Wine Tours Mendoza Argentina

High Mountain Tour & Vineyards

It is a must-do tour when you travel to Mendoza. The constant presence of high mountain peaks in the far horizon constitutes a great attraction that invites us to enter a world of giants.

Your host picks you up at 8.30 am and you will enjoy a scenic drive to the highest mountains in America.
The trip begins in Mendoza. Leaving the city along the National route 7, you will go through an area filled with small farms and vineyards. Soon after, following the route that skirts the winding course of the Mendoza river, you will leave the countryside behind in order to enter the pre-mountain range area. The first stop will be in Potrerillos, a small mountain town, with weekend residences belonging to the inhabitants of Mendoza. There is also an unbeatable view of the Potrerillos dam which forms a breathtaking artificial lake. The following section of the route leads to Uspallata, framed by mountainous landscapes with changing colours, filled with various geological formations and many tunnels on the road. The famous film ‘Seven years in Tibet’ was filmed in this valley.

The trip continues towards several other small mountain towns, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas, Penitentes, until you reach Puente del Inca, a natural bridge where Las Cuevas river has drilled into the mountains forming this incredible natural attraction. Thermal water emerges from different areas and several pools are being used by the climbers as a free spa!

Close to the border, a wonderful viewpoint allows us to see the Aconcagua Mt in all its splendor. We´ll enter the stunning Horcones Lagoon and to the Provincial Park for a small walk and pictures.

On the way back we will discover the little and charming town of Uspallata, before driving along Mendoza River on the way back to Mendoza city.

• Private van from and to your hotel.
• Expert, bilingual tour guide.
• Lunch included.
• Bottled mineral water during the trip.