The Essence of Argentine Wines - Buenos Aires and Mendoza
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This Yampu highlight explores Buenos Aires and Mendoza while tasting the excellent Argentinian wine and enjoying fabulous meals at luxurious restaurants. During your trip you will be staying at typical ranches or Argentinean estancias, experiencing the ultimate culinary and wine culture of this amazing country.
We offer a choice of 3, 4, 5-star and deluxe hotels. The Deluxe option is the Alvear Palace or Four Seasons. Please inquire about these options with one of our Travel Consultant. In Mendonza, we will be staying at Salestein Posada and Club Tapiz, the cozy Posadas of the vineyards we will visit during this trip.
This tour includes airfare allowance from Miami (US), on non-holiday dates. You do not need to fly via Miami; Yampu will fly you the most direct way to your city of destination. Depending on your travel dates and proximity of travel, we will quote you the most economical surcharge from your city or country of origin.
Additional information on this trip:
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Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Visited Cities:
Buenos Aires
Day 1
Take overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Day 2
Buenos Aires
We will be waiting for you at Buenos Aires Airport. Transfer to your centric hotel. A brief orientation meeting will be held at the hotel to meet our guide and review the itinerary before setting out on an afternoon tour of the city’s historic neighborhoods. In the late afternoon, we make a stop at one of the city’s finest wine bars and get acquainted with the superb Argentine Malbecs. Get ready for an evening of Music & Dance at one of Buenos Aires most authentic Tango venues (dinner included).
Day 3
Mendoza ( Uco Valley )
Morning transfer to Buenos Aires domestic airport to board an early flight to Mendoza, center of Argentina’s wine making. Transfer to Uco Valley and lodge at the exclusive Posada at Salentein Winery. Lunch at Killka, the Bodega`s Restaurant and Art Space. In the afternoon, we will visit the Salentein Winery and walk through the vineyards with incredible views to the Andes and the Tupungato Massif (22,375 feet).
Day 4
Mendoza ( Uco Valley )
Today we head for one of the valley’s finest wineries: Clos de los Siete, a joint wine adventure initiated a few years back by the world famous French winemaker Michel Rolland. Enjoy a typical argentine Asado (barbecue), delicious Empanadas (meat pies) and the Bodega’s exquisite blend, while you gaze at the magnificent Andes in the background. In the afternoon, we can horseback ride (easy level) by the Andean foothills, or just have it at leisure at the Posada’s magnificent surroundings.
Day 5
Central Valleys of Mendoza
After breakfast, transfer north to the province’s central valleys. Morning visit to award winning winery Achaval Ferrer. Only a few years into the market, its wines consistently receive 90+ punctuations in Wine Spectator. We will have lunch at the superb restaurant of Ruca Malen winery. The afternoon will be left at leisure at Club Tapiz. Located in an estate built in 1890 and surrounded by ten hectares of vineyards, the house was restored preserving its Renaissance- style Villa structure and maintaining vintage elements. Evening visit to centric Mendoza, and farewell dinner at “1884”, where Chef Francis Mallman blends the finest culinary traditions of France and South America. Overnight stay at Club Tapiz.
Day 6
After breakfast transfer to the airport to take flight back to Buenos Aires and connect with your international flight.
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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Buenos Aires
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| 3-star |
Hotel Babel, Esplendor Palermo Soho or similar. |
| 4-star |
Howard Johnson Recoleta Boutique, Design Suites, Esplendor, or similar. |
| 5-star |
Plaza Marriott, Hotel Madero, Melia Recoleta Plaza or similar. |
| Boutique Hotels |
Mine, Bobo Palermo, Miravida Soho, Legado Mitico Boutique Hotel. |
| Deluxe |
Alvear Palace, Four Seasons, Faena, Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt or similar. |
* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
6 days , from $5744
| Occupancy Type |
3-Star |
4-Star |
5-Star |
Deluxe |
| Double | $5744 | $5776 | $5863 | $6299 |
| Single | $8535 | $8599 | $8773 | $9639 |
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).