Northwest Argentina & Wine Tour

Welcome to Argentina, one of South America's most fascinating tourist destinations with its rich natural beauty, historic cultural heritage, and deep wine culture. Upon arrival, be welcomed at the airport and escorted to your hotel by private transfer.

When it comes to Buenos Aires, tango and football will definitely be on the list, and there are many more things to discover. This half-day private tour will take you to the main attractions of San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, and Recoleta. From colonial architecture to diverse museums, from tango on the streets to antiques in the second-hand market, all of these make this romantic South American city more vivid.

This morning, fly to Salta in northwestern Argentina. As an important wine-producing area in this country, the region has beautiful scenery and rich history. In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day group tour of this beautiful city. Visit its churches and museums, get a panoramic view of Salta from the hilltop of Cerro San Bernardo, marvel at the National University, Vaqueros River, Quebrada de Castellanos, Lesser, and discover the village of San Lorenzo, where you will find unique souvenirs at the handicraft market. After the tour, be taken back to your hotel.

After breakfast, drive west along the famous Cuesta del Obispo, through the breathtaking rock formations into Parque Nacional Los Cardones and visit Valle Encantado. After that, leave for the historic town of Cachi and then there will be some free time for lunch on your own. Later, visit its church and archaeological museum. Continue south along the Route 40, through some small villages, towns including the beautiful colonial town of Molinos, and the Quebrada de las Flechas. Finally, you will reach Cafayate, the heart of the high-altitude wine country, which concentrates 90% of the vineyards in Salta.

The highlight of today is to taste "Torrontes", one of Argentina's top wines. Cafayate's large day-and-night temperature difference and sparse precipitation help Torrontes accumulate enough acidity and aroma; the mountain ice-snow melt runoff adds a unique flavor to it. Compared to wines from other regions, Cafayate's Torrontes are more intense, forming a unique style.

On the way back to Salta, you will pass through the Las Conchas Valley. The rocks here were naturally carved into strange shapes by wind and water erosion, such as the Amphitheatre, Devil's Throat, the Toad, the Castle, and others.

A coach or bus will take you to the airport for your flight to Mendoza, Argentina's largest and very important wine region. Upon arrival, enjoy a shared transfer to your hotel. The rest of the time is your leisure time.

As one of the eight famous wine-producing regions in the world, Mendoza has nearly 150,000 hectares of vineyards and more than 1,200 wineries, accounting for 70% of Argentina's total wine production. On this day you will visit 3 carefully selected wineries and learn about the winemaking process. In addition, you can enjoy a delicious lunch with local wine at one of the wine bodegas.

The glacier landscape of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America, attracts many outdoor enthusiasts. While hiking on the trails of Aconcagua Provincial Park, you will be immersed in the stunning views of the snow-capped peaks and the surrounding Andes. One of the major highlights in the park is Horcones Lagoon, a small glacier lake not far away from the starting point.

Feel free to enjoy some leisure time before a coach or bus transfer that takes you to the airport for your flight back home.