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- Eli Ramos, Spring 2002


Tours can run from 2 ,3, 4 or the number of days you want in the Land of Malbec.



A sample itinerary that ranges from $240-$290 a day, and includes travel, lodging, most meals and activities within Argentina.

Saturday (Travel Day)
Arrive at your hub airport, in New York, San Francisco or Miami, and board the aircraft on your own. Include some sleep in your flight plan. You are on your way to Buenos Aires! Don't forget your passport!!

Sunday (Tour Day 1)
Welcome to Argentina. We meet you at the Ezeiza Airport and get you checked into your first class hotel. Over lunch we will discuss the tour itinerary in more detail and answer any questions you may have. The afternoon is dedicated to stretching out your legs in the wonderful parks and cafes. Dinner in Puerto Madero finest restaurant is always an unforgettable experience..

Monday (Tour Day 2)
A full day to play in South America's most romantic city. The city tour will familiarize you with famous locations; La Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca's "Caminito", San Telmo, Puerto Madero and the Casa Rosada, the nation's governing office. Top Chef Connie Aldao will delight you with a hands-on cooking demonstration while introducing you to the authentic tastes of Argentina. Later on, a live Tango is show guaranteed to ignite some passion from within.

Tuesday (Tour Day 3)
After strolling through charming Buenos Aires, we head to the picturesque mountains of Mendoza. We fly you to the Mendoza Airport and drive east to Maipu, for crafted wines and grilled meats, a traditional asado at Santa Julia’s winery. Jimena Turner guides us through the new tasting facility and into their guest patio overlooking extensive orchards and vineyards. Later that afternoon, you can enjoy a siesta in your wine country bed and breakfast.

Wednesday (Tour Day 4)
We take off to the first Denomination of Origin in South America, premier region Lujan de Cuyo. Our first stop is at the beautiful Finca La Amalia, owned and operated by legendary Dr. Carlos Basso. Our lunch stop will be at the newly renovated Alta Vista Winery, where we will enjoy a vineyard tour, and taste Torrontes and Malbec over a gourmet lunch. Next, you will taste the boutique wines at Foster and the winemaker’s personal line of unoaked Malbec. Concluding the day, we stop for a personal chat with Carmelo Patti. Carmelo’s small production is a best kept secret. Try his unique style at the winery he’s such a fun character. Overnight in the wine country bed and breakfast.

Thursday (Tour Day 5)
You start off with a City Tour of Mendoza and arrive at famed winery Dominio del Plata. Innovative female winemaker and educator, Susana Balbo, tastes you on her wines and joins us for lunch. We visit Mendoza’s newest winery, Ruca Malen and then head south to famous Bodega Catena Zapata to tour one of Mendoza’s most elegant wineries. We will dine at a winery in Chacras de Coria for a winemaker’s dinner and cooking demonstration. Overnight in riverside cabins.

Friday (Tour Day 6)
You journey west into the scenic Andes Mountains, stopping for short walks and photos. Our destination is the breathtaking Aconcagua Mountain (22,835 ft.), where you have lunch. Returning down the mountain, we stop at Argentina Rafting Expeditions. You can raft Rio Mendoza (class III rapids) or choose another adventure such a long hike, horseback riding, mtn. biking or mud baths and hot springs. Overnight arrangements will vary from a mountain chateau, winery guest home or private riverside cabins. Farewell surprise.

Saturday (Tour Day 7)
Enjoy a restful morning in the Andes, before packing up and catching an afternoon flight to Buenos Aires. You will travel r our host will join you in traveling to the International Airport, Ezeiza, in the evening to ensure a worry-free excursion and a safe departure home or opt to return via Santiago, Chile the easiest, most direct route back.

Sunday (Travel Day)
You will arrive to the US on Sunday morning.

*trip extensions are available for those interested in exploring other regions of Argentina.