This is a journey of indulgence! A chance to combine your passion for nature and the outdoors with your love of fine wines and great food! We will explore Chile’s capital, Santiago, and the nearby Maipu Valley wineries before we head across the Andes and to Mendoza, Argentina’s premier wine region. Your tour concludes in Buenos Aires where you will experience the passion of tango.
You have the option of starting or finishing the tour in either Buenos Aires or Santiago
On arrival into Buenos Aires you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Buenos Aires, Argentina’s elegant, historic and cosmopolitan capital, is known as the “Paris of the South” due to its European atmosphere with glamorous avenues lined with fashionable shops and Parisian-style restaurants and cafes.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Today you have the option of exploring Buenos Aires by regular bus or for the more adventurous, by bicycle (please advise your preference at the time of booking). You will visit many of the highlights that Buenos Aires has to offer including San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, the old docks etc.
Afternoon is at leisure before your evening Dinner & Tango show.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Today is free to enjoy the sights and sounds of this world famous city.
We have a great selection of optional day tours. Please ask for more details.
Overnight in Buenos Aires
Today you will be taken to the airport for your flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. (Included). Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Mendoza, is located in the foothills and high plains, ideal for producing fine grapes for wine making. Known as the heart of Argentina’s wine country, famed for Malbecs and other red wines
Overnight in Mendoza
Today you will enjoy a morning exploring Mendoza City & surrounds. Visit Independencia Square, which is the main focal área in downtown Mendoza. then on to the General San Martin Park, an important artificial park, close to the city. The tour ends with a visit to the Cerro de la Gloria’s Monument, which has an amazing panoramic view of the city.
Overnight in Mendoza.
Today you will embark on a wine tasting tour. You will experience the origins of wine in Argentina, stopping in the historic, restored Bodega Trapiche, the Sinfin winery and the prestigious Zuccardi bodega. These wineries paved the way for viticulture in Argentina, and still today conserve their family traditions. Through them you will learn the history of winemaking in Mendoza.
Overnight in Mendoza
This morning we will transfer you to the bus station for your overland bus journey across the Andes and on to Santiago, Chile. This is a spectacular journey through the Andes taking around 6 hours. If you are lucky to have a clear day you may catch a glimpse of Aconcagua the highest peak in the Andes.(6962 m.a.s.l).
Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, lies in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range. Founded in 1541, Santiago has been Chile’s capital since colonial times.
Overnight in Santiago
Highlights include the Plaza de Armas & Cerro Santa Lucia, the hill on which Santiago was founded in 1541.
This afternoon we head to Maipo Valley, Chile’s oldest and most famous wine producing area. Just south of Santiago, this is predominately red-wine country, with cabernet sauvignon the most celebrated and widely planted variety. Our expert guide takes us to one of the most famous vineyards, Concha y Toro winery, producing excellent wines from the noblest French vines. Includes wine tasting. Lunch not included.
Overnight in Santiago
Transfer to the airport.
*Why not extend your stay, Add on a trip to Iguazu Falls, the Atacama Desert, Patagonia or other wonderful places South America has to offer. Please ask for more details
Your package includes:
- ACCOMMODATION
- 8 nights accommodation in standard hotels
- Hotel upgrades available
- FOOD
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- Breakfast daily, and other meals as outlined in the included sightseeing tours
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FEES & SERVICES
- All transfers, mostly on a private basis
- Sightseeing on a shared basis as outlined in the tour itinerary with English speaking guides
- Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
- Internal flights
- International flights are NOT included. However can be added. Please ask for more details.
- Tour can be done in reverse. Please ask for more details
Valid for Travel:
Contact your personal travel manager for your departure date options – this tour has regular departures throughout the year
Valid for Sale:
This tours is available year round – contact your personal travel manager for pricing and date option. Tour is priced in US dollars