Andes & wine
Five days with both faces of Mendoza: the thrill of the Andes —with a helicopter flight over the cordillera— and the gaucho tradition of an estancia, without giving up the wine or the comfort.
Five days with both faces of Mendoza. The moment that defines this trip is a helicopter flight over the Potrerillos Dam and the Cordón del Plata —the whole cordillera unfolding beneath your feet— plus a gaucho estancia day, with a horseback ride, asado and folklore.
And between the heights and the tradition, the wine: the Malbec icons of Luján and the cult wines of the Uco Valley. Adventure and table, without giving up comfort, tailored to you.
The itinerary
Welcome and private transfer. An afternoon among the vineyards of Luján de Cuyo, with a visit to Catena Zapata and its architecture amid the Agrelo vines.
The signature day: a helicopter flight over the Potrerillos Dam and the Cordón del Plata, the cordillera unfolding beneath your feet. In the afternoon, the high-mountain route.
A day of country life the criollo way: a horseback ride with baqueanos through the foothills, a wine-paired asado and the folklore of the chacarera, far from the noise.
We head up to the Uco Valley for the grand wine day: lunch at Zuccardi Piedra Infinita and Clos de los Siete in Vista Flores.
A free morning at your own pace and a private departure transfer, after five days among peaks, horses and glasses.
Rates
The full program is identical in every case — only the lodging changes.
| Lodging | Style | Final price per person |
|---|---|---|
| City base Characterful city hotels; the vineyards, 30–40 minutes away. | Ask for the rate | |
| Among the vineyards Boutique hotels, estancias and high-end stays in Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. | Ask for the rate | |
| Sleep at the winery Wine lodges inside working estates: Mendoza’s signature experience. | Ask for the rate | |
This itinerary is a base: we can fully customize it —wineries, pace, nights and lodging— at no charge and with no commitment.
What's included
Not included
Where you stay
A curated selection for this trip. We choose together based on your style and category —and book it for you.
Relais & Châteaux Wine resort
Alto Agrelo
A 22-hectare estate at the foot of the Andes and a member of Relais & Châteaux, with private villas set in the vineyard and a dedicated guide and vehicle for exploring the terroir. It now operates as Awasi Mendoza.
Leading Hotels of the World Wine resort
Los Chacayes, Tunuyán
Villas with private decks facing the Andes and the estate's own vineyards, a vinotherapy spa and Francis Mallmann's wood-fire restaurant. A member of Leading Hotels of the World.
We choose the ideal stay together, by your style and category —and take care of the booking.
Add to your trip
Experiences you can add to this trip. Tell us which ones tempt you and we weave them into your itinerary.
Dining A table just for you at sunset among the vines: a paired tasting menu, long tablecloth and the Andes as backdrop.
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Culture Dinner with a live show: tango and folk dances, the Cuyo night at its most vibrant.
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Adventure A balloon flight over the vineyards at dawn, with the Andes turning gold. One of the most memorable views of Mendoza.
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Adventure Private air transfers and a flight over the foothills and vineyards. The luxury of seeing Mendoza from above.
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Outdoors On horseback through the foothills with local gauchos and a traditional asado at the end of the trail, unhurried.
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Wellness Grape-seed massages, heated pools and relaxation circuits among the vines. Rest as a ritual.
Add to tripTravelers with Vempra
We did a horseback ride and a wine tour with lunch. Both experiences were wonderful. Marlene was attentive throughout, always offering alternatives to our taste. Everything went as agreed and the places we visited were beautiful. 100% recommended!
Our trip to Mendoza was perfectly organized by Bruno. He was always attentive to planning everything the way we wanted, and his replies were quick and spot-on. The vineyard we visited was beautiful, the food exquisite, and skiing in the snow was extraordinary.
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Before you book
No. It's a sample itinerary: a base we design around you. We adjust wineries, tables, lodging, pace and dates. The 5 days · 4 nights route is the starting point, not a fixed formula.
Those who want both faces of Mendoza: the thrill of the Andes and the wine country table, without giving up comfort.
Itinerary design, curated lodging, private transfers, the listed visits and experiences, winery and restaurant reservations, and an advisor with you all trip. It doesn't include airfare, meals not listed or personal expenses. We quote exactly what we design together.
Message us on WhatsApp or tell us what you're after in the bespoke form. We take this trip as a base and refine it until it's exactly yours.
This trip is your starting point
We take it as a base and make it exactly yours.
Your wineries, your pace, your dates.
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