11-Day Argentina Wine and Sightseeing Tour with Salta and Mendoza

11 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover Argentina over 11 days, combining city sightseeing, UNESCO-listed landscapes, and memorable wine experiences from Buenos Aires to Salta, Cafayate, Huma...

Duration: 11 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta, Rosario, Aconcagua, Cafayate, Cachi, Purmamarca, Humahuaca · Languages: English, Spanish

Know before you go: Your guide will meet you at the airport, welcome you, and assist with any questions about the trip.; Upon check-in at your hotel in Buenos Aires, you will receive a file with all vouchers and travel documents.; The official local currency is the Argentine Peso. Exchange money at banks or authorized exchange houses. Do not exchange money on the street. The airport is also not recommended, as exchange rates are usually unfavorable.; Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities such as Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Ushuaia, and ATMs are generally easy to find. In smaller towns such as El Calafate or El Chalten, card payments and ATMs are less common, so we recommend carrying some cash.; Security: Tourist areas are generally safe during daylight hours, but as in any large city, remain alert for pickpockets. Avoid displaying valuables and keep a close eye on your belongings. In the evening, if you need to travel far from your hotel, it is best to take a taxi or Uber.; Tipping: Tipping is customary in restaurants, and it is also common for drivers and tour guides. In restaurants, a 10-15% tip is typical. In larger restaurants, you may be able to add the tip to your credit card; in smaller local restaurants, tipping in cash (Argentine Pesos or US Dollars) is common. For drivers and guides, it is customary to tip between 20 and 50 US Dollars, depending on whether the tour is half-day or full-day.; Transfers to and from Casa Coupage can be arranged upon request at an extra cost.; Please advise of any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

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What's Included

All the services mentioned in the itinerary
Breakfast at the hotels
Tickets to National Parks
Tours with English/Spanish-speaking guides
Meals only when they are mentioned

Not Included

International flights
Domestic flights
Tips for guides, porters, and/or drivers
Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Buenos Aires and Casa Coupage Wine Dinner

Meet the guide at Ezeiza International Airport. Transfer to the hotel in Buenos Aires, which is approximately one hour away. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this bustling city at your own pace. In the evening, have dinner at Casa Coupage and learn about the breadth of Argentine wine with a sommelier as your guide. Casa Coupage is a unique space to discover and interpret wine paired with delicious Argentinian modern food in a truly personal atmosphere. Meet the owner of the house with a refreshing glass of Torrontés wine as an opener. Afterward, enjoy a comparative blind tasting of three distinguished red wines. You will have the opportunity to discuss blends, varietals, styles, and wine evolution. These wines will be paired with the main dish and a cheese tasting. Finally, the last wine will be presented with dessert. Taste 7 different labels selected from excellent Argentinean wines. Transfers to and from the restaurant are not included. They can be added upon request at an extra cost. The restaurant is located in the Palermo neighborhood. Please advise of any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
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Day 02

Private Buenos Aires City Tour

Explore some of the top spots in Buenos Aires on a private city tour. Visit Plaza de Mayo, home to the national government palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. This historical, political, and foundational epicenter of the city is a great starting point for the tour. Head to one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, San Telmo, a great area to visit if you're interested in tango and the arts. The antique markets, candle street lighting, cobbled roads, and historic buildings with original facades and décor create a lovely bohemian atmosphere. On Sundays, the area buzzes with activity as the main antique market comes alive around Plaza Dorrego. Visit La Boca, a neighborhood famous for its brightly painted houses and conventillos (communal housing tenements). It is also home to the legendary Boca Juniors Football Club, where Diego Maradona made his name. Continue to the city's youngest neighborhood, Puerto Madero, situated on the riverside along the Río de la Plata. This major gastronomic and business hub occupies former commercial docks. Along the canals, industrial warehouses were converted into elegant bars, eateries, and offices during one of the most successful urban waterfront restoration projects in the world. See Palermo, the largest neighborhood, which hosts huge parks and some of Buenos Aires' trendiest bars, clubs, and fashion boutiques. With nearly 350 acres of parks, lakes, and wooded areas, it offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city. Stop by the European-style district of Recoleta, home to fashionable restaurants, cafés, boutiques, malls, and luxury hotels along tree-lined avenues. One of its main attractions, the Cemetery, is the final resting place of generations of well-known Argentineans, including Evita Peron. Head back to the hotel to relax. Estimated duration: 4 hours.
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Day 03

Flight to Salta and City Highlights

Transfer from the hotel to the airport to catch your flight to Salta. Transfer from the hotel to the airport to catch your flight to Salta. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and driven to the hotel. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and driven to the hotel. Relax and get used to the altitude, as the city is located 1,200 meters above sea level. Relax and get used to the altitude, as the city is located 1,200 meters above sea level. In the afternoon, enjoy a private city tour around this charming city. In the afternoon, enjoy a private city tour around this charming city. Visit the Cathedral (1855), where General Güemes, the patriotic hero, rests. Visit the Cathedral (1855), where General Güemes, the patriotic hero, rests. See the Cultural Center America and the Historical Museum of the North (Town Council), with exhibitions of sacred art and rooms dedicated to old traditional families of Salta. See the Cultural Center America and the Historical Museum of the North (Town Council), with exhibitions of sacred art and rooms dedicated to old traditional families of Salta. Go to San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Convent, and the monument to General Güemes. Go to San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Convent, and the monument to General Güemes. Ascend San Bernardo Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Ascend San Bernardo Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Head to the Batalla de Salta Monument and 20 de Febrero Park. Head to the Batalla de Salta Monument and 20 de Febrero Park. Continue toward the outskirts to visit the summer village of San Lorenzo, characterized by its subtropical microclimate. Continue toward the outskirts to visit the summer village of San Lorenzo, characterized by its subtropical microclimate. Lastly, visit the Artisan Market, where craftsmen from across the province display their original crafts. Lastly, visit the Artisan Market, where craftsmen from across the province display their original crafts.
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Day 04

Through Lerma Valley to Cafayate

Start from Salta city and travel south along Route 68, passing through different towns in the Lerma Valley. Start from Salta city and travel south along Route 68, passing through different towns in the Lerma Valley. Arrive at Cachi at midday and have free time for lunch, which is not included. Arrive at Cachi at midday and have free time for lunch, which is not included. Continue down Route 40 to admire mountainous landscapes and towns of great enchantment. Bordering the Calchaquí River, observe historical towns such as Seclantas, Molinos, Angastaco, San Carlos, and Animana. Continue down Route 40 to admire mountainous landscapes and towns of great enchantment. Bordering the Calchaquí River, observe historical towns such as Seclantas, Molinos, Angastaco, San Carlos, and Animana. By the end of the afternoon, arrive in Cafayate and spend the night. By the end of the afternoon, arrive in Cafayate and spend the night.
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Day 05

Cafayate Winery Visit and Return to Salta

In the morning, visit one of the famous wineries in the area, where a wine tasting will be offered. In the morning, visit one of the famous wineries in the area, where a wine tasting will be offered. Have lunch, which is not included, and return to Salta through The Shells' Gorge. Have lunch, which is not included, and return to Salta through The Shells' Gorge. Visit the peculiar rock formations shaped by rain and wind, such as The Amphitheatre and The Devil's Throat. Visit the peculiar rock formations shaped by rain and wind, such as The Amphitheatre and The Devil's Throat. Arrive in Salta by the end of the day. Arrive in Salta by the end of the day.
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Day 06

Humahuaca Gorge and the Colors of the North

Leave Salta and arrive in Purmamarca Village, where you will observe the Seven Colored Hill, the church, the craft market on the square, and take a short walk along its narrow streets. Leave Salta and arrive in Purmamarca Village, where you will observe the Seven Colored Hill, the church, the craft market on the square, and take a short walk along its narrow streets. Visit Uquía and its church, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels are kept, an important vestige of the Cuzqueña School in the region. Visit Uquía and its church, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels are kept, an important vestige of the Cuzqueña School in the region. Arrive in Humahuaca at noon. This town features an important church and the Independence Monument (the Indian) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño. Arrive in Humahuaca at noon. This town features an important church and the Independence Monument (the Indian) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño. After free time for lunch, which is not included, observe La Paleta del Pintor (Painter's Palette) framing the town of Maimara. After free time for lunch, which is not included, observe La Paleta del Pintor (Painter's Palette) framing the town of Maimara. Return to Salta at the end of the day. Return to Salta at the end of the day.
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Day 07

Flight to Mendoza Wine Country

In the morning, pack your bags and depart for the airport to catch your flight to Mendoza. In the morning, pack your bags and depart for the airport to catch your flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Mendoza is one of Argentina's most famous wine regions. A particularly renowned specialty is the tasty red Malbec for which the surrounding valleys are known. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Mendoza is one of Argentina's most famous wine regions. A particularly renowned specialty is the tasty red Malbec for which the surrounding valleys are known.
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Day 08

Aconcagua and the Andes Landscapes

Head southwest on Provincial Route 86, enjoy the landscapes of Cacheuta, and cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos. Head southwest on Provincial Route 86, enjoy the landscapes of Cacheuta, and cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos. Contemplate the wonderful view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main source of water, and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of the mountains. Contemplate the wonderful view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main source of water, and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of the mountains. Continue along this route, taking in the unforgettable landscape and passing through tunnels and bridges until reaching the town of Uspallata. Here, make a strategic stop to get a better view of the valley as a whole. Continue along this route, taking in the unforgettable landscape and passing through tunnels and bridges until reaching the town of Uspallata. Here, make a strategic stop to get a better view of the valley as a whole. Travel a few more kilometers to reach Puente del Inca, a mandatory stop and an icon of the mountain range. Travel a few more kilometers to reach Puente del Inca, a mandatory stop and an icon of the mountain range. Head to Aconcagua Provincial Park. Obtain the corresponding permits for an approximately one-hour walk to the viewpoint of Laguna de Horcones, where you can see the South Wall and the summit of the highest hill in America. Head to Aconcagua Provincial Park. Obtain the corresponding permits for an approximately one-hour walk to the viewpoint of Laguna de Horcones, where you can see the South Wall and the summit of the highest hill in America.
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Day 09

Uco Valley Winery Tour

Visit Corazon del Sol, a 17-acre vineyard planted at the base of the Andes at an elevation of 3,000 feet, with a visually stunning backdrop. At this winery, in addition to its excellent bottled wines, you will also taste tank and barrel wines. Visit Corazon del Sol, a 17-acre vineyard planted at the base of the Andes at an elevation of 3,000 feet, with a visually stunning backdrop. At this winery, in addition to its excellent bottled wines, you will also taste tank and barrel wines. Head to Domaine Bousquet, a winery that carries the legacy of a long and prestigious history under the Bousquet name. The family has four generations of winemaking history and began making wine in Carcassonne in southern France. The winery is located in Tupungato, at the foot of the Andes, and is surrounded by vineyards producing high-quality organic grapes. These grapes express the purity and intensity of varietal character reflected in the wines. Head to Domaine Bousquet, a winery that carries the legacy of a long and prestigious history under the Bousquet name. The family has four generations of winemaking history and began making wine in Carcassonne in southern France. The winery is located in Tupungato, at the foot of the Andes, and is surrounded by vineyards producing high-quality organic grapes. These grapes express the purity and intensity of varietal character reflected in the wines. Stop by Andeluna, founded in 2003 with the intention of producing some of the country's finest examples of quality wine. The winery has a romantic atmosphere, as it is set in the Valley of Tupungato at the foot of Tupungato Volcano. In the evening, the moon illuminates the Andes mountains. Stop by Andeluna, founded in 2003 with the intention of producing some of the country's finest examples of quality wine. The winery has a romantic atmosphere, as it is set in the Valley of Tupungato at the foot of Tupungato Volcano. In the evening, the moon illuminates the Andes mountains.
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Day 10

Return to Buenos Aires and Asado Dinner

Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. In the evening, enjoy the local flavors of Asado (Argentinean-style barbecue). In the evening, enjoy the local flavors of Asado (Argentinean-style barbecue). Head to El Fogon for a closed-door dining experience that explores new ways of serving Argentine Asado classics. Head to El Fogon for a closed-door dining experience that explores new ways of serving Argentine Asado classics.
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Day 11

Departure from Buenos Aires

Prepare for your departure. Prepare for your departure. Transfer to the airport in time for your flight. Transfer to the airport in time for your flight.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Ezeiza International Airport, Autopista Teniente General Pablo Riccheri, Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina · Tour start: Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.