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The 10 Best Walking Tours in Cuyo, Cuyo
Most Argentinean wine is produced in the mountainous Cuyo region, and visiting oenophiles rave about their experiences here. Whether you take a packaged tour of vineyards or explore on your own (some TripAdvisor travelers recommend renting a bike!), you’re sure to come home with amazing memories… and probably a new favorite Malbec.
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1. 4-Days Trip to Mendoza and The Andes
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The “Edén de los Andes”, Mendoza city and its beautiful surrounding mountains. Contemplate the majesty of Aconcagua Mountain at almost 7000 meters high, making it the highest peak in America. Marvel at the ingenious irrigation system established by Captain Don Pedro del Castillo who founded the city in 1561. This system transports water from Mendoza River to fields of maize, beans and pumpkin, converting the place into the oasis that it is today.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 Nights Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Mendoza, Wine tasting, Professional Local Guide, Hotel/Port Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Mendoza
Exclusions: Plane Tickets, Transfers in Buenos Aires, Food and drinks, unless specified
2. 3 days trek to Plaza Francia in Aconcagua park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 3-day trekking tour from Mendoza takes you all the way to Plaza Francia, an overlook of one of the largest walls in the world, the Aconcagua South Face. You will hike in Mount Aconcagua National Park and admire the incredible views on a multiday tour that includes a professional guide, meals, accommodation, and transport.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Bilingual guide, Complete base camp services (meals, accommodation, etc), All transfers
Exclusions: Aconcagua National Park entrance fee, Personal gear, medications, ground or air evacuations, room services, laundry, beverages., Insurance liability, Hospitalization or medication of any kind and any other service not mentioned in this condition
Reviewed By lucasmP5686BE
Had a amazing cross country with the team Andes mountain guides 7 days from mendonza to chile! Was my first time doing this kind of trip! Im from Brasil and it was very easy since the beggining! Thank you so much Fede!
3. Santiago: Full day Trekking to Aconcagua mountain
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We invite you to explore the Horcones valley, which leads to the base camp of Aconcagua, the highest peak in America (6962 meters above sea level).
Inclusions: National Park fees, Snacks, Trekking equipment Canes, canteen and windbreaker
Exclusions: Meals and drinks not specified, Permits or additional costs at Chilean or Argentine customs, Optional Gratuities for driver and guide, insurance
Reviewed By L8738FOsofiac
We took this tour last year. The guide doesn’t speak English at all, and keep repeating the same information over and over. They also don’t let you move and ask you to be next to them all the time. Amazing place but awful guide
4. Andes Mountain Tour Circuit Mt Aconcagua
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Andes Mountain Tour is a historic, landscape road trip through The Andes to Aconcagua Park. A nice option to connect with the environmental values in the foothills of the Highest of America in a panoramic trek. Highlighs • Hike in Aconcagua foothills. • You will go to be a part of a small group with a specialized and easy-going guide. • Historic and landscape road trip through The Andes range. • Puente del Inca Bridge. Specifications: • Highest Altitude: 3.000 masl / 9,840 feet. • Route: Route 7 (International trans – Andean route) • Difficulty:Easy. • Length: 10 / 12 hours (Net walking time: 3hs 30m). Start: 8,00 am, End: 7 pm. • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle or minivan., Hotel pickup and drop-off., Driver/guide., Professional guide., box lunch: sandwich, fruit, bottled water, juice, candies, snacks
Exclusions: TICKET (Aconcagua Provincial Park entrance), Tips
Reviewed By eqyang
This tour was the best part of our trip to Mendoza. Before the trip, I had read a lot about the Uco Valley, and knew that I wanted to hire a private driver to tour the wineries there. Because we were planning the trip last-minute, I took a risk and chose this tour despite the lack of reviews because it described an itinerary that I was looking for and was competitively priced. I was not disappointed. After booking the tour, I reached out to Mariana (contact info was on the Outdoor Frontiers Tours website) since the date of the tour was coming up soon. She was so nice and easy to talk to and was quick to respond to my questions through WhatsApp. She also sent our itinerary ahead of the tour. Sergio was our driver--he was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, and more importantly, he was a very safe driver. He picked us up from our hotel, and we all had an excellent conversation during the drive to the Uco Valley. We visited 2 wineries for a short tour and tasting. They were both small, which made the experience more intimate, and it was cool to see their different styles and taste their unique wines. We had lunch and a wine pairing at the 3rd winery. It was probably the best lunch I had in my life, and it was accompanied by a gorgeous view of the Andes. Uco Valley IS as beautiful as they say. Sergio drove us back to our hotel at the end of the day. The driver, winery visits and tastings, and lunch were included in the price of the tour; tips were not included. So if you are interested in a tour to the Uco Valley, book this one now. You won't regret it.
5. Immersion in the Cuyo region and the province of Catamarca
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this tour that crosses the provinces of San Juan, La Rioja and Catamarca, you will get to live history, archeology, nature, paleontology and adventure. You will enjoy the beauty of its national parks and natural reserves, its stories, myths and legends in full contact with local communities.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Entrance fees to national and provincial parks and protected natural areas., Private vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide throughout the circuit., Guided tours and mentioned excursions English / Spanish speaking., 11 nights accommodation
Exclusions: Meals (except when mentioned) and additional personal expenses, Excursions indicated as optional., Air transport (national and international), optional.
Reviewed By mfsungoddess
My group of 14 people visited with the local family for a great dinner and empanada cooking session. everyone enjoyed the opportunity to try many of the local dishes and to even make one. the hosts were fantastic. as this was our first day in Argentina and it set the tone for the reminder of the trip.
6. Trekking Three Summits
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
You will have the possibility to chain 3 peaks that exceed 1200 meters above sea level, with impressive views of lakes, valleys and the highest peaks of the pre mountain range. Ideal for lovers of the challenges that are started in mountaineering or simply want to overcome continuously.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
Reviewed By heatherbF2363TI
I recently completed two amazing trips with Posta Inca, and I can only give the highest recommendation to Cristian and his company! If ever a person was destined to be a trekking guide, it is Cristian. His enthusiasm and knowledge know no limits! I joined Posta Inca for the total solar eclipse tour. We were a large group with people of all ages and trekking abilities. Cristian and his colleagues took us to the perfect spot to view the eclipse in a secluded valley. All of the trip details were handled very professionally and with attention to detail. The following day I went on a day hike in the foothills outside of the capital of San Juan with Cristian and two other guests. Cristian led us up to the top of three different peaks. We shared mates, a delicious lunch and many laughs/stories at the tops of the peaks. Cristian taught us a lot about the flora, fauna and geology of the area. He answered all of our questions with a giant smile. Don’t hesitate to book a trip with Posta Inca when you visit San Juan! When I return to San Juan I will book a multi-day trek with Posta Inca for sure!
7. Walking City Tour + Wine Tasting
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Stroll down the beautiful tree-lined streets of Mendoza with our local guide and learn about it's history and people. End the tour with a premium wine tasting.
Inclusions: Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Einsearchofadventure
Uncorking Argentina put together an incredible itinerary for me and my husband when we visited Mendoza on our honeymoon. They followed our requests/budget when planning the activities that had us eating and drinking our way through the region! We absolutely loved our guide/driver Gustavo who was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and who even purchased mate for us as a parting gift! We loved the range of wineries that we were able to visit - from small, boutique wineries to larger scale operations, we really were able to get a feel for the diversity of the region. It took so much of the stress out of trip planning to have Uncorking Argentina make the reservations and schedule everything for us. It was truly the highlight of our visit to South America and we hope to return to Mendoza in the future.
8. Trekking Arroyo Turquesa Cerro Mercedario
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Podrás ver un fenómeno único en San Juan y quizás en Argentina, por encima de los 4000 metros de altura sobre el nivel del mar, acompañado de guías locales, las montañas más altas de la región, con sus arroyos y glaciares colgantes, disfrutar de este lugar en plena cordillera de los Andes es una experiencia que nunca olvidarás. Seguro terminarás con nuevos amigos para seguir planificando aventuras y expediciones!
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks, Carpas, equipo de cocina, botiquín de primeros auxilios, vajilla de montaña. , Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Gratuities, Seguros
Exclusions: Helicopter Evacuation
Reviewed By heatherbF2363TI
I recently completed two amazing trips with Posta Inca, and I can only give the highest recommendation to Cristian and his company! If ever a person was destined to be a trekking guide, it is Cristian. His enthusiasm and knowledge know no limits! I joined Posta Inca for the total solar eclipse tour. We were a large group with people of all ages and trekking abilities. Cristian and his colleagues took us to the perfect spot to view the eclipse in a secluded valley. All of the trip details were handled very professionally and with attention to detail. The following day I went on a day hike in the foothills outside of the capital of San Juan with Cristian and two other guests. Cristian led us up to the top of three different peaks. We shared mates, a delicious lunch and many laughs/stories at the tops of the peaks. Cristian taught us a lot about the flora, fauna and geology of the area. He answered all of our questions with a giant smile. Don’t hesitate to book a trip with Posta Inca when you visit San Juan! When I return to San Juan I will book a multi-day trek with Posta Inca for sure!
9. Private Day Trip Mendoza Winery with Airfaire from Buenos Aires
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
High-End Wine Tour designed to share and enjoy an excellent day visiting some of the most important and outstanding wineries in the northern oasis of Mendoza. It is proposed to live in this experience every detail of the visits, interact with the wine, enjoy a full gourmet lunch with unparalleled views of the Andes Mountains. Unique experience for a day tour while you are in Buenos Aires, do not miss it! For winery Visit and Wine tasting as follows, • ALTA VISTA Winery = 3 Classics Wine tastings: Estate Premium Torrontés, Atemporal Blend, Terroir Selection Malbec. • KAIKEN Winery = Experience ONE OF EACH: Champagne, Línea Estate, 2 Terroir Series Blend, 1 Ultra. Wineries where lunch will be served, • KAIKEN Winery: 3 course meal with 3 glasses of wine, and non alcoholic drinks. • MELIPAL-ACHÁVAL FERRER Winery: 3 course meal with 3 glasses of wine, and non alcoholic drinks. • NORTON Winery : 3 course meal with 3 glasses of wine and non alcoholic drinsk.
Inclusions: Pick up and Drop off at your hotel in Buenos Aires, Airfare from Buenos Aires to Mendoza (Round trip in economy class), Private English professional speaking guide to accompany you the entire day, Wine tasting, 3 course lunch in the second winery visited, alcoholic drinks included, Mineral water in vehicle during driving times, Pick up and Drop off in Mendoza Airport
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
10. Mendoza walking tour. Visit Mendoza city
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the city walking Visit the most important places of the city Enjoy the market with regional products A Mendoza walking tour around this oasis city, plenty of tree lined streets and irrigation cannals that connect us with the founding times of Mendoza. We’ll visit the Independence main square and the four smaller surrounding it. While walking along the pedestrian street Sarmiento, we will learn about mendocinians lifstyle and the most representative buildings as Pasaje San Martín or Culture Ministry. Then we will head forward the Central Market where we can try some local tastes as “alfajor or dulce de leche”. After this, we go ahead to the famous Emilio Civit Avenue and to the San Martin historical Park with its emblematic gateway. On the way back, we will pass by the Aristides Avenue to get the feeling of its lively environment of bars and restaurants.
Inclusions: Include some regional snacks provided by local producers with biodegradable wrapping., An individual bottle of mineral water
Exclusions: Tips, extras consumes
Reviewed By LadyLambrini
We were lucky to use Sak Wine & Travel for our transfers and both of our excursions in Mendoza. Our guide and driver for our stay was Damian. Damian was very friendly and always on time. His knowledge of the Mendoza region was great, we learnt so much whilst driving around. The excursions we did were Wineries with lunch in Luján de Cuyo and High Andes with trekking - highly recommend both.
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