Things to do in  Mendoza

I wanted ti take my daughter on a tour of the Mendoza wineries. Most of the ones we looked at were group tours. We wanted a more personal experience, and really got one! Sebastian was so friendly, kind, and fun to spend the day with. I would definitely do this tour again. We didn’t have an itinerary in mind, so they made one for us, and it was perfect. In addition to visiting the wineries, we stopped at Christ the Redeemer statue, and found some alpacas to feed. Sebastian made sure we were happy with our experience and went out of his way to make it special.

We had a great day in the Andes. There was so much to see in a single day trip, yet the trip was well paced. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was very thorough explaining the history of the area. Views were absolutely stunning, something I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Mendoza. Missing out would be a massive mistake! For a day trip at the price offered, the experience can't be beat. The lunch and drinks in the way back were delicious as well!!

A great tour. Lucus was very knowledgeable witty and so much fun. Great wineries and vintners and the lunch was wonderful. Would do it all again in a heartbeat. Mendoza is on my list to visit again.

Herman was our guide, and explained everything in proper English. The wineries were so nice and different from each other. All the guides in the different places were also nice and took time to answer all our questions, even though we were the only ones who needed an English guide. Do this tour if you're in Mendoza!

Had a wonderful day tour to the Andes out of Mendoza. Guide and driver were both excellent. Our guide spoke idiomatic American english. Beautiful day, with several stops to soak in the majesty of the mountains.

This is a fantastic tour and a must if you visit Mendoza. We had a wonderful guide who was friendly and spoke very good English. The views of the mountains are awesome, particularly the snow capped Aconcagua. An experience that will live in the memory.

The 3 wineries were great. English speaking guides at each place. Wine was lovely. No whites though. No lengthy drives between wineries. The lunch was sensational with endless wine included. Definitely do the lunch. You should then go to The Vines Wine Tasting Room in Mendoza afterwards.

This was a wonderful way to see the Mendoza wine region. My favorite part of the tour was the outdoor picnic. Every 2 people were given their own bottle of wine and an amazing lunch! It was so beautiful to sit outside in the Mendoza sunshine, enjoy a homemade Argentinian meal and sip on lots of delicious wine. Five stars!

This was a fantastic tour! Highly recommend for anyone looking. We went to 3 wineries (small, medium, and big) so we got a taste of the different winery styles in Mendoza. Then we had a fantastic gourmet lunch at the 3rd winery. Everything was fantastic and probably the best steak we’ve had so far. Also our tour guide, Florencia was so amazing. Her English was excellent and she made sure to translate anything that was said in Spanish. She was also super knowledgeable about Mendoza’s history. You’re in good hands with her!

Our tour pickup from Mendoza downtown began at 8:30am and we headed back from the hot springs at 5:30pm. I would suggest having a lite meal before the tour or bringing a snack. First ride is in a mini bus and it picks up people for various tours in the same area. First guide spoke only Spanish and gave instructions on how to split towards following tours. We didn't speak spanish but easily found our next wan towards rafting. Our rafting guide Silvio greeted us and hepled us get ready. All the equipment was provided and we were given thorough instructions. After changing into wet suites we proceed to the boarding location by the river via van. This is the fastest rafting in mendoza, btw L3 and L4. However, I feel anyone in decent physical condition can do it. Silvio asked if anyone had any previous injuries or has any issues and sorted us on the raft accordingly. He lets people switch in the front during the rafting so everyone can get some splash time if they wish. Going down the river was extremely fun. Sections of calm water and rapids were one after another. Half way we made a break to see a little waterfall and have some local fruit Silvio brought. All but my wife and my self were argentinians but Silvio was giving instructions both in Spanish and English as needed. It was a great experience, my wife loved it. At the end there's an option to purchase photos for less than $3 a person. After rafting we proceeded to thermal spa. Several pools of different depths and water temperature. Very nice place to relax. Food and souvenirs are available for purchase. You can rent a locker, towels & bathrobes if you like. You fb pick a time to do a zipline over the small canyon next to the spa. Instructors were very nice and helped us get comfortable with the equipment. First is a smaller zipline across the canyon, then a climb up hill to the top and a faster and longer zipline. It was fun. At the end of the day we met our driver at the spa entrance and he took us to the mini bus meting spot. All together it was a very fun tour and I'd recommend it.

I can highly recommend this tour. We had an awesome day in the Andes. We were picked up at the hotel early in the morning. We received a lot of information about Mendoza and the area around during the trip. The Guide spoke great english and was absolutely attentive. After reaching the ranch we got some information about the horses and how to ride. We rode for 3,5h trough the Andes and reached an height from 3000m. In the middle of the ride we've stoppt for a break and had a snack and wine plus we saw 7 condor. The BBQ after the ride was fantastic there was tons of meat, salad and vegetables and of course wine.

I’m so glad we canceled our rental car and booked this tour. The biggest problem in Mendoza is choosing the best wine tour among the plethora of offered tours. I can’t speak for the other tours, but there is no way any of them could improve on our experience. Our guide Gabby not only spoke perfect English, she grew up in Mendoza and provided a wealth of knowledge from personal experience and wine training. The tour consisted of four unique wineries and a five-course lunch at the third one. A last-minute family emergency at the last scheduled winery didn’t cause any disruption to a perfect day; a substitution was made in a flawless manner. Yes, the tour is pricy, but it’s worth every cent. Thanks Gabby!

The tour started out with a visit to Bodega Tempus Alba, a boutique winery in every sense. Our guide Amir (who took the English-speaking tour) was fantastic. He introduced the group to the philosophy underpinning the wineries approach to perfecting the grapes grown onsite. He was kind, sincere and most importantly knew what he was talking about. After leading our group through a tour of the winery and explaining the nuts and bolts of the wine making process, he stepped the group through four tastings. While some people on the tour knew almost nothing about wine, a few people knew some things about wine, and myself a bit more, Amir ensured everyone was comfortable and was happy to answer any questions. I purchased a bottle of their flagship wine Vero Malbec after I was offered a tasting (not included as part of the tour, but no charge to tour guests). This was a perfect way to start the day. Highly recommend Tempus Alba. The next stop was the olive oil factory. This was pleasant, informative and a welcome addition to the tour. The host was friendly and was happy to answer questions. The third stop was Bodega Luigi Bosca. The wines are ok, but nothing spectacular. Strangely during a set tasting our group was poured the sparkling white after trying three red wines. Classic mistake. There was also a white wine offered to begin with, don't know what type of wine it was as it wasn't offered to me, but it was offered to others in the group....weird! What was even weirder was I asked if they offer tastings on the Cabernet Franc which they did....but they don't sell it. Then I asked to try the Cabernet Bouchet, which they sell but don't offer tastings. To cap it off, I purchased a bottle of wine for approx. AUD$50 and they charged me twice. Basically, an average winery and/or staff that don't know what they’re doing. Disappointing after such as great experience at Tempus Alba. Lunch was a relaxing event, offering four courses with matching wines (including options for vegetarians). This was a nice way to finish the day and capped off what was all up an enjoyable day trip from Mendoza. The tour host Anita (Ana) was lovely, great fun and can speak multiple languages. I highly recommend the tour for people starting out with wine knowledge or those looking to learn a bit more.

You cannot go to Mendoza without visiting the Andes, and this tour is the perfect way to do it! The scenery was magnificent! Our guide, Martin, was very knowledgeable about the history and legends of the Andes which he shared in English and Spanish. Our driver, Daniel, was also excellent. The pick up at our hotel was on time and the tour bus was comfortable. The buffet lunch was reasonably priced and very good. I highly recommend this tour - you won't be disappointed!

I and my family is highly satisfied with this particular tour. Timing, winery selection and the lunch offered were great! Our tour guide was excellent, fluent in both English and Spanish and providing detailed information on all the wineries and Mendoza region in general. I'd definitely recommend this tour and in case of a chance will take it again!

This was the highlight of our short trip to Mendoza. We were picked up at our hotel at the appointed hour on a beautiful day, and off we went toward the Chilean border in a clean, modern Mercedes Sprinter bus with about 20 others. This was the same route that my spouse and I drove by bus the day before coming to Mendoza, so we had some concern about having seen it already. No worries necessary - our guide was excellent in explaining the various features of the land, from vineyards to volcanoes. We stopped at various scenic points along the way, including a place to take a nice picture of Aconcagua mountain. But the topper for us was our ride up a steep dirt mountain road with numerous switchbacks to visit the Christ the Redeemer of the Andes on the border of Chile and Argentina, which is at 12,572 ft. The 360 degree view from there was beyond spectacular! It truly made our Andean trip perfect. Afterwards we stopped for an optional lunch at the restaurant at the entry arch. It was a buffet, good portions, and was reasonably priced at US10. We also visited the Inca Bridge and other places on the route program. Our guide was very good. We were the only English speakers on a full bus, and he never failed to provide us with his full commentary, and took time to answer questions for us with his fluent English. Throughout he was careful for his tour group, ensuring all were well-informed at each stop, present before departure, and provided personal attention at the various stops. Our driver was excellent, always maintaining safety on the road. I highly recommend this tour.

This was only one of the highlights of our trip to Mendoza. It was truly a bargain at any price. The mountains and scenery were spectacular and not to be missed. The guide was knowledgeable. He spoke English well and was well versed in the history of each stop. I would not bother with the lunch and if you can bring your own, I would do it. And, bring water. But the can was as comfortable as it could be on terrible roads. It was clean, and roomy. The driver was competent on, what was for me, scary roads as well as being very nice. The pick up was on time which is not usual in Argentina which goes on it's own concept of time. All in all, our trip would have been less rewarding had we not taken this tour. Kudos to Viator and the tour leader.

What fun this was!!! Plenty of wine and when our guide realised I don't drink red, she managed to get me extra sample of white instead. Visited one vineyard with tasting, then went to an olive oil factoy with tasting, then onto our second vineyard with tasting, and at the third we sat outside with a glass of sparkling wine, and were then asked whether we wanted a half bottle of red or white with our picnic lunch. By the time we left we were all a little tipsy, but having a great time. We were the only English on the trip, but the guide spoke English and we got by with the other revellers. The mini bus back into Mendoza was the most hysterically funny trip I've ever had, with everyone standing in the aisle of the bus singing and dancing. Really good fun.

Some incredible sights to be seen on the way, a good hearty lunch at Las Cuevas and all we'll explained by the guides. The way back isn't as good because your travelling back on the same road but there is no other option. Be sure to take some warm clothes with you as you'll be at a reasonably high altitude in amongst snow-capped mountains. All in all a good tour that is certainly worth doing to explore the Andes around Mendoza and is good value for the amount that you get to see in one day.

After some confusion at the beginning (the tour guide, but not the tour bus came to pick us up) we were on our way out to the mountains, through the flatlands outside Mendoza, but then things got seriously high, all the way up to close to Aconcagua. What we really liked about this trip were the several stops on the way there and back - all different, some with nice things to do as well, I didn't realise I would be going up on a ski lift as part of the experience for example! Our guide (Antonella) was charming and spoke relatively good English, the words she couldn't remember she made up for in charm. We stopped for lunch at almost the highest point (right near the Chilean border) - the lunch wasn't exactly haute-cuisine but it did the job. A great tour, thoroughly recommendable.