Argentina is renowned for their huge spicy Malbecs that pair perfectly with some of the world´s best steak and a less known floral wine- Torrentes is another standout.

The itinerary begins with a few days in Argentina’s tango capital exploring the many colorful neighborhoods this cosmopolitan city has to offer.  After a few days of tasting the cultural and historical delights, you’ll head to Mendoza for wine tasting and fine dining that would make Dionysus proud. The itinerary visits both smaller, family-ran vineyards and larger, elaborate wineries with time for learning about the Argentina wine production, picnics in the rolling vineyards, bike rides, and leisurely lunches at top restaurants.

You’ll cross the Andean border with breathtaking landscapes of the massive Andes before landing in Chile. During the Chile visit, explore two valleys-Maipu and Colchagua Valley staying at picturesque wine lodges and personalized guide with numerous wineries. The tour ends with some time visiting Santiago’s highlights for more insight in the countries divided past.

For those with more time to spare, a visit to Chile’s coastal sandy beaches and cultural port city of Valparaiso is a must! All of our tours are customized for your specific enjoyment. So tell us how you would like to adjust to fit exactly what you want.

For travelers looking for luxury off the well-trod wine routes of Mendoza, the San Patricio Valley is the ideal destination. Combined with outdoor adventure in Bariloche or San Martin de los Andes, its an ideal mix of the area’s natural beauty with various activities centered around the famed Argentine vino. For true wine enthusiasts, a combination of Patagonia wineries, Mendoza, and the high altitude vineyards of Cafayate in the Salta Province in Northwest Argentina, is an in depth exploration of the top Argentine wine producers. We can put together a custom wine adventure, you will find nowhere else!

Valle Perdido Wine Resort offers the valley’s best lodging alternative, with modern design, art and architecture. Guests have the chance to get involved in vineyard and winemaking processes at the vineyard, relax at the spa with wine and grape-based treatments. A wine and tapas bar and gourmet restaurant pair regional delicacies with local vintages. All rooms have vineyard views, and two grand suites have private balconies; all rooms have modern amenities.

Ask us about planning a wine and cuisine trip in Argentina, or combining Patagonia outdoor adventure with vine tasting in San Patricio del Chanar Valley.

Continue to Salentein winery, best known for their exquisite reds and the on-site Kilka museum housing artwork from local artists. The Almacen Sur-a hidden restaurant with gorgeous gardens is a must see for any lovers of fine cuisine. The food is locally grown and the herbs are freshly picked from the gardens before each meal. Every dish of the five course feast is carefully paired with a selected Mendoza varietal. Next visit the Achevel Ferrer winery to try some of their hearty and well structured Malbecs-noted as the first Argentine wine to receive 96 points by Wine Spectator magazine. Mendoza additionally offers numerous activities for nature lovers alike with river rafting and trekking in the Andes, bike riding, leisurely walks, golf and much more.

For your last few nights in Argentina, stay at a family ranch estancia in the Pampas where you’ll experience the “gaucho” way of life; riding horses, playing polo, swimming, eating asados(traditional bbq), and relaxing-a leisurely way to wrap up your adventure in Argentina. We can customize the itinerary specifically for you that will delight all your senses, including your taste buds!

After a few days exploring the cosmopolitan tango capital of Buenos Aires and learning more about the history of this dynamic city, the journey sets off North to the mountainous terrain of the Salta wine region, dazzling travelers with its bizarre geological formation, expansive valleys, subtropical forests and salt plains. Salta city, the gateway to the wine region, is the first stop, welcoming travelers with an impressive central plaza dotted with colonial architecture, local restaurants and museums. A visit to one of Salta’s traditional peña(or pub), where tourist and locals alike mingle and the more daring dance to the traditional folklore music, shouldn’t be missed.

After a day enjoying the Saltena capital, the trip sets off on a scenic drive that passes National Parks, small colonial villages, soaring condors and impressive ravines before arriving to the town of Cachi.  Next stop is Estancia Colome-set in a picturesque vineyard- for a couple days of indulging in gourmet meals, fine wines produced at their on-site winery and complete relaxation of the peaceful environment. Cafayate, Salta’s main wine producing valley, is where the trip ends, but with many more wine-tasting opportunities along the Cafayate Wine Route-a group of specialty wineries including Finca de Las Nubes and San Pedro de Yacochuya. Don’t forget to try a glass of Torrontes-Argentina’s only indigenous wine: a dry and floral white wine, perfect for drinking on a warm Salta afternoon.

The trip that combines luxury and adventure, begins in glamorous Buenos Aires, the capital city that is known as the Paris of South America – experience the vibrant local lifestyle, see a passionate tango show, and dine on gourmet cuisine. Continue to Iguazu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – ride a boat up to the impressive Devil’s Throat Fall, and hike through the jungle.

Mendoza, nestled against the Andes Mountains and on the border with Chile, is perfect for lovers of wine and food. World renowned wineries and restaurants combine with spectacular scenery, making for an ideal combination of culture and nature. Complete the Argentina Highlights trip in Patagonia, at a lodge in Bariloche in the Lake District, where adventures like hiking, horseback riding and kayaking await guests, as do lush forests, snow-capped peaks, lakes and rivers.

Please ask us about customizing this trip for you today!