The Essence Of Argentine Wines (trip)

The Essence Of Argentine Wines

  • Buenos Aires Airport, Argentina
  • Culinary & Wine Travel
Argentina, South America

Contact provider for price5 DaysYear-round
Luxury accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Wines and Adventures of the Andes 12 people max
An escapade from Buenos Aires to Mendoza, to explore the country and its outstanding wines. Arrive in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, and soak into its history and current wine scenario. Fly to the province of Mendoza, into the diverse oasis of winemaking: the Central Valleys and the high terroirs of the Uco Valley. Lodge at exclusive, countryside retreats. Cycle and ride on horseback throughout the vineyards. Dine at Argentina’s most renowned chefs’ own private venues, and state-of- the- art wineries. Lay back and enjoy the landscape of this marvelous land at the foothill of the Andes.

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Argentina, South America

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in 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.

Lodging options:  Superior: Esplendor
Luxury: Palacio Duhau – Hyatt

(Dinner included)

Day 2: Buenos Aires 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 Kilka, the Bodega`s Restaurant and Art Space. Afternoon visit to the Salentein Winery, and your choice of horseback riding through the Andean foothills, or relaxing at the lodge, with superb views of the Tupungato Massif
( 6820 mts)..

Lodging options: Superior: Postales del Plata
Luxury:Posada Salentein

(All meals included)

Day 3: Uco Valley – Visit to wineries and different outdoor possibilities
Morning bike to 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. Afternoon bike to La Azul, a small Boutique, producer of outstanding Malbecs.

Total Biking distance: 30 Km to 48 km –
Terrain: flat- mostly on paved roads

Lodging options: Superior: Postales del Plata
Luxury:Posada Salentein

(All meals included)

Day 4:Central Valleys of Mendoza – Biking & Wineries
Morning transfer north, to the province’s central valleys. Bike on secondary roads to Achaval Ferrer Winery. Again on our bikes to Ruca Malen for lunch at the winery. Early afternoon check in 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.

Lodging options: Superior: Club Tapiz Lodge- Mendoza
Luxury: Cavas Wine Lodge

(All meals included)

Day 5:Buenos Aires
Morning transfer to Mendoza airport to board flights back to Buenos Aires. Transfer from (Bs. As.) domestic to international airport to board flight home / choice of transfer to centric hotel.

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