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13 Day itinerary in Chile, South America

Carmenere, Malbec and Tannat in Chile, Argentina and Urug...

Cross the continent from coast to coast on this 13-day experience visiting Chile, Argentina and Uruguay learning about Carmenere, Malbec and Tannat wines. Visit emblematic towns of each country, such as Santiago, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Mendoza and Buenos Aires, to finally take a ferry to Colonia ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Santiago

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

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Night

End

Highlights

1

Visit Chile's capital, Santiago, resting at the feet of the Andes

2

Learn about the enological secrets of the Casablanca Valley, Viña del Mar, and Valparaíso

3

Tour in the land of the Malbec wine, in the valleys surrounding Mendoza, and enjoy a wine tasting

4

Discover the vibrant, passionate and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires.

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Santiago Airport Transfer

Upon arrival at Santiago airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip in Chile. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details as well as all the information and contacts you would need.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Fundador
Day 2

place Casablanca and Valparaíso

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the enological secrets of the Casablanca Valley, the garden city of Viña del Mar, and the heritage of the port of Valparaíso. We begin with the Casablanca Wine Route, the wine tourism destination characterized by the imposing wine cellars and extensive vineyards of Chile’s most prestigious wineries. We will visit Casas del Bosque, which will show us their excellent, cold - climate premium wines, particularly known for their fine Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Likewise, we will then cross the Coastal Mountain Range to Viña del Mar, whose name was inspired by the vineyards that existed in the area when the city was founded. We will visit the port of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Furthermore, we will enjoy a gourmet lunch (not included) and marvel at its history, its beautiful architecture, and its unique geography dominated by hillsides where unique elevators transport residents to their picturesque houses.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Fundador
Day 3

place Free Day in Santiago

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the city.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Fundador
Day 4

place Airport Transfer to Mendoza

At the set time, transfer to the airport of Santiago de Chile to take the short flight to Mendoza (not included). Upon arrival at Mendoza airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details and information you would need.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Urbana Suites
Day 5

place Half Day Wineries & Vineyards Excursion

Mendoza is one of the world capitals of the Malbec wine. This tour will go around two collards in the heart of the Central Region of Mendoza that comprises: Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. In this area you will find the most traditional cellars in Mendoza and two wine cellars will be visited, one of them is a craft production venture where you will have the chance to observe the traditional work done by local people. The other one is industrialized with its massive infrastructure. You will be able to observe and compare the wine production processes taking place in these commercial undertakings.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Urbana Suites
Day 6

place Free Day in Mendoza

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the city.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Urbana Suites
Day 7

place Airport Transfer to Buenos Aires

At the set time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport for your flight to Buenos Aires (not included). Upon arrival at Buenos Aires airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Argentina trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details and information you will need.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Rochester Hotel Concept
Day 8

place Half Day Buenos Aires Tour

This tour includes attractions such as the 9 de Julio Avenue, the Obelisk and Corrientes Street; we will see the Plaza de Mayo, the Cathedral and the Cabildo (Old City Hall). After that, the trip will continue towards the most traditional neighborhood of Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is characterized by its old colonial houses and the cobblestoned streets. Later on, the tour will go to La Boca Neighborhood located in the south of the city. There will be a stop to look around the colorful zinc houses that make up this area of Buenos Aires and that used to be the refuge and home for the first immigrants and popular artists. Soon after, you will have a panoramic view of Puerto Madero – the old port of the city that was turned into one of the most exclusive gastronomic and residential areas in Buenos Aires. Finally, the last point in the tour is Recoleta, which is one of the most selected neighborhoods and where, among other attractions, the Recoleta Cemetery can be found. Also, there are bars, cafés and fancy restaurants that are worth a visit. Here will be the last stop to walk to the cemetery area and its surroundings.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Rochester Hotel Concept
Day 9

place Free Day in Buenos Aires

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the city or rest at the hotel for your next adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Rochester Hotel Concept
Day 10

place Ferry to Colonia del Sacramento

Breakfast at the hotel. At the set time you will be transferred to Buenos Aires port to take the ferry to Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay). Upon arrival at Colonia port, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel in Colonia del Sacramento. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you with a detailed itinerary, covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your trip in Uruguay. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel details and information you will need.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Beltran
Day 11

place Full Day Tour to Vineyards of Uruguay

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the countryside for a wine tasting tour from Colonia. Visit two separate wineries to learn about the local winemaking process, explore each property and sample different wines including Tannat, the local variety. Learn about the winery’s long history of winemaking as you tour the property with your guide, who is knowledgeable about Uruguay’s wine industry. You’ll then walk through the wine-tasting process before enjoying the tastings of the wineries' varietals.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Beltran
Day 12

place Free Day in Colonia del Sacramento

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city or surroundings or relax at the hotel before your departure day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Beltran
Day 13

place Airport Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. At the set time you will be transferred to the airport of Montevideo.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hotel Fundador
  • Urbana Suites
  • Rochester Hotel Concept
  • Hotel Beltran

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (12)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport in each city
  • All transportation during tours

Activities expand_less

  • Tour to Casablanca and Valparaíso from Santiago de Chile
  • City Tour in Buenos Aires
  • Tour to Wineries and Vineyards Excursion in Mendoza
  • Tour to two wineries in Colonia del Sacramento

Extras expand_less

  • Permanent assistance in each destination

Not Included expand_less

  • International or domestic air fares
  • Services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Early check-in, late check-out and hotel extras
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and hotel staff

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