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Argentina In-depth: Exploring Estancias and Vineyards

PRIVATE TOUR - 13 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 7337

Private Tour Highlights

  • Losing count of the many colors in the mountain valley of Potrerillos Upsallata, a region awash with stunning landscapes.
  • Dressing up warmly and sipping a refreshing drink in a cool bar made entirely from glacial ice.
  • Drinking in views of Mendoza’s sprawling vineyards on a wine tour through some of the top wineries in the region, such as the historic Lagarde.
  • Marveling at the intricate footwork of tango dancers at a prestigious show in Buenos Aires, performed by the most talented in the city.
  • Glimpsing the Argentine gaucho culture in the Pampas with a folklore and gaucho show along with a traditional asado; a delicious barbecue meal.
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Tour Overview

Drink wine in the foothills of the Andes mountains and experience Argentina In-depth: Exploring Estancias and Vineyards. Mendoza is home to America’s highest mountain, the Aconcagua, and some of the most important wineries in Argentina. Founded by Spanish colonists more than four centuries ago, it is a city rich in history and culture. At El Calafate, we will visit the Estancia Cristina, the breathtaking Upsala Glacier and the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. Iguazu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide. The border with Brazil traverses the Garganta del Diablo, Devil’s Throat, where the falling water creates colorful rainbows. In Buenos Aires, we will visit a typical estancia and attend a tango show.

Whilst of modern construction and dynamic activity, Buenos Aires has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. One is fascinated by the atmosphere, the individual personality of each of its neighborhoods, the cordiality of its people and the wide selection of its cultural and commercial opportunities. Buenos Aires, close to the splendid countryside surrounding it, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America. The Plaza de Mayo is the hub of activity in the city, while nearby Avenida 9 de Julio is popularly known as the world’s widest avenue. Avenida Santa Fe houses the world’s most fashionable boutiques.

 

The Iguazu Falls and National Park are the largest in the Americas, surrounded by an amazing wildlife preserve in the middle of the jungle. The deep flowing waters of the river fall from a height of thirty feet through almost three hundred falls over two miles.

 

We will visit the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, a true ice river 60kms long that drops down to Lake Argentina, and one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. We will also explore the northern tip of the Lago Argentino and the Estancia Cristina to see the breathtaking Upsala Glacier, 30km wide and the largest in the Patagonia.

 

Adventurers may want to take an optional trek to Laguna de los Tres, which faces the amazing Fitz Roy, and to Laguna Torre. Another optional excursion is in Chile, the Torres del Paine, a spectacular mountain range, which frames the Park of the same name, and extend to heights of up to 9,000 feet.

 

Mendoza, founded by Spanish colonists more than four centuries ago, is a city rich in history and culture. It is also home to America’s highest mountain, the Aconcagua, and some of the most important wineries in Argentina. After visiting this lovely and very friendly city, you will have the chance to taste some of the finest wines in Argentina. We will tour Mendoza’s most renowned wine cellars and observe their intricate elaboration process, and will gape at the awe inspiring size of Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the American continent. We will also visit Puente del Inca, another natural wonder which lies in this Andean landscape.

Inclusions
Prices include domestic airfare, hotel accommodation including daily continental breakfast, city tours in English including all entrance fees, all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, and meals where specified. Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included. The El Querandi tango show, the Esquina Carlos Gardel tango show (Price includes transfers, Dinner with a glass of wine and the show.Pick up time from your hotel is around 7.30. Dinner starts at 8.30 pm, the show at 10.30 pm and finishes at midnight) the Rojo tango show, or the Gala tango show.
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Package Price: From £$ 7337

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

Flight to Buenos Aires

Take the overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Take the overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Day
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Buenos Aires

Arrive in Buenos Aires, and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Buenos Aires, an impressive city that combines the atmosphere of an old European town with the features of a Latin American capital. In this tour, acquire a deep understanding of its characteristics, history, architecture, culture and its best stories. Visit the center of the city, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero and Palermo, with stops in Plaza de Mayo, Caminito and La Recoleta.
Note: Check-in is normally after 2 pm. Early check-in may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).
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Gaucho Show

Full-day excursion to an estancia for a typical barbeque lunch and a folklore/gaucho show. Here, learn about the customs of the Argentinean gauchos and their abilities on horseback that will leave the audience breathless. The meat will be cooked a lo gaucho outdoors on the barbeque. Lunch and drinks included. Afternoon return to Buenos Aires. Duration: 6 hours. Operates every day except Monday.

Full-day excursion to an estancia for a typical barbeque lunch and a folklore/gaucho show. Here, learn about the customs of the Argentinean gauchos and their abilities on horseback that will leave the audience breathless. The meat will be cooked a lo gaucho outdoors on the barbeque. Lunch and drinks included. Afternoon return to Buenos Aires. Duration: 6 hours. Operates every day except Monday.

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Buenos Aires & Tango Show

Day of leisure in Buenos Aires to explore on one’s own. Optional excursions available at additional cost: day trip to Colonia Uruguay by fast ferry; biking adventure around the city, or a culinary focused tour.
Tonight, enjoy an evening of Tango. See an unforgettable tango show performed by the best dancers and singers in Buenos Aires, while enjoying a delicious meal with Argentinean wine. After the show, return to the hotel.
Note: There are several venues in the city, each offering something unique. Yampu includes the El Querandi or Esquina Carlos Gardel in the 3 and 4 star option with shared transfers, and the Rojo Tango or Gala Tango for the 5 star and deluxe options with private transfers. Estimated pick up time from the hotel is between 7:30 and 8:30 pm; dinner is served between 8:30 pm and 10:15 and tango show starts around 10:15 pm until 11:30 pm. Please see below for detailed information on each venue and discuss with a Yampu travel consultant if there is a specific preference.
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Buenos Aires – Puerto Iguazu

Morning, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Puerto Iguazu. Reception at Puerto Iguazu airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure or choose from optional tours below. Afternoon optional tour to the Brazilian side of the falls (additional charge per person; visa is required for American and Canadian citizens).

Morning, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Puerto Iguazu. Reception at Puerto Iguazu airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure or choose from optional tours below. Afternoon optional tour to the Brazilian side of the falls (additional charge per person; visa is required for American and Canadian citizens).

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Iguazu National Park

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Morning guided tour to the Argentinean side of the waterfalls. Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to visitor center inside Iguazu National Park. To get from the visitor center to the beginning of upper path, lower path and Devil's Throat, board a little train that runs from the visitor center to the paths and between each one of them. One may also walk from the visitor center to upper and lower paths, but one cannot walk to Devil's Throat because it is located more than 4 kilometers from the visitor center.
Great Adventure: This tour combines a jungle trip with a boat trip to the falls. Trip starts in the jungle of the National Park in 4 by 4 trucks without roof for best visibility of the trees and to take good photos. Then, take a zodiac boat to the lower Iguazu River upstream to discover the falls little by little with a panoramic view of the Iguazu Falls. Be prepared to get wet under the falls! Afternoon return to the hotel.
Note: Not permitted, are: children under 12 years of age, pregnant women, people with spinal or cardiac conditions, or anyone who would be physically unable to respond in case of a nautical emergency. Please ask your travel consultant about this. ...read less

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Iguazu National Park - Mendoza

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival in Mendoza, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a private tour to learn the history and culture of the city of Mendoza, founded by Spanish colonists more than four centuries ago. Go through its tree-lined avenues and streets bordered by "acequias" (irrigation ditches) and visit the most important sites in the city. Return to the hotel.

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival in Mendoza, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a private tour to learn the history and culture of the city of Mendoza, founded by Spanish colonists more than four centuries ago. Go through its tree-lined avenues and streets bordered by "acequias" (irrigation ditches) and visit the most important sites in the city. Return to the hotel.

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8

Winery Tours

Depart to visit some wineries in the region. Visit established wineries such as Fabre Mont Mayou. Stop and visit the Lagarde winery and enjoy the beautiful sight of rows of grape vines. Also visit the thermoelectric power plant, Ingoniero Cipolletti dam, the University of Agricultural Sciences, and La Carrodilla Church.

Depart to visit some wineries in the region. Visit established wineries such as Fabre Mont Mayou. Stop and visit the Lagarde winery and enjoy the beautiful sight of rows of grape vines. Also visit the thermoelectric power plant, Ingoniero Cipolletti dam, the University of Agricultural Sciences, and La Carrodilla Church.

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Andean Range

Travel west and arrive at Potrerillos Uspallata (mountain valley with huge groves, colorful hills and an amazing landscape). Setting off again, enter into the Andean Range. Visit Picheuta historical bridge, tunnels of 'cortaderas,' Polvaredas (rail settlement), Paramillos and Punta de Vacas settlement, source of the Mendoza River, Gendarmerie outpost and Cerro Tupungato. Visit to Penitentes ski center, Puente del Inca with its sulphur and radioactive thermal springs (2700mts above the sea level), Cerro Aconcagua's viewpoint (America's colossus), Villa Fronteriza Las Cuevas: farthest Argentinean settlement, Gendarmerie. Within a short ridge road distance, arrive at Cristo Redentor (4200 mts high, maximum expression of epic and peace) Argentinean-Chilean border. Head back to Puente del Inca.
Note: If preferred, this tour can be replaced with a full-day visit to other wineries in the area such as San Rafael and San Juan.
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10

Mendoza - El Calafate

Private transfer to airport to take return flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, privately travel to the Glaciarium Museum. Here, enjoy a free drink of one’s choice at the Glaciobar. Transfer privately back to the hotel.

Private transfer to airport to take return flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, privately travel to the Glaciarium Museum. Here, enjoy a free drink of one’s choice at the Glaciobar. Transfer privately back to the hotel.

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11

Perito Moreno Glacier

Overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest active continental glaciers, declared Universal Mankind's Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its breathtaking beauty and unusual behavior. A boat excursion to the face of the glacier is included to get an up-close and personal perspective of this immense gift from Mother Nature.
Optional mini-trekking excursion for outdoor enthusiasts (at additional cost).

Overland trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's largest active continental glaciers, declared Universal Mankind's Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its breathtaking beauty and unusual behavior. A boat excursion to the face of the glacier is included to get an up-close and personal perspective of this immense gift from Mother Nature.
Optional mini-trekking excursion for outdoor enthusiasts (at additional cost).

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12

Los Glaciers National Park

Depart from the hotel to Puerto Bandera, 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from El Calafate, to enjoy a full-day lake excursion to Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina. Board a modern and comfortable boat to sail among hundreds of icebergs on Lago Argentino as it approaches the breathtaking view of Upsala Glacier’s towering western front, the largest glacier in Los Glaciers National Park. From here, continue sailing through Cristina Canal to disembark at the Estancia Cristina. There will be six hours to enjoy the many activities at Estancia Cristina, including a guided walk to the Caterina River and Chapel. Lunch will be served in the dining hall at the Estancia.
After this excursion, return to the Estancia farm house and will depart at 5:30pm and arrive back at Puerto Bandera at approximately 7:00pm. Return to Calafate and transfer to the hotel. Lunch included.
Optional: One can ride in an all-terrain vehicle or enjoy a trekking excursion filled with marine fossils (at additional cost, must be booked in advance).
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El Calafate – Buenos Aires – Home

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires to take the flight back home, or overlap with the add-on of one’s choice.

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires to take the flight back home, or overlap with the add-on of one’s choice.

Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iguazu Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina

Mendoza, Mendoza Province, Argentina

El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Places You'll See

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    Calafate

    Named after the flowering bush common to the area, El Calafate provides a serene place to stay, away from the rush of the city. Listen to the sounds of cracking ice from the nearby glacier viewing platforms. Enjoy the numerous camping sites during the summer, and catch glimpses of the local wildlife. At night, enjoy the unpolluted, starlit sky.

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    Mendoza

    Mendoza, heart of the Argentinian wine industry, and close to Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of Asia, has something for everyone. Visit Campo Base Travel and Adventure for trekking and rafting experiences. Take a bike ride through Parque San Martin, or visit one of the many bodegas for wine tastings.

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    Puerto Iguazu

    Just a short distance away from the Iguazu Falls, the beautiful city of Puerto Iguazu is full of wonderful sites and attractions. View the Museum of Images of the Jungle, a beautiful collection of woodcarvings. Look around at Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay all at the same time, at the Three Frontiers Landmark where the three countries meet.

  • Buenos Aires

    One of South America’s most stunning cities, Buenos Aires will charm and delight anyone who walks its dazzling streets. Enjoy watching a tango show or visiting the many shopping centers such as Alto Palermo, or Paseo Alcorta. Buenos Aires is also home to several music festivals such as Quilmes Rock, Creamfields BA, and the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival.

Hotel Options

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Featured Accommodation

Awasi Iguazu

“When you come to Awasi, you discover a perfectly curated world of simple and uncomplicated luxury.”

Located just 20 minutes from the largest waterfalls in the world, this new lodge of only 14 Villas is located on the banks of the Iguazú River and surrounded by the authentic Atlantic Rainforest. Each Villa is assigned a private guide and a 4×4 vehicle, allowing our guests to enjoy each excursion at their own pace.

Awasi Iguazú is the ideal place to visit the famous Iguazú National Park and its surroundings, in addition to enjoying a series of private excursions specially designed to explore the entire region and learn much more than the falls.

After spending the day exploring the impressive natural scenery that surrounds us, return to Awasi to enjoy the individual pool on the terrace of your Villa, a drink at the Main Lodge bar and unforgettable dinners in our private restaurant.

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4 Star Properties

Buenos Aires : Grand Brizo Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Pulitzer Hotel

Iguazu : Mercure

Iguazu : El Pueblito

Mendoza : Lares de Chacras

Mendoza : Posada Verde Oliva

Calafate : Esplendor El Calafate Hotel

Calafate : Mirador del Lago

5 Star Properties

Buenos Aires : Sofitel Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Hotel Madero

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Loi Suites Iguazu

Puerto Iguazu (Argentina Side) : Iguazu Grand Resort Spa & Casino

Mendoza : Entre Cielos (Outside Mendoza)

Mendoza : Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa

Calafate : Xelena Hotel & Suites

Luxury Properties

Buenos Aires : Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires : Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Iguazu : Awasi Iguazu

Iguazu : Gran Meliá Iguazú

Mendoza : The Vines of Mendoza

Mendoza : Casa de Uco Vineyard & Wine Resort

Calafate : Eolo Lodge

Testimonials

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Traveled April, 2014

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Traveled March, 2014

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Traveled November, 2004

our trip was wonderful

Our trip was wonderful. Thank you for great ideas and planning!!! Such a well balanced trip. we will have so many memories and our lives are richer from this adventure.

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