Welcome to Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina! There will be an important meeting this evening at 18:00 - please look out at the hotel reception for a note from your leader with more information. Border Information: If you are flying into Buenos Aires, you will most likely enter Argentina at Ministero Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza Airport (IATA code: BUE/EZE)In Buenos Aires we will stay in a comfortable centrally located hotel.
We have a free day to explore Buenos Aires, soak up the atmosphere of the San Telmo neighbourhood, visit the colourful houses of La Boca, maybe catch a football game or take an Argentine cookery class! Buenos Aires is famous for it's Tango, and home to many restaurants where you can sample the famour Argentine steak and Malbec wine.
Today we will take a short flight to Puerto Iguazu, where we will spend two nights. After we have settled into our hotel we will visit the Argentine side of the mightly Iguazu Falls, there are lots of lovely trails for us to explore here.
Today we will cross the border into Brazil to explore the Falls from the Brazilian side, there is an opportunity to take a helicopter ride or a boat trip for those brave enough!
We will take a short flight to the Argentine city of Cordoba and from here we will transfer in our truck to our wonderful Estancia in the hills. Here we will have a few days to live with the Gauchos, learning how to throw a lassoo, ride the superbly trained Criollo horses, enjoyed a traditional Asado (the Argentine BBQ) and sample some of the wonderful wines from the Estancia's own vineyard.
Today we'll head out on our horses for a ride in the Sierra Chicas!
Time to saddle up for a another ride, relax with a book or perhaps take a stroll around the estancia, looking out for condors, owls and viscachas!
This morning we will head off in our overland truck to the Valle de las Sierras Puntanas, we will spend the night in a traditional estancia. The province of San Luis is well off the regular tourist trail, but boasts beautiful scenery and mountain towns.
Today we will continue our journey to the beautiful city of Mendoza, at the centre of Argentine wine production and one of the nine 'Wine Capitals of the World' - especially famous for it's Malbec, grown at some of the highest-altitude vineyards in the world. Mendoza has plenty to keep us busy; from rafting to hiking, horse riding to wine tourss
Today we will have an included half day trek in the surrounding hills, followed by an opportunity for some adventure activities or perhaps to explore the plazas on a city tour.
Another action packed day in Mendoza, today we will head out for a family rafting trip!
Today we say goodbye to Argentina and cross the border into Chile following the stunning mountainous road over the high Andes, we should have an opportunity to view Cerro Aconcagua (6962m) the highest mountain in the southern hemisphere.In Los Andes we will spend the night in a local guesthouse out of town in comfortable rooms.Border information: Enter Chile at Paso Cristo Redentor.
It's time to hit the beach, this morning we will set off to the Chilean port town of Valparaiso. There is much to explore in arty Valparaiso with it's colourful streets and the 42 cerros (hills), take a boat trip, or indulge in the chilean cuisine during a cooking class. We will spend two nights here in a comfortable hotel by the beach.
Enjoy a free day for activities by the beach!
After a free morning to enjoy our final day on the back, we will complete our journey to the vibrant Chilean capital of Santiago. In Santiago we stay in a comfortable, centrally located hotel. If you would prefer to stay for additional time in Valparaiso please speak to our Sales team.
Border Information: If you are finishing your trip in Santiago, you will most likely exit Chile at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (IATA code: SCL).Today is the final day of the trip and no accommodation is included tonight. Please contact your sales agent if you are interested in booking extra nights of accommodation.
