North Uco Valley Wine Region Tour
Description
If you appreciate wine culture, our scenic bus route through various vineyards in the North Uco Valley is sure to impress. This picturesque region in Mendoza is recognized as one of the key wine-producing areas in Argentina.
Mechanics of the Tour
The bus operates on a Hop On-Hop Off basis. After initially boarding, you are free to disembark at any of the designated stops, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
With a pre-defined itinerary, the bus makes scheduled stops at various wineries. You get to choose which wineries to visit throughout the day, and the bus will coordinate pickup and drop-off based on the timetable. You can rely on the same bus to await your return at every location.
Tour of the North Uco Valley Wine Region
The wine bus serves as a leisurely sightseeing vehicle that navigates through Uco Valley, an essential region for wine production in Mendoza.
This unique route includes four designated stops at the wineries Salentein Uco Valley, Domaine Bousquet, and Andeluna Argentina, along with a visit to the renowned Gaia restaurant.
Your ticket for the wine bus does not cover the entrance fees to the wineries or the tastings and meals; however, showing your bus ticket grants you an exclusive discount for tastings and dining at the wineries and restaurants.
More details regarding the establishments are outlined below:
Salentein Winery Uco Valley
This center for wine tourism in Mendoza is particularly acclaimed for its sparkling wines, like the Salentein Extra Brut.
Andeluna Argentina
When visiting this popular winery in the Uco Valley, you will have the chance to taste exquisite mountain wines crafted from Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Blend grapes.
Domaine Bousquet Winery
The Bousquet family hails from Carcassonne, France, and arrived in Mendoza, Argentina in 1990. After establishing their roots in the Uco Valley, they opened a sought-after winery known for exceptional offerings like the Premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Premium Malbec.
Gaia Restaurant
Situated within the Domaine Bousquet Winery, this restaurant presents a menu filled with mouthwatering traditional Argentinean and Mendocinean cuisine.
Departure Details
When reserving your spot, you will need to specify your preferred starting location. For a list of departure points and times, please check the information here.
The bus will begin its journey at 7:55 am and anticipates returning passengers to their initial stops between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.
Additional Wine Routes
If you are interested in discovering other wine regions in Mendoza, consider booking one of the following tours:
What's included
- 1–day 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 depending on 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. Below you can find a schedule of the bus stops:
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.
In addition, all passengers must carry an ID card or passport (or a copy thereof).
Winery Rates
In the following link, you can see the price of the visits and tastings that you can do in each winery.
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