Top Mendoza Day Trips

Mendoza is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Andes, but you don’t have to go hiking to enjoy the views. On this full-day bus tour, sit back and soak up the scenery as you drive high up into the Andes Mountains. Stop to see the Puente del Inca, Potrerillos, and the Christ the Redeemer statue on the Argentina–Chile border, then enjoy free time for lunch in the border town of Las Cuevas.

Immerse yourself in Mendoza, one of Argentina's best wine countries—and let someone else take care of the logistics—on this half-day winery tour. Following hotel pickup, you’ll be driven to Maipu, to tour three different wineries, learn about their production, and taste their wine, while discovering Argentine grape varietals. You'll also visit an olive oil farm to see its process, before returning to Mendoza city center.

Explore Mendoza, and see its most-important landmarks, without the risk of getting lost in its unfamiliar streets. This city tour takes you from historic ruins of San Francisco to the Memorial de la Bandera del Ejército de los Andes, and Parque General San Martín with its beautiful rose garden. The experience concludes at Cerro de la Gloria to take in sweeping views and learn about the region's independence struggle.

Soak up the incredible views of Mendoza’s vineyards and check off two well-known wineries in a day with this hassle-free wine tour from downtown Mendoza. Having transport included saves time waiting for local buses and helps you get to the wineries more quickly. The tour also includes two wine tastings and an olive oil tasting at a local producer.

Discover the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains with this full-day tour from Mendoza City. Get picked up at your hotel and admire scenery during the drive. Visit the Potrerillos Dam, see the geological monument at Puente del Inca, and take photographs at Aconcagua Park, surrounded by towering mountains. Finish the tour with a stop at Las Cuevas, the last town on the border with Chile.

Discover Mendoza’s wine culture with a local guide. Visit 3 wineries and an olive grove in Maipu, enjoy tastings of premium Malbec and regional products, and close with a pairing of artisan chocolate. Small groups, bilingual guide and transfer from Mendoza capital included, preferential values for your travelers to buy export wines

This tour offers a comfortable way to get to know the area of Cacheuta and Potrerillos, combining natural landscapes, historical points and viewpoints of the precordillera. The tour begins in Chacras de Coria, Las Comgates and Blanco Encalada, allowing you to appreciate the local life before entering the Cacheuta Canyon. There you can cross a suspension bridge, observe the ruins of the former FADER plant and cross the historic Tunnel of Potrerillos, with explanations about its importance. In Potrerillos you will enjoy panoramic views of the levee, lake and Cordon del Plata, with time for photographs and to tour the hotel gardens. The itinerary is organized to enjoy each section without haste, with transportation included, guide in Spanish and prior information through a digital itinerary. It is an experience that combines nature, history and tranquility in one of the most representative landscapes of Mendoza.

Mendoza is not only world-renowned for its Malbec wine—it also boasts a growing reputation as a foodie hub. On this tour, visit three different wineries, stroll around the vineyards, and enjoy a wine tasting at each stop, plus sample a selection of olive oils at an artisan boutique. For an even more memorable experience, upgrade to include a delicious 3-course lunch at the Michelin-starred Casa Vigil (El Enemigo) winery restaurant.

Wine tasting is a popular activity for visitors to Mendoza, but group wine tasting tours can often feel impersonal and hurried. This private full-day tour ensures an intimate experience, as you tour the wineries of the Uco Valley, indulge in expert-led wine tastings, and tuck into a delicious multi-course lunch of gourmet cuisine and fine wines.

Explore Mendoza’s wine region on your own terms on this self-guided bike tour to Luján de Cuyo. Pick up your bike from 10:30 AM, get a handy list of local wineries to stop at, and visit as many as you like to learn about viticulture and winemaking. Purchase wine tours and tastings at the estates of your choosing and enjoy samples of local wine for an even more well-rounded epxerience.

Start your experience with a private chauffeur who will pick you up directly from your accommodation and take you to the planned holds for the day. You will visit only two wineries selected from the following options: Antigal, La Rural, Tempus Alba, Bombal, Roberto Bonfanti, Familia Cassone, Lopez, Domiciano, Don Manuel Villafañe, Santa Julia, Carinae, depending on availability. In each, you will take a guided tour of its facilities and vineyards, followed by a wine tasting to discover its most representative flavors. Then you will live the experience of an Argentine roast, a local experience that combines tradition, hospitality and flavor. In a relaxed and welcoming environment, you will know the rituals that make this custom a true Argentine celebration, all accompanied by a careful selection of wines. When the final time comes, your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

Get up close to the diverse wildlife of the Andes mountains on this half-day tour to the Villavicencio Natural Reserve from Mendoza. Keep your eyes peeled for condors, pumas, guanacos, and ostriches as you roam through the beautiful valleys, then learn the history of the region as you stand before the Monument of Canota. After soaking up the mountain views, relax at the historic spa resort of Villavicencio, famed for its natural mineral springs.

Just 90 minutes from Mendoza, the Uco Valley is internationally celebrated for its full-bodied wines. Enjoy private transport from Mendoza as your guide shares information about this scenic wine region. You’ll have the chance to tour various vineyards, sample local wines, and enjoy a lunch with pairings (if option selected) before your return to Mendoza.

Let's tour together the Mendoza foothills in a personalized way, with a local guide who will explain the flora and fauna of the place, as well as the geological origin of the rock formations of the foothills, frontal and main mountain range. Discover a forgotten path, far from mass tourism, with a unique connection with nature. Let's breathe the pure air of the Andes, far from paved roads and trucks. Let's share together the adrenaline of steep ascents and descents, crowned with unique views. Let's visit sites of yesteryear, following the walks of Huarpes and Incas, let's live the San Martinean spirit of these routes in which even Charles Darwin, back in 1835, traveled, documented and enjoyed

Explore Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu, world famous wine regions, on this full-day wineries tour. Visitors will be taken to premium wineries and the tour will be catered to fit visitors’ customisation and requests. Visitors will also enjoy the best of local gastronomy with a wine paired multi-course lunch. Enjoy an unforgettable wineries day with this service.

Set out on a scenic road trip to explore the natural wonders south of Mendoza, including attractions that many travelers miss. Admire the rocky desert landscapes and vineyards of the Uco Valley, visit the Nihuil dam, and enjoy free time in the Atuel Canyon, then take in the highlights of San Rafael. This guided tour is available in English and Spanish, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience.

Discover the hidden gems of the Argentine wine world on this tour of boutique family-run wineries in the scenic Agrelo and Perdriel regions of Mendoza's Lujan de Cuyo valley. Sample over 10 regional varietals of wine over the course of the day, and then finish your tour with a gourmet farm-to-table lunch with paired wines.

This experience takes place in Lunlunta, just 40 minutes south of the city of Mendoza. Dazzling views and incredible landscapes lead us to this place, where the warmth of its people awaits us. Our Pingos guide us towards the river, enjoying the native flora and fauna, in the First Wine Zone, with unbeatable panoramic views of the Andes mountain range. We will begin our day with the horseback ride, which lasts approximately 2 hours and then ends with a typical Creole lunch: empanadas, drinks and seasonal fruit. Always accompanied by the Gauchos and the guide who will enjoy sharing the myths and legends of the place with us.

Delve deeper into Mendoza's world-famous wine culture on a half-day tasting tour that's ideal is you're pressed for time. You'll visit several wineries to sample locally-grown varietals and discover what makes a great wine, without having to worry about driving between stops—instead, you can soak up views of rolling vineyards.

It is a unique experience, it will allow you to feel the freedom to fly, enjoy the best panoramic view of the city and pre-mountain range. It is one of the best excursions to do in Mendoza.

Live a private experience in Maipu, birthplace of Argentine wine, where tradition, history and flavors combine at every stop. The tour starts with pick up at your hotel. At Bodega Antigal, you will enjoy a guided tour of vineyards and wineries, ending with the tasting of their most representative wines. Then you will visit a boutique olive grove, where you can taste olive oils, pastas, gourmet products and natural olive-based cosmetics. The experience continues with a 3-step lunch paired at Bodega Manuel Villafañe, combining regional cuisine with local wines. Finally, you will visit Bodega Los Toneles, an architectural gem declared Cultural Heritage of Mendoza, where you will discover its history while tasting three glasses of wine. ✨ An ideal proposal to enjoy wine, gastronomy and Mendoza culture in one day. Important: wineries can be modified subject to availability. Check for custom options.

Relax at Termas de Cachueta, Argentina's only grotto sauna, during this full-day trip from Mendoza. Between using the outdoor and indoor natural thermal spas and mud baths, recline on the spa's plush lounge chairs and enjoy a delicious lunch of regional Creole specialties. Transportation from Mendoza hotels means that you can spend the entire day relaxing and someone else will worry about the details.

Explore the Uco Valley and the wine produced there—without having to organize a thing—on this full-day, small-group tour from Mendoza. Uncover the secrets behind Argentina's fine wine and travel between scenic wineries to taste their delicious produce. Dine on a gourmet lunch and learn more about what makes the local wine so special. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.