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Board the VAIU for a private sail across Potrerillos Reservoir, pairing 90 minutes of open-water sailing with sparkling wine and a cheese platter. This luxury small-group cruise offers mountain views, expert crew, and transfers from Mendoza.
Board the VAIU for a private sail across Potrerillos Reservoir, pairing 90 minutes of open-water sailing with sparkling wine and a cheese platter. This luxury small-group cruise offers mountain views, expert crew, and transfers from Mendoza.
The boat slips off the concrete and the mountains lean in close—granite faces and scrubby foothills pressing around a glassy reservoir as the VAIU finds a wind line. You feel the lake push back at the hull and the crew pop a bottle: sparkling wine, a small spread of cheeses and dried fruit, and an easy quiet that only water and altitude can buy.
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Operated by Futuro Travels · Potrerillos, Mendoza Province
The boat slips off the concrete and the mountains lean in close—granite faces and scrubby foothills pressing around a glassy reservoir as the VAIU finds a wind line. You feel the lake push back at the hull and the crew pop a bottle: sparkling wine, a small spread of cheeses and dried fruit, and an easy quiet that only water and altitude can buy.
Potrerillos is a man-made reservoir on the Mendoza River, carved when engineers built the dam to store irrigation water and tame spring floods. The surrounding valleys carry recent Andean uplift—steep ridgelines, alluvial fans, and scree that funnel runoff into the lake. Locals use these shores for weekend escapes; the boat-based viewpoint offers a different angle on vineyards and mountain geology, and a practical reminder that this is working water as much as a recreational playground.
Onboard you'll spend about 90 minutes sailing with expert crew; the full experience is planned as a private, roughly four-hour excursion including hotel transfers. Expect steady breezes, bright sun reflecting off the water, and a level of comfort—life jackets for everyone, radio comms, and a compact luxury fit for up to eight guests.
Practical tips: wear a windbreaker and non-slip shoes, bring sun protection and a camera, and plan for a late-afternoon slot if you want softer light. The trip balances relaxation and scenic observation—no sailing experience required—making it an accessible way to see Mendoza’s western flank from the water.
No—this is a guided, private sail designed for guests of all experience levels; crew handle navigation and safety.
Yes—sparkling wine, wines, a cheese platter and dried fruits are provided during the cruise.
Private transfers in and out are included; pickup details are arranged at booking.
Infants and small children are accommodated with infant seats and strollers; service animals are permitted but check with the operator in advance.
Futuro Travels operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips off the concrete and the mountains lean in close—granite faces and scrubby foothills pressing around a glassy reservoir as the VAIU finds a wind line. You feel the lake push back at the hull and the crew pop a bottle: sparkling wine, a small spread of cheeses and dried fruit, and an easy quiet that only water and altitude can buy.
The boat slips off the concrete and the mountains lean in close—granite faces and scrubby foothills pressing around a glassy reservoir as the VAIU finds a wind line. You feel the lake push back at the hull and the crew pop a bottle: sparkling wine, a small spread of cheeses and dried fruit, and an easy quiet that only water and altitude can buy.
Potrerillos is a man-made reservoir on the Mendoza River, carved when engineers built the dam to store irrigation water and tame spring floods. The surrounding valleys carry recent Andean uplift—steep ridgelines, alluvial fans, and scree that funnel runoff into the lake. Locals use these shores for weekend escapes; the boat-based viewpoint offers a different angle on vineyards and mountain geology, and a practical reminder that this is working water as much as a recreational playground.
Onboard you'll spend about 90 minutes sailing with expert crew; the full experience is planned as a private, roughly four-hour excursion including hotel transfers. Expect steady breezes, bright sun reflecting off the water, and a level of comfort—life jackets for everyone, radio comms, and a compact luxury fit for up to eight guests.
Practical tips: wear a windbreaker and non-slip shoes, bring sun protection and a camera, and plan for a late-afternoon slot if you want softer light. The trip balances relaxation and scenic observation—no sailing experience required—making it an accessible way to see Mendoza’s western flank from the water.