Description

Mendoza, land of sun and good wine. This province in the west of Argentina, in the highest part of the Andes Mountains, is characterized, among other things, for being the main wine producing region in Argentina and the birthplace of Malbec. Enjoy 3 days of excursion that will take you to the best places of Mendoza and we will visit the main attractions, including important wineries with old Malbec vineyards and all the local wine culture. We will also discover the impressive landscape of the Andes, where you can enjoy a hike in the Horcones Valley, at the foot of the Aconcagua.

Highlights

Visit the base of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes
Enjoy a great dinner at a winery and taste awesome Malbecs
Stay in highly rated hotels in Mendoza

Included/Excluded

2 nights accommodation with breakfast included
Transfer to and from the airport.
Half Day Winery Tour with Dinner
Full day, high mountain with trekking included
Entrance to Aconcagua Provincial Park

International or domestic flights
Additional consumption

Itinerary

Arrival in Mendoza. Reception at the airport/bus terminal and transfer to the selected hotel. Tonight you will enjoy an unforgettable experience, visiting two of the most emblematic wineries in Mendoza. Aromas and flavors will reach your senses. Immediately, you will appreciate how the architecture and all its elements are used to create a unique and magical environment together with the wines. Accompanied by specialized guides, we will visit two different internationally renowned wineries. Once there, we will tour the facilities to observe different winemaking methods and their advantages. Then you can learn or simply enjoy the tasting of great wines to end the evening with an outstanding Gourmet dinner. It will definitely be a special night!

We continue with this tour that takes us along the emblematic Ruta de las Altas Cumbres and the Mendoza River. During the day, we will discover the most beautiful mountains of Mendoza. Besides seeing the colorful transition of landscapes, we will also visit small villages such as Cacheuta, Potrerillos with its crystal clear water reservoir, Uspallata and Penitentes. Of course, we will pass by Ski Resort Penitentes and "El Puente de Inca", known for its incredible natural formation! We will cross the three mountain ranges: the Pre Andes, the Cordillera Frontal and the Cordillera Principal. From the route we will observe how the natural formations have been used by the indigenous people to form high altitude roads and have been the best way to cross the Andes up to the present day. Arriving at the Aconcagua Provincial Park, in the Horcones Valley, we will have the opportunity to take a 2 hour trek to Quebrada del Durazno, or opt for a short interpretative trail to the viewpoint (45 min). The Aconcagua Provincial Park connects us with this unique natural environment framed by the majestic Aconcagua Mountain. At the end of the day we start our way back. Return to the city in the afternoon.

According to the departure time of the flight or bus, transfer to the airport/bus terminal. We recommend you to combine this destination with any other in our country to continue enjoying Argentina to the fullest.