Winery and lunch experience in Valle de Uco from Mendoza
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US$164.47 per guest
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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026
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10 meals
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Duration
9 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
Language
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Explore Valle de Uco from Mendoza with visits to top-tier wineries, savoring wines, and enjoying a gourmet lunch with stunning Andes views. Immerse yourself in this authentic wine region.
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
This tour offers a complete experience of the Uco Valley by combining artisanal wines, organic high-altitude wines and mountain scenery. The day begins in a boutique winery such as Finca Don Carlos or Bodega Giaquinta, where travelers know traditional processes, small-scale production and taste wines that express the identity of the terroir.
He then continues to Bodega Jean Bousquet, renowned for its organic approach. There you will take a guided tour of vineyards and facilities, followed by a gourmet lunch paired with views of the Andes Mountains.
The itinerary includes a stop at Cristo del Valle, an ideal viewpoint to appreciate the surroundings, and return along the Camino Los Cerrillos, a scenic stretch that showcases rural life in the valley. The selection of wineries, the variety of oenological styles and the combination of gastronomy and landscape make this experience balanced and carefully planned.
What You Get
In-vehicle air conditioning
Units of 11 to 60 passengers are used, suitable for mountain and wooded roads in Mendoza.
Lunch
3-Step Gourmet Paired Lunch
Guided tour and tasting in an artisan winery of the Uco Valley (Finca Don Carlos or Giaquinta).
Tips
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
What You’ll Experience
Ruta 40 (Pass By)
On this initial leg of the tour, travelers will travel the legendary National Route 40, one of the most emblematic roads in Argentina. During the journey to the Uco Valley, the landscape opens up to reveal panoramic views of the imposing Cordon del Plata, a mountain range that is part of the Front Range. The guide will explain the geographical importance of this cordon and how its snow-capped peaks influence the climate, water and viticulture of the region.
As they progress, passengers will be able to observe small rural localities, growing areas and mountain formations that anticipate the arrival at the high altitude vineyards. It is an ideal opportunity to take pictures and start connecting with the natural magnitude of the region before entering the heart of the Uco Valley.
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Finca Don Carlos
At Finca Don Carlos, travelers will discover an artisan winery in the Uco Valley that preserves traditional methods of elaboration and a philosophy focused on small-scale production. The tour begins in the high altitude vineyards, where the guide will explain how cold weather, altitude above 1,200 meters and stony soils influence the quality of the grapes.
Then, visitors enter the wine area, where they can observe manual and technical processes that differ from the large industrial wineries. The experience includes a guided tasting of wines made on the estate, allowing you to appreciate the authentic expression of the valley and learn about the aromatic and taste profiles characteristic of this terroir. It is an ideal stop to introduce yourself to local winegrowing before continuing to larger scale wineries.
1 minuteAdmission Ticket Included
2
Bodega Jean Bousquet
At the Jean Bousquet Winery, travelers will enjoy a guided tour of one of the most recognized organic wineries in the Uco Valley. The experience begins in the vineyards, located more than 1,200 meters above sea level, where the guide will explain how organic farming and high altitude conditions influence the quality and personality of your wines.
Then we visit the production areas, including fermentation and aging sectors, where we know the techniques used to make high-end wines. The guide details the complete process: from manual harvesting and cluster selection to controlled fermentation and resting in barrels. This tour allows you to understand the philosophy of the winery and appreciate the value of sustainable work in an environment surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3
Restaurante Jean Bousquet
Lunch and Pairing at Bodega Jean Bousquet.
After the guided tour, travelers will enjoy a gourmet lunch paired in the restaurant of the Jean Bousquet Winery, a space surrounded by vineyards and panoramic views of the Andes Mountains. The menu includes three steps or more, made with fresh ingredients and recipes that highlight regional flavors.
Each dish is accompanied by wines selected by the winery’s sommelier, allowing you to experience how they pair the different height varieties with preparations designed to enhance aromas and textures. The relaxed atmosphere, personalized attention and scenery make this lunch a complete sensory experience and one of the most memorable moments of the day.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
4
Cristo Rey del Valle
The Christ of the Valley is one of the most imposing religious sculptures in Argentina and a prominent panoramic point of the Uco Valley. Located 7 km from the center of Tupungato, this monumental work reaches 28 meters high and is surrounded by a unique natural landscape, with open views of the Cordon del Plata and the vineyards of the region.
During the visit, travelers will be able to walk through the viewpoint, take pictures and learn about the history of the monument, inaugurated in 2005 as a symbol of peace and protection for the valley. The guide will explain its construction, its cultural importance and the area's relationship with local pilgrimages. It is an ideal stop to appreciate the magnitude of the Andean environment before starting the return to Mendoza.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
Ruta Provincial 86 (Pass By)
The Camino Los Cerrillos is a panoramic route that connects Tupungato with the return to Mendoza and offers privileged views of the rural landscape of the Uco Valley. During this stretch, travelers will enjoy soft hills, farm estates, wineries, forest corridors and a special perspective of the Cordon del Plata.
The guide will explain the importance of this area for local agricultural production and how the combination of altitude, climate and soils makes the valley a world-renowned wine area. Although it is a passage, it allows to appreciate the daily life of the inhabitants, the contrasts of the geography and the breadth of the valley. It is an ideal closure to enjoy the landscape in a quiet way while starting the return to the city.
Meeting & Pickup
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Pickup Details
If you are staying in the city of Mendoza , we look for your hotel located within a radius up to 1.50 km from Plaza Independencia. In case they are private addresses in this radius we coordinate a nearby meeting point.
The day before your ride you will be contacted to the phone number indicated in your reservation to reconfirm your pickup point and your estimated schedule.
Meeting PointSarmiento 129, Sarmiento, Capital Mendoza, Argentina, AR, M5500
Open in Google MapsIn case you are not staying in the search radius, or are convenient the meeting points outside the city of Mendoza, you can show up at our office, open every day. It is located in Peatonal Sarmiento between 9 de Julio and Av. España streets
End PointThis experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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