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Wine and History: Salta to Mendoza

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Pachamama museum, Tucuman

Pachamama museum, Tucuman

Shinkal Inca ruins, Catamarca

Shinkal Inca ruins, Catamarca

Chañarmuyo posada, La Rioja

Chañarmuyo posada, La Rioja

Pachamama museum, Tucuman

Pachamama museum, Tucuman

Description

Take the long and winding road from Salta to Mendoza, visiting lesser-known boutique wineries in Catamarca, La Rioja, and San Juan along the way. This deep immersion into the wine and culture of Argentina is perfect for those who want to combine an exploration of the rich history of the region with some of its best off-the-beaten-track wineries, through some breathtaking scenery close to the Andes. Apart from Argentina’s classic red Malbec, we’ll be sampling lesser-known varieties like Tannat, and discovering the Argentine take on classics like Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Pinot Grigio. Our journey begins in the highest altitude wine region in the world, the Valles Calchaquies in Salta, famous for its production of Torrontes, a white grape variety that is unique to Argentina. From Salta’s principal wine town of Cafayate, we take the iconic Route 40 south, through the emerging wine regions of Tucuman, Catamarca, and La Rioja, before arriving in the provinces of San Juan and Mendoza, producers of 93% of the nation’s wine. Click here to view map route.

Tour info

Duration
6 days
Group Size
1 to 4 people
Price starts at
$750
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting Point
We can pick you up direct from Salta airport or from your chosen hotel in the city.
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Included

  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Private tailor-made tour
  • Vehicle and guide costs

Excluded

  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • Wine tasting fees

Things to know

Accommodation & Food

Double rooms at the privately owned B&Bs and small hotels we work with start from US$50 per night. You can eat well in some of the simple rustic places we use where you will be rubbing shoulders with the locals for less than US$15 per person. And splashing out on a three-course meal with wine in a smart restaurant is unlikely to set you back more than US$40 per person.

Pricing

Headline price based on four people travelling together in one of our 4x4s with an English-speaking driver/guide. Below are our DAILY rates PER PERSON excluding food and accommodation: valid to end 2025. One person - US$400 Two people - US$225 Three people- US$150 Four people (one vehicle) - US$125 Four people (two vehicles) - US$225

Group Size

We operate with comfortable 4x4s which can accommodate up to four people, but if you’re travelling with a larger group, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate.

Recent Reviews

9 Verified reviews
Sue Arnold
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Sue Arnold

March 6, 2026

My friend & I arranged a week long private tour with Poncho Tours to explore the high mountain area of NW Argentina from Cafayate south to Mendoza. Nick was excellent in answering all our questions & offering us excellent advise in the planning of our trip along with a Zoom call …

Laura Castro
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Laura Castro

December 30, 2025

Contratamos a Poncho Tours para hacer un viaje por la Ruta 40 desde Salta hasta Mendoza, y la experiencia fue realmente hermosa e inolvidable para toda mi familia. Nuestro guía, Rodrigo, fue excepcional: siempre atento, con muchísimo conocimiento, explicándonos cada lugar, dándon…

Min L
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Min L

December 27, 2025

We did a 7 day tour from Salta to Mendoza visiting various wineries and national parks along the way. Rodrigo was an excellent guide and drove us over 2,000km as we travelled through the valleys and across mountain ranges. This was a truly unforgettable experience and we couldn’t…

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