South Luján de Cuyo Wine Region Tour

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Food and wine tourism Wine tourism
Guide in: Spanish

Description

Get ready for an incredible journey through the prominent wineries of the southern Luján de Cuyo Wine Region in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. As you travel by bus, you'll gain insights into the art of winemaking, blending traditional practices with innovative techniques.

How It Works

The transportation operates on a Hop On-Hop Off basis. After your initial boarding, feel free to get on and off the bus at your convenience throughout the day. Your ticket for the wine bus is valid for one full day.

This bus service follows a set timetable with fixed stops at various wineries. You can decide which wineries to explore during your journey.

Wine Region Tour

If you are a wine enthusiast, this tour is tailored for you! This bus journey takes you through the wineries situated in the southern sector of Luján de Cuyo, a renowned area within the Mendoza province, known for its remarkable wine production.

Your bus ticket does not cover entrance fees to the wineries, tastings, or meals, but it grants you special discounts for tastings and dining when you present your ticket at the respective wineries and restaurants.

The specific route you experience will rely on the selection made during your booking:

Full-Day Tour (10 hours 30 minutes)

During the full-day excursion, you will visit four notable wineries: Chandon, Zolo, Budeguer, Terrazas de los Andes, and Casarena. You can choose three wineries for your tour and one additional winery for a delightful lunch.

Schedule: Departures begin at 8 am, with returns around 6:30 pm.

Below, find details about each winery:

Chandon Winery

Founded in 1959, Chandon is renowned for its premium sparkling wines, showcasing varieties like Cuvée Brut Nature and Demi Sec.

Zolo Winery

This winery, located in Luján de Cuyo, was established in 2000 and specializes in producing exceptional wines from the Mendoza mountains.

Budeguer Winery

The stunning modern architecture of Budeguer Winery, with its captivating design and reflections of the Andes in a water mirror, will impress you. Inside, discover cutting-edge technology used to craft distinguished aged wines. Be sure to enjoy a glass while exploring the winery!

Terrazas de los Andes Winery

This vineyard primarily cultivates Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, creating wines that embody a distinctive character.

Should you opt to visit, the Casa Terraza restaurant offers an array of dishes rooted in traditional Argentine fare.

Casarena Winery

Dating back over a century, Casarena Winery is nestled in the heart of Perdriel, harmonizing history with contemporary innovations. This winery is part of the DOC Luján de Cuyo and focuses on crafting wines that genuinely represent the region's unique soils. A visit here is a must!

Half-Day Morning Tour (6 hours)

Opting for this choice allows you to explore 2 wineries: Zolo or Budeguer and Chandon.

Schedule: Departures commence at 8 am, returning by 2 pm.

Half-Day Afternoon Tour (4 hours 15 minutes)

This option includes visits to 2 wineries: Belasco de Baquedano and Terrazas de los Andes.

Schedule: Departures start from 2:15 pm, concluding by 6:30 pm.

Departure Points

When booking, please specify your preferred starting point from the list available. You can view all departure locations and timings through this link.

Additional Routes

If you are interested in discovering more of the wine-producing areas in Mendoza, consider booking one of the following activities:

What's included

  • Ticket for the wine bus
  • Spanish–speaking guide on the bus
  • Exclusive prices for the wine tastings at the wineries on the route
  • Exclusive prices in the wineries' restaurants

What's not included

  • Tour and wine tasting: prices vary according to the season
  • Lunch

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

You'll need to board the wine bus at the scheduled time from the departure point that you chose when making your booking.

The schedule and departure points are as follows:

  • Mendoza - 7:55 am - Recoleta Colon Building. Av. Colon 423
  • Mendoza - 8 am - Chill Inn Hostel. Av. Arístides Villanueva 385
  • Mendoza - 8:05 am - Wine & Deli A16. Av. Emilio Civit 757. In front of the gates of Parque Gral. San Martin
  • Mendoza - 8:09 am - Apart Hotel Soltigua. Av. Juan B. Justo 626
  • Mendoza - 8:13 am - Carlos Alonso Museum, Mansión Stoppel. Av. Emilio Civit 348
  • Mendoza - 8:16 am - Hotel Diplomatic. Av. Belgrano 1041
  • Mendoza - 8:20 am – Hotel Intercontinental Av.Sarmiento 720
  • Mendoza - 8:23 am - Hotel Hyatt. Chile 1124
  • Mendoza - 8:25 am - Hotel Argentino - H. San Martin. Espejo 455
  • Mendoza - 8:28 am - Hotel Nh Cordillera. Av. España 1324
  • Mendoza - 8:28 am - Portal Plaza Suites. Necochea 661
  • Mendoza - 8:30 am - CATA Turismo. Av. Las Heras 601, corner of 25 de Mayo
  • Mendoza - 8:35 am - Hotel Aconcagua. Sobre Vereda Café Entre Dos. San Lorenzo 545
  • Mendoza - 8:40 am - Hotel Huentala. Primitivo de la Reta 1007
  • Mendoza - 8:41 am - Hotel Sheraton, Primitivo de la Reta 989
  • Mendoza - 8:45 am or 2:15 pm - Information Centre Tca. Municipalidad. Garibaldi 10. Ciudad de Mendoza
  • Mendoza - 8:50 am - Hotel MOD. Federico Moreno 1230
  • Guaymallén - 8:55 am or 2:20 pm - Omnibus Terminal. Reconquista 52. On the pavement of the main entrance car park
  • Guaymallén - 8:57 am - Hotel Hilton Mendoza. Boulevard Pérez Cuesta, corner Lateral Norte Acceso
  • Guaymallén - 9 am or 2 pm - Hotel Hathor. Uspallata 840. Dorrego -Guaymallén
  • Maipú - 9:10 am or 1:50 pm - Hotel Esplendor- Arena Maipú. Maza y Emilio Civit, Maipú
  • Maipú - 9:22 am or 1:30 pm- Club Tapiz. Ruta 60 Km 2.5, Pedro Molina
  • Luján de Cuyo - 9:30 am - Liniers Green Market - Liniers 1051
  • Luján de Cuyo - 9:35 am - Acceso Sur y Aráoz: Complejo Comercial Quick Point, Vereda Café Bianco & Nero
     

Your ticket for the wine bus doesn't include entry to the wineries or the wine tasting at the wineries. Lunch isn't included either. However, when you show your bus ticket at the wineries and at the restaurant, you'll get special prices for the wine tasting and lunch.

Argentinian pensioners must show an ID card before boarding the bus in order to prove their age or pensioner status.

Winery Rates

At the following link, you can see the price of the visits and tastings that you can do in each winery.

From 22,69 € / person
To continue choose a date
Prices and participants become available after selection.
Adults 32,31 €
Retired Argentinians 25,84 €
Total 0,00 €
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