Wine & Tango in style - Chile & Argentina

Welcome to Chile!! Upon arrival at La Florida Airport in La Serena,  your guide will greet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your exclusive hotel in a  private vehicle.

The Coquimbo Region is a unique and truly amazing place. Surrounded by powerful giants such as Atacama, the world`s driest desert, Aconcagua, the highest mountain in America, the Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean on the planet, and the Andes, the longest mountain range on Earth ... the region is sheltered in the grandeur of its delicious stillness born from a great diversity of climates, natural attractions and cultural treasures. Qualities that, together with soils festooned with infinite minerals and diaphanous skies of great luminosity and transparency, connect its inhabitants with the sun, the sea, the mountains and the very center of our galaxy.
Here, in this bewitched region, the Spanish conquerors founded La Serena, the oldest city on the Chilean coast, and populated its great Elqui Valley.

Come and surprise yourself with the art of the pre-Hispanic cultures of Molles and Diaguitas, and the magnificent legacy of the Incas, together with the origins and evolution of the first harvests, bacanales and festivals of Chilean wine and pisco, which —together with mistralian literature, astronomical observatories and the mysticism of its inhabitants— will make you travel through time and the cosmos from Coquimbo, a region of riches and riverbank of harvested treasures.

Come and see one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Chile and the world, where the most emblematic landscapes and cultural treasures of our country are born. Picturesque pre-Columbian towns, ancient churches and ‘haciendas’ of the first conquerors, surrounded by pyramidal mountains full of minerals give life to tropical, desert and Mediterranean crops along with the country`s most recognized wine cellars and piscos. Discover the art of the Diaguitas, the legacy of the Incas, the origins and evolution of Chilean wine and pisco, the activism and nobel poetry of Mistral, the astronomical observatories and the mysterious ‘New Age’ communities.

Breakfast at your hotel.

At scheduled time, private transfer from the hotel to the airport with English-speaking guide.

Upon arrival at the airport in Santiago your experienced guide will introduce you to the city on a private half day city tour of Santiago.  In Santiago de Chile, the best features of a vibrant, modernmetropolis are paired with the old-world charm of a former colonial capital, and this private tour will introduce you to both sides of the city. You will begin with a visit to the presidential palace, named La Moneda because the splendid building once housed the national mint. Many other sights in the historic centre are clustered around the always-bustling Plaza de Armas: the impressive cathedral; the beautiful old post office;the Palacio de la Real Audiencia, now home to the NationalHistory Museum; and the Casa Colorada, once the Spanish governor’s residence.Leaving the centre, you’ll travel west toward the soaring Andes, past the Cerro San Cristóbal, an outpost of the mountains which towers over the city with a great white statue of the Virgin Mary crowning its summit. Your tour will conclude with a visit to the fashionable business districts of Providencia and Las Condes,with their broad boulevards lined with modern high-rises, and shady side-streets flanked by fine restaurants and trendy boutiques. This half-day excursion forms the perfect initiation to the charms of one of South America’s most exciting cities. Check in at your hotel. Evening at your leisure.

Private half day excursion to a vineyard in the Maipo Valley. During this excursion you will be taken to the beautiful Maipo Valley south of Santiago, where you will visit a winery.

Viña Cousiño Macul: The traditional family-run winery of Cousiño Macul is located right in Santiago, in the neighbourhood of Peñalolen. Less than 30 minutes by bus from the centre of Santiago, it is one of the oldest and most important wineries in the country, a place where Chilean wine history began and where it remains intact today. During a tour, visitors learn about all of the various aspects of production, from cultivation through bottling.“Specials” here are the candle-lighted “bodega” and a collection of interesting old machines and tools. The name of the winery comes from the founder’s name of Matías Cousiño, combined with the native Mapuche word “Macul”, meaning “promise.”

Transfer from the hotel in Santiago to the hotel in Valparaíso including a visit to the wine-growing district Casablanca Valley. Your guide will meet you at the hotel in Santiago and, on the way to Valparaíso, take you to visit a winery in the Casablanca Valley, one of the best wine-growing districts in Chile. Afterwards you will be taken to your hotel in Valparaíso.

Viña Odfjell: Viña Odfjell lies just to the south of Santiago, in the Maipo Valley. Here, over 25 years ago, ship owner Dan Odfjell discovered and fell in love with a small corner of the famous valley, and began to cultivate his vineyards. Born in rainy Bergen, Norway, he could not resist the attraction of the warm southern sun in this beautiful setting. Serendipitously, he had selected land in Chile's premium red wine producing district, and today Viña Odfjell is well known for its outstanding vintages under the Odfjell, Aliara, Orzada, and Armador labels.

Today is at your leisure to walk around Valparaiso.  

Valparaíso is without doubt one of Chile's most captivating cities. It's also a popular coastal destination and regular port-of-call for cruise ships sailing along the Pacific coast. In recent times Valparaíso has witnessed a complete rebirth in popularity, especially since the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003. Valparaíso has had a bit of a roller-coaster history. During the 19th century, it was ranked one of the wealthiest port towns in the world. Then the Panama Canal was built which took away most of its trade and sent the city sinking into decline. For years the city tried desperately to cling on to its glorious past, but its architectural splendour and riches severely deteriorated. Today, many of these run-down buildings have experienced complete restoration. There are gourmet restaurants and boutique hotels popping up everywhere. Valparaíso is quickly becoming the choice destination for top end dining and lodging along the coast. The city's also known for its bohemian and antiquated bars that stay open into the early hours of the morning.

One of the big attractions here is to ride the century-old, creaky funicular (elevator), that lift riders to the tops of the surrounding hills. These tumbling chaotic hills, with their steep labyrinthine roads, crumbling mansions and kaleidoscopic rooftops, will have even amateur photographers snapping on every street corner. It's not just the stunning vistas that hit you as you look down to the busy working commercial and naval harbour below; it's the unique, faded grandeur of the town, and its spontaneous, bohemian charm. If you're the type who craves character and culturally distinctive surroundings, this is your place.

Today you will be picked up at your hotel in Valparaiso for a private transfer to Santiago Bus Station or Santiago International Airport (only driver).  where you will board a Public Bus to Mendoza (Argentina) or a regular flight Santiago /Mendoza through the magnificent Andes Mountain Range.  Upon arrival at Mendoza bus station or airport your guide will meet you and take you to your exclusive lodge, for an all-inclusive experience in the vineyards!

Once you check into your room why don’t you sit down and relax? After all, it´s your holiday! You can do so by the pool.  Or you can take a walk through the vineyards… Or do you more feel like a glass of wine?  Enjoy our local hospitality! 

Enjoy your a-la-carte breakfast and get ready for a trekking tour in the Andes Mountain Range.

Once back to the lodge, a great barbecue and wine tasting will be waiting for you!  In the afternoon, relax at the spa and enjoy a 60 minutes massage.

Finish your day with an exclusive a-la-carte dinner with great Mendocinian wines.

Enjoy your breakfast and get ready to visit a neighbour winery in the Uco Valley.

Follow the trails to a high mountain refuge on horseback and enjoy lunch sheltered by the "chañares" trees.

Afternoon will be at your leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities and relax.

Dinner with excellent wines 

Breakfast at your hotel.

At scheduled time you will be transferred to Mendoza airport to board your flight to Buenos Aires (flight is not included).  Upon arrival your guide will meet and greet you and you will be transferred to your selected hotel.  Check-in and relax. 

Have the night out on the town, taking in the many shops, art galleries, bars, restaurants and discoteques with which Buenos Aires is packed.  

Breakfast at your hotel.

This morning you will enjoy the city at its best! 

Rising suddenly and dramatically out of the interminable flatness of the Pampas, Buenos Aires is a teeming, throbbing cosmopolitan city with a unique mix of European, North American, and South Americanelements. It is one of the world’s great ports, the home of every third Argentine, and an increasingly popular travel destination. The soul of the city bears an irresistible allure to Argentines and visitors alike, its parks, cafés, streets, theatres, museums, markets, restaurants- and its homes- the elegant, the chic, the eccentric, the everyday. After breakfast, you'll visit the most important sites of this triumph of a city. The magnificence of the Northern Quarters, Palermo and the beauty of its parks and buildings, Recoleta with its French-style architecture, bars and cafes; the imposing Colon Theater, one of the five most important opera houses in the world; Plaza de Mayo surrounded by Government House (The Pink House), The Old Cabildo (Town Hall) and the Metropolitan Cathedral; San Telmo, residence of the aristocracy until the turn of the XIX century. The colors of La Boca, picturesque quarter of Italian immigrants; and the fashion area of Puerto Madero with its many chic bars & restaurants round off this heady excursion.

Breakfast at your hotel. 

Buenos Aires won the title of "The Paris of South America" not only for its architecture and style, but also for being one of the most important cities producing art in South America.

Today is at your leisure, so we strongly recommend you to discover  the magnificence of the Northern Quarters, Palermo and the beauty of its parks and buildings, Recoleta with its French-style architecture, its famous cemetery, bars and cafes; the imposing Colon Theater (you can join a visit inside the opera house), and the artistic treasures in one of its most important museums: Malba (Latin American Art Museum). Created by businessman Eduardo Constantini, the mission of the MALBA is to collect, preserve, research and promote Latin American art from the onset of the 20th century to the present. This involves educating the public about Latin American artists, and the diversity of cultural and artistic holdings in this region. The Fine Arts Museum is open daily from 10AM to 8pm (Except Mondays) and is free of charge.

Buenos Aires' nightlife provides the local porteños and its ever-growing swarm of visitors with a seemingly endless array of quality entertainment options. Just as an example: this evening you'll be blown away by an unforgettable tango show performed by the best dancers and singers of this seductive genre, while tucking into a dinner no less seductive. This is the way one ought to live Buenos Aires, the city of tango. After the show has dazzled you sufficiently, you will be transferred back to your comfy hotel.

After your last sumptuous breakfast, make sure you save some time to buy your last-minute souvenirs and/or photos.  At the scheduled time, you'll be picked up from your hotel to be transferred to Ezeiza International Airport to board your flight back home. It's certain you'll carry the warmth of Argentina´s people in your soul, not to mention the natural beauties of this wonderful country in you camera! It wouldn't be too much of a surprise if you're back over this way some time soon. Argentina is waiting...