Wine and tradition Argentina trip

Arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport and connect on a domestic flight to Salta, continuing your Argentina travel journey in the northwest.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a private four hour city tour with breakfast. Visit the Cathedral, San Francisco Church and the High Mountain Archaeological Museum, home to the Llullaillaco Children.

Ascend San Bernardo Hill for panoramic views, then continue to San Lorenzo village and its crafts market. End the day with a traditional dinner at La Casona del Molino Peña, featuring live folk music and Argentine wine.

Begin the day traveling through the lush Yungas and along La Cornisa, stopping in San Salvador de Jujuy for refreshments. Continue into the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca, known for its dramatic landscapes and cultural heritage.

In Purmamarca, stroll through the colorful open-air market and visit the colonial church. In Tilcara, explore the pre-Inca ruins of Pukara de Tilcara.

Browse local goods at the Mercado de Abasto, visit the Eduardo Casanova Archaeological Museum, and admire the angel paintings in the church of Uquía. Spend time exploring the crafts of Humahuaca before returning to your hotel in Salta.

After breakfast, ascend the Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca into the high altitude Puna plateau. Arrive at Salinas Grandes, a vast white salt plain ideal for walking, photography, and a scenic bike ride across the crystalline surface.

Accompanied by a local guide, learn about the history of the salt flats and meet communities who have harvested salt here since the mid twentieth century. You may even try hand-extracting salt yourself.

Enjoy a picnic lunch after the ride, then return to Purmamarca for time to relax.

Enjoy a private transfer from your Salta hotel to the local airport, followed by a short flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel, with time to settle in and receive personalized recommendations for the afternoon.

Set at the foot of the Andes, Mendoza is Argentina’s premier wine region and one of the best places to visit in Argentina for wine lovers, celebrated for its Malbec and more than 1,200 bodegas.

Look forward to curated winery visits, guided tastings, vineyard lunches, and exclusive access to boutique cellars framed by dramatic mountain scenery.

In the evening, a private driver collects you for a curated dining experience at Trapiche Winery. Explore its striking architecture, sample renowned Mendoza wines, and enjoy a garden-to-table dinner by Chef Lucas Bustos, thoughtfully paired with exceptional vintages.

Explore the high altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley, a region that links Salta, Mendoza, and Buenos Aires through its distinctive wine culture. Visit Corazón del Sol’s 17-acre estate at the foothills of the Andes and sample bottled, tank, and barrel wines while learning how altitude shapes each grape variety.

Continue to Andeluna in Tupungato for a hands-on cooking class paired with local flavors. The day concludes at Enzo Bianchi’s family-run winery, where you taste Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon in a warm and personal setting.

Drive southwest from Mendoza through Cacheuta and Potrerillos, enjoying sweeping views of the Cordón del Plata and the Potrerillos Dam. Cross scenic tunnels and bridges on the way to Uspallata, where you pause for panoramic views of the surrounding valley.

Continue to the iconic Puente del Inca, then enter Aconcagua Provincial Park to secure permits and begin an easy one-hour walk to the Laguna de los Horcones viewpoint. From here, take in dramatic views of Aconcagua’s South Wall and summit.

The day concludes with a relaxed mountain lunch in Las Cuevas, near the Chilean border.

After breakfast at your Mendoza hotel, enjoy a private transfer to the airport for a short flight to Buenos Aires, a seamless step in your carefully planned Argentina itinerary. Take in scenic views as you cross the country and enjoy time to relax during the journey.

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, our local team will greet you and arrange a smooth transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, exploring vibrant neighborhoods and sampling local cuisine.

Spend the day in Buenos Aires immersed in its rhythm, the aroma of parrillas, and vibrant street art. Explore the city on two wheels, riding through historic neighborhoods, striking architecture, and along the riverfront while uncovering local stories and hidden gems.

Along the way, discover a centuries-old local pastime, learn a few skills to impress Porteños, and enjoy a generous lunch along the waterfront.

Enjoy a tailored private pickup and transfer to the Buenos Aires port, followed by a one-hour ferry crossing of the Río de la Plata to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay.

Upon arrival, a local guide leads a walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic quarter, where cobblestone streets, colorful colonial houses, intimate plazas, craft shops, museums, and a picturesque yacht harbor reveal the town’s timeless charm.

In the late afternoon, return by ferry across the Río de la Plata to Buenos Aires, with a private transfer back to your hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Buenos Aires at your own pace. Wander through colorful neighborhoods, join a guided walking tour, sample empanadas and Malbec, and pause to watch passionate street tango performances.

Savor a final morning in Buenos Aires with a relaxed café breakfast, a last walk through Palermo or San Telmo, and time to select local crafts or a bottle of Mendoza Malbec.

A private driver will then take you to the airport for your international flight. We hope your Argentina trip felt authentic and thoughtfully tailored, and we look forward to welcoming you back. ¡Buen viaje!