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On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel. In the afternoon take a tour of Buenos Aires’ most famous sights including San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta, followed by a steak dinner in Buenos Aires’ hippest port area: Puerto Madero. You may also opt for dinner at the delicate Rojo Tango while enjoying the finest tango in town.

Spend the day at one of the oldest and most stylish estancias in Argentina - La Bamba de Areco - taking in the pastoral, cowboy-filled country side life of the pampas.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Mendoza. You will be taken to the Cavas Wine Lodge, one of the most stylish places to stay in all Argentina. The nearby wineries produce excellent wine, and the lodge offers cuisine to match.

Today you will visit the Norton winery to witness world-class Malbecs being made first-hand. Enjoy a cooking class and a fabulous lunch, before returning to the Cavas Wine Lodge.

Day at leisure. You may opt for the spa and its signature wine therapy, or set off on horseback. Sip sauvignon blanc under a shady pergola and sample the most tasty organic dishes.

After lunch you are taken to the airport for your short flight to Santiago de Chile. You will stay at the beautiful Singular Hotel, located in the charming Lastarria neighbourhood. Dinner will be served at the Boragó, a most innovative place featured on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Take a tour of the city’s most famous sights incl. downtown Santiago, the bohemian Bellavista district and San Cristóbal Hill. Private cooking class - the results will be eaten afterwards, of course. Enjoy a night in Santiago.

Today you will be transferred to the beautiful Colchagua Valley and the stunning Viña Vik Millahue Lodge. Set amidst vines, the hotel itself is a piece of art, and famous for its cuisine.

Today you have an array of activities to choose from, e.g. horseback riding, wine tastings, mountain biking or hiking.

Return to Santiago for your flight to Temuco. You will be met and transferred to Hacienda Vira Vira in Pucón, a hypnotic  retreat for nature lovers.

Vira Vira’s extensive excursion menu will give you plenty of options to spend your time. Activities include hiking, rafting, snow shoe walks and local weaving.

Today you will be transferred to the picturesque town of Puerto Varas. Visit Frutillar on the way, an enchanting lakeside retreat next to Lake Llanquihue, and taste the best ‘Apfelstrudel’ of this German-influenced region. Spend the night at the Hotel Cumbres, and prepare yourself for splendid views and an exemplary service.

It is time to cross the Andes and return to Argentina. Say Good Bye to Chile and sail across the waters of Lake Todos Los Santos, Frías and Nahuel Huapi to finally reach Bariloche. Stay and dine at the iconic Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, set on a hilltop between crystalline lakes.  

Enjoy a tour of Bariloche and this beautiful part of the Patagonian Lake District. Taste some chocolate, take a walk in the forests, take in the views from Campario Hill and enjoy a fine gourmet picnic amidst nature. Dinner will be served at the LLao Llao, a real culinary treat.

Return to Buenos Aires / international flight connection.