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Mendoza Adventure: The Best Andes Itinerary

Beyond the wine, Mendoza is an Andean adventure base. Here are the best-rated ways to combine the high mountains, rafting, horseback rides and hot springs.

At a glance

  1. 1High-mountain route
  2. 2River rafting
  3. 3Horseback asado
  4. 4Hot springs

The high mountains

The Aconcagua route and Inca Bridge.

River & saddle

Rafting and a horseback asado.

Relax

Soak in the Cacheuta hot springs.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Mendoza — prices per person.

Full Day High Mountain Mendoza, Aconcagua and Inca Bridge Tour
Mendoza
Full Day High Mountain Mendoza, Aconcagua and Inca Bridge Tour
5.0(32)·10 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Trekking + Rapeles + Terma de Cacheuta ("Thermal Water Park")
Mendoza
Trekking + Rapeles + Terma de Cacheuta ("Thermal Water Park")
5.0(42)·9 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch - La Carrera, Mendoza
Mendoza
Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch - La Carrera, Mendoza
5.0(83)·7 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Aconcagua short hike & Argentine BBQ – Full Day from Mendoza
Mendoza
Aconcagua short hike & Argentine BBQ – Full Day from Mendoza
5.0(21)·12 hours
from$320/ person
via Viator
Hiking in the Mountains of Mendoza | Epic Views & Hot Springs
Mendoza
Hiking in the Mountains of Mendoza | Epic Views & Hot Springs
4.9(11)·10 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Join a Local Family Asado in Buenos Aires with Betty and Marcelo
Buenos Aires
Join a Local Family Asado in Buenos Aires with Betty and Marcelo
5.0(834)·3 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
High Mountain, Aconcagua and Inca Bridge
Mendoza
High Mountain, Aconcagua and Inca Bridge
5.0(578)·13 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Mendoza River Rafting & Zipline Adventure Experience
Mendoza
Mendoza River Rafting & Zipline Adventure Experience
4.9(10)·10 hours
from$208/ person
via Viator

Mendoza adventure & Andes — FAQ

What adventure activities are there in Mendoza?
Mendoza offers the high-mountain Aconcagua route, white-water rafting at Potrerillos, horseback rides with asado, ziplining, trekking and the Cacheuta hot springs.
Is Mendoza good for adventure as well as wine?
Yes — set at the foot of the Andes, Mendoza pairs its world-famous wine with rafting, riding, mountain tours and thermal springs.
Can you combine adventure and wine in Mendoza?
Absolutely — many visitors mix winery days with a high-mountain tour, rafting or a horseback asado for a varied Andean trip.

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