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Argentina Mountains & Wineries, tour two of the country’s most impressive regions: Mendoza & Bariloche

Explore the best of Mendoza's vintners in the foothills of the Andes

Duration: 9 days
2+ Travelers: $2,695 per person
Join us on an unforgettable Argentina tour of two of the country’s most impressive regions: Mendoza, home to Argentina’s world-renowned wines, and Bariloche, the heart of the beautiful Lakes District of Northern Patagonia. Based out of Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America, this Argentina trip takes you to the center of Argentina’s vineyards: the Medoza Region with over 900 distinct wineries. In the foothills of the Andes, you will explore the best of these vintners with two deliciously full days of Argentine wine tours all the while surrounded by impressive landscapes. From Mendoza, continue on to tour Patagonia’s Lakes District. Hike, kayak, and raft through this outdoor wonderland, staying in the resort town of Bariloche on the shores of beautiful Nahuel Huapi Lake. This active Patagonia tour pairs well with a taste of Argentine wine for a weeklong trip any sophisticated adventurer is sure to love.
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Argentina Mountains & Wineries Tour Itinerary

Day 1 (Sun): ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES View Buenos Aires accommodations picture gallery Meet a Southern Explorations representative at the international airport upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure in this world class city. Buenos Aires is a thriving capital city with ample sights and exciting areas to explore. Consider adding our popular Four Balconies tour of Buenos Aires to become more familiar with this expansive metropolis. Overnight at a local hotel.
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Day 2 (Mon): BUENOS AIRES - MENDOZA View Mendoza accommodations picture gallery After breakfast, transfer from your Buenos Aires hotel to the domestic airport for your flight to Mendoza, where your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel to relax for the next stage of your Argentina tour. (B)
Day 3 (Tue): Wine Tasting by Bicycle or Classic Agrelo Wine Tasting View Mendoza accommodations picture gallery

OPTION I: Wine tasting by bicycle

Day’s guided Argentina tours, you travel twenty minutes south to Beltrán to wine taste by bicycle, visiting vineyards of the family-owned and operated Bodega Familia Zuccardi. The winery is famous for giving this viticultural district its start, thanks to the founder’s inventive irrigation system that allowed grapes to grow here, a tradition of innovation that continues today. From the Casa del Visitante gardens, you bike to the Finca F.L. Beltrán to savor three varieties of Santa Julia Chardonnay—the original, an organic and a reserve. At the Zuccardi’s Syrah vineyards, you’ll sample both the Syrah and Syrah Rosé. After tasting three Santa Julia Malbec varieties at the Malbec vineyard, you return to the picturesque start of your trip for a gourmet lunch paired with regional wines. At the conclusion of this full day of Argentina wine tours, you will be taken back to your hotel for a free evening. (B,L)

OPTION II: Classic Agrelo Wine Tasting

These classic Argentina wine tours take you 28 miles south of Mendoza to the Lujan Valley. You’ll taste the offerings of three wineries in the Agrelo sub-appellation where Malbec reigns supreme. Bodega Caterna Zapata is the family winery of Nicolas Catena, widely recognized for showing the international wine community the potential of the Mendoza terroir. At the Finca Decero Winery, you’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch with regional wines. Once a bare patch of dirt in the Andean foothills, this winery now boasts one-of-a-kind growing and harvesting methods, where vines are nurtured by hand and sustainable winemaking standards are uncompromising. A combination of French and Argentine viticultural traditions characterizes the distinctive wines of the second-generation, family-owned, Benegas Winery. Annual production is only 30,000 cases. At the end of today’s Argentina tours, you are returned to your hotel for a free evening. (B,L)
Day 4 (Wed): Boutique Wineries or Active Mendoza Tour (Rafting or Aconcagua Hiking) View Mendoza accommodations picture gallery

OPTION I: Boutique Wineries Tour

For this full day of Argentina wine tours, you drive about 28 miles from Mendoza. The itinerary is designed for those wishing to sample the handcrafted, premium wines of four up and coming boutique wineries that produce vintages in small lots. Founded in 1998 by two Argentine friends, Achaval-Ferrer is dedicated to limited production, single vineyard Malbecs. In its short history, it has become known for some of the most highly-rated Malbecs in Argentina, including its Finca Altamira and Quimera from the Uco Valley. After ten years of growing grapes for others, the Caelum Winery began as a family project in 2009 with a small production of 40,000 cases that has now expanded to 90,000. The picturesque winery is surrounded by pistachio trees. You’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch accompanied by regional wines at the Tuscan-style Piattelli Vineyards. With guidance from one of Mendoza’s most recognized winemakers, this eight-year old winery in the Agrelo sub-appellation produces high quality, organic wines at affordable prices. Carlos Pulenta Winery is surrounded by 130 acres of 40-year-old vineyards. A young winery established by fifth-generation vintners, it combines modern technology with years of experimentation in high altitude vineyards and is known for its top rate Malbec blends. At the end of today’s Argentina wine tours, you are returned to your hotel for a free evening. (B,L)

OPTION II: Active Mendoza Tour (Rafting or Aconcagua Hiking)

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for today’s adventure. Opt to travel to Mt. Aconcagua National Park to hike near the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere or enjoy a full day rafting on the Potrerillos River. At the conclusion of today’s Argentina tours, you will be driven back to your hotel. (B,L)
Day 5 (Thu): MENDOZA - BARILOCHE View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery Before your midday flight to Bariloche, take the day to tour the many sites of this Andean city. Visit the colonial center, Independence Plaza, Plaza San Martín, Cerro de la Gloria, General San Martín Park and many other open spaces and parks the city is known for. Also explore the unique España Avenue and plaza with its impressive mosaics. Enjoy one last meal and transfer to the airport for your flight, connecting in Buenos Aires. Land in Bariloche, a scenic resort town perfectly situated on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Take the rest of the day to relax and visit this mountain town. (B)
Day 6 (Fri): BARILOCHE HIKING or MANSO RIVER RAFTING / CLASS III-IV View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your choice of two activities. For those looking for adventure, try your hand at river rafting the legendary Manso River. Begin by traveling by private van along the Manso River into Nahuel Huapi National Park. Arrive at John’s Ranch and enjoy coffee on the shore of the river. Change into your wetsuit and prepare for an exciting rafting adventure with a safety briefing from your guide. During the thrilling ride down the river you’ll pass luxuriant forests through the canyon. Finish at the border with Chile where you will change clothes and head back to the ranch for a traditional barbeque. If you prefer to stay dry, travel to one of the gorgeous hikes through the mountains surrounding Bariloche. Your guide will pick you up and discuss your trekking options for the day, selecting one that perfectly fits your interests and activity level. Spend the evening back in Bariloche. (B)
Day 7 (Sat): NAHUEL HUAPI LAKE - KAYAKING View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and travel to the launching beach. Today will be spent on the serene waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Regardless of your fitness level or previous kayaking experience, you will surely take pleasure in this full day of paddling in a heavenly setting. Pause midday for a delicious picnic lunch on the shores of the lake. Complete your trip at the renowned Llao-Llao Hotel, from where you will transfer back to your hotel for a last world class dinner. (B, L)

Patagonia Hike & Kayak Option

If your group prefers, we can arrange instead to combine relaxed trekking with kayaking. Enjoy breakfast before starting out on this exciting Patagonia tour. From Lopez Bay, you will hike to Tristeza’s granite lookout with impressive views of the Lakes Region. Here you will enjoy a scenic lunch before hiking back. You will travel to Moreno Lake and receive a safety briefing. The rest of the afternoon will be spent paddling this beautiful lake before returning to your Bariloche hotel. (B,L)
Day 8 (Sun): BARILOCHE - HIKING View Bariloche accommodations picture gallery Travel to the trailhead after breakfast. You’ll begin your ascent into the beautiful wilderness reaching the alpine zone after two to three hours. Stop to rest and dine on a superb picnic lunch before continuing on the remaining three to four hours, all the while surrounded by pristine lakes and impressive peaks. Return to your Bariloche hotel to prepare for a delightful night on the town. (B, L)
Day 9 (Mon): BARILOCHE - BUENOS AIRES - HOME View Explora accommodations gallery Take the morning to relax in this mountain town before your afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for your departure home or to arrange additional tours of the city, surrounding areas, or longer extensions. (B)
Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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ARGENTINA EXTENSIONS

Have more time to spend? Why not customize your trip with some of these trip extensions? Add extensions to the beginning or the end of your trip, or add to both ends.

ARGENTINA DAY EXTENSIONS: Estancia Cristina; Upsala Glacier Cruise
BUENOS AIRES DAY EXTENSIONS: Four Balconies Of Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Walking Tours; Fine Arts Tour; Jewish Heritage Tour; Wine Tasting; Biking Buenos Aires; Kayaking In Buenos Aires; Bicycle Tour - Tigre & San Isidro; Tango Shows; The Real World Of Tango; Tigre & Delta Of The Parana River; Colonia Day Trip (Uruguay)

ARGENTINA MULTI-DAY EXTENSIONS: Crucero Santa Cruz (3D); Punta del Este - Uruguay (3-4D); Iguazu Falls Tour (3D); Valdes Peninsula Tour (3D); Fitz Roy Tour (4D); Punta Tombo + Valdes Peninsula Kayaking (4D); Torres del Paine Lodge-Based (4-5D); Active Tierra Del Fuego (4D); Classic Tierra Del Fuego (4D); Mendoza Tour (4D); Active Bariloche Tour (5D); Classic Bariloche Tour (4D)
EXTENSIONS TO BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (4D)
EXTENSIONS TO URUGUAY: Punta del Este Tour, Uruguay (3-4D)

CHILE EXTENSIONS

Have more time to spend? Why not customize your trip with some of these trip extensions? Add extensions to the beginning or the end of your trip, or add to both ends.

SANTIAGO DAY TOUR EXTENSIONS: Santiago City Tour (4Hrs); Santiago Arrival Package; Santiago City Wine Tasting (4Hrs); Santiago City Culinary Tour (6Hrs); Casablanca Valley Premium Wine Tour (8 Hrs); San Antonio Valley Premium Wine Tour (9hrs); Colchagua Valley Wine Tour (10hrs); Maipo Valley Premium Wine Tour (8hrs); Aconcagua Valley – Carménère Experience Tour Premium Tour (9 Hours); Coastal Tour Valparaiso & Vina del Mar (10hrs); Coastal Tour to Zapallar (10Hrs); Chile Hiking - La Campana National Park (10Hrs); Chile Hiking - El Morado National Park & Baños Colinas Hot Springs (10Hrs)

PUNTA ARENAS EXTENSIONS: Punta Arenas Arrival / Departure (1D)
CHILE MULTI-DAY EXTENSIONS: Valparaíso & Casablanca Valley (2D); Colchagua Valley (2D); VIK Winery – Cachapoal & Colchagua Wine Regions (2D); Aconcagua Valley – Carménère Experience Tour (2D); J. Bouchon Wine Tour (3D); Easter Island (3-5D); Torres del Paine Lodge-Based (4-5D); San Pedro de Atacama (4D)
ARGENTINA (via Chile) EXTENSIONS: Perito Moreno Glacier (3D)

ARTICLES & INFORMATION ABOUT ARGENTINA
TOURS AND TRAVEL

About Argentina's National Parks: The National Parks of Argentina: An Overview; The National Parks of Argentina by Region
The national parks of the northwest: Baritu National Park; Calilegua National Park; (Finca) El Rey National Park; Los Cardones National Park; Copo National Park; Campo de Los Alisos National Park
The national parks of the northeast: Rio Pilcomayo National Park; Chaco National Park; Mburucuya National Park; Iguazu National Park; Pre-Delta National Park; El Palmar National Park
The national parks of the central Andes: San Guillermo National Park; Talampaya National Park; El Leoncito National Park; Sierra de la Quijadas National Park; Los Venados de las Pampas National Park; Quebrada del Condorito National Park
The national parks of the pampas: Lihue Calel National Park
The national parks of northern Patagonia: Laguna Blanca National Park; Lanin National Park; Los Arrayanes National Park; Nahuel Huapi National Park; Lago Puelo National Park; Los Alerces National Park
The national parks of Southern Patagonia: Monte Leon National Park; Los Glaciares National Park; Perito Moreno National Park; Tierra del Fuego National Park

Regions of Argentina: Buenos Aires & the Pampas Region; The Northwest Region; The Northeast Region; The Central Andes Region; The Northern Patagonia Region; The Southern Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Region
About Buenos Aires & Argentina: An Introduction to Sightseeing in Buenos Aires; Sightseeing in Buenos Aires: The Recoleta Cemetery; Sightseeing in Buenos Aires: Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo; Sightseeing in Buenos Aires: El Teatro Colon; The Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Downtown Buenos Aires; The Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Palermo; The Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: The Recoleta; The Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: San Telmo; The Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero; The Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: La Boca; The Suburbs of Buenos Aires; Clothes Shopping in Buenos Aires; Getting Around in Buenos Aires; Mate, the national drink of Argentina
About Tango: Watching tango in Buenos Aires; Learning to tango in Buenos Aires; The Styles of Argentine Tango; Tangomania around the World; It takes two to tango: The Fundamentals; Tango in film; Carlos Gardel, Tango Superstar; The Films of Carlos Gardel
Whale Watching Around Argentina and Uruguay: Baleen Whales on Argentina and Uruguay Tours; Toothed Whales on Pacific Tours
Penguin Watching Around Patagonia: Adding Penguins to Your Itinerary

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2013-14 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES

Sunday Departures
2 person minimum / 8 maximum

Oct 06-14
20-28
Nov 10-18
17-25
Dec 08-16
15-23
Jan 05-13
19-27
Feb 02-10
09-17
Mar 02-10
16-24

Private Departures can be arranged. Please regarding private departure costs.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Included in tour cost: Professional, English-speaking local guides; All hotel accommodations (twin shared basis including continental breakfast); Meals as indicated; All transfers in private van; Entrance fees for all scheduled tours, national parks, archaeological sites and boats; Southern Explorations pre departure services
Excluded in tour cost: International Airfare to / from Buenos Aires; $1,325 Airfare (Buenos Aires / Mendoza - Mendoza / Bariloche - Bariloche / Buenos Aires), subject to change; Reciprocity Fee, $160 per person, valid for 10 years; Lunches and dinners in the cities (unless otherwise noted); Hiking boots and other personal gear; Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate - Difficult

ARGENTINA ACCOMMODATION

Argentina Mountains & Wineries:: 8 nights hotel

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $730: Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.