Experience The Best Of Mendoza In A Semi-private 5-days Program!

Itinerary

Day 1: Mendoza

Stop At: Aeropuerto Mendoza, Acceso A Aeropuerto Internacional Gabrielli F. J., Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina
Upon arrival to Mendoza airport or bus station, you will have a private transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Welcome to Mendoza! Argentina’s main wine region and heartland of Malbec grape! Mendoza is also well-known for its world renowned mountains such as the Aconcagua (the highest mountain in the Americas), its outdoor sports such as rafting and hiking, and its breathtaking landscapes.


Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Mendoza


Day 2: Mendoza - Full-Day High Andes with trekking to Durazno Gorge

Stop At: Province of Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
After breakfast, depart on a small-group guided tour to the Aconcagua Provincial Park, located 185 km or 115 miles away from the city of Mendoza. As the journey takes you along the emblematic route 7, you will begin to discover the beautiful mountains of Mendoza and its river. Not only will you enjoy the colourful transition of landscapes, but also some of the small villages that can be found along the way, such as Cacheuta, Potrerillos (and its water reservoir), Uspallata (a quaint little town) and Penitentes (a Sky Resort).

Duration: 10 hours

Pass By: Puente del Inca, Mendoza Province, Argentina
You will also visit “The Inca’s Bridge”, known for its curious natural formation! As your journey continues, you will go through the three mountain ranges: Pre Andes, the Front range and the Main range.


Pass By: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
Upon arrival to Aconcagua Provincial park in Horcones Valley, you will have the chance to go on a 2-hour hiking to Durazno Gorge or go on a short trail to an scenic lookout point (45 min). After enjoying some unique views of this natural environment framed by the majestic Aconcagua Mount you will start your journey back to Mendoza city. On the return drive, you will have time to have lunch in Uspallata (lunch is not included). You will return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Note: hiking difficulty is moderate


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Mendoza


Day 3: Mendoza - Full-Day Visit to 3 wineries of Lujan de Cuyo or Maipu with lunch

Stop At: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Province, Argentina
After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel and will head out to Lujan de Cuyo Region. Lujan de Cuyo is the Cradle of Malbec and it features beautiful country houses, tree-lined roads and wide vineyards. Led by insider guides, you will visit three world-class vineyards and wineries. At the vineyard, you will observe the grape vines and will learn how the best grapes are produced. As you walk around their facilities, visiting their wine cellars and aging rooms, you will learn about the different ways in which wine is produced. At the end of each visit, you will indulge your senses with a wine tasting. In addition to this, you will enjoy a gourmet lunch paired with the best wines of the region surrounded by a beautiful environment with the majestic Andes Range in the distance. You will return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Mendoza


Day 4: Mendoza - Full-Day horseback riding at Quebrada del Condor

Stop At: Potrerillos, Mendoza Province, Argentina
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel (shared service) and will head southwest for about 1:45 hours to reach La Quebrada del Cóndor - Condor Gorge- in Potrerillos.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Quebrada Refugio del Condor, Mendoza Province, Argentina
For about 2 to 4 hours, you will horseback ride through different mountain trails shaped by native animals and people living in small settlements in the mountains nearby. These people are our “gauchos”, locally called “baqueanos”, and they are amazing horse riders. As you explore the area by horse, you will enjoy the spectacular natural environment on the Andes while learning about the region from your local guide. Back in the Ranch house or “Puesto” you will enjoy a delicious “Asado” (barbecue) which we will share with the local family. You will return to Mendoza in the evening. IMPORTANT: if you don’t enjoy horseback riding, we can replace it with a trekking in the mountains. It´s a trekking of about 4 hours and will take place at Quebrada del Condor as well. Along the trekking you will spot the different flora and fauna of the region. If you prefer this last option, kindly let us know when booking. If you don’t request this in advance, we won’t be able to guarantee availability.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Barbecue
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Mendoza

Day 5: Mendoza

Stop At: Aeropuerto Mendoza, Acceso A Aeropuerto Internacional Gabrielli F. J., Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer to the airport.
IMPORTANT: the order of the tours in the itinerary may change depending on availability / Our itinerary is pretty flexible so if you need to add any extra tours or extra nights we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the special requirements box while booking.

Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.