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12 Day itinerary in Chile, South America

Wine Experience Chile & Argentina

Immerse yourself into the vast and delicious World of Wine. From the Colchagua Valley in Santiago de Chile to Lujan de Cuyo and Maipú in Mendoza, Argentina. Enjoy a typical paired lunch in a winery at the feet of the Andes Mountains and finalize this experience with a short tour in the vibrant city ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Portuguese

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide, Driver

starting point

Santiago

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

City Tour in Santiago

2

Full Day GRAN CHAMAN Vineyard in Santa Cruz with Visit to the Colchagua Museum

3

City Tour + Mendoza, Wines and Flavours tour with lunch

4

City Tour in Buenos Aires

Itinerary

Mid-Range ($$) expand_more

Day 1

place Bienvenido/Welcome to Chile! Santiago de Chile

Arrival to Santiago de Chile; transfer from airport (SCL) to downtown hotel in Santiago.

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Rugendas by Time
Day 2

place Santiago Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day)

We move around the city sightseeing historical, commercial and residential areas. We visit Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, the Central Post Office, The Town Hall, etc. Then we tour the main Avenue of the city, “LA Alameda”, we take a view of the Forest Park and San Cristobal Hill together with the bohemian neighborhood Bellavista. Later we continue by other modern zones such as Santa María de Manquehue, Las Condes and Vitacura mingled with places of advanced architecture and technology like El Golf neighborhood. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Rugendas by Time
Day 3

place Santiago -> Santa Cruz, Colchagua Valley

At the set time, transfer to Viña Santa Cruz hotel in private service. Visit to Colchagua Museum: The Colchagua Museum belongs to the Cardoen Foundation, it was inaugurated in 1995 by its president Carlos Cardoen Cornejo. It is currently part of the route of five museums in the O'Higgins region. Its collections are distributed as follows: 8 Rooms of the main exhibition: An evolutionary journey from the beginning of life 600 million years ago; man with the American megafauna; the development of pre-Hispanic cultures; the arrival of the European and the conformation of Chile; ending with the modernity of the 20th century. 9 thematic pavilions: Collections that delve into specific topics and knowledge. It is worth mentioning the pavilion "El Gran Rescate" of the 33 of Atacama, recognized by London's Independent news as the best of 2011 "Six of the best people museums." Accommodation in Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Day 4

place Excursion: Visit to Santa Cruz Vineyard: "Gran Chaman" tour

On our Gran Chamán tour you will taste, together with our experienced guide, our Gran Reserva wines. Composed of: Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, in addition to our most recent addition Gran Chamán, selection of the Winemaker and Viticulturist; that identify the different Terroir of our field. They will also have an extra surprise drink on their way. The cable car will take you to discover the soul of our wines. In the Cerro de las Culturas you can discover how the Aymara, Mapuche and Rapa Nui cultures lived in harmony with nature and their environment. What were their rituals, beliefs and especially their guides: the Machi, the Shaman and the god Make Make, inspiring our wines. Accommodation in Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel or similar.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Day 5

place Santa Cruz -> Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. Transfer from hotel in Santa Cruz to Santiago de Chile hotel in private service. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Rugendas by Time
Day 6

place Santiago -> Mendoza

Breakfast. At the set time, transfer to Santiago Airport for your flight to Mendoza. Arrival to Mendoza. Transfer to Mendoza airport (MZD) Hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Raices Aconcagua Hotel
Day 7

place Mendoza Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day)

The city welcomes us with its wide streets and its characteristic ditches. The tour begins in the Foundational Area, heart of the historic center of the Old City. Then we will go to Independence Square, which is the center of five equidistant squares, which make up the urban layout of the city. After visiting the Civic Center, we will enter General San Martin Park which, for more than a century, has been one of the most important urban green spaces in Argentina, both for its extension and for the proximity to the city . It currently covers 307 hectares cultivated, 17 km traveled and 82 hectares of expansion. The ‘Cerro de La Gloria’, a historical monument to the Andes’ Army, will be the end of our tour, a must see stop to contemplate the city at its best. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Raices Aconcagua Hotel
Day 8

place Excursion: Mendoza, Wine and Olives (Full day)

Mendoza is famous for its wine production worldwide, however, it also has an important olive oil industry. This tour aims to show and teach about these products through the main producers in the head growing areas of ​​Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. We invite you to discover our national drink, to find out the secrets of Malbec and get to know the most renowned wineries in our province. *if you are staying outside the city center you should wait to be picked up at the nearest city center hotel. keep in mind that the beginning of the tour can mean a delay of 30 to 45 minutes. Availability: Wednesday and Friday. Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Raices Aconcagua Hotel
Day 9

place Mendoza -> Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to Mendoza airport (MDZ). Arrival to Buenos Aires airport (AEP) Transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 10

place Buenos Aires Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day)

The tour begins on the northern side (Retiro, Palermo and Recoleta). This is where the first stops are made: The emblematic “Floralis Genérica” and the famous cemetery of Recoleta. Then, the tour continues to downtown by 9 de Julio Av, where you can appreciate the most relevant places of the city like Colon Theatre and the Obelisco. Head to Plaza de Mayo site of the governmental palace The Casa Rosada; opposite is The Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral on the other side of the square. The journey goes on to the southern area, visiting San Telmo, a historical neighborhood where Tango was born; and La Boca, four blocks on is Boca Juniors ‘stadium, “La Bombonera” an obligatory stop for football fans. Then, you can head straight to the colorful street Caminito. The tour ends in the modern Puerto Madero where there plenty options for food. *Transfer back to the hotel is not included.* Accommodation.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior 4*: Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel
Day 11

place Day at leisure in Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Free Day to explore the city yourself. Please consult for optional tours. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12

place Adiós/Goodbye Argentina!

After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires airport. (EZE) Come back soon!!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Rugendas by Time
  • Colchagua Valley, Chile
  • Raices Aconcagua Hotel
  • Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (11)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • In/Out transfers in each city

Activities expand_less

  • Santiago Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day)
  • Visit to Colchagua Museum in Santa Cruz
  • Visit to Santa Cruz Vineyard: "Gran Chaman" tour with wine tasting
  • Mendoza Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day)
  • Excursion: Mendoza, Wine and Olives (Full day)
  • Buenos Aires Panoramic City Tour AM (Half Day)

Not Included expand_less

  • Air tickets, entrance fees, taxes (Buenos Aires), tips, meals/beverages not mentioned.

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