Buenos Aires & Mendoza, Argentina

An exclusive 6-night, 7-day adventure for lovers of food, wine, music, art, and culture. This trip is specifically designed to give you a more in-depth look at Argentina culture. We’ll experience Buenos Aires’ cultural highlights, from street art to fine art, a tango show, and historical monuments, to Mendoza’s world-renowned wineries and breathtaking geography. One of the highlights is the fact that all meals are included in the trip price, and we will visit some amazing, unique cafés, vineyards, and restaurants during our journey.

Trips available in October, November, April and May.

 
Buenos Aires’ colorful “Caminito”, where you can see tango in the streets and enjoy street art.

Buenos Aires’ colorful “Caminito”, where you can see tango in the streets and enjoy street art.

Mendoza is home to Argentina’s most famous wines and breathtaking views!

Mendoza is home to Argentina’s most famous wines and breathtaking views!

You have the option to enjoy a full day at the gorgeous Caheuta thermal spa on Day 5.

You have the option to enjoy a full day at the gorgeous Caheuta thermal spa on Day 5.

We will enjoy visits to three wineries during our time in Mendoza.

We will enjoy visits to three wineries during our time in Mendoza.

Day 1: WELCOME ORIENTATION & HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

-After your arrival in Buenos Aires and the welcome orientation, we’ll take a historical walking tour, including Plaza San Martín, Calle Florida, and the Avenida de Mayo. Next we’ll hop on the oldest subway in South America to visit one of the classic cafés to perk up with a coffee and alfajores, one of Argentina’s most delectable sweets. Finally, we’ll visit the famed Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, which houses Argentina’s government offices.

DAY 2: STREET ART, ARCHITECTURE & ANTIQUES

Today we’ll explore the San Telmo neighborhood and its famous antiques market for some great souvenirs. After lunch we’ll take a guided graffiti street art tour, followed by a visit to the colorful Caminito in La Boca neighborhood & enjoy tango dancing in the streets.

DAY 3: WELCOME TO THE WINE COUNTRY!

After a morning flight to Argentina’s famous wine region, Mendoza, we’ll have a city orientation and walking tour, including the Plaza Independencia & Plaza España. Other highlights include the San Francisco church, monastery and basilica, a leisurely stroll through the gorgeous San Martín Park and the view from the Cerro de la Gloria. We’ll enjoy wine at our hotel pool in the evening before dinner.

DAY 4: FULL-DAY VINEYARD TOUR

After a leisurely morning, we'll take a full-day tour of three vineyards in the Mendoza area. We'll enjoy wine tastings at three vineyards, including lunch on-site at one of the vineyards. We'll also visit an artesian chocolate factory & local olive oil producer.

DAY 5: FULL-DAY HIKING OR FULL-DAY SPA

Today we have the choice between: 1) Full-day at the thermal baths & spa, including the spa’s thermal pools, mud bath, saunas, and swimming pool. A buffet BBQ lunch is included, or 2) Challenging, full-day hike (3 hour ascent, 2 hour descent), including a picnic lunch.

DAY 6: RECOLETA CEMETERY & TANGO SHOW

We take a morning flight back to Buenos Aires and visit the Recoleta Cemetery, exploring the the final resting place of some of Argentina’s most famous people, including Eva Perón.
After lunch and some free time, we enjoy a world-renowned tango show, where we will have an intimate dinner while taking in the unforgettable evening.

DAY 7: ART MUSEUM & NATIONAL THEATER

It's our last day in Buenos Aires and you don't want to miss the impressive collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. After lunch you have the option to take a tour of the painstakingly restored national theater, Teatro Colón, or do some last-minute shopping. We will provide transportation to the airport for evening flights back to the U.S.

PRICING

Starting at $1695, based on double occupancy hotel rooms, with final price being determined by number in group. We don’t believe in hidden costs or nickel-and-diming our clients.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • Airport transfers and transportation for all included program activities.  

  • Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to NW Argentina

  • Full program of activities organized by Travel Grackle.

  • Bilingual trip leader and local guides.

  • All meals in Argentina unless otherwise specified in itinerary.

  • Meals include non-alcoholic beverages and limited alcohol.

  • All gratuities for activities in itinerary.

PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Airfare from the U.S. to Argentina and back.  

  • Personal costs such as laundry, internet, room service, telephone calls.

  • Activities not included in itinerary.

  • Unlimited alcohol at meals.

Just a few of the amazing things you’ll get to try: steak with chimichurri, café con leche, empanadas, homemade Italian…the list could go on and on!