South American Wine Tour

• Today you will depart from Santiago and head towards the town of Pirque located in Maipo Valley, and ultimately reach the highly-acclaimed Viña Concha y Toro vineyards.
• Begin the tour with a walkthrough of the gardens from the late 19th century former summer residence of the Concha y Toro family. Discover more than 25 vafiatied of grapes all while having a beautiful panoramic view of the Maipo Valley. Finish the first part of the tour with a tasting of three wines from the Casillero del Diablo wine cellar.
• Then, head to Viña Santa Rita, where you will begin a guided tour of the varietal garden, vineyards, winemaking, aging process, and bottling process in the famous "Bodega 1" and Bodega de los 120 Patriotas."
• End your tour with a delicious wine tasting and lunch at the beautiful Doña Paula Restaurant and explore the Andean Museum which exhibits archaeological and ethnographic collections from the pre-Columbian people who inhabited Chile. (*optional)

• After enjoying breakfast at your Santiago hotel, you will be transferred to La Serena before heading out on a tour of La Serena and Coquimbo. La Serena is Chile’s second oldest town and boasts a fascinating history reflected through its architecture. You will start your tour strolling down some of the most elegant avenues of the lovely town of La Serena, including Avenida Francisco de Aguirre and its large and impeccably kept central garden filled with high trees and marble sculptures. Among the city’s 29 colonial churches, the 17th century stone-built Church of San Francisco especially stands out with its baroque façade overlooking a small plaza with arcades.
• You will then visit the beautiful Archeological Museum with its refined collection of artifacts from the Diaguita and Molle Indian cultures. Stop in the Recova Market, one of the liveliest spots in La Serena filled with myriad vendors displaying countless local handicrafts, musical instruments, weaving, and fruits grown in the nearby Elqui Valley. Continue on further away from the center and reach the University of La Serena which boasts excellent panoramic views of the entire city, Coquimbo harbor, and the port.
• Don’t miss the lighthouse, La Serena’s official symbol, while you stroll down the coastline along Avenida del Mar to the port of Coquimbo full of lovely narrow streets. Coquimbo was used in the colonial period as a port for La Serena. You will end in La Herradura bay which boasts the most beautiful beaches in the bay as well as numerous excellent restaurants and shops.
• Later on, you will return to La Serena where you will have the evening free to explore La Serena on your own, try the delicious specialties of Chilean cuisine, and enjoy the city’s bustling nightlife.

• After a delicious breakfast at your La Serena hotel, you will set out on a full day tour to the lush Elqui Valley, known for its exquisite orchards and green cultivated fields scattered along the banks of the river Elqui. The Elqui Valley is not only known for its beautiful scenery, but also for its natural magnetic powers, year-round sunny climate, and country-wide production of Pisco.
• The journey will take you through some of the many fascinating villages that can be found in the Elqui Valley. Among those are Algarrobito, surrounded by ancient olives, Altovalsol, and El Molle with pre-Hispanic remains from the Molle culture. You will cross luxuriant fields and cultivated valleys filled with custard apple trees, papaw trees, Lucuma and olives before reaching Vicuna, the main town in the Elqui Valley. Vicuna is a small 19th century city, and the birthplace of Chilean poet and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Gabriela Mistral. You can visit the museum erected in her honor in the city.
• Your will continue on your tour of the exciting Elqui Valley with a visit to one of the Pisco distilleries scattered throughout the area, and learn all about the methods and elaboration process of this liquor. On the way back, stop in Montegrande, a small village surrounded by green valleys crowned by large mountains, and home to the tomb of Gabriela Mistral.
• You will return to your comfortable hotel in La Serena and have the evening free to discover the city on your own or simply relax and take advantage of the amenities of your hotel.

• Today you’ll journey to Mendoza, Argentina’s famous wine capital. You will start with a transfer from your hotel to the bus station, followed by a bus ride across the Andes to Mendoza.
• Upon arrival you will be met at the bus station by a Latin America For Less representative and taken to your Mendoza hotel.
• You will have the rest of the day to explore Mendoza on your own or relax at your hotel.

• Today you will enjoy an excursion through the most representative vineyards around Mendoza, with views of lush agricultural and grape-growing areas. Afterwards, you will visit 2 local vineyards and have the opportunity to taste some of the delicious products. Your expert oenologist guides will instruct you on proper wine tasting and etiquette, as well as on the fascinating wine-making techniques.
• Enjoy lunch at one of the local vineyards in this magnificent Argentinian traditional country-side landscape.
• When you’re done tasting the vineyards’ delights, you’ll return to your Mendoza hotel to spend the evening at your leisure.

Note: Visits to wineries are subject to change, always maintaining the highest level of service possible.

• Transfer from your hotel to the airport and flight from Mendoza to Buenos Aires.
• Upon arrival, a Latin America For Less representative will meet you in Buenos Aires and take you to your confirmed hotel.
• Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the capital of Argentina.
• Read our Buenos Aires Travel Guide for ideas on what to see, where to eat, and what to do during your Buenos Aires vacation.

• Prepare for an exciting half-day Buenos Aires tour of the city’s highlights. You will start your tour in the city center, on the beautiful Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the splendid Cabildo, which served as City Hall under the Spanish colonial rule. You will then continue on to Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires’ modern, financial district, where you’ll learn about the fascinating transformation of this lively neighborhood. Your next stop is La Boca where the Bombanera soccer stadium and the large population of Italian descent showcase Argentina’s passion for soccer.
• In the San Telmo neighborhood, the heart of tango, you will learn about the history of this beautiful, sensual dance that has become the symbol of Argentinean culture. Finally, you will visit Palermo and Recoleta, the city’s upscale neighborhoods where the Porteños (inhabitants of Buenos Aires) come to indulge in high class shopping and gourmet cuisine.
• You’ll end your day discovering tango at one of the most exclusive Buenos Aires tango houses, Tango Porteño, and take a lesson. You’ll enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner while musicians and professional tango dancers perform before you. Tango shows in Buenos Aires can be compared to broadway shows, with a live orchestra accompanied by professional tango dancers.

• Meet your transfer to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.
• Alternatively, extend your experience in this lively city with one of our other exciting Buenos Aires tours, or browse our full range of Argentina travel destinations for additional Argentina vacation ideas.