Buenos Aires to Santiago - 9 Days

Arrival in Buenos Aires. Private transfer from the airport and check-in at your accommodation.

Breakfast. At 09:00, Buenos Aires City Tour. You will discover the beauty and wonders of Buenos Aires city, viewing the National Congress, The Metropolitan Cathedral next to the Government House in May Square area among other important buildings. You will catch a glimpse of the Colon Theater, one of the most important opera houses in Latin America and San Telmo, traditional neighborhood where Tango performances can be seen in many bars and restaurants. There is an important stop at La Boca colorful neighborhood, which was seat of immigrants - mainly Italians - and now home of some artists.

Enjoy Palermo, an area that combines its architecture and history with entertainment and amusement in its green spaces. Finally, La Recoleta, an exclusive and elegant neighborhood where the famous cemetery is found.

Alternative at no extra cost: Buenos Aires Bike Tour. If you want a more active tour to discover the corners of Buenos Aires with a small group and pedal your way along the city streets, the bike tour is your choice.

Important: Make your choice (either Buenos Aires City Tour OR Buenos Aires Bike Tour) when booking because if you wait until last minute you might not have the spaces for a change.

Breakfast. The day is free for you to enjoy the city. In the evening at 20:00 you're picked up from your accommodation for a tango show including dinner. In the very heart of Puerto Madero, the newest neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, this show represents the best of the Porteño culture. A tango show is a trip to older and passionate times. Professional artists will show you their best art, singing songs and dancing typical pieces. The show consists of several parts in which you can appreciate a live tango orchestra, dancers and singers. Includes return transfers, a welcome drink, dinner (starter, main course and dessert), wine or soft drinks and of course, a beautiful tango show.

Breakfast and check-out at 11:00. Spend the day exploring the city on your own, and in the evening make your own way to Retiro bus station to board the night bus to Mendoza.

Upon arrival in Mendoza, make your own way to your accommodation. At 14:30, Half Day Winery Tour: This tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by immigrants, using irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians. They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines.

You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest available technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labeling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: 14:30 Sundays 08:30. You will be picked up and dropped off from your accommodation.

Breakfast. 09:30 Rafting 12 km (or High Mountain Tour):
The Rafting takes place in Potrerillos, a village located 60 km south west from Mendoza city, in heart of the Precordillera, the range before the High Mountains. The landscape is of 5000 meters snowy peaks, desert and colorful rocks. Rafting is one of the most important adventure sports in Mendoza. It is not necessary to have previous experience, the rafts can hold 6 people plus 1 guide that will provide the necessary security information and the mini course to handle the boat.

The activity is based in the Mendoza River. The base of operations is located on the banks of the river and has locker rooms, showers, two pools and solarium among other things, so it is a great place to spend a beautiful day on the mountain besides doing a Rafting. Rapids are grade III. For rafting bring some clothes and a pair of shoes to get changed after the activity. A rafting wetsuit is provided, but whatever you decide to wear underneath the wetsuit is going to get wet. Bring also a towel, sun protection (hat, sun block), water and food (or money to buy some), swimming suit (remember there are two pools at the base) and warm clothes for after rafting. Back to town at 17:00.

Note: As rafting depends on the weather conditions, this activity can be replaced by horseback riding with Asado or Alta Montana (Aconcagua Valley day trip).

Breakfast. Check out. In the morning, make your own way to the bus station for departure to Santiago and time to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery roads in west Argentina. It is a day bus so don´t fall asleep and try to catch a glimpse of the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the American Continent (almost 7.000 meters). Arrival during the evening. Check in to your accommodation.

Breakfast. Santiago Bike Tour: 09:30-12:30: This Tour shows you the popular culture and everyday life in Santiago. Multiculturalism, urban art and diverse religions in Patronato; fruit and vegetables in La Vega Market; history in the Plaza de Armas. All part of the many experiences on this unforgettable Tour of Santiago, Chile.

Stops: Bellavista Neighborhood, La Chascona: Pablo Neruda´s House, Metropolitan Park, Patronato Neighborhood, La Vega Market, Mapocho Station, Central Market, Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes Museum, Forestal Park.

Breakfast and check-out.

- 3 nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires at selected room with breakfast.
- Ezeiza International Airport pickup.
- Buenos Aires City Tour AM or PM 3 hours OR Bike Tour 3-4 hours
- Tango Show with Dinner, Drinks and transfers.
- Bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza
- 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected room with breakfast.
- Half Day Wineries Tour
- Rafting 12 km with transfers to rafting post.(Note: rafting depends on weather condition and on river condition. If rafting can´t be done the alternatives will be: Alta Montaña Full Day Excursion or Horseback Riding + Asado)
- Bus from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile
- 2 nights accommodation in Santiago de Chile with breakfast
- Santiago de Chile Bike Tour