8 Of The Best Tours You Can Take In Mendoza, Argentina - Updated 2024

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Karina
Karina 
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Mendoza is one of Argentina’s bustling cities, home to art deco buildings, cosmopolitan cafes and contemporary art, but there’s so much more to Mendoza, all ready for you to explore. The area around the city is famous for its red wines, particularly its Malbec. With plenty to do in and around Mendoza, it’s sometimes hard to decide on what to do, so it might be better to join a tour and experience the area’s wine and fun outdoor activities.

Let’s check out the best outdoor tours in Mendoza, Argentina:

1. Tandem paragliding in Mendoza (from 125 USD)

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While in Mendoza, you’ll probably want to see as much of the city as possible, but what if you could see it all from up above? With this tandem paragliding scenic tour, you will get to enjoy amazing aerial views in the morning or afternoon, all under the close supervision of qualified and professional pilots.

After you book the tour, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the base of Arco Mountain. From there up you will be taken by a 4x4 to the top, where you will be instructed on the safety procedures. All equipment is provided, you just focus on enjoying the experience and soaking in all the incredible views.

Tandem paragliding in Mendoza

Price: from 125 USD

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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2. The real gaucho day trip from Mendoza: Don Daniel Ranch (from USD 230.0)

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Once you book this tour, get ready to experience authentic Argentinian cowboy life for a day. Away from the buzz of the city, this tour will take you up-close to nature and wildlife. Great for some quality family time, the tour offers you the opportunity to ride a horse gaucho-style on an authentic local ranch, all while listening to fun facts and interesting stories about Argentinian cowboys and their history.

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The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza - Don Daniel Ranch

Duration: 8 hours

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3. Mendoza wine tour with lunch (from USD 180.0)

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Every wine aficionado has heard of or tried the famous Malbec wine. What few know though, is that the wine is made in this area. So it would be a shame to go back home without taking a tour to discover the vineyards of Mendoza.

This 8-hour wine tour will take you through three wineries in the region, where you will learn everything you need to know about the wine-making process, taste local wines, enjoy a picnic lunch and then stop by an olive oil factory, on the way.

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Mendoza Wine Tour with Lunch

Duration: 8 hours

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4. Mendoza half-day sightseeing tour (from 28.84 USD)

A beautiful landscape of a Mendoza City's part seen from the highest of Gómez building.
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The city of Mendoza has so many stories to tell, so make sure you discover some of them on a half-day sightseeing tour. The tour will take you on an exploration of both the old and new city, its incredible architecture and stories. Definitely take your camera with you!

Mendoza half-day sightseeing tour

Price: from 28.84 USD

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

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5. Cacheuta Thermal Spa: Full-day activity from Mendoza (from 98.34 USD)

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After all the adventure and adrenaline, book a tour to unwind and relax. The Cacheuta Thermal Spa is the perfect spot for a full-day of pampering, away from the bustling city. Get ready to relax with a day of thermal hydrotherapy, that includes access to Finnish and Scottish showers, sauna in a natural thermal grotto, thermal and mineral mud pools and more. What an incredibly rejuvenating experience!

Cacheuta Thermal Spa: Full-day activity from Mendoza

Price: from 98.34 USD

Duration: 10 hours (approx.)

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6. Zipline canopy tour across the Mendoza River (from 73.29 USD)

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There’s a new and exciting extreme sport rapidly growing in popularity lately, so make sure you check it out in Mendoza. Join a zipline canopy tour for an adrenaline-pumping experience, that will make you feel like you’re flying through trees and nature. The best thing about trying this tour in Mendoza is the superb mountain views you’ll get to see while flying across the Mendoza River.

Zipline canopy tour across the Mendoza River

Price: from 73.29 USD

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

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7. River rafting in Mendoza (from USD 90.0)

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If you are into water sports, the Mendoza River shouldn’t be missed for some exciting water rafting. Rafting is a team sport, so bring your friends, or make new ones on the spot, the key is to work together and make sure the boat doesn’t tip. All equipment is included in the price of the tour, so all you have to do is shoot the river’s rapids with an expert guide, have fun and paddle with the group.

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Half Day Canopy in Potrerillos

Duration: 6 hours

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8. Mountain bike adventure from Mendoza (from USD 114.0)

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Start in Mendoza and follow the Potrerillos Valley desert trails on an epic 5-hour mountain bike adventure. The drive from the city offers some incredible views of the surrounding landscape, along with short stories about the area’s history. Once you hop on your bike, get ready for some pedaling along lakes and mountains, natural springs and the dramatic Potrerillos Dam.

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Potrerillos Valley Mountain Bike 2-Hour Adventure from Mendoza

Duration: 5 hours

Discover a different side of Mendoza!

By booking any one of these tours you will get to discover an amazing and totally unexpected side of Mendoza. From wine tasting and a day fully-pampered at the spa to outdoor adventures, like rafting and mountain biking or just a relaxing day of sightseeing around the best spots Mendoza has to offer, any day in this incredible Argentinian city is an absolute adventure. Let’s go explore!

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