Luxury Argentina – Gourmet and Adventure in Mendoza

Hola Buenos Aires!

Welcome to seductive and exciting Argentina!

Upon arrival at Ezeiza airport, where you will be met by your driver, and transferred to your hotel. View on map

Buenos Aires - City tour

Today you will visit the city’s neighborhoods such as historic San Telmo with its cobbled streets, arty La Boca, fashionable Palermo, and Puerto Madero. You will be able to taste true Argentine cuisine and see “porteños” daily life. You will see highlights such as the famous Plaza de Mayo square, Casa Rosada, and Recoleta Cemetery. Visit local museums according to your interests, such as the Evita Museum or MALBA, a museum of Latin American art.

This evening, attend a dinner and tango show to witness a performance full of passion and sensuality. View on map

Buenos Aires - Polo experience

Often referred to as the "sport of kings", polo is a unique and captivating display of horsemanship once enjoyed only by royalty. You will be met by your private driver and taken to our polo ranch 45 minutes away from the city of Buenos Aires. You begin the day with an informative talk about polo and its ponies while you taste some delicious empanadas and excellent argentine wine. You will visit the pony line to observe the polo horses that will be playing the polo match and our guide will explain to you how polo horses are selected for the sport, their blood lineages, and how they are trained. You will learn about the rules of the game, the equipment used by the polo horse and the player, and the different shooting techniques. You will attend a professional live polo match of 4 chukkas. With more than 30 horses in play, you will enjoy a fast-paced polo game! For lunch, you will enjoy a complete barbecue that includes "Asado", a grilled selection of meat and beef, accompanied by premium argentine wines. (there are also vegetarian options). After spending some time walking through the beautiful countryside, you will take a polo lesson where you will learn to ride a horse, hold the mallet and hit the ball. You will end up sharing a mini polo match that will make you feel like a professional player! At the end of the day, you will have a relaxing horse ride throughout our curated trails specially designed for you to enjoy the Argentine countryside and its surroundings. View on map

Mendoza - The Wine Region of Argentina

Arrive at Mendoza airport and transfer to your accommodation, a boutique property strategically located between the best-known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range.

We recommend enjoying the activities that the hotel offers: Throughout the year “Argentine Nights” are performed with tango and folklore shows at sunset with typical meals. We also can arrange dinners with winemakers and winery owners, cooking classes, the harvest of grapes and olives depending on the time of the year.

We also recommend relaxing at the lodge and experiencing a full menu of exclusive treatments at the spa in the heart of Mendoza’s wine lands. View on map

Mendoza - Wine and Ride

Imagine being able to enjoy a bicycle tour among the most beautiful vineyards of the province, surrounded by a mountain environment.

You will visit three wineries, each representing different philosophies in wine production: with this tour, you will discover the benefits of the traditional, family-owned winery as well as gain insight into the larger, modern, commercial wineries, all of which are considered high-end.

Learn about the wine process, from the grape until it reaches your glass, delight yourself in tasting each type of wine, learn about its history and Mendoza's culture. View on map

Mendoza - Olive Oil Tasting day!

Today, you will join our olive oil tasting class to learn to taste different varieties of olives. Then, enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine pairing at a winery restaurant. Let’s enjoy the experience of learning through the senses!

This course takes place at an important winery in Maipu led by expert hosts. First, we will explore the passionate world of olive oil. An introductory olive oil tasting class that provides information about the olive tree plantations and varieties. Additionally, you will learn about different aspects of olives growing, oil production, and acidity level classification.

Finally, you will enjoy lunch at the restaurants of Zuccardi Winery, either Casa Del Visitante or Pan & Oliva. View on map

Mendoza - Aconcagua: The Highest Mountain in America!

Today, you will visit the panoramic viewpoint of Aconcagua, which, with its 6,960 meters (22,837 feet) of height, is the highest mountain in America.

After breakfast, you will head southwest along National Route 7 until we reach Potrerillos. We will contemplate the wonderful view of the majestic Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main water source, and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of the mountains. Then we will continue along this beautiful road, contemplating the unforgettable landscapes, until we reach the town of Uspallata where we will make a strategic stop to get a better view of the valley as a whole.

Once we get back on the road, we get ready for the main course of the trip: Aconcagua Provincial Park, where we will walk for about an hour, which will allow us to experience the majesty of the highest mountain in America.

Once back, we will drive a few miles until we reach the "Puente del Inca" (Inca Bridge). A mandatory stop at this iconic place of our Cordillera. There we will learn about its peculiar history and get a great view of the bridge.

Once the day is over, we will return to the city, taking with us the best memories, landscapes, and experiences of Aconcagua and the imposing “Cordillera de Los Andes” (Andes Mountain Range). View on map

Mendoza - Discover the majestic Atuel Canyon

We will start this trip along National Route 40, towards the south of our province. After crossing the North Oasis and Uco Valley, we will arrive at the third oasis, located further south of the province and formed by the departments of San Rafael and General Alvear.

San Rafael is the second most important city in Mendoza. It is a modern city, but it still keeps typical and historical places, which will be appreciated through a brief tour of its main avenues.

Continuing south, the route will take us to Valle Grande where we will stop for lunch.

Later, the Atuel River and the majestic Atuel Canyon, a product of a fault of the globe (similar to the Colorado Canyon) added to water and wind erosion, gave rise to colorful and colorful geo-forms, resulting in a combination of colors and striking rock walls. In this section the Atuel River sinks into the multicolored rock carved over millions and millions of years, giving a truly unique landscape. Different dams and hydroelectric power plants complete this scenery, which due to its natural beauty has become an important tourist development project until we reach El Nihuil dam.

On our way back to the south, we will cross the Galileo Vitale dam and Villa 25 de Mayo (San Rafael's foundational place) to end the day in the city of Mendoza. View on map

Mendoza - Rafting in Rio Mendoza

After breakfast, meet your guide at reception. Transfer to Rio Mendoza. Live a thrilling adventure while you raft through the Mendoza River! View on map

Depart Mendoza

As your journey in Argentina comes to an end, the morning is yours to soak in the last day you have in Buenos Aires until your flight!

Pick-up from the hotel to go to Airport for your flight back home.

Adios Argentina! for now... View on map