Buenos Aires & Mendoza Explorer

Arrive at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. We greet you on landing and provide your transfer to the hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure to start getting to know the city. For arrivals at Ezeiza Airport – Ministro Pistarini International Airport – the transfer is not included and can be arranged as an optional extra. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

After breakfast, we set off on a guided city tour of the capital’s signature landmarks and neighbourhoods. We explore Tres de Febrero Park along with the historic racecourse and prestigious polo field, pause at Plaza Italia, and make photo stops at Plaza de Mayo, where key moments in national history unfolded, as well as in San Telmo and the colourful streets of La Boca. You may choose to visit the renowned Recoleta Cemetery – entrance optional – and nearby admire Iglesia del Pilar and the Metropolitan Cathedral. We travel the grand avenues of Corrientes, De Mayo, 9 de Julio, Alvear and Del Libertador, and take in Palermo, Recoleta and the modern waterfront of Puerto Madero, together with the Obelisk, Lezama Park, the Ecological Reserve and the main commercial and financial districts. In the evening, around 6.00 pm, we collect you from the hotel for an unforgettable night of tango, folklore and fine dining at El Aljibe, a beautifully restored early 20th century conventillo where a 17th century well was uncovered during restoration. The Tango and Folklore Show features 15 performers on stage – a live quartet led by maestro Carlos Buono, a singer, three couples of dancers and a thrilling malambo with boleadoras, ponchos and drums. A delicious three course dinner of classic local and international cuisine is served with regional wines, and at the end of the show we transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

Breakfast at the hotel. You have a full day at leisure to revisit favourite spots, browse for crafts or simply soak up the city’s atmosphere. If you wish, you can join the Half Day Delta Classic – Boat Navigation and Tigre City Experience (not included – pick up at 8.00 am – duration 5 hours). On this relaxed outing you cruise for an hour through a maze of rivers and lush islands, passing traditional stilt houses, schools and churches while an audio guide shares insights into the Delta’s history, ecosystem and culture. Back on land, you continue through Tigre along Victorica Avenue, explore the Puerto de Frutos market, see the historic City Council building and wander the gardens of the Tigre Art Museum, edged by waterfront cafés and restaurants. Overnight in Buenos Aires.

After breakfast, we transfer you to Jorge Newbery Airport – AEP – for your flight to Mendoza – flight not included. On arrival, we meet you and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and begin discovering the charm of this renowned wine region. If your departure is from Ezeiza – Ministro Pistarini International Airport – please check the supplement for the transfer. Overnight in Mendoza.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon we visit two boutique wineries in the Maipú area, each with a long tradition and strong reputation. Expert staff guide us through the processes from vineyard to cellar, and we enjoy tastings that reveal each winery’s distinctive style and flavours. We then call at a family run olive oil factory to learn about one of Mendoza’s hallmark industries, rounding off a flavoursome introduction to the region. Overnight in Mendoza.

Breakfast at the hotel. You have a full day at leisure in Mendoza – relax at your hotel, explore the plazas and avenues or linger in cafés at your own pace. You can also join optional tours – not included – to enhance your stay. Mendoza City Tour – shared – requires a minimum of two guests, hotel pick up at 8.30 am, duration 4 hours, available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Discover the Foundational Area of the Old City, then the modern centre with its principal squares and the Civic Centre, where you will see the Los Andes Army Flag, considered the first independent flag of South America. Continue through General San Martín Park, the green lung of the city with 307 cultivated hectares, 17 km of roads and elegant fountains, and finish at Cerro de la Gloria with its iconic monument to the Andes Army. Full Day High Mountains – Potrerillos – requires a minimum of two guests, hotel pick up at 7.30 am, duration 10 hours. Travel from the city towards the Chilean border while admiring the Andes in full splendour, stopping at Potrerillos and Cacheuta, and visiting the Penitentes ski resort – snow views in winter. See the striking Puente del Inca rock formation, take in views of Mount Aconcagua from a scenic viewpoint, pass the Los Horcones customs complex and reach Las Cuevas, a small town with European style architecture. Lunch is at your own expense in a typical mountain restaurant before returning to Mendoza. Overnight in Mendoza.

After breakfast, at the scheduled time we provide a private transfer from your hotel to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport – MDZ – also known as El Plumerillo Airport. Sit back and enjoy a comfortable ride as you bid farewell to Mendoza, carrying with you the unforgettable flavours and landscapes of this wine capital.