BUENOS AIRES SALTA MENDOZA
Exploring Argentina
Buenos Aires, Salta & Mendoza
Ten Days
DAY 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires
Welcome to Argentina. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The capital offers something for everyone, from sophisticated European-style architecture, gardened parks and broad boulevards, pulsating tango nightlife and unique local neighborhoods of great character and charm.
This afternoon you will enjoy a half day tour of the “Paris of South America” This tour starts at the historical May Square (Plaza de Mayo) surrounded by the Government House (Pink House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the ancient City-Hall, seat of the former Spanish Viceroys. Continuation along May Avenue, of strong Spanish influence till you get to Congress Square facing the National Parliament. Drive along Callao Street till the intersection with Corrientes Avenue -the never-sleeping avenue- up to the most emblematic symbol of Buenos Aires: the Obelisk, passing by one of the widest avenues in the world as well as the famous Colon Opera House. Heading north-eastwards, you will then reach the most fashionable districts of the city: Recoleta, with a scent of French charm and the spacious and oxygenating Palermo Parks for a relaxing stroll. Your tour will also include the bohemian and colorful neighborhood of La Boca.
Overnight accommodations
DAY 2: Buenos Aires
Today enjoy the city’s distinguished museums, the fashionable surroundings, the coffee and tea houses or a world class shopping experience.
This evening, you will get in close contact with the sensual music and dance of the Tango, Argentina’s major cultural export, accompanied by dinner at “Esquina Carlos Gardel” restaurant, where the picturesque guys of the market would gather and where Carlos Gardel would meet his friends.
This unique theme restaurant offers excellent cuisine, a gorgeous Art Noveau room faithfully resembling the sophistication of the most luxurious salons of that time with last generation technology equipment, and an artistic score of the highest level and a mythic atmosphere, sets the stage for an unforgettable night.
Overnight accommodations (B/D)
DAY 3: Buenos Aires/Tigre & Delta
There are no limits to enjoy and continue discovering Buenos Aires. Depart this morning towards Tigre, along the northern residential area, passing by the most picturesque suburban districts, such as Olivos, where the official Presidential residence is located, and San Isidro, well-known for its huge elegant manors and mansions, with spectacular gardens. Cobbled streets and old and charming houses take you back to old times. Once you get to Tigre, enjoy a one-hour cruise on motorboat which will take you along the canals lined with numerous rowing and yacht clubs, as well as summer houses and restaurants in the hundreds of islands with a rich vegetation of flowers, fruit trees and weeping willows at the Delta of Parana River. You shall have lunch at one of the picturesque island restaurants of the Delta prior to returning back to your hotel.
Overnight accommodations (B/L)
DAY 4: Buenos Aires/Salta
Morning transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Salta in the scenic Argentine northwest. Upon arrival meeting and transfer to your selected hotel.
Overnight accommodations (B)
DAY 5: Salta
Today you will enjoy a full day excursion heading north towards Bolivia, through scenic Quebrada de Humahuaca and small villages, multi-colored painted mountains and wind-sculpted canyon walls. Visit peaceful Purmamarca and historic Tilcara, with artist-colony atmosphere, several museums, bustling handicraft market and the Pucara de Tilcara, a hilltop fortress built five centuries before the Incas. Enjoy lunch en route.
Overnight accommodations (B/L/D)
DAY 6: Salta
Today we visit the Quebrada de Escoipe, a mostly gravel road that’s one of Argentina’s most spectacular mountain highways, to the scenic Cachi, dating from the 18th century, with narrow cobblestone streets and a spectacular setting at the base of the 19,140 ft Nevado de Cachi. Visit this charming village and its small museum of the area’s hunter-gatherer origins to the Inca conquest and Spanish invasion.
Overnight accommodations (B/L/D)
DAY 7: Salta/Mendoza
Morning private transfer to airport for flight to Mendoza via Buenos Aires. Mid-day arrival and private transfer to your hotel or lodge.
Overnight accommodations (B)
DAY 8: Mendoza
Today you will spend the day exploring the “Oasis Centro Oeste”, the Wine Roads of Vistalba Valley. Visit first Norton Winery for wine tasting and then continue on to Nieto Senetiner Winery for lunch and wine tasting. In the afternoon you’ll proceed to the Fabre Montmayou Winery for more wine tasting before returning back to Mendoza in the late afternoon. The specific vineyards may change depending on the season and availability.
Overnight accommodations (B/L)
DAY 9: Mendoza
This morning you will enjoy a city tour of Mendoza – dating from 1591 – visiting its main points of interest and its many plazas, tree-lined streets and museums. Continue with a visit to another vineyard with lunch at the vineyard before returning back.
Overnight accommodations (B/L)
DAY 10: Mendoza/Buenos Aires
Morning private transfer for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival there transfer to your hotel for day time use until your evening international departure. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the city until time to transfer to the airport. (B)
