Ultimate Argentina Wine Tour
- Buenos Aires
- Mendoza
- Cafayate
- Calchaqui
- Salta
- The Pampas
An in-depth Argentine journey through culinary eyes, indulging in Buenos Aires' lively dining scene, popular and lesser known wineries and asados in the Pampas
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Itinerary highlights
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Discover Buenos Aires through the eyes of a sommelier
- Visit some of the most prestigious wineries in Mendoza
- Go trekking in the Andes near Mount Franke and San Bernardo
- Enjoy a private tour from Calchaqui to Salta
What's included
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All accommodation with breakfast (some hotels may include further meals)
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All internal flights
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All private ground transfers
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All tours specified in the itinerary description
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Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
Treat your senses to an all-encompassing tour which captures the essence of the authentic gourmet delights of Argentina, presenting the country’s finest wines and foods.
Starting off in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, discover the gourmet revolution of the city on private tailor-made tours with top chefs and sommeliers exclusive to Jacada. Then move from the vibrant restaurants of the capital to focus on one of Argentina’s greatest qualities: its world class wine.
Taste your way through the diverse wine regions. Visit renowned Mendoza with its baroque vineyards and expert guides, before travelling deep into the scenic northwest exploring sleepy, rustic towns home to hushed-up bodegas that make some of Argentina’s premium wines. When you’re not enjoying delicious reds and tasty meals at haciendas and fincas, you’ll have the chance to witness jaw-dropping Andean landscapes of gigantic rock formations and rugged national parks.
Then complete your culinary tour with a couple of days’ relaxing with the gauchos in the peaceful Pampas where traditional asados and luxury estancias await you.
Example trip itinerary
Buenos Aires
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires
Accommodation in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Overview
Located in the heart of the French heritage district of Recoleta in a restored belle epoque mansion, the Park Hyatt is a luxury hotel that offers the perfect base from which to explore this vibrant city.
There are 165 elegant rooms and suites, featuring all the modern luxuries that one would expect from a hotel of this ilk as well as period flourishes and detail in keeping with the history of the building. Buenos Aires is a city known for its gastronomy and the offerings at the hotel do not disappoint. Enjoy Argentinian cuisine at Duhau Restaurante and Vinoteca – where there are 7,000 bottles of Argentinian wine to choose from, or Italian at Gioia Restaurante and Terrazas. Satisfy your sweet tooth with afternoon tea at Los Salones del Piano Nobile, then end the day at The Oak Bar with its wood burning fireplace and garden views.
When you’re not out exploring the city, unwind at the Ahin Spa. Ahin in local dialect signifies a welcoming ceremony for an honoured visitor and guests visiting the spa are sure to appreciate the warm welcome. There is also a fitness centre and heated indoor swimming pool as well as a lovely garden in which to relax.
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Overview
The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most iconic hotels ever since. Located in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood, everything about the Alvear is incredibly well thought through with lots of little touches that make it a really special place to stay.
The hotel’s 192 rooms and suites are impeccable designed with a mix of Empire, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. Sumptuous fabrics and elegant furnishing are complimented by decorative arts and paintings by Argentinian artists. The larger lounge suites offer butler service so you can make the most of your stay.
Enjoy sophisticated French cuisine at La Bourgogne, and a decadent afternoon tea in L’Orangerie before sampling an expertly mixed cocktail at the lobby bar, which has long been a meeting place for well-known members of Buenos Aires society. Enjoying a tipple at the rooftop bar is also not to be missed, with its spectacular views over Alvear Avenue.
When you’re not out exploring all that the Argentinean capital has to offer, relax and unwind in the spa, wellness area, fitness centre and rooftop pool with adjoining pool bar.
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Highlights
- 88 rooms and suites filled with eye-catching touches
- Seasonal Argentinian dishes at Bistro Sur
- Vibrant Rojo Tango shows at El Cabaret
- Stunning views over the Ecological Reserve and the quaysides of Puerto Madero
Overview
The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto Madero, the brainchild of local empresario Alan Faena and designer Philippe Starck.
The hotel is located in the restored El Porteño building, an enormous silo built in 1902 that produced grain for post-war Europe. The décor encapsulates the grandeur of the belle époque that characterised Buenos Aires at the turn of last century. A red, black and white colour scheme runs through the hotel teamed with exposed brick walls and concrete pillars that hark back to its industrious past.
Rooms and suites are filled with eye catching touches such as hand embroidered throws and filigree mirrors and feature huge windows which look out over Ecological Reserve, the parks, Río de la Plata and the quaysides of Puerto Madero.
Eating and drinking at the Faena is a real treat. Enjoy fine dining at Bistro Sur where the menu is inspired by the finest seasonal Argentinian produce, or opt for something more casual at El Mercado which is inspired by the country’s famous cantinas and the open air markets of Europe. The Library Lounge is an intimate space filled with antique books and crysal chandeliers, while El Cabaret, inspired by the city’s 1920s tango clubs, is where you can catch the award-winning show, Rojo Tango.
The hotel also features a spa, fitness centre and an outdoor pool.
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Four days exploring Buenos Aires
Spend your time relaxing and exploring this wonderful city. You have our top recommendations for activities, restaurants and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here.
Full-day Buenos Aires gourmet experience
This exclusive gourmet experience showcases the culture and identity of the Argentine capital. The day begins with an hour's introduction to Argentine cuisine during which you will learn about the city's culinary heritage, its influences and development into a new food movement: 'La Nueva Cocina Argentina'. Enjoy a tasty lunch with your culinary expert at Il Matarello, a traditional Buenos Aires Parilla, in the vibrant La Boca district. Following lunch you will have the chance to experience how Argentina's new food movement is designed and prepared with Dante Liporace, the head chef at Tarquino, as he shows you his new cooking techniques during a demonstration of his signature dish in his kitchen. Then, you will explore the wonderful wines of the wine region with expert sommelier Ramiro Rodriguez. As you enjoy tastes from Salta to Southern Patagonia, Rodriguez will advise you on the best bottles available. This full day gourmet tour ends with a delicious tasting menu at a top city restaurant. Choose from Tarquino, El Banqueaneo or Arambu, all of which boast amazing dishes from the exciting Argentine food revolution.
Half-day Buenos Aires wine experience
This exclusive wine experience, made specifically for Jacada travellers, allows you to discover the culture and identity of Buenos Aires through the eyes of a sommelier. At 4pm you will be given an introduction to the history of Argentinian wine by your expert guide before enjoying the flavours of Mendoza, Salta and Neuquen with a master sommelier during your private wine tasting session. You will then be advised on which wines are best to invest in and which are best to drink right now at one of the city's finest wine stores and at 8.30pm you will dine at the wonderful Tarquino. Here you can enjoy a tasting menu prepared by chef Dante Liporace alongside a special wine pairing.
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport)
Flight
Flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in the Mendoza area
Mendoza
Lodges and hotels in Mendoza
Mendoza
Highlights
- 22 villas (one or two bedrooms available)
- Francis Mallmann Restaurant Siete Fuegos
- Bar & Cava
- Infinity Pool
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Fitness Centre
- Horse Riding
- Winery and Winemaking activites
- In-Villa dining
- Mountain biking
- Not on site, but can be arranged: Fly fishing, River Rafting, Trekking & hiking, Rock Climbing, Golf, Polo, Shopping, Art galleries, Farmer and artisan markets, Professional soccer matches, Skiing & Snowboarding
Overview
A chic and highly anticipated addition to Mendoza’s collection of boutique properties.
A contemporary, low-lying structure, the hotel seems to have been built so as not to disturb the uniform horizon of the Uco Valley’s perfectly combed vineyards. The smart collection of twenty-two villas echo this style and with their exposed interior stone facades, wall-to-ceiling windows, earthy tones and simple elegance combine for an aura of modernistic calm. There are one or two bedroom sizes available, and each comes with its own modern kitchen, sitting areas and private patio.
And there’s more.
The hotel has additionally modeled itself on being a culinary resort as well, managing to secure a restaurant designed by the internationally renowned chef, Francis Mallmann. There is a Winery on the estate for tastings, wine making tours and activities, not to mention a full spa for expert pampering.
Try some horse riding in the morning through the vineyards and high blue skies, followed by breakfast and a swim in the infinity pool that drops off into the combed lines of twisted vines beyond. In the afternoon, maybe some wine tasting with lunch and a spoiling treatment at the spa.
→ Find out moreMendoza
Highlights
- 14 rooms with private pools
- Restaurant
- Wine cellar
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Spa with wine therapy treatments
- Gym
Overview
Cavas Wine Lodge is one of the most luxurious and romantic accommodations from which to explore the Argentinean wine region.
Each of the rooms has its own private plunge pool and impressive views out across the vineyards to the Andes.
The hotel also has an excellent spa facility and is one of the most luxurious and romantic accommodations from which to explore the Argentinean wine region.
The Cavas restaurant offers a superb seasonal menu using organic products. There is also a spacious underground cellar showcasing 250 carefully selected wines from the Mendoza region. Guests can enjoy wine tasting with the resident sommelier upon request. Both bed and breakfast and full board options are available here.
→ Find out moreMendoza
Overview
Certainly standing out from most other Mendoza hotels, EntreCielos is very much on the contemporary cusp and bravely looks ahead to luxury wine lodges of the future.
In-keeping with the minimal modernist design, the exterior is non-descript and inside takes the mould of a concrete bunker. However, don’t let this discourage you because the décor of soft, sparkling floor and ceiling lights as well as the rich textures and inviting soft furnishings gives it a stylish and luxurious warmth. A total renovation of the property was completed in May 2011 and the rough bare walls interrupted with sheer glass playing out the beyond scenery of vines, mountains and skies makes for a pleasant journey of contrast when walking the maze-like hallways.
There is a large spa modelled on the traditional Hammam, where you can get a massage, facial, sit back in steam rooms, or plunge yourself between hot and cold pools.
Five categories of rooms are grouped and styled to the different ages of wine, and all have private terraces, iPod docks, air con and free WiFi. The ‘Young’ or superior rooms exude a fun vibe and are good for families. ‘Classic’ or superior deluxe rooms are slightly bigger, come with a four-poster bed or twin and have bright, vibrant bathrooms with a freestanding bath tub. Next up is the ‘Reserva’ or junior suites with similar amenities to the Classic yet is 50m² and at 85 m² is the ‘Gran Reserva’ or Duplex suite (of which there are 4), which enjoys two levels and unique views of the Andes, vineyards and surrounding gardens. At the top is ‘Grand Cru’ or super king with 95 m² to roam about in, a private terrace with Jacuzzi, rainforest shower and coffee machine. Currently uncompleted but soon to pip the Grand Cru is the exclusively private vineyard loft.
With a good range of activities and a helpful team of staff, the food served in the in-house restaurant is very good and well matched with the wine from their cavernous cellar.
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Five days exploring Mendoza
Spend your time enjoying the beautiful Mendoza region. Visit wineries, enjoy the restaurants or simply relax at your hotel.
Full-day Mendoza wineries tour - Central Valley
Your expert local guide will collect you from your hotel and bring you for an enjoyable sample of the different wineries in the Mendoza area. The Central Valley or Primera Zona (the closest to the city of Mendoza) includes the counties of Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, Guaymallén and Godoy Cruz. This is the home of malbec and where some of the most prestigious Argentine wineries are located. Originally from Bordeaux, France, this variety found the ideal place to prosper in Mendoza given the agro-climatic conditions of the area.
During the tour you'll visit three different wineries, we suggest a mix of smaller, boutique establishments and the larger operations, to give you a chance to see the contrasts and differences. During the visit, you'll always be accompanied by your private guide, though during the visits and tastings themselves you'll also be with the wineries' own guide.
Finally, in the afternoon, you'll stop at one of the top Bodega restaurants (such as La Tupina or Ruca Malen) for a chance to really enjoy the wine as it is meant to be; with great food. You have a gourmet tasting lunch paired with wines from the Bodega.
Full day Andes Tour
Drive west towards the mountains. The first Andean mountain range we will come across is called the Pre Mountain Range, and the snowy peaks to the west are part of the Cordillera Frontal, a different range. We shall drive through the Potrerillos Valley which lies between these two ranges, and drive pass by Potrerillos Lake to the Cordillera Frontal. Head off the asphalt onto a dirt road, going towards the Vallecitos ski resort.
From here start trekking into a gorge and where you will be able to see Mount Franke (5000m, 16,400 feet) and on the right the San Bernardo (4400m, 14,400 feet). The path goes up along a water stream and a very fertile tract where the water table approaches the surface and a few water springs can be seen. Ahead of us, the majestic mount Vallecitos (5800m, 19,000 feet) is the perfect spot to have lunch. Eventually, packs of guanacos and some condors can be added to the scenery. After lunch, you can trek up for another hour to a wide valley where accumulated earth and stones have been deposited by a glacier. During the winter, the area can be covered in snow, and you may need to trek with snow shoes.
Full day wine tour in Valle de Uco with lunch at Salentein
A scenic drive down Los Cerrillo Route to the Uco Valley, one of Mendoza’s most imposing landscapes and also one of the most fertile ones, especially given its high altitudes. A tour of the state-of-the-art Bodega Salentein and a gourmet lunch.
Transfer
Private transfer to Mendoza airport
Flight
Flight from Mendoza to Salta
Transfer
Private Tour and transfer from Salta to Cafayate via Quebrada de las Conchas - with lunch and wine at Finca Valentina
Cafayate
Wine lodges and hotels in Cafayate
Cafayate
Overview
Set just outside the town in the foothills of the mountains, Vinas de Cafayate is a charming wine lodge.
This is a simple, but comfortable lodging with large, basic rooms, great views and a swimming pool making it a great base from which to explore the various vineyards in this beautiful location.
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Overview
The most comfortable option in Cafayate, this is a very pleasant hotel set in wonderful gardens. The hotel is built very much in the colonial style with whitewashed outdoor walls. Inside the communal areas and rooms are traditionally decorated with quality furnishings and antique furniture.
The hotel has a large outdoor pool, a complete spa and beautiful gardens.
→ Find out moreCafayate
Overview
This brand new boutique hotel, part of the 1,360-acre wine estate of La Estancia de Cafayate, sits in the striking and rugged Calchaqui Valley and brings new levels of luxury to this often overlooked area of Argentina.
Synonymous with the Grace brand you can expect a high level of indulgence alongside an active appreciation for local character. The new building constructed of stone and sloping terracotta tiled roofs fits in well with the style of the region. Twelve spacious and well equipped rooms are more contemporary in their outfitting, yet a couple of local handicrafts and artwork are thoughtfully placed here and there.
The estate also comprises of twenty, two-bedroom residential villas, an 18-hole golf course and a large menu of equestrian and wine-focused activities. The spa is quite impressive too, with a hammam, gym, sauna and swimming pool. The signature restaurant, ‘Muse’ by Jonathan Cartwright, is another hotly anticipated addition to Cafayate serving modern European cuisine in the evenings.
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Three days enjoying Cafayate
Often referred to as Argentina's Tuscany, this is the country's lesser known wine region where the pace is slow, its Cabernet Sauvignons are sweetly perfumed, and its boutique wineries are rustic and known for their Torrontes and Tannat. For something a little more active, there's horse riding, hiking and historical villages to try out.
Full-day Cafayate wine tour with lunch
Today you'll enjoy a full day of exploring the Cafayate region's best wineries, with a stop for lunch.
Transfer
Private tour and transfer from Cafayate to Calchaqui
Calchaqui
Two days exploring Calchaqui
Visit local colonial towns unchanged for centuries, high altitude wineries, to horse riding and generally unwinding in this scenic and relatively unknown corner of Argentina.
Private tour of Calchaqui & Molinos' best wineries with lunch and a wine tasting
Today will be dedicated to some of the best wine experiences in the world. Your guide will pick you up in private 4x4 vehicle, and drive through the rugged scenery of this north western region, sometimes crossing muddy rivers, to reach Bodega Tacuil. This is one of the oldest and probably the highest wineries in the world, with exclusive wine and a unique setting, the old colonial house is where a special lunch will be set up for you to enjoy. In the afternoon you visit one of the more modern and fantastic Bodega Colome. Transfer back to Molinos at the end of the day.
Private tour from Calchaqui to Salta
A spectacularly scenic tour with your guide through the changing terrain of the Altiplano. Stopping for before winding your way lush tropical forest and reaching your chosen hotel in Salta.
Salta
Accommodation in Salta
Salta
Overview
A converted colonial farmhouse set in 290 acres of land, the House of Jasmines is one of the most romantic retreats in all of Argentina. Recently acquired by a French family with great experience in luxury hotels, the lodge was previously owned by Robert Duvall.
Each of the rooms (of which there are just seven) is beautifully decorated with period antiques, four poster beds and other luxurious touches. The lodge also features an excellent restaurant, a pool area and spa.
Located in the valley just a short drive from the capital of Salta, the lodge is an excellent base from which to explore the area.
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Highlights
- Charming cottage with two independent rooms each complete with a patio
- Indulgent in-room spa and beauty treatments
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Dining room serving fresh regional produce
Overview
Finca Valentina is a charming, small boutique hotel situated at the foot of the Andes, just outside Salta in Northwest Argentina. A refurbished country house, it maintains the local traditional architecture with the layout, light and comfort of modern living. The main house of the finca offers five standard rooms and a two-room suite. Outside, there’s also a cottage with two independent rooms, each with a private patio. The lounge and the dining room are completed by a fireplace and are pleasant, modern and strewn intermittently with the odd antique or gaucho garb. Hear the quiet preparation of meals from the cook in the kitchen whilst reading a book from the finca’s charming gardens or the outside decked seating area, sometimes shared by the owners’ three lovely labradors. Located in the south-western outskirts of city, you get the peace and splendid views of the Andean countryside as well as being close to the sights of Salta.
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Overview
Like its sister hotel in Buenos Aires, Legado Mitico Salta is a boutique hotel with style, service and culture. Each of the amply sized rooms is themed on a different Argentinean historical figure.
Decoration is a tasteful blend of dark woods, paintings, antique feature pieces and the modern comforts one expects in a luxury boutique hotel.
Service is prompt and friendly and the hotel boasts very pleasant communal areas including a solarium, breakfast bar, patio and a well-stocked library.
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Two days enjoying Salta
Spend your time relaxing and exploring this beautiful city and surrounding countryside. You have our top recommendations for guided excursions, activities, shopping and restaurants so that you can make the most of your time here.
Transfer
Private transfer to Salta airport
Flight
Flight from Salta to Buenos Aires
Transfer
Private transfer from Buenos Aires to the Pampas
The Pampas
Accommodation in The Pampas
The Pampas
Highlights
- An authentic estancia experience
- Watch polo matches, or learn how to play yourself
- Embrace the history of the authentic buildings
- Boutique size of just 11 rooms creates an intimate and peaceful atmosphere
- Enjoy a drink in La Pulperia – an authentic gaucho inn
Overview
One of Argentina’s best boutique estancias for experience and elegance, La Bamba de Areco is an intimate, authentic stay in the heart of the Pampas plains. Just 120 kilometres from Buenos Aires, and within striking distance of one of the oldest towns in Argentina, San Antonio de Areco, the estancia captures the rugged romance of the gaucho way of life whilst still being impeccably stylish, well–run, and easily accessible.
Avenues of plane trees lead you through the ranch’s lush parklands and paddocks to the typically 19th-century corralled casco (main house) painted in proud Vermillion red and white – permitting in parts a couple of vines to steal up its walls. The building was once an important private home along the Camino Real (Royal Road), and still retains the grandeur of its history.
Its eleven rooms are decorated in a smart, farmhouse style that blends classic rustic-chic with contemporary elegance. They open up onto the ranch’s shaded wraparound patios, perfect for relaxing, watching the ponies and al fresco dining in summer. La Pulperia is the estancia’s own authentic gaucho inn converted to a separate lounge bar and boutique. Naturally, there are a number of equestrian activities to choose from, including spectating polo matches.
→ Find out moreThe Pampas
Overview
La Bandada is set in 200 acres of land and with just six rooms, a stay here is an intimate and authentic experience. The rooms are decorated in a very traditional style with 19th century antiques and period style linens and fittings.
Unlike many of the larger more touristy Estancias close to Buenos Aires, La Bandada has excellent personalised activities including: horse riding, taking part in the traditional gaucho lifestyle, wine tasting or simply relaxing by the pool. The food is excellent traditional fare with most ingredients grown and reared on the Estate.
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Two days at your leisure in the Pampas
Choose from our selection of estancias for an authentic and luxury ranch-style stay in the sleepy Pampas plains. Ride out with gauchos, enjoy an afternoon asado (BBQ), fishing or polo lessons.
Transfer
Private transfer from the Pampas to Buenos Aires International Airport
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Treat your senses to an all-encompassing tour which captures the essence of the authentic gourmet delights of Argentina, presenting the country’s finest wines and foods. Starting off in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, discover the gourmet revolution of the city on private tailor-made tours with top chefs and sommeliers exclusive to Jacada. Then move from the vibrant restaurants of the capital to focus on one of Argentina’s greatest qualities: its world class wine. Taste your way through the diverse wine regions. Visit renowned Mendoza with its baroque vineyards and expert guides, before travelling deep into the scenic northwest exploring sleepy, rustic towns home to hushed-up bodegas that make some of Argentina’s premium wines. When you’re not enjoying delicious reds and tasty meals at haciendas and fincas, you’ll have the chance to witness jaw-dropping Andean landscapes of gigantic rock formations and rugged national parks. Then complete your culinary tour with a couple of days’ relaxing with the gauchos in the peaceful Pampas where traditional asados and luxury estancias await you. | Whats included?
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Days 1-4 |
Buenos Aires |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires |
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Accommodation in Buenos Aires
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Park Hyatt Buenos Aires - $$$$$
Located in the heart of the French heritage district of Recoleta in a restored belle epoque...
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Alvear Palace Hotel - $$$$$
The Alvear Palace Hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has remained one of the city’s most...
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Faena Hotel Buenos Aires - $$$$$
The Faena Buenos Aires is a striking design hotel in the waterside neighborhood of Puerto...
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| Four days exploring Buenos Aires Spend your time relaxing and exploring this wonderful city. You have our top recommendations for activities, restaurants and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here. |
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| Full-day Buenos Aires gourmet experience This exclusive gourmet experience showcases the culture and identity of the Argentine capital. The day begins with an hour's introduction to Argentine cuisine during which you will learn about the city's culinary heritage, its influences and development into a new food movement: 'La Nueva Cocina Argentina'. Enjoy a tasty lunch with your culinary expert at Il Matarello, a traditional Buenos Aires Parilla, in the vibrant La Boca district. Following lunch you will have the chance to experience how Argentina's new food movement is designed and prepared with Dante Liporace, the head chef at Tarquino, as he shows you his new cooking techniques during a demonstration of his signature dish in his kitchen. Then, you will explore the wonderful wines of the wine region with expert sommelier Ramiro Rodriguez. As you enjoy tastes from Salta to Southern Patagonia, Rodriguez will advise you on the best bottles available. This full day gourmet tour ends with a delicious tasting menu at a top city restaurant. Choose from Tarquino, El Banqueaneo or Arambu, all of which boast amazing dishes from the exciting Argentine food revolution. |
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| Half-day Buenos Aires wine experience This exclusive wine experience, made specifically for Jacada travellers, allows you to discover the culture and identity of Buenos Aires through the eyes of a sommelier. At 4pm you will be given an introduction to the history of Argentinian wine by your expert guide before enjoying the flavours of Mendoza, Salta and Neuquen with a master sommelier during your private wine tasting session. You will then be advised on which wines are best to invest in and which are best to drink right now at one of the city's finest wine stores and at 8.30pm you will dine at the wonderful Tarquino. Here you can enjoy a tasting menu prepared by chef Dante Liporace alongside a special wine pairing. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires (from domestic airport) |
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| Flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza | |
| Private transfer to your hotel in the Mendoza area | |
Days 4-8 |
Mendoza |
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Lodges and hotels in Mendoza
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The Vines Resort & Spa - $$$$$
A chic and highly anticipated addition to Mendoza’s collection of boutique properties, the...
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Cavas Wine Lodge - $$$$$
Cavas Wine Lodge is one of the most luxurious and romantic accommodations from which to...
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EntreCielos - $$$$$
Certainly standing out from most other Mendoza hotels, EntreCielos is very much on the...
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| Five days exploring Mendoza Spend your time enjoying the beautiful Mendoza region. Visit wineries, enjoy the restaurants or simply relax at your hotel. |
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| Full-day Mendoza wineries tour - Central Valley Your expert local guide will collect you from your hotel and bring you for an enjoyable sample of the different wineries in the Mendoza area. The Central Valley or Primera Zona (the closest to the city of Mendoza) includes the counties of Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, Guaymallén and Godoy Cruz. This is the home of malbec and where some of the most prestigious Argentine wineries are located. Originally from Bordeaux, France, this variety found the ideal place to prosper in Mendoza given the agro-climatic conditions of the area. During the tour you'll visit three different wineries, we suggest a mix of smaller, boutique establishments and the larger operations, to give you a chance to see the contrasts and differences. During the visit, you'll always be accompanied by your private guide, though during the visits and tastings themselves you'll also be with the wineries' own guide. Finally, in the afternoon, you'll stop at one of the top Bodega restaurants (such as La Tupina or Ruca Malen) for a chance to really enjoy the wine as it is meant to be; with great food. You have a gourmet tasting lunch paired with wines from the Bodega. |
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| Full day Andes Tour Drive west towards the mountains. The first Andean mountain range we will come across is called the Pre Mountain Range, and the snowy peaks to the west are part of the Cordillera Frontal, a different range. We shall drive through the Potrerillos Valley which lies between these two ranges, and drive pass by Potrerillos Lake to the Cordillera Frontal. Head off the asphalt onto a dirt road, going towards the Vallecitos ski resort. From here start trekking into a gorge and where you will be able to see Mount Franke (5000m, 16,400 feet) and on the right the San Bernardo (4400m, 14,400 feet). The path goes up along a water stream and a very fertile tract where the water table approaches the surface and a few water springs can be seen. Ahead of us, the majestic mount Vallecitos (5800m, 19,000 feet) is the perfect spot to have lunch. Eventually, packs of guanacos and some condors can be added to the scenery. After lunch, you can trek up for another hour to a wide valley where accumulated earth and stones have been deposited by a glacier. During the winter, the area can be covered in snow, and you may need to trek with snow shoes. |
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| Full day wine tour in Valle de Uco with lunch at Salentein A scenic drive down Los Cerrillo Route to the Uco Valley, one of Mendoza’s most imposing landscapes and also one of the most fertile ones, especially given its high altitudes. A tour of the state-of-the-art Bodega Salentein and a gourmet lunch. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Mendoza airport |
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| Flight from Mendoza to Salta | |
| Private Tour and transfer from Salta to Cafayate via Quebrada de las Conchas - with lunch and wine at Finca Valentina | |
Days 8-10 |
Cafayate |
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Wine lodges and hotels in Cafayate
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Vinas de Cafayate - $$$$$
Set just outside the town in the foothills of the mountains, Vinas de Cafayate is a charming...
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Patios de Cafayate - $$$$$
The most comfortable option in Cafayate, this is a very pleasant hotel set in wonderful...
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Grace Cafayate - $$$$$
This brand new boutique hotel, part of the 1,360-acre wine estate of La Estancia de Cafayate,...
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| Three days enjoying Cafayate Often referred to as Argentina's Tuscany, this is the country's lesser known wine region where the pace is slow, its Cabernet Sauvignons are sweetly perfumed, and its boutique wineries are rustic and known for their Torrontes and Tannat. For something a little more active, there's horse riding, hiking and historical villages to try out. |
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| Full-day Cafayate wine tour with lunch Today you'll enjoy a full day of exploring the Cafayate region's best wineries, with a stop for lunch. |
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Flights & transfers
Private tour and transfer from Cafayate to Calchaqui |
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Days 10-11 |
Calchaqui |
| Two days exploring Calchaqui Visit local colonial towns unchanged for centuries, high altitude wineries, to horse riding and generally unwinding in this scenic and relatively unknown corner of Argentina. |
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| Private tour of Calchaqui & Molinos' best wineries with lunch and a wine tasting Today will be dedicated to some of the best wine experiences in the world. Your guide will pick you up in private 4x4 vehicle, and drive through the rugged scenery of this north western region, sometimes crossing muddy rivers, to reach Bodega Tacuil. This is one of the oldest and probably the highest wineries in the world, with exclusive wine and a unique setting, the old colonial house is where a special lunch will be set up for you to enjoy. In the afternoon you visit one of the more modern and fantastic Bodega Colome. Transfer back to Molinos at the end of the day. |
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| Private tour from Calchaqui to Salta A spectacularly scenic tour with your guide through the changing terrain of the Altiplano. Stopping for before winding your way lush tropical forest and reaching your chosen hotel in Salta. |
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Days 11-12 |
Salta |
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Accommodation in Salta
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House of Jasmines - $$$$$
A converted colonial farmhouse set in 290 acres of land, the House of Jasmines is one of the...
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Finca Valentina - $$$$$
Finca Valentina is a charming, small boutique hotel situated at the foot of the Andes, just...
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Legado Mitico Salta - $$$$$
Like its sister hotel in Buenos Aires, Legado Mitico Salta is a boutique hotel with style,...
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| Two days enjoying Salta Spend your time relaxing and exploring this beautiful city and surrounding countryside. You have our top recommendations for guided excursions, activities, shopping and restaurants so that you can make the most of your time here. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Salta airport |
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| Private transfer from Buenos Aires to the Pampas | |
Days 12-13 |
The Pampas |
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Accommodation in The Pampas
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La Bamba - $$$$$
One of Argentina’s best...
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La Bandada - $$$$$
La Bandada is set in 200 acres of land and with just six rooms, a stay here is an intimate and...
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| Two days at your leisure in the Pampas Choose from our selection of estancias for an authentic and luxury ranch-style stay in the sleepy Pampas plains. Ride out with gauchos, enjoy an afternoon asado (BBQ), fishing or polo lessons. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from the Pampas to Buenos Aires International Airport |
