Your JourneyDay 1: Santiago Arrive in Chile’s bustling cosmopolitan capital framed by the majestic Andes Mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. French classic architecture is combined with the baroque, and colonial Spanish architecture intermingled with modern tall buildings. The beautiful and extensive valleys that surround the city give origin to famous Chilean wines while the ski slopes are just a couple of hours away. Day 2: Santiago Panoramic tour of the city’s main attractions: the Government Palace, Main Square “Plaza de Armas”, Santa Lucia Hill, the Metropolitan Park and the exclusive residential areas of Vitactura and Las Condes. Afternoon tour to a traditional vineyard founded in 1883 for an introduction to Chilean wine-making which features elegant red wines, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurtraminer. Day 3: Santiago to Mendoza Impressive full day bus journey across the Andes into Argentina with views of Mount Aconcagua, highest in the Andes. Arrive Mendoza, the centre of Argentina’s wine industry. Day 4: Mendoza Enjoy a tour of Mendoza’s three top wineries for tastings, notably the incomparable Malbec, and a typical lunch. Discover the culture and landscape of this “Wine and Olive Route”. Day 5: Mendoza Morning tour of Mendoza city. Afternoon at leisure. Day 6: Mendoza to Buenos Aires Fly to Buenos Aires, an exciting cosmopolitan city with inspiring music; classical architecture; cultural offerings and most notable the love of dance. Tango found its roots in the slums back in 1880 which were inhabited by black people, gauchos, Spanish and Italian immigrants. A visit to Buenos Aires is not complete without a visit to a tango restaurant that offers a show of an excellent level to truly experience the rhythm, passion and drama of this exciting dance. Day 7: Buenos Aires City tour to historic Plaza de Mayo square; the wide boulevards and Avenida de Mayo; San Telmo, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires with colonial houses and cobbled streets plus a lively night-life with many tango houses, restaurants and pubs. End in the newest district of Puerto Madero; Palermo neighbourhood with its elegant residences framed by wide green areas; finally reaching the district of Recoleta, the most sophisticated neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. Day 8: Buenos Aires Day free. Day 9 Arrangements end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. TerrainPlease enquire below. MealsBreakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 dinner PricePlease note that pricing is per person in US Dollars 2020: Cost on application Schedule2020: Start any day year round Extend your stay: Iguacu Falls Extension
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Across the Andes
Self Guided - 9 Days/8 Nights
Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina (OR vice versa)
A fantastic journey from Chile’s Pacific Coast across the awe-inspiring Andes to Argentina and vibrant Buenos Aires. Sample the wines and gastronomy of Chile on the western side of the Andes and the wines of Mendoza, Agentina’s prestigious wine capital, on the eastern side. End you tour at stunning Iguazu Falls.
Are you looking for a journey of indulgence? Combine Santiago’s beautiful Pacific Coast with the unsurpassable scenery of an Andes crossing. Visit Chile and Argentina’s premier wine regions to indulge your love of fine wines and great food. Lastly, exciting Buenos Aires awaits, birthplace of the evocative tango. Travel independently at your own pace with all arrangements pre-booked. Our local contact is on hand should you need them.
