route that allows us to climb to the Cristo Redentor, which is only open in summer. This beautiful monument symbolizes the union between Argentines and Chileans.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Mendoza

    After this day of enjoying the outside, the nature and historic places, we will be back at our hotels to get some rest and get ready for tomorrow when this amazing tour will end and we will start our way back to Buenos Aires.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Departure

    1 stop
  • 12
    Mendoza

    Transfer from the Hotel to the airport. End of services.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase (33 lb) and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • IMPORTANT: Rates not valid for special dates such as Christmas, New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Easter, National and International Holidays
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