10-Days Unique Exploration Chile & Argentina

10-Days Unique Exploration Chile & Argentina

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10-Days Unique Exploration Chile & Argentina

10 Days

Visiting: Villa Lía, San Antorio de Areco, Chile

Tour operator:

Signature DMC

Tour code:

420401

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

Min age:1

Tour operated in:
English , French , German , Spanish

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

We invite you take this trip through Chile and Argentina starting in Santiago, vital and versatile city. Travels through Casablanca Valley characterized by the refined preparation of white wine in its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varieties. Then continue to Valparaiso, revel in the crazy architecture of this World Heritage City and go into Mendoza - the home of Argentinean Malbec. Finishing in Buenos Aires, the grandiose city with wide avenues and a vibrant cosmopolitan flair is more generally European than Latin American in character.IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost. If you are interested in doing this experience privately, please let us know and we will quote.

Highlights

  • We invite you take this trip through Chile and Argentina starting in Santiago, vital and versatile city

  • Then continue to Valparaiso, revel in the crazy architecture of this World Heritage City and go into Mendoza - the home of Argentinean Malbec

  • Travels through Casablanca Valley characterized by the refined preparation of white wine in its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc varieties

  • Finishing in Buenos Aires, the grandiose city with wide avenues and a vibrant cosmopolitan flair is more generally European than Latin American in character

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost

  • If you are interested in doing this experience privately, please let us know and we will quote

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Santiago, Arrival

Arrival at Santiago International Airport. Upon arrival, meet with your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. 


Overnight @ 4* Hotel in Santiago 


Day 2 - Santiago City Tour

During the morning, your tour begins with a walking tour with a local guide (approximately 2.5 hours). You’ll discover more about the city that was founded in 1541 by the Spaniard, Pedro de Valdivia, and has experienced a turbulent history filled with native conflicts, floods and earthquakes. Head to the Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city and home to the cathedral. Next, take the cable car to the top of Cerro San Cristobal for the best view of the city. Finishing the tour in the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood. 


Accommodation @ 4* Hotel in Santiago 


Day 3 - Santiago - Casablanca Valley - Valparaiso

After breakfast, you will start our tour towards the Pacific Ocean. On the way, you will appreciate the diversity of landscapes.Our first stop will be at Casablanca Valley, which is mainly known for the great production of white wine of the Sauvignon Blanc variety, among others. Visit Bodegas Re, this vineyard has preserved its ancestors’ clay vessels from the Maule Valley and still produces a number of their wines within them, demonstrating that it is still possible to make excellent wines using ancient techniques and modern knowledge. Next continue to Viña del Mar, known as Garden City (Ciudad Jardín) for a beautiful coastal circuit along the Pacific Ocean.Finally, we will transfer you up to Valparaiso, the Legislative Capital and main port of our country, it will surprise us to see how its houses nestled in the hills make it a picturesque city.


Accommodation @ 4* Hotel in Valparaiso


Day 4 - Walking Tour In Valparaiso

Valparaíso has the shape of a natural amphitheater facing the sea, where most of the city hangs from the hills in a chaotic harmony and with tangible and intangible heritage embodied in customs and traditions of the particular lifestyle of the “porteño” (inhabitant of Valparaíso).


On this walking tour, we will be able to visit attractions of great architectural and historical interest, Alegre and Concepción hills with their strolls and viewpoints full of stories of foreign immigrants that arrived to Valparaíso when this important Port was considered “The Jewel of The Pacific Ocean” (before Panamá Canal). Sotomayor square and the history of its heroes besides Muelle Prat, to continue to the historic port town declared World Heritage by UNESCO where Plaza Echaurren and La Matriz church are located. Additionally, on this tour we will use local public transport, the Trolebús (trolley) a unique rolling heritage in the country being the second oldest in South America (in


operation since 1952); and traditional elevators (funiculars) that are a must do panorama, a heritage with over a century of existence, necessary and used daily by the city inhabitants.


It will be a great experience, a deep visit to Valparaiso where the stories and legends of this particular city will be narrated, a city that was never founded.


Accommodation @ 4* Hotel in Valparaiso


Day 5 - Valparaiso - Mendoza In Argentina

After breakfast you are met at your hotel and transferred to Valparaiso’s bus station to board your bus line up to Mendoza, in Argentina (duration 7 hours including customs formalities in the middle). 


When arriving at the bus station in Mendoza, we will take you to the Hotel. In the afternoon, you will have time at leisure to visit the city.


Accommodation @ 4* Hotel in Mendoza 


Day 6 - Mendoza - Winery Visit With Lunch

You will spend the whole day visiting Mendoza’s greatest source of pride, the local wine industry. You will spend time exploring the wine route combining different types of wineries – not only industrial wineries but also “artesanales” known as “boutique” wineries. You will have lunch in one of the wineries and in the afternoon return to Mendoza.


Accommodation @ 4* Hotel in Mendoza 


Day 7 - Mendoza - Buenos Aires

Morning at leisure


Afternoon transfer to the airport in Mendoza to board your flight to Buenos Aires


On arrival to Buenos Aires we will pick you up and take you directly to an Estancia in San Antonio de Areco. 


Get a taste of life on an Argentine estancia, a traditional cattle ranch. Learn about the culture and history of the cattle ranching industry in Argentina and take in the landscape of the scenic Pampas.


Today you will visit the town of San Antonio de Areco, capital of Argentinean Traditions.


Argentina is well known for its vast farmlands. Since the country’s formal organization as a national entity in the second half of the 19th century, it followed an agricultural and livestock export model of development with a large concentration of crops in the fertile Pampas.


It is largely limited to stock-raising activities and centered on the export of cattle hides and wool. Once there, you can take rides on the horses or go for a ride in a sulky (two-wheeled cart) while enjoying the traditional Argentinean empanadas and beverages.


Dinner @ Estancia 


Overnight @ Estancia (includes alcoholic drinks)


Day 8 - Buenos Aires & Cattle Ranch In San Antonio De Areco

Location: Villa Lía, San Antorio de Areco

After Breakfast you will have the entire day to enjoy the Estancia and its activities as horseback riding, carriage riding, swiming pool, bikes, etc . 


At lunchtime, you will enjoy a typical Asado, country-style barbecue, prepared using only the finest quality meats. Dessert is accompanied by a folklore show, which is followed by a demonstration of gaucho skills. This whole package will give you an outlook on the Argentinean countryside and its history.


Dinner @ Estancia is included 


Overnight @ Estancia


Day 9 - Transfer To Buenos Aires City Center

After Breakfast you will be transfered to your hotel in Buenos Aires. 


in the afternoon you will be doing a tour Highlights of Buenos Aires


Buenos Aires‘ neighborhoods each have a distinctive character from the historic barrios of San Telmo and La Boca, to the beautiful parks and plazas of Palermo and Recoleta, and the modern skyscrapers of Puerto Madero.


This small-group tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, visiting all of the top attractions in just three hours.


After pick-up from your Buenos Aires hotel, set out to explore the city aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Jump out to see the grand Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, where some of the most important events in Argentine history have played out.


Explore the cobblestone lanes, tango venues, and street markets of San Telmo, one of the city‘s oldest districts, then continue to waterfront La Boca to admire the colorful houses of Caminito Street and the famous Bombonera stadium.


Continue through the affluent docklands of Puerto Madero with its modern highrise buildings, then head north to walk around the leafy parks and lively plazas. Finally, make a stop in Recoleta, where the star attraction is the Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita’s grave.


Your Buenos Aires city sightseeing bus tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.


Evening Dinner & Tango Show with transfers 


Overnight in a 4* Hotel in Buenos Aires


Day 10 - Buenos Aires, Departure

Morning transfer to the airport to take your flight to your next destination. 


End of services


What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Bilingual Guide in all tours
Insurance in case of an accident
Transfers In/Out in each destination - Bus line Valparaiso - Mendoza

What's Not Included

Internal Flights
Gratuities (optional)
Air tickets and airport taxes

Know Before You Go

  • Stroller Or Pram Accessible
  • Public Transportation Nearby
  • Infants Must Sit On Laps
  • Passport Required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable

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  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The tours are in small groups with the same interests. But it also depends on the operators at the destination.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 15 years we have been taking travelers to visit South America, we have always been committed to being there for our travellers.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, We do not operate this option.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes, the accommodation will include meet local health and safety regulations.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    No, You don't contributing to any charity by booking the tour.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Services and hotels can be changed up to 15 days before your trip., except for services and hotels with prepaid. Changes in flights are subject to a penalty fee.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Before your trip, you will receive the voucher with the booked services.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It all depends de the tour and the operator. Usually, you can not join the tour once it has departed.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Biosecurity protocols all along the journey according to the local Sanitary Authorities The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test

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  • Low Deposit

    Signature DMC requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 50 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of signature dmc charges.

    Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

    Biosecurity protocols all along the journey according to the local Sanitary Authorities
    The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.
    There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.

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