Indulge in the contrasts and embrace the distinctions explored during your itinerary through Argentina and Chile and be immersed in timeless charms, unique culture, and unparalleled landscapes. Your customizable journey will take you from the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires to the vines of Chile’s Central Valley to taste the famous barbecue and enchanting chocolates found between. Survey the trails that lead to vistas of snow-capped volcanoes, and then follow the traditional gauchos on a horseback...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Buenos Aires – Arrive in Buenos Aires and Enjoy a Tango Show
Buenos Aires is a city of art and movement, elegance, and glamour. Art Nouveau architecture adorns the tree-lined boulevards, and antique shops offer captivating window displays along the cobblestone lanes. Colorful corrugated homes overlook outdoor cafes, and chic boutique shops fill the vintage arcades. Your flight will land at Ministro Pistarini International Airport, where your private transfer will greet you upon arrival. Your hotel will be located in the peaceful neighborhood of Recoleta, known for beautiful mansions, quiet streets, and the lavish mausoleums of the city’s most famous inhabitants situated inside the Recoleta Cemetery.
Nearly 50 neighborhoods provide the distinct culture of the city of Buenos Aires. The day is yours to enjoy the streets of the city at your preferred pace, leading you to the Manzana de las Luces, once the heart of culture and learning in colonial Buenos Aires. Two of the five original buildings remain along the unearthed defensive tunnels built by settling Jesuits. The grounds were used to convert Indigenous peoples before the buildings were being transformed into legislative offices and museums. In the evening, you will partake in the perfect introduction to the city in the form of a tango performance. Music will fill the gallery as the dancers take the stage, embracing one another and staring into their partner’s eyes.
What's Included:
Day 2
Buenos Aires – Discover Bustling Buenos Aires on a Private Guided Tour
Day 3
Mendoza – Venture to Mendoza for a Half-Day Tour of the Serene City
Day 4
Mendoza – Delight in a Full Day Wine Tour of Argentina’s Central Valley
Day 5
Mendoza – Traverse the Andean Foothills on a Horseback Riding Tour
Day 6
Bariloche – Fly to the Lakes District for a Half-Day Tour of Bariloche
Day 7
Bariloche – Revel in the Beauty of the Lakes District at your Leisure
Day 8
Colchagua Valley - Transfer to Santiago for a Half-Day Tour Chile’s Capital
Day 9
Colchagua Valley – Explore the Beauty and Flavor of the Colchagua Valley
Day 10
Colchagua Valley - Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Embrace the passion of Buenos Aires through a celebrated tango performance
- Indulge in the renowned flavors of Mendoza during a private tour of a selection of vineyards that produce quality Malbec wines
- Enjoy the alpine ambiance and enchanting atmosphere of Bariloche, a city that is graced with the scent of natural pine and the chocolate the drifts from the city’s confectionaries
- Delight in the sumptuous flavors of a traditional Argentinian barbecue cooked by gauchos while horseback riding along an estancia near Mendoza
- Traverse the vineyards of the Colchagua Valley in Chile for an exciting look at how the elements effect the vines, grapes, and finished wines
- Discover the natural splendor of the Lakes District on a full day tour along the trails of Volcan Lanin National Park
- Relish the distinct cultures of Buenos Aires’s neighborhoods during your private guided tour as embodied in the grandeur of the Casa Rosada
- Explore the bohemian ambiance of the Bellavista district in Santiago, Chile that is crowned by La Chascona, one of the former homes of poet Pablo Neruda
Detailed Description
The excitement of Argentina and the beauty of Chile are timeless, so you are sure to have a spectacular adventure that will overflow with flavor and fun, discovery and charm on your 10-day tour. The excitement will begin with your arrival in Buenos Aires as your private transfer will greet you at the airport and escort you to your luxurious hotel in the serene Recoleta district. In the evening, you will have a perfect introduction to the true passion of the city with a professional tango show. Wake the next morning, and your guide will greet you in your hotel lobby and escort you on an engaging tour of Buenos Aires’s unique neighborhoods that range from the bustling streets of La Boca to the antique shops of San Telmo. In the evening, you can indulge in the inspired cuisine of a classic Argentinian restaurant.
The next day, your private transfer will bring you to the airport for your flight to Mendoza. Enjoy a half-day tour of the city’s tranquil streets and charming public plazas, and you will also have time to visit a chocolaterie for a tour of the delicious confection and how it is made. Take to the valleys that surround Mendoza the next morning with a private guided tour of a selection of vineyards. Sample the wines that have brought Mendoza to the forefront of the world’s favorite wineries, including the Celebrated Malbecs. The next day, explore the vast reaches of the Andes Mountains on horseback and follow the gauchos through the ridges and plains.
For lunch, look forward to an Argentine barbecue on a ranch property before returning to Mendoza for the evening. Fly next to Bariloche, known as the Gateway to Patagonia to traverse the cobbled lanes of the alpine town and indulge in the comforts of your luxury hotel that overlooks the shores of lakes Nahuel Huapi and Moreno. The following day is at your leisure to indulge in the splendors around Bariloche. You could venture to the town of Villa la Angostura or kayak on the lake, or you could also traverse the trails of Volcan Lanin National Park.
The following day, your private transfer will meet you at your hotel and escort you to San Carols de Bariloche Airport for your flight to Santiago. Your private tour of Chile’s capital city will take you through the neighborhoods and historical monuments before reaching your gorgeous accommodation on a vineyard in the Colchagua Valley. The next day, your guide will introduce you to a selection of vineyards across the valley to tour the grounds and sample the celebrated flavors of the region. Conclude as your private transfer will escort you to Comodoro Arturo Merino International Airport to check in for your flight home.
Starting Price
$4,100 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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