Santiago - Atacama - Mendoza - Buenos Aires Vacations
Argentina Packages
DAY BY DAY Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Santiago, Chile
Reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel of your choice.
Afternoon city tour in Santiago.
This starts in Santa Lucia hill, an important architectonic complex, one of the symbols of the city. Then you will visit downtown Santiago, the main square, the Cathedral, the Real Audiencia building, today the Central Post Office and Santiago’s City Hall. Very near is La Moneda Palace, the center of the Government, originally this was the house of coinage, but now is the home of Chile’s presidents.
Overnight
Day 2 – Visit to Vina del Mar - Santiago, Chile
Breakfast and in the morning you will start this day visiting Valparaíso, picturesque city located at 47 miles far from Santiago, rich in native architecture, place of inspiration of poets and artists, which was declared National Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO.
During the trip you will be able to enjoy sightseeing of wine valleys like Curacaví and Casablanca. Visit picturesque houses, hills and funiculars. Stop at 21 Point of View, which is one of the most visited because the magnificent panorama of Valparaiso bays. Afterwards, visit the nearby city, Viña del Mar, which is also known as the “Garden City”, ocean and flora are the perfect combination of this sea sight destination, one of the most important of Chile and South America.
Free time to take lunch in Viña del Mar, and then return to Santiago.
Overnight
Day 3 –Colchagua Valley Wineries - Santiago, Chile
Early breakfast and full day tour to Colchagua valley. Located at 50 miles far from Santiago, it is one of the most fertile valleys of the wine area; its numerous vineyards allow the visitor to learn step by step the elaboration wine process, the oenologist named this area like “Paradise for Wine Production”. You will visit two important vineyards, their wine cellars, plantations, and of course also trying this exquisite liquid.
Lunch at Santa Cruz town, where the rural environment will make you feel in the past. After lunch, visit Santa Cruz museum shelter of the best historic and natural pieces in the country. Return to Santiago.
Overnight
Day 4 – From Santiago to Atacama Desert
Early breakfast and transfer to the airport in Santiago to take the flight to Calama.
Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the selected hotel, check in and during the afternoon visit the Moon Valley. This is a place with a magnificent geological scene; wonderful sunsets, small hills with sharp crests, and the ground resemble the moon surface.
Return to the hotel by the end of the day.
Overnight
Day 5 – Atacama Desert / Atacama Salt Flat
Breakfast and full day visit the Atacama Salt Flat.
The salt, at 7,562.34 feet above see level is an endless wrinkled white mantle, spotty with the dust of the desert. Beneath there is a great lake which appears in the surface like small lagoons, there are an interesting wildlife in these, being a symbol the beautiful pink flamingos. You will also visit Toconao, traditional town, built with volcanic stone. Return to San Pedro de Atacama.
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Day 6 – Atacama Desert - Tatio Geyser and Calama
Early breakfast and full day excursion to Tatio Geyser. This is a spectacular thermal field with narrow cracks ejecting thick steam columns, with temperatures around 185 ºF. After this impressive beginning, you will continue through the plateau towards Caspana, one of the most beautiful Atacama towns, and the Chiu-Chiu village, this town preserves the first church established by the Spaniards, and it is one of the oldest towns in the Loa hollow.
Following the Lasana ravine you will find a great amount of stony art, as testimony of the Andean men.
Arrival to Lasana fortress.
Overnight
Day 7 – From Calama to Mendoza, Argentina Vacation
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your next flight to Mendoza.
Reception at the airport, assistance and transfer to your hotel.
At noon you will have a speech with the wines specialist that will be our guide along our tour who will introduce us to the local wines.
After lunch, you will visit the city trying to familiarize with the local culture, key aspect to understand the wine process.
Dinner at Francesco with wine testing.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight at a luxury hotel in Mendoza.
Day 8 – Mendoza and wineries, Argentina Vacation
Breakfast and departure to the Productive Oasis in Mendoza.
You will visit to the Mayan-inspired Catena Zapata winery and a tasting of their premium Malbecs, continue to Vistalba winery, one of the top vineyards in the area.
Your afternoon is at leisure. Tonight’s special dinner is located on the grounds of the historic Bodegas Escorihuela Gascon.
Overnight
Day 9 – From Mendoza to Buenos Aires with tango show
Morning at your leisure.
Check out and transfer to Mendoza airport for your next flight to Buenos Aires.
Reception at the Ezeiza airport, assistance with your baggage and privately guided transportation to your hotel.
At around 7pm will start your night Tango Show.
Tango in Argentina is definitely Folk Music. This part of the Argentinean culture can be witnessed in the paved streets of San Telmo or in the famous "Tanguerias" where besides of getting drunk with the music and dance, you can taste the best meats in Argentine Cuisine.
VIP seating, menu and wines.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the Tangueria and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight
Day 10 - Buenos Aires City Tour with lunch at Madero
Privately guided Half day, City Tour in Buenos Aires.
To discover the beauty of Buenos Aires we will visit it’s Civic Center, the impressive National Congress Building and the May Square (Plaza de Mayo), surrounded by the Government House (Casa Rosada), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the City Hall from colonial days. We will visit as well the famous Colon Theater, one of the world’s best-known opera houses and the cultural price of the Portenos. Next we will tour the traditional San Telmo with its Flea Market. A stop at La Boca, home of the first Italian immigrants where you will observe the picturesque and colorful architecture.
Finally we will go to La Recoleta, the city’s most exclusive district full of elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and side walk cafes under the ficus (Gomeros).
For last you will enjoy a delicious Argentinea Lunch in Puerto Madero, one of the most exclusive areas in town.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight
Day 11 - Buenos Aires, Argentina Vacations
Full day at leisure. Enjoy the city.
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Day 12 – From Buenos Aires back home
Day at leisure. Check out from your hotel and transfer to the Ezeiza airport for your flight back home.
End of the program
