Mendoza: Among Andes & Vineyards

On arrival in Mendoza in the morning, you will be picked up at the airport and transported to your comfortable hotel. After settling in, you will be taken to visit the varios areas of interest in Mendoza, starting with the Area Fundacional, the site where the city was founded; the mini-center; Barrio Cívico, lastly the Parque General San Martín, where you will see the hill Cerro de la Gloria and the Frank Romero Day greek theatre, which stages the national Fiesta de la Vendimia.

This exhilarating full day tour allows travelers to enter the heart of the Argentine Andes. En route you will visit the charming towns of Potrerillos, Uspallata and cross the historical bridge of Picheuta as you approach Punta de Vacas. From this last attractive little village you will be awed by the splendid views of the highest American peaks: Aconcagua and Tupungato. Continuing along your voyage you will pass over the Inca Bridge, a curious natural formation, in a town named after it: Puente del Inca. Here you may have lunch at your leisure at one of the various restaurants. After lunch we will continue up to Las Cuevas, this being the last Argentine village before the border with Chile. Here you may admire the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which stands at a height of 13,123 ft/4000 meters as a sign of peace and friendship between Chile and Argentina.

This afternoon, after lunch, you will embark on a half day wine experience. The tour will take you through the agricultural oasis and grape-growing areas of Mendoza. Afterwards, we will visit important and traditional vinicultural farms, where you will have the opportunity to taste its delicious products. Later, you will be taken to appreciate the lovely Carrodilla´s church, where the patron saint of vineyards, the church’s namesake, is located.

After breakfast you will be transferred to Mendoza Airport for your flight to your next destination.

Low Season

*Prices listed are seasonal; please consult a Travel Advisor for further details

** Certain wine tours may not be available on all days. Please consult with your Travel Advisor so that we can best arrange for your Mendoza wine tour package.

Optional visits to Wineries in the Center Region - Lujan de Cuyo and Maipú:

Wineries in the Maipú Region: La Rural, Tempus Alba, Carinae, Viña el Cerno, López, Reyter, Tapaus, Navarro Correas and Benegas.

Wineries in the Lujan Region: Achaval Ferrer, Tapiz, Catena Zapata, Alta Vista, Nieto Senetiner, Cavas de Weinert, Luigi Bosca, Lagarde, Cap Vistalba, Chandon, Norton, Finca Decero, El Lagar de Carmelo Patti, Séptima, Viniterra, Dolium, Clos de Chacras, Sottano, Melipal and Finca Flichman.

Wineries that include lunch: Ruca Malen, Familia Zuccardi, Lagarde, Hacienda del Plata, Nieto Senetiner, Séptima and Cava de Cano.

*Note: Although visits to wineries are subject to modification, the best quality of service will always be maintained.

PLEASE NOTE:
As of 1 January 2010, an entrance fee (Reciprocity Fee) is chargeable for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia visiting Argentina. For further details, please read this article on the Latin America For Less Travel Blog.

• Round trip transfers in air conditioned vehicles.
• Visit to 2 wineries with wine tasting included (Day 3).
• English Speaking tour guides.
• 3 hotel nights in Mendoza.