FAQ
Maipu Bikes Frequently Asked Questions
If you are planning a bike rental in Maipu, these FAQs answer your questions about reservations, wineries, opening hours and safety. You can also learn about Maipu Wine Bike Experience, our separate full-day experience. First, choose the service you are interested in, then explore the questions by topic. If you need help, contact us.
For a preview of the separate full-day experience, view the Maipu Wine Bike Experience route on Google Maps.
🚲 Bike Rental in Maipu
Find everything you need to know about bike rental in Maipu before booking. Here we explain availability, payment methods, opening hours and included services so you can plan your day.
Bike Rental in Maipu: Reservations
How do I book a bike in Maipú?
You can book your bike quickly and securely through our official booking system. First choose the number of people, then the date, and then check availability. After that, follow the steps shown in the booking system and wait for your reservation confirmation.
Important: We cannot confirm availability by chat or WhatsApp. The correct way to check availability and make a reservation is through our booking system.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. We recommend booking in advance to make sure bikes are available, especially on weekends, public holidays and during the high season.
Reservations are subject to availability. Therefore, booking early will help you organize your trip with confidence.
Bike Rental in Maipu: Benefits and Booking Channels
Do you offer any benefits or discounts?
Yes. Maipu Bikes offers different benefits, discounts and special conditions for bike rentals and the Self-Guided Bike Tour, depending on current agreements and promotions.
In addition, benefits are subject to the specific conditions of each agreement and may not apply to other products or experiences.
Can I use bike rental benefits or discounts for the Maipu Wine Bike Experience?
No. Benefits and discounts established for bike rentals and the Self-Guided Bike Tour apply exclusively to those products and do not apply to the Maipu Wine Bike Experience.
Can I book Maipu Bikes through another company or platform?
Yes. Maipu Bikes works with different channels and companies that may offer or recommend our bikes and experiences.
When a reservation is made through an external company or platform, the price, booking conditions, payment methods, cancellation policies and available benefits may vary.
In all cases, the conditions provided by the channel used to make the reservation will apply.
Bike Rental in Maipu: What’s Included
What’s included with the bike rental?
Your bike rental in Maipu includes a basic 26-inch mountain bike (MTB), helmet, printed and digital map of the Maipú Wine Route, mechanical assistance during the ride and personalized recommendations to help you organize your day.
Before you start, we’ll recommend wineries and restaurants, explain safety tips and help you plan an itinerary based on the time you have available.
In addition, after your ride and once you have returned your bicycle, you can enjoy Happy Hour with free Malbec wine.
How much does bike rental in Maipú cost?
Bike rental at Maipu Bikes costs ARS 20,000 per person for the whole day, paid in cash at the shop (ARS 22,000 by card). You can also pay in US dollars, euros or Chilean pesos at the cash price.
Winery visits, tastings and meals are not included and are paid at each venue.
Payments and Booking Conditions for Bike Rental in Maipu
Which payment methods do you accept?
Bike rental in Maipu is paid in person when you arrive at Maipu Bikes.
We accept cash in Argentine pesos, US dollars, euros and Chilean pesos. You can also pay by bank transfer, Mercado Pago, debit card or credit card. We also accept Pix and WanderWallet (QR payment) at the cash price. Please note that card payments include an additional processing fee.
However, payment methods at wineries and restaurants may vary depending on each establishment.
Can I rent a bike for a few hours or half a day?
No. At Maipu Bikes, bicycles are rented for the entire day so you can explore the Maipú Wine Route without worrying about time.
The latest recommended departure time is 2:30 PM. This allows enough time to visit wineries and restaurants before they close.
Weather and Cancellations for Bike Rental in Maipu
What happens if it rains on the day of my booking?
If weather conditions are not suitable for a safe ride, you’ll be able to reschedule your reservation for another available date. In that case, contact us as soon as possible.
If it starts raining during your ride or weather conditions change unexpectedly, contact Maipu Bikes. Then, we’ll help you find the best solution.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
If you need to change or cancel your booking, please contact Maipu Bikes as soon as possible and provide your booking number and the name of the person who made the booking.
The Maipu Bikes team will review your request and process the cancellation or modification as soon as possible. If we need any additional information, we will contact you.
Important: any modification or cancellation is subject to the conditions of the corresponding booking.
Is cancellation free?
Yes. Bookings made on our website can be cancelled free of charge up to 1 hour before the booking time. Bookings made through other platforms follow that platform’s cancellation policy.
🍷 Maipu Wine Bike Experience
A full-day experience with a defined itinerary and included services. Here we answer the questions specific to this product.
The experience and its differences
What is Maipu Wine Bike Experience?
It is a full-day self-guided experience combining cycling, wineries, food and wine. It starts and ends at Maipu Bikes in Coquimbito, Maipú.
How is it different from bike rental?
With bike rental, you choose your stops within the authorized circuit and pay separately for visits and meals. In contrast, Maipu Wine Bike Experience has a defined itinerary and included activities.
Can I book a Maipú bike and wine tour with tastings and lunch included?
Yes. If you prefer to have your winery visits, tastings and lunch arranged for you, book the Maipu Wine Bike Experience. You ride on your own between Trapiche, Viña El Cerno, Mevi and Entre Olivos, and Maipu Bikes coordinates every included stop.
If you prefer to choose your own wineries and pay as you go, book the bike rental instead.
Does a guide accompany us on the bike ride?
No. The cycling route is self-guided. Before leaving, you receive a map and instructions. The guided visit at Viña El Cerno applies only to that winery stop.
Bicycle, route and winery visits
What does Maipu Wine Bike Experience include?
Maipu Wine Bike Experience includes a 26-inch MTB bicycle, helmet, map, route briefing and mechanical assistance, as well as the scheduled visits, tastings and a four-course lunch paired with wines. It’s a relaxed, biker-style lunch: not Michelin-star dining, but truly enjoyable. Maipu Bikes arranges and coordinates all included activities. You cycle independently between the stops, without a guide accompanying you on the bike ride.
How much does the Maipu Wine Bike Experience cost?
The Maipu Wine Bike Experience starts at ARS 120,000 per person. It includes the bike, helmet, map, mechanical assistance, two wines at Trapiche, a guided visit with three wines at Viña El Cerno, a four-course lunch paired with wines at Mevi, an olive oil tasting with one glass of wine at Entre Olivos, and Happy Hour.
You book online and pay at the shop.
What is the itinerary and how far is the ride?
The usual route is Maipu Bikes → Trapiche → Viña El Cerno → Mevi → Entre Olivos → Maipu Bikes. It covers approximately 12–16 km (7.5–10 miles) and is mostly flat.
However, this is not a traffic-free countryside ride. You will cycle through urban streets, bike lanes alongside roads with regular car and motorcycle traffic, and some sections without dedicated bike lanes. You should be confident cycling near vehicles and must stay on the authorized route, without following GPS diversions. Pay attention to intersections and irrigation channels (acequias) along the way.
Which winery visits and tastings are included?
At Trapiche, you can explore the winery exterior, vineyard and Gift Shop, subject to the winery’s conditions. The included non-guided tasting consists of exactly two glasses of wine: one Lateral (75 ml) and one Gran Medalla (75 ml). At Viña El Cerno, enjoy a guided visit inside the winery and a tasting of three varietal wines. Mevi serves a four-course lunch paired with wines. The visit to Entre Olivos includes a tasting of olive oil, garlic-infused olive oil, jams, liqueurs and one glass of wine.
Do I need to book the winery visits and lunch myself?
No. Maipu Bikes arranges and coordinates all visits, tastings and lunch included in Maipu Wine Bike Experience. You do not need to make separate reservations for these activities.
Lunch and additional purchases
Is lunch included? Are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available?
Yes. A four-course lunch with wines at Mevi is included, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Please tell us about your dietary needs when booking. The menu may vary.
What food, drinks and other expenses are not included?
Any additional food, drinks, tastings or personal expenses not specifically listed as part of Maipu Wine Bike Experience are paid separately.
Do Self-Guided Tour discounts apply?
No. Bike rental and Self-Guided Tour benefits do not transfer to Maipu Wine Bike Experience. Only the benefits specifically listed for this product apply.
Changes, weather and bookings
What happens if a winery closes or changes its opening hours?
In that case, we may change the order, reorganize the itinerary or replace a stop with an available alternative. We will let you know if necessary.
What happens if it rains or there is Zonda wind?
If the weather makes the activity unsafe, it may be cancelled or rescheduled. Rescheduling or any corresponding refund depends on the conditions of your booking.
How do I book Maipu Wine Bike Experience?
Book through the Maipu Wine Bike Experience page. Choose the number of people and the date, check availability and follow the steps until you receive confirmation.
Returning to Maipu Bikes
Does Maipu Wine Bike Experience also include Happy Hour?
After returning to Maipu Bikes and handing back your bicycle, you can enjoy our Free Malbec Wine Happy Hour. Happy Hour runs from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Maipu Bikes closes at 6:00 PM.
View the Maipu Wine Bike Experience map
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🍷 Wineries and Bike Rental in Maipu
Learn how to plan your bike rental in Maipu, which wineries you can visit along the Wine Route and when reservations are required.
Wineries and Reservations for Bike Rental in Maipu
Which wineries can I visit?
With bike rental in Maipu, you can visit the wineries, restaurants and olive oil tasting venues included in the Maipu Bikes route. The current list includes Bodega Mevi, Bodega Tempus Alba, Bodega Viña El Cerno, Bodega Trapiche, Bodega La Rural – Wine Museum, Bodega Alandes, Bodega Domiciano, Entre Olivos, Casa de Campo Restaurant and La Melesca.
The number of places you visit will depend on the time you spend at each stop and the pace you choose for your day. Therefore, you can adapt the experience to the time you have available.
Do I need to know which wineries I want to visit before booking?
No, if you are booking bike rental. Before you set off, our team helps you plan your itinerary within the authorized circuit according to your interests and the time available.
We provide a map, explain the options and recommend a suitable route. However, some wineries require advance reservations, while others can be visited without booking.
Visits and purchases
Do I need to book the wineries in advance?
For visits and tastings during your bike rental in Maipu, Mevi, Viña El Cerno, Tempus Alba, Entre Olivos, La Melesca and Domiciano do not require advance reservations. However, Domiciano has specific times for cyclists, so check its schedule when planning your ride.
Trapiche, Alandes and La Rural require advance reservations for visits or tastings.
For bike rental, Maipu Bikes does not book wineries, restaurants or tastings. Therefore, arrange any required booking directly with the venue. The stops and services included in Maipu Wine Bike Experience are listed in its own description.
Does the bike rental include wine tastings or lunch?
No. The bike rental does not include wine tastings, olive oil tastings, lunches or winery visits.
Therefore, each winery, restaurant or olive oil tasting venue offers its own experiences. These are booked and paid directly at each establishment.
Plan Your Bike Rental in Maipu
How long does the ride take?
With bike rental in Maipu, the ride usually takes 4 to 8 hours, depending on the places you visit.
For example, one or two stops may take around four hours. If you want to enjoy tastings, lunch and several wineries, you can spend most of the day exploring.
Since the experience is self-guided, you choose when to leave within our opening hours. The latest recommended departure is 2:30 PM. In addition, Happy Hour takes place from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, after you return your bicycle.
Distances and Stops for Bike Rental in Maipu
How many kilometers is the route?
The complete circuit is approximately 12 to 16 kilometers (7.5 to 10 miles), depending on the stops you choose with your bike rental in Maipu.
The terrain is mostly flat, but the circuit includes urban areas, roads with traffic and bike lanes. Vineyards are mainly found around wineries and estates. Therefore, you need to pay attention to your surroundings throughout the ride.
Can I visit wineries outside the official route?
No. The Maipu Bikes experience must be completed within the route provided by Maipu Bikes.
We provide the map, recommendations and mechanical assistance for the route included in the experience. You should not deviate from the route or follow alternative routes using Google Maps, GPS or other external directions.
Where can I see all the wineries and restaurants?
We’ve prepared a complete guide featuring all the wineries, restaurants and olive oil tasting venues included in the official Maipu Bikes route.
You’ll also find which places require reservations, which can be visited without booking, and what experiences each one offers.
🚴 Bikes and Safety
Learn about our bicycles, safety recommendations and what to do if you need assistance during your ride.
The Maipú Wine Route combines public roads, bike lanes, vehicle traffic and irrigation channels (acequias). These conditions apply to both bike rental and Maipu Wine Bike Experience.
What type of bikes do you offer?
At Maipu Bikes we offer basic 26-inch mountain bikes (MTB), ideal for comfortably exploring the Maipú Wine Route.
Every bicycle is carefully inspected before each rental. This helps us prepare the bike for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Cycling skills and assistance
Do I need to know how to ride a bike?
Yes. You must be able to control your bicycle confidently. The route includes public roads with vehicles, intersections and bike lanes. In addition, some streets have irrigation channels, locally called acequias.
If you have little cycling experience or do not feel comfortable riding a bicycle, we recommend choosing another way to explore the Maipú Wine Route. Safety comes first.
Safety for Bike Rental in Maipu
Do you have electric bikes or bikes for children?
No. We currently offer only basic 26-inch mountain bikes (MTB).
We do not have electric bikes, children’s bicycles, child seats, tandem bikes or double bikes.
What safety recommendations should I follow?
Wear your helmet throughout the ride, follow traffic regulations and ride at a speed that lets you react to intersections, vehicles and pedestrians.
The circuit combines roads with traffic and bike lanes alongside roads used by vehicles. Some streets also have irrigation channels (acequias). Therefore, keep away from their edges and pay attention when crossing driveways and intersections.
Before you leave, we explain the circuit and safety recommendations. If a crossing or a section makes you feel unsafe, get off your bicycle and walk through it when it is safe to do so.
Assistance during your ride
What happens if my bike has a mechanical problem?
If you experience a mechanical problem during your ride, contact the mechanical assistance phone number shown on the map you’ll receive before starting your route.
Mechanical assistance is available throughout the official Maipu Bikes route. Therefore, if a problem occurs, contact us using the number on your map.
Is mechanical assistance available during the ride?
Yes. Mechanical assistance is available throughout the official Maipu Bikes route.
If you need help, simply call the assistance number printed on your map and we’ll assist you according to your location.
Is medical assistance available during the ride?
No. Maipu Bikes provides mechanical assistance for bicycles, but we do not offer comprehensive medical assistance.
We do have access to a primary emergency response service for initial assistance. However, every visitor is responsible for having their own travel or medical insurance.
In the event of a medical emergency, please contact the local emergency services immediately.
📍 Before Your Visit
Plan your arrival for bike rental in Maipu: how to get here, opening hours, parking and the languages we speak.
How do I get to Maipu Bikes?
You can reach Maipu Bikes by taxi, Uber, Cabify, public bus, Metrotranvía + bus or private car.
The fastest option is usually taxi, Uber or Cabify, taking approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Public buses are the best-value option, with express services such as 816, 817 and 920 usually taking around 25 to 30 minutes.
You can also combine the Metrotranvía with Bus 812, or come by private car.
Bike Rental in Maipu: Location, Hours and Practical Information
Where is Maipu Bikes located?
We are located at Urquiza 2439, M5513AAA, Coquimbito, Mendoza, Argentina, in the heart of the Maipú Wine Route.
What are your opening hours?
Our opening hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The latest recommended departure time is 2:30 PM, giving you enough time to comfortably enjoy the wineries before they close.
During the high season we’re generally open Monday through Saturday. In the low season, we usually open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Sundays are closed.
We also close on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Parking and languages
Is parking available?
Yes. Free public parking is available on the street directly in front of Maipu Bikes.
You can also park in the commercial area located across the street from our shop. This gives you another nearby option.
Which languages do you speak?
We speak Spanish and English.
In addition, we will do our best to help you plan your day and enjoy your experience on the Maipú Wine Route.
Do I need internet during the bike ride?
No. You don’t need an internet connection to follow the route. Before you leave, you’ll receive a map and the information you need to organize your ride.
This way, you can enjoy the experience without relying on Google Maps or GPS to follow the route.
Before Your Bike Rental in Maipu
Can I leave my luggage at Maipu Bikes?
Yes. If you’re traveling with backpacks or suitcases, you can leave them safely at Maipu Bikes while you enjoy your bike ride.
This free service allows you to explore the wineries more comfortably throughout the day. Therefore, you can enjoy the route without carrying your luggage.
Can I do the experience if I am pregnant?
We do not recommend the bike ride during pregnancy for safety reasons. The experience involves several hours of physical activity and is done on basic 26-inch mountain bikes. Every pregnancy is different, so any physical activity during pregnancy should be evaluated by each person’s doctor.
Can I bring a pet on the bike ride?
We do not recommend doing the bike route with pets. Our rental fleet currently consists of basic 26-inch mountain bikes and we do not offer pet trailers or other pet transport equipment.
Is the experience suitable for people with reduced mobility?
We do not recommend the bike experience for people with reduced mobility. Although access to our shop is accessible, the bike route is not adapted and we currently offer only basic 26-inch mountain bikes.
ℹ️ General Information
Find further answers about Maipú bike rental, the route and our services so you can plan your visit.
Self-guided cycling
Do you offer guided tours?
No. At Maipu Bikes we offer a self-guided experience. Before you begin, you’ll receive a printed map, personalized recommendations and everything you need to explore the Maipú Wine Route at your own pace.
Can I return the bike to a different location?
No. All bicycles must be returned to Maipu Bikes, where the experience begins and ends.
Can I do the route by myself?
Yes. Many travelers enjoy the route on their own. The experience is designed to be enjoyed solo, as a couple, with friends or with family.
Happy Hour and contact
Is there a Happy Hour after the ride?
Yes. When you return to Maipu Bikes and return your bike, you’re invited to our traditional Free Malbec Wine Happy Hour.
The Happy Hour takes place between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM, within our opening hours.
It’s the perfect time to relax after your ride, meet fellow travelers and celebrate an unforgettable day on the Maipú Wine Route.
How long has Maipu Bikes been operating?
Maipu Bikes has been renting bikes on the Maipú Wine Route since 2009, and more than 81,000 travelers have explored the route with us.
How can I contact Maipu Bikes?
You can contact us via WhatsApp, phone, email or by using our contact form. We’ll be happy to help you before, during and after your visit.
Keep planning your visit
Book Your Bike
Choose your preferred date and book your bike rental in Maipu to explore the Wine Route.
Wineries and Restaurants
Discover the wineries, restaurants and experiences you can visit during your ride.
Plan Your Trip
Read practical transportation tips to plan your arrival at Maipu Bikes from downtown Mendoza.