Adventure, Wine and Relax in Mendoza

Discover Mendoza and combine in one stay Leisure, Adventure and Wine & Culinary experiences.

Relax while staying in world-class wine lodges, discover amazing awarded wineries to live a gastronomical experience that will wake your senses or immerse in the Andes for a hike adventure in Quebrada del Durazno. 

Either  Enjoy active holidays or slow travel, Mendoza makes it possible!

On a 5 day trip it is possible to combine great culinary experiences, discover Huarpe local communities and visit the main valleys where the best wines are produced.

Startin Mendoza City with a walking tour to discover the green parks and the city’s iconic sites.In the evening immerse in Argentinean gastronomy, taking time to learn, prepare and be delighted by traditional dishes. Enjoy a fantastic experience cooking in a local restaurant, sharing stories and recipes with the local chef who will tell you about his kitchen secrets.

Wine lovers will be challenged with a wide range of wineries to be visited around Mendoza City. Along with specialized guides, you will visit two different  wineries, tour around their facilities and vineyards to understand the process of elaboration from the harvest of the grapes to the bottling of the wine and finally enjoy a wine testing experience.

For the upcoming days in Mendoza you can choose many options to explore the area:

  • High Mountains visit, where you will get majestic views of Cordon del Plata mountain range and Potrerillos Dam. As you continue, visit Uspallata, a pre-Hispanic settlement of aboriginal Huarpes and the southernmost point of the Inca Empire. Later on, arrive at Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge), a natural architectural work with thermal springs. The trip continues till we reach the viewpoint of Mt. Aconcagua, the colossus of America of 6959 meters, from where we access the Horcones Lagoon and the Aconcagua Provincial Park.
  • High Andes + Trekking Quebrada del Durazno:  Along the way we will see the most beautiful mountains of Mendoza and the small villages on the International Route 7: Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca, Penitentes Skiing Resort and Horcones Gorge at the foot of Mt. Aconcagua. Once we arrive at Aconcagua Park, we will start a 2.30 hs trekking through the Quebrada del Durazno with stunning scenery of the Horcones Valley, and an imposing view of Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America. (6962 masl). On our way back to Mendoza, we will stop in Uspallata to enjoy a late lunch and finally return to the city in the evening.
  • Altos Limpios and Huarpe Native Community: We will drive northeast to visit a Huarpe community. The visit starts with the Telteca Natural and Cultural Reserve. In these drylands there are currently eleven Huarpe communities that still maintain and respect their traditions and social structure. This Reserve protects the forests of native carob, flora and fauna such as the crowned eagle. Then, discover the dunes of Altos Limpios, where we will take a short walk to a viewpoint with beautiful panoramic views. We will continue to the historic town of Asunción to visit one of the Huarpes families where you will taste a homemade lunch: empanadas, bread, pot meat and goat baked in a clay oven will be part of the menu and we can learn about the recipes and customs of the family. After lunch, we will take a walk through the community and we can participate in a small loom workshop, learning the different techniques and taking home what we made.

The last 2 days, discover Uco Valley visiting great wineries framed by Cordón del Plata Mountain range. Stay at the selected boutique hotel or wine lodges with amazing views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards. Visit wineries of world-wide recognized wines due to the quality terroir.

A destination not to be missed in your next Argentina trip. A perfect balance between discovery, gastronomy, adventure and leisure

EL Chalten: The Best Trekking experience in Argentina

The snow-capped magnificence of the Fitz Roy Mount Range nearby invites you to experience our  Adventure Classic plus programme.

For 3 days you will have the chance to trek to Laguna Torre, Laguna de Los 3 and visit Los Huemules private reservation. All this while spending nights in a stunning natural setting, at Poincenot Camp and at the cottage of Refugio Cagliero.

Be immersed in nature as you walk along numerous trails crossing forests, reaching breathtaking viewpoints of glaciers and mountains which make this corner of Patagonia so unique.

Chalten Classic Plus – 3 Days / 2 Nights.

Day 1:

Early in the morning meet your guide to start the hike to Laguna Torre. This 19km wonderful trekking takes you through a great glacial valley full of Lenga Trees to find Laguna Torre and the famous Torre Mountain. Enjoy this breathtaking view while having a quick lunch. Afterwards descend on the Madre e Hija trail towards the Poincenot Base camp. Enjoy dinner, get some rest and be ready for your next day. 

 

Day 2:

After breakfast we hike to Laguna de los Tres. This steep trek leads you to the beautiful turquoise colored waters lagoon which is the closest point to Fitz Roy Mount showing us great scenery. Afterwards descend by Piedras Blancas Glaciar viewpoint and continue towards Hosteria El Pilar. We meet our driver who will transfer us to Estancia Los Huemules.

Los Huemules is a private reservation focused on conservation. We stop at the Visitors center to get a lot of information and learn about the area and choose the best trail to Puesto Cagliero. Afterwards relax at the cottage, contemplating the stunning views of the Cagliero Glacier as you drink some wine. Dinner is included. 

 

Day 3

After breakfast, this morning is a great opportunity to explore the different hikes that Reserva Los Huemules has to offer. 

 

In the afternoon, we will get transferred back to your hotel at El Chalten village.

Recharge your energy with this active program!

 

 

Included: 

*1 night camping at Poincenot

*1 night at the refuge

*Guide

*1 Porter every 3 pax

*Meals

 

Not Included:

*tips

*Personal expenses

*Pre-Post tours, such as nights in El Chalten and transfers from/to El Chalten.

Multi -Adventure in the heart of Iguazu Jungle!

This is a great and exciting experience for active travelers!

On this half day tour the action begins as Movitracks or 4×4 vehicles take you to the launching platform. From there incredible canopy-treks and jungle-walks take you through hanging  bridges and rappel climbing. You learn about the local flora and fauna of the Parana River as you fly over the jungle when ziplining or amaze as you rapel over a 12 mt high cascade.

The adventure starts with a 900-meter exploration trek to learn about the native Paranaense flora and fauna. On arrival at the first launching platform we get into the special equipment needed for the rest of the activities.

Our next highlight will start as we fly towards the second platform with a 300-meter zip line at the height of 70 meters. From there we will descend walking on a path towards the ravine of the Parana river where our next quest will take place.

The 3rd platform will test our balance. Our task will be to cross 2 bridges of 100 meters each hanging from the jungle trees and then rappel through an irregular ladder towards a waterfall of approximately 12 meters high. Another soft trekking of 1,500 meters will take us to the meeting point.

The experience ends but we can take with us all the wonderful adrenaline Iguazu Jungle has to offer!!

Includes transfer back to your hotel

Regular departure Monday to Saturday. Minimum age for the tour: 7 years old.

Recommendations: Use comfortable clothing (not light color), bring mineral water, repellent, sunscreen, hat.

 

Restrictions:

  • Children under 7 years old and over 65 years old.
  • Pregnant women, people with osteoporosis, spinal problems or similar, with a history of heart or neurological disorders, with chronic lung diseases and any person with physical, cognitive and/or sensory disabilities who cannot respond to an eventual emergency.
  • Those people who exceed 120 kg.

The age limits are defined by the civil liability insurance policy that covers the company in the event of any contingency during the activity ”.

Discover the City by Running in Buenos Aires

Running in Buenos Aires!

A new way to explore Buenos Aires. Running tours from 5k to 20k, discovering the city’s colorful side as we run through some of tits best known neighborhoods, scenic green parks and downtown cultural sites.

It is possible to discover the city while you keep fit & continue your running routine while you travel in Argentina. Private running circuits from 5k to 20k are available based on how far you want to run and which area of the city you would like to discover.

For travelers who are willing to join a group running tour, it is possible every Saturday departing from the iconic Obelisco. The run starts straight to Plaza de Mayo, continues to Puerto Madero, Retiro & Plaza San Martín. Finally run back to the meeting point along 9 de Julio Avenue, passing by Colón Theater.

For those Cruise travelers who want to stretch their legs, it is also possible to cover the main downtown highlights starting/ending in the port in a 10k circuit.

Discover Buenos Aires from a Porteño’s perspective running in BA!