South American Culture & Wine

Arrival in Ministro Pistarini International Airport (in Buenos Aires) and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Your expert, friendly guide will take you on and off the beaten track as you explore this vibrant and fascinating city. Of course, you will have a car at your disposal, but we recommend getting out and walking around some of the neighborhoods. The tour will take in the main highlights, but we encourage you to let us know in advance if there are particular things that that interest you so we can tailor the tour for you. Tango show with dinner at La Vantana: The show includes dinner and drinks, or at some, you can book just the show if you prefer. Optional tango lesson before the dinner-tango show. Overnight in Buenos Aires

Transfer to Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport for your onward flight to Córdoba. Upon arrival in Córdoba, transfer to the wonderful Estancia Los Potreros. Overnight at Estancia Los Potreros

Spend two full days at Estancia Los Potreros. All of your meals are included, in addition to many riding, hiking, and relaxing activities around the farm. There are also opportunities for watching or getting involved with the gauchos at work. The estancia is located on the beautiful but little-known range of hills known as the “Sierras Chicas.” Nestled between the Pampas and the Andes, the area is designated provincial reserve, renowned for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and rural traditions. Overnights at Estancia Los Potreros

Transfer back to Córdoba airport. Fly Córdoba to Mendoza. Upon arrival in Mendoza, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mendoza

This high-end tour is designed for you to enjoy an excellent day of wine with a select group of up to only 8 people. Luján de Cuyo is the heartland of the Malbec grape, and this tour lets you experience this amazing variety as well as other tremendous wines of the region at three different wineries. In recent years, Achaval-Ferrer has represented Mendoza in Wine Spectator‘s list of Top 100 wines with various Malbecs. The winery, cozy and modern, is located at the edge of the Mendoza River amongst vineyards almost 100 years old. Their peculiar winemaking methods and business philosophy makes for a dynamic and interesting visit followed by tastings of premium wines. Located in a completely restored centenary building, Casarena winery opened its doors to teach about their wines and vineyards. During the visit to this winery, guests taste wines from all of the different stages of winemaking – fermentation, oak barrels, and finally the wines from labeled bottles. Casarena invites their guests to experience these differences in aromas and flavors of the wine during its production, demonstrating how the wines evolve during the winemaking process. In 1999, after 30 years advising companies in the wine sector, Susana Balbo decided to undertake her dream of having a winery herself, beginning the construction of Dominio del Plata in the heart of Lujan de Cuyo. Overnight in Mendoza

This riding trip takes you to 7800 feet in the Andean foothills. The tour starts at 8:30 a.m., picking you up from your hotel in Mendoza. You head up to the “Quebrada del Condor“ (the Condor’s Gorge) through the village of Potrerillos and past the Hoyada viewpoint. You reach the gorge at 10:30 a.m., where a traditional breakfast will be served. After a brief health and safety introduction, the ride starts. At the foot of the “Cordón del Plata” in the Uco Valley, the local wildlife and flora will amaze you. Llamas, condors, foxes, hares and awesome birds will be part of this ride, too. Follow ancient paths to reach a viewpoint at over 9000 feet above sea level from where the “Cordón del Plata” range can be appreciated in all its glory. Here you have lunch – a famous Argentine asado will be prepared for you. After lunch, the group heads back to Mendoza. Overnight in Mendoza

Transfer to the Mendoza airport for the onward flight to Santiago. Upon your arrival in Santiago, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santiago

You will start your touring in Santiago, where you will visit some highlights including the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art; La Moneda, where the current seat of government is located; El Centro’s lively shops and street vendors; and San Cristobal Hill, where a panoramic view of the city and the snowcapped Andes awaits. After the tour, transfer to the Santiago airport for your onward flight – or extend your stay in South America!