Mendoza Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Mendoza tours, Argentina’s world-famous wine capital at the foot of the Andes: tour the Malbec vineyards of Maipú and the high-altitude Uco Valley with gourmet lunches and tastings, journey into the high mountains to the foot of Aconcagua, ride horseback to an Andean asado, raft the Mendoza River and unwind in thermal springs. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Argentina trip.
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Explore Mendoza by interest
Whatever brings you to Mendoza — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Wine tours
Maipú & Luján Malbec.
ExploreUco Valley
Premium high-altitude wine.
ExploreAconcagua
High-mountain route.
ExploreHorseback & asado
Gaucho experience.
ExploreRafting & springs
Potrerillos & Cacheuta.
ExploreCity & olive oil
Plazas and tastings.
ExploreBike wine tour
Pedal the vineyards.
ExploreInca Bridge
Andes natural arch.
ExploreTop attractions in Mendoza
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Maipú Wineries
Malbec country.
Uco Valley
Premium wineries.
Aconcagua
Highest Andean peak.
Inca Bridge
Andes natural arch.
Andean Asado
Horseback & barbecue.
Potrerillos
River rafting.
Mendoza City
Leafy wine capital.
Olive Farms
Oil tastings.
Mendoza in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Maipú wine
- 2Day 2: Uco Valley
- 3Premium tastings
- 4Andean views
Mendoza in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Maipú wine
- 2Day 2: Uco Valley
- 3Day 3: high mountains
- 4Wine & the Andes
Mendoza adventure & Andes
- 1High-mountain route
- 2River rafting
- 3Horseback asado
- 4Hot springs
30 min awayMaipú Wineries
Malbec country.
1.5 hrs awayUco Valley
Premium wineries.
Day trip awayAconcagua
High Andes route.
1 hr awayPotrerillos
River rafting.
Foothills awayAndean Asado
Horseback & barbecue.
In town awayMendoza City
Leafy wine capital.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Mendoza visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Autumn (March–April), with the grape harvest, and spring (October–November) bring warm, beautiful weather for wine country.
Harvest (Mar)
The March vendimia (harvest) is the most atmospheric and festive time in the vineyards, though busy — book ahead.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Hot, sunny days are great for wine and the high mountains, with the Aconcagua route at its most accessible.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cooler and quieter in the vineyards, with snow on the Andes; the high-mountain road can be affected by weather.
Spring (Oct–Nov)
Blossoming vines and mild weather make spring lovely for touring wine country.
Sunny year-round
Mendoza is sunny and dry most of the year, so wine touring is good in every season.
One day
A Maipú or Luján wine tour with lunch.
Two days
Add the premium Uco Valley.
Three days
The sweet spot: wine and the high mountains.
Adventure days
Add rafting, riding and the Andes.
Wine focus
Spread several regions over more days.
On to Chile
Cross the Andes to Santiago.
Wine tours & drivers
With tastings involved, guided tours or a hired driver are the safest, easiest way to visit the wineries.
Bike wine tours
In Maipú you can pedal between wineries on a guided or self-guided bike tour, a fun, relaxed option.
In the city
Mendoza’s centre, plazas and San Martín Park are walkable and pleasant on foot.
Taxis & apps
Taxis and ride apps handle trips around the city and to nearby wineries.
Getting there
Mendoza has an airport with flights from Buenos Aires and Santiago, plus long-distance buses.
High-mountain tours
The Aconcagua route is best done on a guided full-day tour with transport.
Argentine peso
Argentina uses the peso; carry some cash, though cards are widely accepted at wineries and restaurants — check current exchange options before you travel.
Don’t drink and drive
With wine tastings central to Mendoza, always use a tour or driver rather than driving yourself.
Book wineries ahead
Many wineries require reservations, especially for lunches and premium tastings — book in advance.
Layers for the mountains
The high Andes are cold even in summer, so bring warm layers for the Aconcagua tour.
Try the asado
Pair your Malbec with a traditional Argentine asado for the full experience.
Harvest is busy
The March vendimia is popular — book tours and lunches well ahead.
Winery lunches
Gourmet winery lunches sell out — book ahead.
Uco Valley tours
Premium Uco Valley trips fill up — reserve early.
High-mountain tours
Aconcagua route tours are popular — pre-book.
Horseback & asado
Sunset riding-and-asado trips are limited — book ahead.
Rafting trips
Potrerillos rafting has set departures — reserve early.
Harvest season
The March vendimia is very busy — plan ahead.
Wine tour
Around €40–90 for a full-day wine tour with lunch.
Uco Valley
About €70–150 for a premium Uco Valley tour with lunch.
High-mountain tour
Roughly €50–100 for the Aconcagua day tour.
Rafting
About €40–70 for a Potrerillos rafting trip.
Horseback & asado
Around €60–110 for a riding and asado experience.
How to save
Join group tours and try a self-guided bike wine day.
Mendoza through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Harvest, golden vines.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best; vendimia in March.
- Best for
- Blossom, mild weather.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely for wine country.
- Best for
- Wine & high mountains.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot; Andes accessible.
- Best for
- Quiet vines, snowy Andes.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mountain road can close.