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Glide across Potrerillos Lake aboard a private luxury sailboat while sipping regional wines and nibbling cheese. This half‑day outing combines mountain views, gentle sailing, and expert crew for an easy, scenic experience.
Glide across Potrerillos Lake aboard a private luxury sailboat while sipping regional wines and nibbling cheese. This half‑day outing combines mountain views, gentle sailing, and expert crew for an easy, scenic experience.
Wind picks up off the high Andean foothills and the VÄIU slips forward, its white hull cutting a bright line across Potrerillos Lake. Mountains press close on either side—steep, rocky slopes that throw back sunlight while the water dares you to slow down and look. Guests settle on deck with glasses of sparkling wine as the crew trims sails and the shoreline moves past: low scrub, exposed stone, and the dam’s concrete spine at one end.
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Operated by Futuro Travels · Potrerillos, Mendoza Province
Wind picks up off the high Andean foothills and the VÄIU slips forward, its white hull cutting a bright line across Potrerillos Lake. Mountains press close on either side—steep, rocky slopes that throw back sunlight while the water dares you to slow down and look. Guests settle on deck with glasses of sparkling wine as the crew trims sails and the shoreline moves past: low scrub, exposed stone, and the dam’s concrete spine at one end.
Potrerillos is an engineered reservoir born of mid‑20th century dam work to regulate Mendoza’s mountain runoff for irrigation and occasional hydropower. Geology here is raw—folded schists and granites scoured by ancient glaciers—so the lake often has a bright, mineral clarity and steep drop-offs at the edges.
This private sail is compact and curated: transfer from Mendoza, 1.5 hours of sailing aboard an eight‑person luxury yacht, and snacks of regional cheeses, dried fruits, and local wines. The tone is relaxed but safety-focused—the crew provides life jackets and briefings before departure.
Practical edge: book a late‑afternoon slot for softer light and calmer winds; bring a windproof layer and non‑marking deck shoes for stable footing. Sun is intense; hydrate and reapply sunscreen even when breezy. Expect short walks to the dock and minimal mobility demands, but have a plan for motion sensitivity if you get seasick.
For a half‑day outing that blends easy sailing, Mendoza wine culture, and mountain views, this trip gives a tactile, low‑effort way to read the landscape from the water—quiet, scenic, and distinctly Andean.
easy.
4 hours total (approx.), 1.5 hours sailing.
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to board a small dock and stand or sit on deck for the sailing portion.
The outing runs about four hours door‑to‑door, with approximately 1.5 hours on the water aboard the VÄIU.
Yes—infants and small children can ride; infant seats and stroller access are available but check with the operator when booking.
Private transfer in/out is included; confirm pickup point when you reserve to coordinate timing.
The operator cancels for bad weather and offers a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; safety is prioritized.
Potrerillos is a reservoir formed in the mid‑20th century to manage Andean runoff for Mendoza’s irrigation network; the dam reshaped local access to mountain water.
Stick to designated boarding points, avoid disturbing shoreline reedbeds, and carry out all waste—lake shorelines are sensitive to erosion and litter.
Futuro Travels operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Wind picks up off the high Andean foothills and the VÄIU slips forward, its white hull cutting a bright line across Potrerillos Lake. Mountains press close on either side—steep, rocky slopes that throw back sunlight while the water dares you to slow down and look. Guests settle on deck with glasses of sparkling wine as the crew trims sails and the shoreline moves past: low scrub, exposed stone, and the dam’s concrete spine at one end.
Wind picks up off the high Andean foothills and the VÄIU slips forward, its white hull cutting a bright line across Potrerillos Lake. Mountains press close on either side—steep, rocky slopes that throw back sunlight while the water dares you to slow down and look. Guests settle on deck with glasses of sparkling wine as the crew trims sails and the shoreline moves past: low scrub, exposed stone, and the dam’s concrete spine at one end.
Potrerillos is an engineered reservoir born of mid‑20th century dam work to regulate Mendoza’s mountain runoff for irrigation and occasional hydropower. Geology here is raw—folded schists and granites scoured by ancient glaciers—so the lake often has a bright, mineral clarity and steep drop-offs at the edges.
This private sail is compact and curated: transfer from Mendoza, 1.5 hours of sailing aboard an eight‑person luxury yacht, and snacks of regional cheeses, dried fruits, and local wines. The tone is relaxed but safety-focused—the crew provides life jackets and briefings before departure.
Practical edge: book a late‑afternoon slot for softer light and calmer winds; bring a windproof layer and non‑marking deck shoes for stable footing. Sun is intense; hydrate and reapply sunscreen even when breezy. Expect short walks to the dock and minimal mobility demands, but have a plan for motion sensitivity if you get seasick.
For a half‑day outing that blends easy sailing, Mendoza wine culture, and mountain views, this trip gives a tactile, low‑effort way to read the landscape from the water—quiet, scenic, and distinctly Andean.