South America Wine Trip

South America Wine Trip

HIGHLIGHTS

Santiago de Chile, Mendoza, Chacras de Coria, Buenos Aires, Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo

from 2925 USD
HIGHLIGHTS

Santiago de Chile, Mendoza, Chacras de Coria, Buenos Aires, Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo

days 9
  • Drink amazing wines in the best vineyards of South America
  • Explore the region's most acclaimed wineries producing Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Semillon.
  • Visit and enjoy the small but beautifuls cities of Charcas de Coria and Colonia 
Get ready to embark on a captivating wine-tasting journey through some of South America's most renowned wine regions and vibrant cities. Starting in Santiago de Chile, you'll discover the heart of Chilean wine culture before crossing the Andes into Mendoza, Argentina's premier wine-producing region.  You'll head to Buenos Aires, where the bustling capital's sophisticated wine bars offer a taste of the country's best vintages. The journey will conclude in Montevideo, where the capital's wine scene and local specialties, including Tannat, provide a fitting finale to this extraordinary wine adventure.

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Day 1

Start of your South America Wine Tour - Santiago De Chile

Santiago de Chile by day
  • Transfer Santiago de Chile Airport / Santiago de Chile Hotel

Upon arrival in Santiago, we’ll meet and drive you to your hotel. Your wine tour is about to start!

 

  • Welcome to Santiago!

Home of Pisco Sour, seafood, and marvelous Cabernet Sauvignon. Chile’s capital is the perfect base to explore the country or enjoy a few days between the mountains and the ocean.

 

  • Half-Day City Tour

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at the hotel to begin your tour of the city.

Your guide will lead you to experience one of the most developed cities in South America. Santiago combines the urban and the classic, in both its architecture and atmosphere. This heritage comes to life through iconic city sights such as the Moneda Presidential Palace, designed by the Italian designer, Joaquin Toesca. From 1845 to 1958 the building actually served as a presidential residence. What were once grand living quarters are now the offices of Cabinet ministers. The Plaza de Armas is the city’s most famous square, surrounded by important and beautiful buildings such as the Cathedral and Central Post Office.

A few blocks away you will find the Pre-Columbian Museum with over 700 exhibits of pre-Hispanic artwork and relics from diverse cultures including the Mayans, Aztecs, and the Mapuches – from the south of Chile (visit not included).

One of the most important parts of the city is San Cristobal Hill. The hill is recognized as one of the largest urban parks in Santiago, topped by a stunning 72-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary. This tour shows you the different contrasts of the city, taking you on a trip through the Santiago of yesteryear to the modern metropolis it is today.

At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

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Santiago de Chile by day
Day 2

Half-Day Concha y Toro Vineyard - Santiago De Chile

couple tasting grapes in concha toro vineyard in chile

 

  • Half-Day Concha y Toro Vineyard

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at the hotel to go to the sector of Pirque, located 31 miles south of Santiago.

We will arrive at “Concha y Toro” Winery and join a shared visit. The tour begins with a walk through the Winery’s ancient park, where we can admire the house’s exterior, previously the summer residence of the “Concha y Toro” family. Then, we will visit the cellars, the “Devil’s Cellar” especially, where we will learn about the famous legend that made Chilean wine known worldwide. During the visit, we will taste different wines produced at the Winery.

After the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

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couple tasting grapes in concha toro vineyard in chile
Day 3

Welcome to Mendoza

Mendoza - Wine

 

  • Transfer Santiago de Chile Hotel / Santiago de Chile Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the international airport to take your flight. ¡Buen Viaje!

 

  • Transfer Mendoza Airport / Chacras de Coria

Welcome to Mendoza!
Argentina’s main wine region and heartland of Malbec grape, has also impressive mountains (like Aconcagua, climbers’ worldly known summit), outdoor sports (adventurous rafting), and breathtaking landscapes.

Upon arrival, you will be driven to your hotel.

  • Half-Day Wine Tour

In the morning, we will pick you up to explore Argentina’s famous Wine Road and visit some of the region’s most highly acclaimed wineries. Accompanied by expert guides we learn about the production facilities, the different styles of wine-making, and the gastronomy and we will have a great wine tasting.

You will visit Maipu or Lujan de Cuyo depending on the operativity of the vineyards.
Maipu is located just 15 minutes from Mendoza city, it is the first viticultural area in Argentina. It was the location chosen by the first European immigrants to continue their most beloved family tradition; winemaking. Here the residents found the perfect climate and soil conditions to maintain their passion, eventually gaining international recognition for the excellence of their wines. In this region, olive groves and vineyards sit side-by-side, making it the perfect place to enjoy an Argentine wine and olive oil experience.

Lujan de Cuyo is known as The Cradle of Malbec. Surrounded by gentle hills and overlooked by America’s highest mountains, it provides exclusive accommodation options with Lodges and hotels amongst vineyards, fine Restaurants, Spa & Relaxation services, and internationally renowned wineries.

At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel with a clear vision of the diversity that the world of wine and the Mendoza landscape enclose.

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Mendoza - Wine
Day 4

Full-Day Wineries in Valle de Uco - Chacras De Coria

Two women harvesting.

 

  • Full-Day Wineries in Valle de Uco

In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel to venture into the Uco Valley, known for its high-altitude vines and microclimate ideal for viticulture, as well as its stunning backdrop of the high Andes. This region features some of Argentina´s most acclaimed wineries producing Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Semillon.

Accompanied by expert guides we learn about the production facilities, the different styles of wine-making, the gastronomy and we will have a great wine tasting at the feet of the Andes. We will enjoy a winery lunch prepared by a renowned chef, who has developed the best gourmet dishes to accompany the various varietals of wine produced here.

After lunch, we will take you back to your hotel, with a clear picture of the diversity involved in the world of wine, gastronomy, and Mendoza’s landscape.

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Two women harvesting.
Day 5

First Day in the Big City - Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires - City tour - obelisco

 

  • Transfer Chacras de Coria Hotel / Mendoza Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport.

  • Transfer from Aeroparque airport to  your hotel

Upon your arrival, we will transfer you to the city, where you’ll have the remainder of the day to explore Buenos Aires at your leisure. This vibrant, cosmopolitan city is bursting with energy, colors, and a captivating mix of architectural styles. 

As Argentina’s capital and often called the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires takes pride in this nickname while also showcasing its unique culture. The friendly spirit of the locals is undeniable—don’t be surprised if someone offers help when they see you with a map. That’s just part of the welcoming Argentine way!

 

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Buenos Aires - City tour - obelisco
Day 6

Half Day City Tour - Buenos Aires

Buenos-Aires-Congreso - Downtown

 

  • Half Day City Tour

Today you will be picked up at your hotel to explore Buenos Aires’s major tourist attractions on this tour that hits all of the highlights of this cultural metropolis. Guided by a knowledgeable guide, learn about Porteño’s lifestyle, vibrant culture, and music.

We will visit important historical monuments on our way to Plaza de Mayo and take a moment to admire significant buildings such as the Casa Rosada or the Congress. We will experience the European flair that has given the city its fame strolling around eclectic neighborhoods; from antique San Telmo and colorful working-class La Boca to fancy and chic Recoleta with its famous Cemetery, representing the elegant and historical Buenos Aires and containing the graves of many Argentina’s emblematic figures, such as Eva Peron.

At the end of the tour, you will have a transfer back to your hotel.

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Buenos-Aires-Congreso - Downtown
Day 7

Half-Day Colonia Walking Tour - Colonia

city view of colonia del sacramento

 

  • Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel / Buenos Aires Port

At the appropriate time, you will have a transfer to the port to take your cruise.

  • Half-Day Colonia Walking Tour

Today, you will be met at your hotel and will walk the old historic district of Colonia del Sacramento, founded by the Portuguese in 1680. On this tour, we will visit important landmarks such as the City Gates, the Street of Sighs, the Main Square, the San Francisco Church ruins – the oldest ruins in the country – the Lighthouse, the Governor’s House, the Sacramento Basilica, etc.

This tour will certainly give you an insight into this fascinating place that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.

At the end of this walking visit, we will take you back to your departing point.

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city view of colonia del sacramento
Day 8

Last Day in Colonia Del Sacramento

Colonia - Uruguay

 

  • Transfer Colonia Hotel / Montevideo Hotel

At the indicated time we will pick you up at your hotel in Colonia to transfer to Montevideo.

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Colonia - Uruguay
Day 9

End of your South America Wine Tour - Montevideo

Montevideo Uruguay

 

  • Half-Day Trails Of Tannat: visit and wine tasting with lunch in a winery

In the morning, a transfer will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the Canelones area, 30 miles from Montevideo, a region that has 70% of the wineries in Uruguay. Upon your arrival, you will visit a typical family establishment and classic artisanal winery of the country.

The homeowners will warmly welcome you to partake in their daily labor and savor the fruits of their dedicated work. Immerse yourself in an exceptional environment as you explore their facilities and vineyards, and gain insight into the meticulous process of winemaking. Notably, Uruguay’s emblematic varietal is the Tannat grape, celebrated for its quality surpassing even its French origins in various contests and exhibitions.

At the end of the tour, a delightful wine-tasting experience with a three-step lunch awaits. Among the wines served, you will have the privilege of savoring Uruguay’s flagship Tannat grape, truly embodying the essence of the country’s winemaking prowess.

Finally, the transfer will take you back to the hotel.

 

  • Transfer Montevideo Hotel / Montevideo Airport

At the appropriate time, you will have a transfer from your hotel in Montevideo to the airport.

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Montevideo Uruguay
Prices per person
Accomodation INN & B&B
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2925 USD

Accomodation Comfort
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3095 USD

Accomodation Superior
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3300 USD

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pricing
  • Prices in US Dollars.
  • Valid until April 2025 (ask for prices at Christmas and New Year).
  • Prices are per person, based on 2 people in double occupancy. Single rates are available on request.
  • Flights are not included in the price but can be arranged on request.
included
  • 2 Nights in Santiago De Chile
  • 2 Nights in Chacras De Coria
  • 2 Nights in Buenos Aires
  • 1 Nights in Colonia Del Sacramento
  • 1 Nights in Montevideo
  • Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tours described in the itinerary.
  • Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
not included
  • International or Domestic Flights (quoted separately if requested).
  • Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quotation please follow this link: Travel Insurance.
Flights needed for this itinerary

plane-icon Santiago de Chile - Mendoza - Buenos Aires

ESTIMATED COST FOR THE FLIGHTS ON THIS TRIP: Local flights cost from $150 per person per segment. We offer special rates on flights for this tailor-made itinerary.

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