Arrival in Mendoza. Transfer to accommodation if WITH Transfers chosen. Check in
Half Day Wineries Tour in Mendoza
This kind of tour is designed for people interested in knowing the whole process of wine production. This tour covers the closest producing departments of wines in Mendoza: Maipú, including a visit to 2 wineries and an interesting visit to a factory of olive oil or a chocolate factory and artisan liquors. In each of the wineries there will be a wine tasting and a little talk of how to taste a good wine.
15 km away from the city of Mendoza, Maipu county is an area of 717 km2, cultivated mainly with high quality grapes, olives, fruits and vegetables. In the wine aspect it is located in the so-called "First Zone" of Argentina for its spectacular agroclimatic characteristics.
In Maipu, there are a variety of companies based mostly in an industrial zone with all amenities and a strategic location for its proximity to the bi-oceanic corridor linking ports in Chile and the Atlantic, through the National Routes 7 and 40, railways and international airport.
In all its districts, Maipú offers interesting places to visit: wineries, vineyards, campgrounds, museums, agro-tourism activities, with food service, and urban and rural lodgings.
Duration: Half Day
Departure Time: At 2.30 pm we pick up customers in the first hostel or hotel.
Arrival time: From 7 pm on
Departure days: Everyday excluding Sundays
Season: All year.
Recommendations: Bring water
Note: wineries can change to improve the experience
- Bilingual guide,
- Transfer from your accommodation and back.
- Cellar visits and wine tastings.
- Meals
High Mountain Tour
The most impressive landscapes of the Andes mountain range that you must not miss on your first visit to Mendoza.
We begin this journey along the international route n ° 7, with the imposing view of the Potrerillos Dam, which surprises us after touring the Cacheuta Tunnel.
Our next stop will be Uspallata. From the southernmost point of the Inca Empire, we headed to the villages of Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and the former Los Penitentes ski complex.
Further along our route, we’ll come to see Puente del Inca, a unique natural rock formation that looks like a bridge over Las Cuevas River, it’s still surrounded by thermal springs. A few kilometers from there, located at 2,750 m, is the viewpoint of the colossus of the America´s, Aconcagua, which with its 6962 m, receives visitors from all over the world who want to reach its summit.9
During the summer months only, it’s possible to drive in the direction of the International Tunnel, to take a small side road which leads to the Cristo Redentor Monument. This icon, located at 4200 m, symbolizes the union between Argentines and Chileans, and from there you can enjoy one of the fabulous views of the mountain range.
Departure time: 7:15 to 7.40 (there can be variations depending on location of accommodation)
Departure Point: any hotel or hostel in Mendoza Downtown. Note: there are hotels and hostels away from the city center so before booking pls check if the bus reaches the hotel.
Arrival Point: any hotel or hostel in Mendoza Downtown
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Frequency: Daily departures. Blackout 25 dec and 1 jan. Guaranteed departures with no minimum of customers
Transport: Mini-Bus (24 pax) or Bus (40 pax)
Breakfast. Check out. Transfer to airport if WITH Transfers chosen. End of services
