Argentine Vineyard Explorer - Wine Tour

Soft adventure along Argentina´s wine roads. This is a journey to explore the country and its outstanding wines. Visit cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and soak into its history and contemporary wine scene then fly to the province of Mendoza into a paradise of winemaking. The beautiful Andean landscape will be an impresive backdrop during your whole stay. Lodge at exclusive, countryside retreats. Cycle and ride on horseback through vineyards and dine at some of Argentina´s most renowned chefs own private venues and state-of- the- art wineries.

Note: If you prefer not to cycle on this trip, no problem, private transport can be provided, this is your vacation just tell us what you want to do!

DAY 1 - Arrival in Buenos Aires

We will be waiting for you at Buenos Aires airport when you touch down and then transfer you to your hotel. After a brief orientation meeting you will meet your guide and review the itinerary before setting out on an afternoon tour of the city´s historic areas. In the late afternoon, we make a stop at one of the city´s finest wine bars and have the chance to try the superb Argentine Malbec. Get ready for an evening of music & dance at one of Buenos Aires most authentic Tango venues.

Lodging: Marriott Plaza Hotel or similar
Buenos Aires
(Dinner included)

DAY 2 - Buenos Aires

During the morning you will visit the traditional Recoleta neighborhood, with its culture of cafes & restaurants. Later on you can enjoy a bike ride around further areas of Buenos Aires. Our ride ends at the city´s modern waterfront where we will have lunch at one of Buenos Aires best steak houses. The rest of the day is yours to wander this nice city, visiting its museums and parks if you wish.

Cycling: 2.30 hours.
Terrain: flat - mostly on paved roads
 
Lodging: Marriott Plaza Hotel or similar
Buenos Aires
(Breakfast and Lunch included)

DAY 3 - Buenos Aires to Mendoza

Morning transfer to the Buenos Aires domestic airport to board an early morning flight to Mendoza, world famous for being the center of Argentina´s wine industry. Upon our arrival we will enjoy a morning bike ride through the vineyards at the Familia Zuccardi Winery. Lunch will be taken at the winery and then you will be transfered to the Club Tapiz Lodge. 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. There will be an vening visit to central Mendoza and one of its finest wine bars, before heading to "1884 Restaurant" where chef Francis Mallmann blends the finest culinary traditions of France and South America

Lodging: Club Tapiz Lodge or similar
Mendoza
(Breakfast and Lunch included)

DAY 4 - Mendoza and the Central Valley

Morning bike ride on secondary roads to Catena Zapata Winery. then again on our bikes to Ruca Malen for lunch at the winery. During the afternoon we meet Mr. Carmelo Patti, one of Argentina´s most renowned enologists, who will share his wine making secrets through some "Barrel Tasting" of his artisan wines.

Lodging: Club Tapiz Lodge or similar
Mendoza
(All meals included)

Day 5 - In the Uco Valley

Morning transfer to Uco Valley and lodge at the exclusive Posada at Salentein Winery. Lunch at Kilka, the Bodega's Restaurant and Art Space. In the afternoon you will visit the Salentein Winery, and you can choose horseback riding through the Andean foothills if so inclined, with superb views of the Tupungato Massif ( 6820 mts)

Lodging: Posada Salentein - Tunuyan / Mendoza, or similar
(All meals included)

DAY 6 - Uco Valley

Morning bike to one of the valley's finest wineries the 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: Posada Salentein - Tunuyan / Mendoza, or similar
(All meals included) .

DAY 7 - Buenos Aires

Today you bid farewell to Mendoza with a transfer to Mendoza airport to board flights back to Buenos Aires. Transfer from domestic to international airport to board flight home if required or if staying longer just let us know..

(Breakfast included)

Argentina is easily combined with tours in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador, or even Mexico, just let us know and we can give you a fantastic itinerary to maximise your time here in Latin America.

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