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Explore Chile & Argentina

8 days, Santiago to Buenos Aires

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Eat and sip your way through the vibrant cities and colorful landscapes of Chile and Argentina on an eight-day adventure from Santiago to Buenos Aires. Tour the stunning Argentinean wine region of Mendoza, home to over a thousand wineries, and indulge in a meal of local specialties with wine pairings. Explore the charming historic quarter of Valparaíso and relax in the elegant sidewalk cafés of Buenos Aires before heading home with lasting memories.

8 days - Santiago to Buenos Aires

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Eat and sip your way through the vibrant cities and colorful landscapes of Chile and Argentina on an eight-day adventure from Santiago to Buenos Aires. Tour the stunning Argentinean wine region of Mendoza, home to over a thousand wineries, and indulge in a meal of local specialties with wine pairings. Explore the charming historic quarter of Valparaíso and relax in the elegant sidewalk cafés of Buenos Aires before heading home with lasting memories.

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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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8 days - Santiago to Buenos Aires

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Trip Code: SCGNG

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Santiago

Arrive at any time. Your arrival transfer is included.

Day 2Valparaíso/Santiago

Travel south to the colorful seaside town of Valparaíso, where bright houses perch on the hills overlooking the South Pacific. During the city’s golden age in the late 19th century, it served as an important stopover for ships sailing the Strait of Magellan between the Atlantic and the Pacific, and attracted waves of immigrants from across Europe and the world. Accompany a local expert on a tour of the city’s elegant historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the home of Pablo Neruda, the famed Chilean poet, and wander narrow lanes to view spectacular street art. Enjoy free time to explore on your own before returning to Santiago.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Pablo Neruda Experience and Talk

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Santiago/Mendoza

This morning, drive into the Andes and cross the border into Argentina. Wind past verdant meadows and clear lakes, and spot the distant, snowcapped summit of Mount Aconcagua—the highest mountain in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. This afternoon, arrive in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina’s world-renowned wine country, a landscape of sun-drenched vineyards surrounded by striking grey peaks.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Mendoza

Spend the morning exploring Mendoza’s wineries with a local expert who will illuminate the local history of wine production and the distinctive flavor notes of various varietals. The region’s vintners are known for successfully experimenting with the cultivation of Malbec grapes at high altitudes. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch paired with some of the finest wines in the country, followed by time to relax on your own and sample other elements of Argentine cuisine.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Mendoza Wine Tour and Tasting Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Mendoza

Enjoy a free day to explore the city of Mendoza, the regional capital perched in the Andean foothills. Stroll along the city’s historic streets—wider than any other city in Argentina due to innovative reconstruction following a devastating 19th-century earthquake. Choose to visit more nearby wineries, take a cooking class, or set out on a hike in the surrounding hills. Or opt to relax with a glass of Malbec or chilled Torrontés at a park-side café and soak up the daily rhythms of Argentine life.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Mendoza/Buenos Aires

Catch a morning flight to Buenos Aires, and then transfer to a countryside estate, known as an estancia. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch, then spend the afternoon exploring the working ranch, learning about the popularity of polo in Argentina, and chatting with gauchos, or local cowboys. Opt to head out on a horseback ride with an expert wrangler before returning to Buenos Aires for the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7Buenos Aires

Spend a full day exploring the “Paris of South America,” Argentina’s elegant capital city. Visit historic sites such as the Plaza de Mayo; the colorful, Italian-influenced La Boca neighborhood; and the spectacular Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón and several past Argentine presidents have been laid to rest. Enjoy a light dinner at one of many charming sidewalk cafés or restaurants before an evening tango lesson at a popular local venue known as a milonga. Choose to stay for the nightly gathering of neighborhood students and teachers who pair up to practice their steps.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Local Tango Lesson

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 8Buenos Aires

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Pablo Neruda Experience and Talk, Valparaíso
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mendoza Wine Tour and Tasting Lunch, Mendoza
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Tango Lesson, Buenos Aires
  • Arrival transfer
  • Estancia visit and farm fresh lunch
  • Buenos Aires guided city tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD305-400 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, plane, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Departures

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Explore Chile & Argentina

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