From a bold and velvety Argentine Malbec to the distinct flavor and nose of a Chilean Cabernet, the wines of South America are as spectacular as the landscapes from which they come. With South America’s greatest cities a short plane ride away, you’ll understand why these are the regions that France and Napa don’t want you to discover.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Touching Down in South America
You arrive this morning on the outskirts of one of South America’s most cosmopolitan cities, beautiful and bright Buenos Aires, where the sophistication of Europe meets the passion of Latin America, where the streets hum with activity and the smells of a perfectly grilled steak fill your nose. A car will meet you at the airport to take you to your luxurious, comfortable hotel, where you can drop off your luggage and set out to explore everything city has to offer.
You’ll find the streets awash with color and full of life, with local Argentines ringing in the approach of night in fine fashion, preparing for a long and exciting evening. Dinner can be had at one of the city’s excellent parrillas, where the local beef offers a delicious complement to the rich and sumptuous notes of a glass of the country’s best Malbecs.
What's Included:
Day 2
Half-Day Tour and a Tango Show in Argentina’s Captivating Capital
Day 3
Another Day of Independent Exploration or Option Activities in Buenos Aires
Day 4
Turning West to the Foothills of the Andes
Day 5
A Full Day of Sightseeing in the Mountains, and Viewing Aconcagua
Day 6
Enjoying the Fruits of Argentina’s Wine Region: A Full Day Guided Wine Tour
Day 7
Goodbye Argentina, Hello Chile
Day 8
Visiting Vina del Mar and Valparaiso
Day 9
A Day of Wine in Chile’s Central Valley
Day 10
Saying Goodbye to the Southern Cone
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy three days in Buenos Aires and experience all of the highlights of this remarkable city, from the sprawling expanse of Avenida 9 de Julio to the fervid desire and flawless choreography of a world-famous tango show
- Visit Mendoza, one of the Nine Great Capitals of Wine and the center of Argentina’s burgeoning enotourism region, where you’ll marvel at the splendor of the nearby Andes and revel in an organized tasting of some of the area’s best varietals and blends
- Tour Santiago, the political, social and cultural capital of Chile, where the beautiful scenery and incredible weather is matched only by the warmth and amiability of the locals
- Discover the attractive seaside towns of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, from their gorgeous beaches to the stately edifices of their city centers, from the flashy modernity of beachside high-rises near Reñaca to the colonial opulence of the Chilean Naval Office in Sotomayor Square
- Explore the valleys of central Chile, the country’s most productive wine region and the center of the country’s growing wine trade
Detailed Description
South America is quickly becoming one of the finest destinations for wine tourism in the world, with beautiful scenery, unmatched weather, and locals who are as friendly as they are fiercely proud of their homeland. This 10-day Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Santiago wine tour gives you the chance to explore every square inch of Chile and Argentina’s up-and-coming wine regions. You will also discover the many other cultural hotspots that make these two countries some of the most popular tourist destinations around the globe.
Begin in Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America,” where the tree-lined streets and high-end shopping of Palermo and Recoleta contrast brilliantly with the multicolored storefronts and vibrant scenes of La Boca. Then turn towards the ponderous Andes and the wonderful city of Mendoza, the largest wine-producing region in Latin America and home to some of the prettiest and most fascinating vineyards and wineries on the continent. Finish in Chile, where the streets of Santiago are filled with the dulcet tones issuing forth from the city’s many jazz clubs, and where the exquisite edifices of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar offer a spectacular front to the ceaseless activity of the mighty Pacific Ocean. And, of course, spend a day in Chile’s Central Valley, the newest hotbed for oenophiles, where the Cabernets and Chardonnays (as well as famous Chilean Carmeneres) rival those of Napa and France and where the scenery is unmatched by either.
This is a trip dedicated to your gourmet side, that part of you that loves nothing more than an exquisite meal and sumptuous wine, that enjoys the hustle and bustle of a big city as much as the calm and serenity of a countryside resort, and that is always looking for another adventure. The culture is captivating, the people personable, the wine wonderful and the scenery spectacular: with all this and more waiting for you in the heart of the Southern Cone, there’s never been a better time to visit.
Starting Price
$4,100 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.85 stars based on 1034 reviews.
I have already mentioned Zicasso to many others for planning their future trips.
Reviewed By Mark L.
We are basking in the memory of a simply amazing trip to Argentina with Zicasso... it was awesome. The responsiveness of our specialist and guides, and the attentiveness of service overall, was very noticeable throughout. In particular, there was a storm that hit in the days prior to our arrival in Bariloche (Argentine Patagonia Lake District) which impacted boat schedules, and behind the scenes, without us knowing, we were rebooked and rescheduled for various activities in a seamless fashion to ensure we got the hiking and other experiences we were hoping for. Great service!
Reviewed By Keith M.
Zicasso's travel specialist helped by booking and planning every aspect of our trip (flights, hotels, transfers, tours, etc), all based on my wishes, along with his suggestions. He also ensured we had time to relax between activities (so often, an agent books so many activities you don't get a chance to stop and sit, but we had a few hours each day to do so). From meeting us upon arrival to the constant communication during the trip, he made sure everything ran smoothly. We had to adjust a tour due to weather, but he was on top of it, ensuring we had other options for that day.
Our agent and his team made everything run smoothly and ensured we had a great trip to an area we were not familiar with.
Reviewed By Michelle J.
Zicasso's trip planner is perhaps the best travel consultant I have ever engaged. As a point of context, I am a retired corporate executive who traveled 250K to 500K miles per year over the last 15 years of my career. I had the advantages of executive assistants, a corporate travel department, and extensive administrative support. Even with all those advantages, this trip planner and his team set a new standard of excellence. My trip planning covered Antarctica, Argentina, and Brazil destinations over a five-week trip. The full trip was for my wife and me, with an additional two-week block for my two children to join us partway through the vacation. He also helped to arrange the holiday for another couple who were supposed to accompany us, but they had a medical emergency occur before the departed. This necessitated a great number of changes and cancelations, which he handled, seemingly without any problems and without any complaints.
I had only traveled to that part of the world in a business capacity before, so I was entirely reliant on our travel agent, not just for the physical arrangements, but to also take the time to understand our interests, curiosities, and desired outcomes. He brilliantly translated that into choices and recommendations that I truly cannot complain about. He is so wired into the hotels, travel options, restaurants, sites, and culture of Argentina, Brazil, and Antarctica that we were blown away by his skills and knowledge. He arranged boutique experiences, personal guides, and superior transportation at all stops. There were no gaps in our travel coverage and I was 100% confident in all of our day-to-day experiences. He knew of things that I never would have discovered on my own. The ease of communicating with him was superior. He always responded to our queries within hours and even had a direct U.S. telephone number so I did not even have to pay for long-distance phone calls.
Our experience so far exceeded my already high expectations that we want to return to Argentina again, and we want to find a way to employ his services again to plan future trips to South America and Africa. Also, each person he had us interact with (drivers, guides, and support staff) was unbelievably capable, but also displayed exuberance and superior customer-service attitudes. Potential problems were non-existent.
I would be personally willing to speak directly to anyone who is considering using this tour company as their travel provider if that would sway them to choose him and his team. I have run out of superlatives, but trust me, I have very high standards. I have been to over 50 countries in my life. I have lived on three continents and (thanks to him) I can finally say I have set foot on all seven continents. With that said, this travel agent earned my admiration as a professional in his field. I believe if you engaged anyone other than him, you would likely receive a fantastic experience, but not as good as it could have been.
Reviewed By Paul N.
Zicasso's travel agency surpassed everything we could have hoped and expected for our first trip to Argentina.
We had a perfect selection, based on our wishes, of small and quiet boutique hotels, punctual transport, knowledgeable guides, and immediate help via WhatsApp in the few instances we needed some guidance on unfamiliar cases.
Reviewed By Henri V.
We enjoyed our trip very much. It was absolutely beautiful!
Reviewed By Barbara S.