Private Transfer + Lujan de Cuyo Vinicolas / Maipu

Wine country, without the group bus.

This private Mendoza excursion pairs two wine regions with an olive oil visit, then finishes with a multi-course lunch at Finca Agostino. I like the freedom of private transportation and the clear contrast between Luján de Cuyo’s winery culture and Maipú’s olive tradition. The main consideration is the price, $286.67 per person, which makes the experience a better fit for people who value comfort, privacy, and a full day at the table.

I also like that the day includes lunch, wine, olive oil tasting, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle, so you are not paying extra for the main pleasures of the outing. The possible drawback is the long schedule, roughly 6 to 9 hours, with little flexibility if you are hoping for a quick half-day trip.

Key points to know before booking

• Three distinct stops: Bodega Sottano for wine, Olivicola LAUR for olive oil, and Finca Agostino for a gourmet lunch with wine pairings.
• Private transportation: Only your own group takes part, with an air-conditioned vehicle and water on board.
• A full-day food and drink program: The experience includes guided wine tasting, olive oil tasting, alcoholic beverages, and a multi-course lunch.
• Two Mendoza wine areas in one outing: You visit Luján de Cuyo first, then continue to Maipú.
• Early start and central meeting point: Departure is at 8:30 am from Av. Sarmiento 632, piso 2, departamento 7, in Mendoza.
• Flexible cancellation: You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Why this route works well in Mendoza

Mendoza is not one single wine district. Luján de Cuyo and Maipú offer different settings and traditions, and this route lets you sample both in one day.

You begin in Luján de Cuyo, a well-known wine area, at Bodega Sottano. Later, the route shifts to Maipú, where olive growing and oil production take the lead at Olivicola LAUR. The day then returns to wine and food at Finca Agostino.

That change of focus gives the outing more shape than a simple winery crawl. You are not tasting Malbec after Malbec with only the scenery changing. You are moving from wine production to olive oil, then to a long meal that brings the region’s flavors back together.

I see the private format as the biggest practical advantage. You do not have to wait for a large group, follow a guide’s fixed pace, or spend the day making extra hotel stops. Since the tour ends back at the original meeting point, the day also has a simple beginning and finish.

The schedule is still substantial. The listed visits add up to about seven hours: two hours at Bodega Sottano, one hour at Olivicola LAUR, and four hours at Finca Agostino. Travel time between locations accounts for the broader 6 to 9 hour estimate.

Starting at Bodega Sottano in Luján de Cuyo

The first stop is Bodega Sottano, where you receive a guided winery visit followed by a wine tasting. The visit lasts about two hours, and admission is included.

That opening stop makes sense. You begin with the central subject of the day, Mendoza wine, before moving on to olive oil and lunch. Two hours should give the visit enough room to feel more substantial than a quick tasting at a bar.

I would expect the experience here to focus on how the winery makes and presents its wines, followed by samples of regional varietals. The supplied details do not specify the exact wines, tasting format, or whether the tour includes production rooms, cellars, or vineyard views, so you should treat those details as subject to the winery’s own program.

The guided format matters. You are not simply dropped at a tasting counter and left to guess what you are drinking. At the same time, a private transfer does not necessarily mean that every winery visit has a private cellar guide. The vehicle and route are private, while the winery’s own staff may conduct the visit.

That distinction is worth keeping in mind when comparing this experience with a fully private wine consultation. The value here is the complete route and transport, not a promise that every tasting is designed only for your group.

Discovering olive oil at Olivicola LAUR

After Luján de Cuyo, you continue to Maipú for a one-hour visit at Olivicola LAUR. This stop centers on the olive grove and the production of extra virgin olive oil from Mendoza.

I like this change of subject. Olive oil is easy to overlook when wine receives most of the attention, but it gives you another way to understand local agriculture. The tasting should help you notice how oil is assessed, used, and paired with food, rather than treating it as a minor add-on.

The supplied information says you will visit and taste in an olive grove while learning the secrets of Mendoza extra virgin olive oil. It does not state the exact tasting selection or whether a meal is served here. The main food service comes later at Finca Agostino.

At one hour, this is a compact stop. That is useful if you want variety, but it also means the olive oil visit will not take up most of the day. You get a focused introduction, then return to the larger lunch and wine program.

If you already know you enjoy olive oil, this part may be one of the most memorable elements. If you are booking only for wine, it is still the stop that prevents the day from feeling repetitive.

The four-hour finale at Finca Agostino

Finca Agostino is the longest stop, with approximately four hours devoted to a gourmet lunch of courses paired with wine. The description presents this as the closing event, combining signature cuisine with wines from the region.

This is not a quick sandwich between tastings. Four hours gives the meal room to become the main event of the afternoon. You can expect the pace to be built around several courses and wine pairings, although the exact menu, number of courses, and wine list are not provided.

I like the way this ending works. A long lunch gives you time to sit down after two tasting visits, compare what you have sampled, and enjoy the food without watching the clock every few minutes. The lunch is included, as are alcoholic beverages, so the stated price covers the core dining and drinking program.

There is one practical point to consider. A four-hour lunch may feel luxurious to one person and too long to another. If you prefer a fast-moving sightseeing day, this route could feel slow. If you like long meals and want the food to receive as much attention as the wine, the pace is a strong reason to book.

The term gourmet is part of the experience description, but no specific dishes are listed. I would not book expecting a particular menu or vintage unless Agencia Sineus confirms it in advance. Menus and pairings can change, and the provided information does not promise a fixed selection.

What private transportation really adds

The transport is private, air-conditioned, and paired with bottled water. Only your group participates, which gives you a quieter day and removes the usual concern about joining strangers at each stop.

That privacy has real value in Mendoza. Winery visits are spread across the countryside, so a full day can become tiring when you are confined to a vehicle between tastings. An air-conditioned car helps, especially when the weather is warm, and water is a small but welcome inclusion.

You also avoid driving after several tastings. That is one of the clearest reasons to choose a private transfer rather than arranging wineries on your own. The service returns you to the same Mendoza meeting point, so you do not need to organize a separate ride back from the final winery.

The tradeoff is cost. At $286.67 per person, this is not a budget wine outing. The price includes transport, lunch, alcoholic beverages, water, air conditioning, and admission to all three stops, but the value depends heavily on how much you appreciate privacy and convenience.

For a solo visitor, the price may be difficult to justify. For a couple or a small group sharing a private vehicle, the personal service may make more sense, though the published price is still calculated per person. Since the group-size limit is not stated, ask Agencia Sineus how the final cost works for your party before paying.

Timing, meeting point, and the day’s pace

The tour starts at 8:30 am at Av. Sarmiento 632, piso 2, departamento 7, M5500 Mendoza, Argentina. It ends at the same meeting point.

The address is specific, so check the building and apartment details before departure. The experience is near public transportation, but the tour itself uses private transportation. You should arrive ready to leave at the scheduled start rather than assuming the vehicle will collect you from your hotel.

The 6 to 9 hour duration is a useful range, not a guarantee of a fixed finish time. Winery visits, lunch service, and the drive between Luján de Cuyo and Maipú can all affect the day’s length. I would avoid scheduling a flight, bus, or tightly timed evening event immediately afterward.

A start time of 8:30 am also means this is a morning-to-afternoon commitment. Breakfast is not included, while lunch is. Plan accordingly, since the first included meal is the later lunch at Finca Agostino.

The experience is suitable for most people, and no special physical requirement is stated. Still, you should be comfortable with a long day of sitting, walking through winery or olive-growing areas, and taking part in tastings.

How reliable is the winery selection?

Agencia Sineus describes its wine routes as customizable, with wineries chosen by the client in some arrangements. That makes it important to confirm that your booking specifically includes Bodega Sottano, Olivicola LAUR, and Finca Agostino, along with the planned order.

This point matters because one past booking associated with the provider involved different wineries, including Pulenta, Lagarde, and Trapiche. The provider responded that the wineries had been selected by the client and that its role was to complete the proposed transfers punctually and effectively.

I would take that as a practical reminder, not necessarily a warning about this particular route. Winery quality and hospitality belong partly to each individual property, while the private transfer belongs to the agency. Before departure, confirm the names of all stops and ask whether any part of the program can change.

The current route gives you three named locations, which is helpful. You are not buying an undefined promise to visit wine country. Still, written confirmation of the stops is sensible when the provider also offers custom itineraries.

Is $286.67 per person a fair price?

The price is high compared with a simple shared winery transfer, but this is a much fuller package. You receive private transportation, a climate-controlled vehicle, bottled water, three included visits, lunch, and alcoholic beverages.

The lunch at Finca Agostino is especially important when judging the cost. Four hours devoted to a multi-course meal with wine pairings can represent a large part of the day’s value. If you would happily pay for a long restaurant experience in a winery setting, the price becomes easier to accept.

The route also saves you the work of planning separate reservations in two wine areas. You do not have to arrange a designated driver, calculate distances, or coordinate lunch with tasting times. I would pay for that ease if I had limited time in Mendoza and wanted a polished day without managing the details myself.

I would not choose it if your main aim is the cheapest possible way to taste wine. You may also find the price poor value if you do not drink alcohol or would rather spend the afternoon visiting more places at a faster pace.

Who should book this Mendoza experience?

I would recommend this tour to couples, families with adult children, and small private groups who want a relaxed day with no strangers in the vehicle. It also suits first-time visitors who want an organized introduction to wine and olive oil without making separate reservations.

Food-focused visitors should pay close attention to the Finca Agostino finale. The multi-course lunch and pairings are not an afterthought. They shape the final four hours of the day.

This is less suitable for anyone who wants a short tasting, a fixed finish time, or a low-cost excursion. It may also disappoint people expecting a highly customized private guide at every winery, since the provided details confirm private transport but do not state that each property visit is exclusively guided for your group.

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the 8:30 am start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not accepted for a refund, so keep the cutoff in mind when your Mendoza plans are still moving.

Should you book it?

I would book this experience if you want comfort, a private vehicle, and a full food-and-drink day rather than the lowest price. The route has a good rhythm: wine at Bodega Sottano, olive oil at Olivicola LAUR, then a long paired lunch at Finca Agostino.

Before booking, confirm the exact wineries, final price for your group, lunch menu details, and expected return time. If those details match what you want, this is a practical way to experience two important Mendoza areas without driving yourself or spending the day on a large group bus.

FAQ

What is included in the private Mendoza wine and olive tour?

The tour includes private transportation, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, alcoholic beverages, and admission to the three scheduled stops.

Where does the tour begin and end?

It begins at Av. Sarmiento 632, piso 2, departamento 7, M5500 Mendoza, Argentina, at 8:30 am. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The estimated duration is 6 to 9 hours. The listed visits take about two hours at Bodega Sottano, one hour at Olivicola LAUR, and four hours at Finca Agostino.

Which places are visited?

The scheduled route includes Bodega Sottano in Luján de Cuyo, Olivicola LAUR in Maipú, and Finca Agostino for the final gourmet lunch with wine pairings.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates, and transportation is provided privately in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.