Private flights to Mendoza

Mendoza is the undisputed capital of Argentine wine — responsible for 70% of national production — and one of South America's fastest-rising luxury travel destinations. The Andes create a permanent 6,000-metre backdrop above some of the world's finest Malbec vineyards, complemented by spa resorts, world-reference restaurants and first-class adventure sports.

Main experiences

Premium winery circuit — Achaval Ferrer, Zuccardi Valle de Uco, Catena Zapata (Bormida & Yanzón architecture, "the Louvre of wine"), CARO by Rothschild, Cheval des Andes: some of the world's most sought-after labels. Aconcagua — At 6,961 metres, the highest peak outside Asia; base-camp expeditions and permitted ascents, with high-level logistics available from Mendoza. Adventure sports — Rafting and kayaking on the Mendoza and Atuel rivers; heli-skiing over Vallecitos peaks and access to Las Leñas. Thermal circuit — Cacheuta and Villavicencio, spa resorts with thermal waters in an Andean gorge setting.

Reference accommodation

The Vines Resort & Spa — Private estates in the Uco Valley, top 5 in South America according to Relais & Châteaux; the definitive first-person wine experience. Casa de Uco — Design boutique resort in the Uco Valley, with contemporary architecture and estancia-style gastronomy. Entre Cielos — Boutique property in Luján de Cuyo with hammam, exclusive wine program and intimate atmosphere. Park Hyatt Mendoza — Full-service reference in the city centre, on Plaza Independencia.

Gastronomy

Zuccardi Valle de Uco Restaurant — repeatedly ranked among Latin America's best restaurants; tasting menu with estate-grown produce paired with the winery's production. 1884 Restaurant by Francis Mallmann — Open-fire cooking, Argentine tradition with signature technique, at Bodega Escorihuela Gascón; a reference experience. Azafrán — The city's best wine bar, with market cuisine and a signature list. Asado beneath the Andes, cooked over wood at any Uco Valley winery, is an essential cultural experience.

Why fly privately

Approximately 1,000 km from Buenos Aires, a private aircraft flight takes around 1 h 20 min, landing at Gov. Francisco Gabrielli Airport (MDZ), 8 km from downtown. It is essential for visits to Uco Valley wineries (30 km beyond the airport), Aconcagua expedition logistics and access to Las Leñas during snow season.

Best time to visit

March–May (harvest): premium season — grape harvest, Vendimia Festival in March, ideal weather. June–September: skiing in Las Leñas and snow on Aconcagua. October–February: ideal for wine touring and trekking; summers are warm.