Luján de Cuyo Wine Tour from Mendoza
Taste Malbec where Argentina’s most famous wine was born. Just south of Mendoza city, Luján de Cuyo combines historic estates, modern wineries and small family producers. With your private driver and English-speaking guide, you’ll visit three wineries and enjoy a long, wine-paired lunch among the vineyards.
9:30 am to 4:00 pm · Private tour · 3 wineries, lunch at one · Hotel pickup · From USD 175 per person (minimum 2 guests)
Why Visit Luján de Cuyo
Luján de Cuyo is known as Mendoza’s “First Zone” and was the first region in Argentina to receive a designation of origin for Malbec. Its alluvial soils, sunny days and cool nights produce rich, velvety Malbec, much of it from old vines planted generations ago.
Districts such as Agrelo, Perdriel, Vistalba, Las Compuertas and Chacras de Coria sit just 20 to 40 minutes from Mendoza city, so you spend less time in the car and more time tasting. With more wineries than any other part of Mendoza, the region offers the full picture of Argentine wine: century-old cellars, cutting-edge wineries, large estates and cozy boutique producers where the winemaker might pour your glass.
It’s the classic choice for a first wine day in Mendoza.
Your Day in Luján de Cuyo
9:30 am: Hotel Pickup
We pick you up at your hotel in Mendoza city, Luján de Cuyo or Maipú, or at the airport, and head south into the vineyards.
Morning: Two Wineries
We usually combine a traditional, historic estate with a modern or boutique winery, so you can compare styles, see different ways of making wine and taste side by side. Your guide will introduce you to Argentine wine, its culture and its history along the way.
Midday: Wine-Paired Lunch at a Third Winery
Lunch is the main event: a multi-course menu of local cuisine at a winery restaurant, each course paired with the house wines and finished with dessert.
4:00 pm: Back to Your Hotel
We drive you back to your hotel at around 4:00 pm, with the rest of the afternoon free.
Every tour is private, so the pace is yours. Tell us what you like and we’ll adapt the day.
The Wineries We Visit
We like to mix traditional and historic estates with modern, innovative wineries, and well-known names with intimate family producers. Our usual favorites include Finca Ambrosía, Lorca, Clos de Chacras, Viamonte and Finca Bandini, with lunch at Lorca, Clos de Chacras or Martino.
Is there a winery you’ve always wanted to visit? Let us know when you book and we’ll include it. Some wineries may have an extra cost.
What’s Included
- Private transportation with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide (Spanish and Portuguese available)
- Visits and tastings at three wineries
- Wine-paired lunch with dessert at one of the wineries
- All winery visit fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included: gratuities, including at lunch. We recommend bringing some Argentine pesos in cash for tips.
What Our Guests Say
“We had a great time visiting three wineries! Lots of fun, learning about wine-making, tasting superb wines and delicious lunch!”
— Alla G., Luján de Cuyo Wine Tour
Luján de Cuyo Wine Tour FAQ
How far is Luján de Cuyo from Mendoza city?
Most wineries are 20 to 40 minutes from the city, which makes this the most relaxed of our full-day wine tours.
How much does the Luján de Cuyo wine tour cost?
From USD 175 per person, with a minimum of 2 guests. Solo travelers are welcome, with a supplement.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You’ll have your own vehicle, driver and guide. We never mix you with other groups.
Luján de Cuyo or the Uco Valley?
Luján de Cuyo is closer, classic and ideal for a first visit, with rich old-vine Malbec. The Uco Valley is a longer day, rewarded with high-altitude wines and dramatic Andes views. With two days, do both.
Can we choose the wineries?
Yes. Name the wineries you’d love to visit and we’ll build the day around them. Some may have an extra cost and need to be booked well in advance.
More Private Tours in Mendoza
- Uco Valley Wine Tour, from USD 215 per person
- Maipú Wine Tour, from USD 175 per person
- Andes High Mountain Tour, from USD 172 per person
- 3-Day Mendoza Wine Escape, from USD 565 per person
Ready to Taste Malbec Where It All Began?
Check availability and book online, or write to us with your dates.