4-Day Trip to Mendoza by Air from Buenos Aires

Fly from Buenos Aires to Mendoza for a 3-night mountains and wine adventure! Just 1.5 hours away by air, the town of Mendoza provides easy access to wineries in the region and to Aconcagua Provincial Park. Last one known for its awesome mountain views, such as Potrerillos, Puente del Inca, Los Penitentes, among others. Visit both tours during two days, marveling at wine recognized all over the world fot its Malbec variety and getting amazed with the Aconcagua, the tallest peak in America.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Mendoza and City Tour

Pass By: Plaza Independencia, Calle Sgto Juan B Cabral 345 Esta entre 4 calles Espejo al 300 Rivadavia Chile y Patricias Mendocinas., Mendoza M5502GOG Argentina
Transfer from the airport to the Hotel. Mendoza, is small for a provincial capital with 125,000 inhabitants. Located in the foothills of the Andes mountains means nearby rafting, camping, and sightseeing. It is a wine center for Argentina. The downtown area is largely pedestrianized. The outdoor cafés and tree-lined avenues attest to the city's European heritage. Mendoza is a perfect example of a successful combination of Spanish, Italian and indigenous cultures. The journey begins where Don Pedro del Castillo founded the city (1561)."Museo del área fundacional" and the Jesuit ruins, vestiges of the city after the earthquake of 1861. Continuing the tour to the main square, which is surrounded by the Cathedral (Basilica of St. Francis), the former Banco Hipotecario (now Ministry of Culture and Tourism), the Andean Trade and former Bank of Mendoza (now Contemporary space of art ), The Independencia and Spain squares, Civic district with Government House and Enoteca.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star accommodation

Day 2: Wine Capital of the World

Pass By: Lujan de Cuyo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
A whole day at Mendoza wineries to enjoy the most delightful wines of the 8th Wine Capital of the World. This tour will be taking you to the wineries "boutique" style and also to the most modern and sophisticated ones. We will visit three different wineries, two of them still using the traditional method, while the other one is one of the most modern in the region. You'll come back to the hostel with the sensation of enjoyment and pleasure in all senses.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star accommodation

Day 3: Tour to Los Andes

Pass By: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
The tour offers a variety of colors and reliefs. Early in the morning along the Mendoza river, get a view of the majestic mountain range Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of aboriginal Huarpes and the southern last point of the Inca Empire, as far as the Inca Trail from Peru. After visiting the villages of Picheuta, polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift that allows us to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. Later, we will find along our route, the Puente del Inca, architectural work with strands of natural hot springs. Continuing our direction and 2,750 meters above sea level, the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of the Americas of 6959 meters, from where they were going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route to reach our ultimate destination, the village Las Cuevas, European-style located 3200 meters above sea level.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star accommodation

Day 4: Departure

Pass By: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
Transfer from the Hotel to the airport. End of services.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.