11 Days from $8,090 USD / person
Argentina and Chile: Food and Wine Experience
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 4
International Arrival
Your guide will meet you at Buenos Aires airport and accompany you to Buenos Aires hotel in a private vehicle
3 Nights
Buenos Aires
Spread along the western shore of the Río de la Plata in eastern Argentina, Buenos Aires has served as the country’s federal capital since 1880 and remains its cultural and political heart. Grand Belle Époque boulevards, ornate European-influenced architecture and a vibrant street life shaped by successive waves of Italian, Spanish and Jewish immigration give the city a character unlike anywhere else in South America.
Each neighborhood feels like a world unto itself. Tree-lined avenues in Recoleta are lined with grand historic palaces and marble mausoleums, while the cobblestone streets of San Telmo wind past antique shops, galleries and artisan studios. In La Boca, brightly painted timber-and-metal façades reflect the neighborhood’s colorful immigrant heritage. Across the city, chef-driven parrillas serve Argentina’s celebrated beef, paired with generous pours of Malbec from Mendoza.
As night falls the city shifts, as hidden milongas draw seasoned dancers and curious newcomers into low-lit rooms, where the bandoneón sets the emotional pulse of the night. Here, tango is more than a performance: it is a language of intimacy and improvisation, carrying longing, grief, humor and joy across worn wooden floors.
Beyond its iconic neighborhoods and nightlife, Buenos Aires’ bookshops, cafés and plazas call for you to linger. This is a city where history and reinvention coexist, and where the boundary between everyday life and culture is often wonderfully blurred.
Hotel options
Legado Mitico Buenos Aires – Opt 1
Room
Classic Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Algodon Mansion – Opt 2
Room
Recoleta Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 4 – 7
Transfer to Airport
Flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
You will be transferred from Mendoza airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
3 Nights
Mendoza
Many of Argentina’s best wines are produced in a mix of boutique bodegas and modern wineries, nestled under the towering Andes Mountains. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Puente del Inca, discover the most popular wine cellars of the country, marvel at the sight of the highest peak in the southern hemisphere, or simply take a stroll through the streets of the peaceful city of Mendoza.
Hotel options
Finca Adalgisa – Opt 1
Room
Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Guest house
Entre Cielos – Opt 2
Room
Classic
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Resort
Day 7 – 9
Private Transfer to the airport (about 25 min)
Flight from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile
Your guide will meet you at the Santiago de Chile airport and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle
2 Nights
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile is a major metropolis that rests in a valley between the snow-capped Andes rising dramatically to the east and the coastal cordillera rolling gently to the west. Founded in 1541, the city pulses with the rhythms of both colonial and contemporary Chile. You will see ancient churches with weathered stone facades standing beside glass towers in the financial district, and street vendors selling sopaipillas in plazas where protests and celebrations have shaped the nation’s turbulent history. The air carries the scent of empanadas from corner bakeries while street musicians play cueca and cumbia along the sidewalks. On clear days, the Andes appear so close you could reach out and touch them, their peaks turning shades of pink and gold at sunset. Ride a funicular up San Cristóbal hill, where the white statue of the Virgin Mary watches over the sprawling metropolis below. Visit bohemian neighborhoods such as Bellavista which is brimming with colorful murals, book shops and wine bars. From here, you could venture to Valparaíso on the Pacific coast, the vineyards of the Maipo Valley, or the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the north.
Hotel options
Le Reve – Opt 1
Room
Balcony King
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
The Singular Santiago – Opt 2
Room
Singular King
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 9 – 11
Private transfer from Santiago de Chile to Casablanca Valley. (80 km, 1.5 hrs)
Private transfer from Santiago de Chile to Colchagua Valley. (181 km, approximately 3 hours 15 minutes).
2 Nights
Wine Valleys of Chile
Chile’s wine region extends along the length of the country and is known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. Casablanca Valley, tucked between the capital city of Santiago and the Pacific Coast, is home to some of the country’s leading wineries. The cool morning mists and low average temperatures make the valley conducive to growing grape varieties used to produce excellent white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Located close to Santiago, Maipo Valley has hot and dry summers and cold, wet winters that make it ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon varietals. There is also the Colchagua Valley, surrounded by the Andes and Coastal Mountain Ranges. The area is dotted with diverse vineyards and topnotch wineries specializing in Cabernet, Carmenere, Syrah, and Malbec. Nearby, you will find Millahue where the combination of fertile volcanic soil and an arid Mediterranean climate nurture a variety of grapes. In the distinctive wine-producing regions, you could visit the wineries to learn more about viniculture, sample house wines and enjoy leisurely strolls around the lush vineyards.
Hotel options
La Casona at Matetic – Opt 1
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Half Board
Style
Lodge
Clos Apalta Residence – Opt 2
Room
Casita
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Resort
Day 11 – 11
Private transfer from Casablanca to Santiago de Chile. (80 km, 1.5 hrs)
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile is a major metropolis that rests in a valley between the snow-capped Andes rising dramatically to the east and the coastal cordillera rolling gently to the west. Founded in 1541, the city pulses with the rhythms of both colonial and contemporary Chile. You will see ancient churches with weathered stone facades standing beside glass towers in the financial district, and street vendors selling sopaipillas in plazas where protests and celebrations have shaped the nation’s turbulent history. The air carries the scent of empanadas from corner bakeries while street musicians play cueca and cumbia along the sidewalks. On clear days, the Andes appear so close you could reach out and touch them, their peaks turning shades of pink and gold at sunset. Ride a funicular up San Cristóbal hill, where the white statue of the Virgin Mary watches over the sprawling metropolis below. Visit bohemian neighborhoods such as Bellavista which is brimming with colorful murals, book shops and wine bars. From here, you could venture to Valparaíso on the Pacific coast, the vineyards of the Maipo Valley, or the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama Desert to the north.
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
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