Vines & Vistas of Argentina & Chile

Discover the rolling vineyards and beautiful landscapes of Chile and Argentina, two of South America’s most famous wine-making countries. This intrepid tour takes you through stunning scenery and historic towns as you taste fine wine and uncover centuries-old landmarks.

MEAL PLAN
•   Breakfast daily.
•   Lunch on Days 4, 6 and 8-9
•   Dinner on Day 11

MEAL PLAN - EXTENSIONS
ATACAMA PRE TOUR
•   Breakfast on Days 3, 4, 5 and 6
•   Lunch on Day 4
IGUAZU AND RIO
•   Breakfast on Days 12-16

ACCOMMODATION
4 star accommodation throughout. 4 star accommodation is provided in all the extensions apart from in San Pedro de Atacama where the accommodation is of a 3.5 star standard.

GROUP SIZE
Subject to a minimum of 2 passengers

GRATUITIES
Tipping is not included. We recommend you tip your guides and drivers at the end of the tour.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO VALPARAÍSO
Iberia via Madrid from Heathrow to Santiago, arriving the following day.

DAY 2 - VALPARAÍSO
Upon arrival transfer to Valparaíso and the Hotel Casa Higueras for two nights. Your afternoon is free to explore this historic port town. Tour its historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that harks back to late 19th-century globalisation, and see well-preserved elevators (wooden or metal cars) on the steep hillside.

DAY 3 - VALPARAÍSO
Take a half day tour of Valparaiso and neighbouring Viña del Mar. Ride a funicular for breathtaking hilltop views and visit La Sebastiana, the former home of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda where he wrote the works that earned him a Literature Nobel Prize. Today it contains some of his writing and photos, and has lovely views of Valparaiso. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

DAY 4 - VALPARAÍSO TO SANTIAGO
Transfer to Santiago for one night at Atton el Bosque, stop en route for two wine tours in Casablanca  Valley with a wine tasting and lunch. The valley’s cool coastal climate helps it produce Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and since its wine-growing potential was spotted in the 1980s wineries have sprung up on its landscape.

DAY 5 - SANTIAGO TO MENDOZA
This morning explore Santiago, a metropolis in the shadow of the snow-capped Andes Mountains before travelling through stunning scenery to Mendoza for a two night stay at the Sheraton Mendoza. The following day set off on a full day winery excursion.

DAY 6 - MENDOZA
Mendoza is Argentina's wine capital, with stunning views over rolling vineyards and the Andes. Today set off on a full day winery excursion, learning about how wine is made, having a tasting and enjoying lunch.

DAY 7 - MENDOZA TO SALTA
Fly from Mendoza to Salta for one night at the Legado Mitico Hotel. The rest of your day is free to explore this historic city, which boasts colonial architecture and fascinating museums. Visit the Church and Museum of San Francisco and take in stunning views of the city and the Valley of Lerma from the summit of San Bernardo Hill.

DAY 8 - SALTA TO CACHI
Journey to Cachi, a beautiful hillside town with white buildings, paved streets and remnants of its 18th Century colonial past.

DAY 9 - CACHI TO CAFAYATE
Transfer to Cafayate, a lively village and an important wine-growing region located in the Calchaquí Valleys, visiting a vineyard en route.

DAY 10 - CAFAYATE TO BUENOS AIRES
Fly from Salta to Buenos Aires for two nights. Transfer to the Emperador Hotel.

DAY 11 - BUENOS AIRES
Take a half day city tour of Buenos Aires, visiting landmarks including the Plaza de Mayo historical complex, Avenida de Mayo with its late 19th-century buildings, the imposing National Congress, the old quarters, 9th July Avenue’s famous obelisk, La Recoleta’s French architecture and Palermo’s 2,500-acre park. Tonight enjoy a three-course dinner and tango show at a local restaurant.

DAY 12 - BUENOS AIRES TO LONDON
Iberia to London via Madrid, returning the following day.

YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSIONS

ATACAMA PRE TOUR

Enjoy a pre-tour extension in San Pedro de Atacama, an ancient oasis settlement in the desert surrounded by geysers, salt flats and the earth’s longest string of volcanoes.

DAY 2 SANTIAGO TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Transfer from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama for three nights at Hotel Kimal.

DAY 5 – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA TO VALPARAISO
Transfer to Valparaiso to continue your tour as per the itinerary.


IGUAZU & RIO DE JANEIRO
Extend your tour with a stay in Iguazu, home to the world-famous falls, before continuing to Rio de Janeiro, the second-largest city in Brazil.

DAY 12 BUENOS AIRES TO IGUAZU
Fly from Buenos Aires to Iguazu for two nights at the Panoramic Hotel.

DAY 14 IGUAZU TO RIO DE JANEIRO
Fly from Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro for a three night stay at the Porto Bay Rio

DAY 15 RIO DE JANEIRO TO LONDON
Fly Iberia via Madrid to London Heathrow


PATAGONIA
Extend your stay with a stint in Patagonia, a region that straddles Chile and Argentina and boasts wild, unspoilt landscapes.

DAY 12 BUENOS AIRES TO EL CALAFATE
Fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, the gateway city to Argentinian Patagonia, for a two night stay at Los Notros Perito Moreno, the only hotel to overlook the Perito Moreno Glacier.

DAY 14 EL CALAFATE TO PUERTO NATALES
Transfer by road to Puerto Natales (approx 4-5 hours) in Chilean Patagonia where you will stay two nights at Remota.

DAY 15 PUERTO NATALAS TO SANTIAGO
Transfer to Puerto Arenas by road (approx three hours) and then fly to Santiago. Upon arrival transfer to the Atton el Bosque for an overnight stay.

DAY 16 SANTIAGO TO LONDON
Fly Iberia to London Heathrow arriving the following day.