Spanish & Adventure

Learn Spanish. Explore the Andes. Live the Adventure.

Combine an immersive Spanish course with breathtaking mountain landscapes and exciting outdoor adventures in Mendoza.

The Spanish & Adventure Program is designed for travelers who want to improve their Spanish while experiencing the adventurous side of Mendoza. Throughout the week, you’ll combine Spanish lessons at SP Spanish Courses with a guided walking tour, horseback riding and unforgettable outdoor experiences. On Wednesday, you’ll take a break from classes to explore the spectacular Andes Mountains. On Saturday, get your adrenaline flowing with a full-day adventure combining rafting and canopy.

Make the program your own: add or remove experiences to create an itinerary that suits your interests and travel plans.

Your Spanish & Adventure Experience

Spanish Course

Learn Spanish in Mendoza

Your Spanish course is at the heart of the program, giving you the opportunity to practice Spanish throughout the week while enjoying Mendoza’s landscapes and outdoor adventures.

Choose the course that best suits your stay:

Semi-Intensive Spanish Course

8 hours per week

A relaxed option that gives you more free time to explore Mendoza and enjoy its surroundings.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday · 9:00 AM–11:00 AM or 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, subject to availability

Intensive Spanish Course

16 hours per week

The ideal choice if you want to dedicate more time to learning Spanish while experiencing Mendoza.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Wednesday: No Spanish classes — Alta Montaña excursion.

Walking Tour

Discover Mendoza on Foot

Explore the heart of Mendoza on a guided walking tour and discover the city’s history, culture and everyday life.

Walk through the main landmarks and hidden corners of the city center while learning about Mendoza’s history and experiencing the city from a local perspective.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Schedule: Monday afternoon, subject to availability

Horseback Riding

Experience Mendoza Like a Gaucho

Enjoy a two-hour horseback ride through the Mendoza countryside with qualified guides and discover a traditional side of Mendoza away from the city.

The experience continues with a traditional Argentine barbecue featuring Argentine beef, roasted vegetables, salads and bread, accompanied by Mendocinian wine and soft drinks.

After dinner, gather around the bonfire and enjoy a short folkloric guitar performance while taking in the starry Mendoza night.

Duration: Approximately 5.5 hours

Schedule: Tuesday afternoon · 4:00 PM–9:30 PM

Includes:

2-hour horseback ride
Round-trip transportation
Traditional Argentine barbecue
Mendocinian wine and soft drinks
Bonfire
Folk music
Bilingual guides
Insurance

Wednesday: Alta Montaña

Discover the Andes Mountains

Take a break from the classroom and spend a full day exploring the spectacular Andes Mountains and some of Mendoza’s most iconic landscapes.

The excursion takes you through:

Potrerillos and its impressive reservoir
Puente Picheuta, a historic bridge
Uspallata Valley
Puente del Inca, a remarkable natural formation
Aconcagua viewpoint, overlooking the highest mountain in the Americas
Las Cuevas, one of the highest settlements in Mendoza

Duration: 12 hours

Schedule: Wednesday · 7:15 AM–6:00 PM

Includes:

Bilingual guide
Transportation
Air conditioning and heating

Not included: Lunch.

Saturday: Rafting & Canopy

A Full Day of Adventure on the Mendoza River

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled day combining half-day rafting with an exciting canopy circuit overlooking the Mendoza River.

The experience includes professional bilingual guides, a safety briefing and all the necessary equipment for both activities.

Rafting

Navigate the Mendoza River on an exciting 8 km route in winter and 12 km in summer, with approximately 40 minutes of navigation in winter and 50 minutes in summer.

Difficulty: Class II

Canopy

Take your adventure to the next level with a 1,400-meter canopy circuit that lets you soar above the impressive Mendoza River while enjoying the speed, wind and spectacular surroundings.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Difficulty: Moderate / difficult

Includes

Round-trip transfer from Mendoza city
Rafting
Canopy
Professional bilingual guides
Safety briefing
Neoprene wetsuit and boots
Windbreaker jacket
Helmet
Life jacket
Paddle
Individual harness
Gloves
Support kayak
Personal accident insurance
Lunch — 3 courses, drinks not included
Lockers and changing facilities
Showers after the activities

Schedule: Saturday · 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

More Than a Spanish Course

The Spanish & Adventure Program combines language learning with unforgettable outdoor experiences that let you discover Mendoza from a different perspective.

Learn Spanish.
Improve your communication skills with our Spanish courses.

Discover Mendoza.
Explore the city’s history and culture on foot.

Explore the Andes.
Discover spectacular mountain landscapes and the Aconcagua area.

Experience Argentine traditions.
Ride through the countryside and enjoy an authentic gaucho experience.

Feel the adrenaline.
Take on the Mendoza River by raft and soar above the landscape on a thrilling canopy circuit.

What’s Included

Your Spanish & Adventure Program includes:

Spanish Course — 8 or 16 hours per week
Mendoza Walking Tour
Wednesday Alta Montaña excursion
Horseback Riding Experience
Saturday Rafting & Canopy Adventure
Bilingual guides for the included experiences
Transportation for the included excursions
Lunch during the Saturday adventure

Ready to Experience Spanish & Adventure?

Improve your Spanish while exploring Mendoza’s mountains, countryside and rivers.

Tell us your preferred dates and we’ll help you create the right Spanish & Adventure experience for your stay.