Top Mendoza Nature and Wildlife Tours

Adorable horses suitable for any type of visitor, typical and excellent food, good wine, family treatment, unique landscapes, is what distinguishes us and make this excursion unforgettable.

Discover the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains with this full-day tour from Mendoza City. Get picked up at your hotel and admire scenery during the drive. Visit the Potrerillos Dam, see the geological monument at Puente del Inca, and take photographs at Aconcagua Park, surrounded by towering mountains. Finish the tour with a stop at Las Cuevas, the last town on the border with Chile.

Explore the magnificent scenery of Mendoza and cover more ground than a walking tour with this horseback riding adventure. After a Mendoza City pickup, enjoy a scenic ride to a ranch at the foot of the Andes. Conveniently, the trip includes a tasty Argentinian breakfast, and traditional barbecue lunch along the way, so there’s no need to bring supplies with you.

This experience takes place in Lunlunta, just 40 minutes south of the city of Mendoza. Dazzling views and incredible landscapes introduce us to the warm atmosphere of the place and the courtesy of our people. Our ‘Pingos’ guide us to places where we will appreciate the river, the flora, the native fauna, the wine regions of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú and unbeatable panoramic views of the Andes mountain range with the fall of the sun. The activity begins with the ride, which lasts approximately 2 hours and we will end the day with a typical ‘Asado’: roast, salad, roasted vegetables, drink and seasonal fruit.

Ride alongside the Rio Mendoza during a 1.5-hour tour on horseback. This midday excursion gives you a glimpse of southern Maipu you might otherwise miss, including rolling vineyards, olive groves, and leafy country lanes. Follow up with a gourmet “asado” (Argentine barbecue) at Divina Marga restaurant and wine cellar. Passengers are limited to eight to ensure a small-group experience, including the convenience of minivan transport from your hotel.

Discover the vineyards of Mendoza's wine region on this full-day guided tour. Learn about the winemaking process by visiting three different wineries in the Luján de Cuyo region with an informative wine-loving guide. Taste several varietals, including the regional specialty, malbec, and enjoy a picnic lunch and a visit to a local olive oil factory. Round-trip hotel transport by minivan is included.

Enjoy wine tasting during visits to several top Maipú wineries on this full-day trip from Mendoza. Stop at SinFin and Trapiche wineries with a guide and small group of fellow wine-lovers. Dine on a 3-course lunch paired with Santa Julia wines at Bodega Zuccardi, exploring the aromas, flavors, and nuances of Mendoza wine country.

Relax at Termas de Cachueta, Argentina's only grotto sauna, during this full-day trip from Mendoza. Between using the outdoor and indoor natural thermal spas and mud baths, recline on the spa's plush lounge chairs and enjoy a delicious lunch of regional Creole specialties. Transportation from Mendoza hotels means that you can spend the entire day relaxing and someone else will worry about the details.

We provide a personalized service, where you are the protagonist of this adventure. Adapting to your times and preferences, so that you can live a perfect day, combining the landscape and relaxation of the Cacheuta Hot Springs and the adrenaline offered by the Mendoza River.

Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America, but scaling the mighty 22,841-foot (6,961-meter) peak is a feat best left to the professionals. This full-day tour is the ideal way for less-ambitious hikers to experience the magnificent landscapes of Aconcagua, with a hike through the Aconcagua Park, spectacular views of landmarks such as Potrerillos Dam and Puente del Inca, and a delicious lunch at mountaintop restaurant.

Delve deeper into Mendoza's world-famous wine culture on a half-day tasting tour that's ideal is you're pressed for time. You'll visit several wineries to sample locally-grown varietals and discover what makes a great wine, without having to worry about driving between stops—instead, you can soak up views of rolling vineyards.

Escape the city and experience the wild landscapes of the Andes Mountains on this full-day tour from Mendoza. Admire landmarks such as the Bridge of the Inca and the Christ the Redeemer statue; and enjoy spectacular views of Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak.

Explore the mountains around Mendoza on this full-day, alpine sightseeing tour. Stop at highlights such as the Cristo Redentor monument, the scenic viewpoint at Aconcagua, the Uspallata settlement, the Potrerillos Dam, and the Picheuta settlement. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels provided.

Ride a horse through the fields and vineyards of the Uco Valley during this fully-day adventure from Mendoza. With your local guide, meet a group of gauchos, or traditional Argentine cowboys, in the town of El Manzano. Astride your friendly horse, trot through the valleys and across the mountainsides of the Andes. Arrive in Portezuelo de la Piedra Blanca to finish your ride with a traditional asado meal, prepared by the gauchos. Lunch, dinner, all safety equipment and round-trip transportation from Mendoza hotels are included.

Discover the wild side of Mendoza on a white-water rafting tour down the Mendoza River. Soak up gorgeous scenery of vineyards and mountains, and test your paddling skills as you navigate the river’s intermediate-level rapids with an expert guide. Enjoy free time to explore the town of Potrerillos in the afternoon, where you can add on optional adventure activities like ziplining or trekking. No rafting experience is necessary — just bring your sense of adventure!

Get more out of your time in Mendoza by setting off on a horseback riding adventure near the Andes Mountains. Opting for a horseback riding tour allows you to cover more ground than a hiking tour and explore mountainous off-road trails with ease. During the tour, stay energized with a range of tasty treats—including pastries, an “asado” barbecue, dessert, and local wine.

This small-group tour from Mendoza not only takes you to see the majestic Andes mountains, but also gives you the chance to learn about the people who have long called this region home with a visit to the pre-Hispanic settlement of Uspallata. A great way to squeeze plenty of sightseeing into one day, the tour also includes visits to the Potrerillos Dam, Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, and Villa Las Cuevas.

Ascend to the dizzying heights of the Andes Mountains on an exhilarating full-day tour of Villavicencio and the Road of 365 Curves from Mendoza. Climb aboard a powerful 4x4 vehicle and prepare to feast your senses on the spectacular sights of the Mendoza region; admire the breathtaking scenery of the Aconcagua, stopping regularly to capture photographs of rare wildlife, and opt to ascend to the summit of the 7 Colors Mountain for astounding panoramas. Discover the pure mineral springs of Villaviciencio and feast upon a traditional Argentinan lunch in Uspallata.

Get up close to the mighty Mt Aconcagua, South America’s tallest mountain, on this small-group full-day trekking tour, including lunch and round-trip transfers. Enjoy a 6-hour moderate hike through the rugged Andes to Confluencia, the Base Camp from which climbers start their ascent of Mount Aconcagua, and enjoy a prime view of the 22,841-foot (6,962-meter) peak.

After being picked up from your central Mendoza hotel in an air-conditioned minivan, you will head south of the city towards Maipú enjoying the beautiful scenery of rolling vineyards and farmland. Once they arrive at Bodega Trapiche, they will learn about the history of the winery, as well as the grapes and the winemakers' terroir. They will enjoy tasting unusual wines such as Trapiche Colección Roble, Trapiche Espumante Extra Brut and Fond de Cave. You will visit the SinFin winery with your guide, tasting a style of wine developed over several generations. They will learn about Argentine wine traditions from the SinFin guide. Then, at Familia Zuccardi, they will visit their small olive oil factory: Zuelo, and enjoy lunch at the Pan y Oliva restaurant, with tapas, pasta and wines from Santa Julia, along with the homonymous bread and olive oil. After plenty of food and wine, you can relax in the minivan as you head back to Mendoza.

Take a break from wine country and embark on a trek through the Andes on this full-day experience from Mendoza. Join a small group and walk along nature trails in Cordon del Plata, spotting fauna and flora along the way. Take in the views of Cerro Plata, summit some peaks, hike in a ravine, and much more.

Riding in the Andes is an unique experience full of flavor and culture. The immensity of the mountains is remarkable, thousands of kilometers of pristine nature where you can find native animals like Condors and Guanacos. You will be guided by local "Gauchos" and learn all about their culture and traditions. Also you will have the chance to try traditional Argentinian food cook over the fire with local ingredients. It is a very complete authentic experience that you can not miss if you come to Argentina

Our ranch is installed on a 100-hectare farm, where we find vines as the main crop, we will also see olive trees, fruit trees and small vegetable plantations, it is a route flooded with alleys and groves years, a pleasant experience for all the senses. Leaving the farm, we follow a path that takes us to the Mendoza River, which always has a harmonious flow, which allows us to travel and enjoy it on horseback. Next to the river we have a small chain of hills, if we have the necessary time, we can cross them and marvel at the small trails carved on horseback and that allow us to discover the native flora.

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