Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Arrive at Buenos Aries

   • Meet the guide at Ezeiza International Airport.
   • Transfer to the hotel in Buenos Aires (which is approximately one hour away). 
   • Enjoy the rest of the day to explore this bustling city.
   • In the evening, get dinner at Casa Coupage and learn about the breadth of Argentine wine with a sommelier as the guide. Casa Coupage is a unique space to discover & interpret wine paired with delicious Argentinian modern food in a truly personal atmosphere.
   • Meet the owner of the house with a refreshing glass of Torrontés wine as an opener.
   • Afterwards, take a comparative blind tasting of three distinguished red wines. Have the opportunity to discuss blends, varietals, styles and wine evolution. These wines will be paired with the main dish and a cheese tasting. Finally, the last wine will be presented in accompaniment of dessert. Taste 7 different labels selected amongst excellent Argentinean wines.

   Transfers to/from the restaurant are not included. They can be added upon request with an extra cost.

   Restaurant is located in Palermo neighborhood.

   Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

2. Day 2 : Buenos Aries Sightseeing

   • Explore some of the top spots in Buenos Aires on a private city tour. 
   • Plaza de Mayo, home to the national government palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. This historical, political, and foundational epicenter of the city is a great starting point for the city tour.
   • Head to one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, San Telmo, which is a great area to visit if you're interested in tango and the arts. The antique markets, candle streetlighting, cobbled roads, and historic buildings with original facades and décor create a lovely bohemian atmosphere. Sundays buzz with activity as the main antique market comes alive around the Plaza Dorrego.
   • Visit La Boca, a neighborhood famous for its brightly-painted houses and coventillos (communal housing tenements). It's also home to the legendary Boca Juniors Football Club, where Diego Maradona made his name.
   • Go to the city's youngest neighborhood, Puerto Madero, which is situated on the riverside along the Río de la Plata. This major gastronomic and business hub is situated in former commercial docks. Along the canals, these former industrial warehouses were converted into elegant bars, eateries, and offices during one of the most successful urban waterfront restoration projects in the world.
   • See Palermo, the largest neighborhood, hosts huge parks and some of Buenos Aires' trendiest bars, clubs, and fashion boutiques. This neighborhood—which has nearly 350 acres of parks, lakes, and wooded areas—offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city.
   • Stop by the European style district, Recoleta, home to an array of fashionable restaurants, cafés, boutiques, malls, and luxury hotels, which reside along tree-lined avenues. One of the main attractions, The Cemetary, is the final resting place for generations of well-known Argentineans, including Evita Peron.
   •  Head back to the hotel to relax.

   Estimated duration: 4 hours.

3. Day 3 : Flight to Salta

   • Transfer from the hotel to the airport to catch the flight to Salta. 
   • Arriving at the reception of the airport and drive to the hotel. 
   • Relax and get used to the altitude: the city is located 1200 meters above sea level.
   • In the afternoon, enjoy a private city tour around this charming city.
   • Visit The Cathedral (1855), where Gral. Güemes, the patriotic hero, rests.
   • See Cultural Center America, Historical Museum of the North (Town Council) with exhibitions of sacred art and rooms dedicated to old traditional families of Salta.
   • Go to “San Francisco” Church, “San Bernardo” Convent, and the monument to General Güemes. 
   • Ascend to “San Bernardo” Hill to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. 
   • Head to “Batalla de Salta” Monument (Battle of Salta) and “20 de Febrero” Park (February 20th Park.
   • Go towards the outskirts and visit a summer village called “San Lorenzo”, characterized by the subtropical microclimate.
   • Lastly, visit the Artisan Market where craftsmen of the entire province expose their original crafts. 

4. Day 4 : Scenic Drive to Cafayate

   • Start from Salta city to the south, through route 68 going past different towns of Lerma Valley. 
   • Arrive at Cachi at midday and have free time to have lunch. (NOT included).
   • Continue down Route 40 to admire mountainous landscapes with towns of great enchantment. Bordering the Calchaquí river, observe historical towns such as Seclantas, Molinos, Angastaco, San Carlos and Animana. 
   • By the end of the afternoon, arrive in Cafayate, and spend the night.

5. Day 5 : A taste of Cafayate

   • In the morning, visit one of the famous wineries in the area, where a wine tasting will be offered.
   • Have lunch (NOT included) and return to Salta through The Shells' Gorge.
   • Visit the peculiar rock formations caused by the rain and wind, such as The Amphitheatre, or The Devil´s Throat.
   • Arrive at Salta by the end of the day. 

6. Day 6 : Humahuaca Colours

   • Leave from Salta, and arrive in Purmamarca Village, and observe the Seven Colored Hill, the Church, the Craft Market on the square, and take a small walk along its narrow streets. 
   • Visit Uquía and its church, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (important vestige in the zone of the Cuzqueña School) are kept. 
   • Arrive at Humahuaca at noon; this town has an important Church and the Independence Monument (the Indian) of the sculptor Soto Avendaño. 
   • After free time for lunch (NOT included), observe La Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette) framing the town of Maimara. 
   • Return to Salta at the end of the day.  

7. Day 7: Flight to Mendoza

   • In the morning, pack the bags before departing to the airport and catch a flight to Mendoza.
   • Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Mendoza is a famous wine region in Argentina. A particularly famous specialty is the tasty red Malbec that the surrounding valleys are known for producing.

8. Day 8 : Aconcagua Experience

   • Head southwest on Provincial Route 86, enjoy the landscapes of Cacheuta, and cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos.
   • Contemplate the wonderful view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza’s main source of water and, of the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of mountains.
   • Continue along this path, contemplating the unforgettable landscape, going through tunnels and bridges, until we reach the town of Uspallata. Again we will make a strategic stop to get a better view of the Valley as a whole.
   • Move a few kilometers, and reach “Puente del Inca”. Mandatory stop icon of the mountain range. 
   • Head to the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Obtain the corresponding permits to take a walk of approximately one hour, to the viewpoint of the Laguna de Horcones, and see the South Wall and the summit of the highest hill in America.

9. Day 9 : Uco Valley Wine Experience

   • Visit Corazon del Sol, 17 acres of vineyard planted at the base of the Andes at an elevation of 3,000 feet, with a visually stunning backdrop. In this winery, in addition to its excellent bottled wines, also, taste tank and barrel wines.
   • Head to Domaine Bousquet, a winery that holds the legacy of a long and prestigious history under the Bousquet name. This winery comes from a family with four generations of winemaking history who started making wine in Carcassonne in southern France. The winery is located in Tupungato, at the foot of the Andes, and is surrounded by vineyards that produce high-quality organic grapes. These grapes express the purity and intensity of varietal character which is reflected in the wines.
   • Stop by Andeluna, which was started in 2003 with the intention of providing some of the best models of quality wine in the country. The winery has a romantic atmosphere as its set in the Valley of Tupungato at the foot of Tupungato Volcano. In the evening, the moon illuminates the Andes mountains. 

10. Day 10 : Return to Buenos Aries

    • Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Buenos Aires.
    • In the evening, get the local flavors of “Asado” (Argentinean-style barbecue). 
    • Head to El Fogon, have a closed-door dining experience that explores new ways of serving Argentine Asado classics.

11. Day 11 : Departure Day

    • Prepare for the departure.
    • Transfer to the airport in time for the flight.