From CAD 5,602 Was CAD 6,590
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Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Against the magnificent backdrop of the Andes Mountains, journey from Santiago to Buenos Aires, taking in all the history, culture and cuisine in between. This nine-day Premium adventure will show you the heart of Chile and Argentina as you stroll the streets of Santiago with a local guide and sip piscos on a rooftop in the historic centre of Valparaiso. Sample some of the world’s best wine in Mendoza, stroll the stylish neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires and discover El Tigre Delta for an adventure to remember. Packed with Exclusive Experiences, historical Feature Stays and with a local leader by your side, you’ll fall for the vibrancy and indulgent atmosphere of this part of the world in no time.
Highlights
- Discover the culinary treasures of Santiago during an Exclusive Experience where your passionate local leader will take you to a local eatery to sample fantastic Chilean cheese, ham and wine.
- Spend two nights in your Valpariso Feature Stay, a converted house dating to the boom of the shipping port in the 19th century which stylishly combines modern Chilean art with traditional charm.
- Get a taste of Chile’s most creative city, Valparaiso, during mouth-watering Exclusive Experiences, including pisco sours on the rooftop of your hotel in the city’s historic heart.
- Sample some of the world’s best wine at its source with the expert guidance of an oenologist during an Exclusive Experience – a full day tour of three renowned wineries in Argentina’s malbec-producing wine region, Mendoza.
- Uncover a lesser-known side of Buenos Aires during a memorable Exclusive Experience – an insider’s day tour of the El Tigre Delta. Explore by bike, train, boat and on foot and experience natural beauty away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1886
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Unknown
Transport: Private vehicle,Plane,Bicycle,Boat
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: GGPC
Starts: Santiago, Argentina
Finishes: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (8), Lunch (3), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (6 nights),Feature Stay (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 5602 (CAD 622 /day)
Itinerary
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Chile. When you arrive in Santiago, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe head out and explore the Parque Forestal just steps from your front door. After your meeting, head out for dinner with your leader and group. From baked casserole to razor clams cooked in parmesan cheese, Chilean food is hearty, fresh and delicious.
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Santiago - Welcome Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel Ismael or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Get to know the city on a tour with a local guide who’s an expert on all things Santiago. Your guide will peel back the many layers of the city’s history, beginning at the main square of Plaza de Armas where you’ll hear the tales of the foundation of Santiago and its turbulent past. Continue to La Moneda Palace, the home of Chile’s presidential office, where your guide will fill you in on the country’s complicated political history. From here, take the short drive to Parque Bicentenario, created in 2011 to commemorate 200 years of independence. Walk through the grounds then head to a local eatery to sample some excellent cheese, ham and wine for lunch. The rest of the day is free for your own explorations.
Included Activities:
- Santiago - City tour
- Santiago - Gourmet bodega lunch
Accommodation:
- Hotel Ismael or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free morning in Santiago. Maybe visit the Mercado Central – Santiago’s celebrated fish market. Then, begin the journey to Valparaiso, stopping off for a wine tasting on the way in the Casablanca Valley. Sitting on a coastal plain between the capital and Valparaiso, Casablanca Valley is Chile’s fastest growing wine region, with rich soil and a perfect climate for chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Visit a vineyard focused on sustainable and organic viticulture, then continue to Valparaiso, known for its brightly hued houses that spread over the hills overlooking the ocean. Your Feature Stay hotel for the next two nights dates to 1885 during the boom of the shipping port and sits in the historic heart of the city, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Decorated with works by Chilean artists it’s the perfect base from which to explore the city. Enjoy an introduction to pisco on the rooftop and take in the views.
Included Activities:
- Casablanca Valley - Winery tour and tasting
- Valparaiso - Rooftop pisco sours
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa Galos (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage centre in 2003, Valparaiso used to be South America’s busiest port before the opening of the Panama Canal. It has since transformed itself into Chile’s most creative city, which you'll learn more about on the walking tour today with a local guide. The hills of Cerro Concepcion and Cerro Alegre are dotted with coloured houses, cobbled streets, galleries, restaurants and shops. Later, visit the Museum of Fine Arts, housed in a beautiful art nouveau chalet. Tonight, maybe visit an iconic local restaurant credited with the invention of chorrillana. This legendary Chilean dish is made up of French fries topped with beef, eggs and fried onions.
Included Activities:
- Valparaiso - Walking tour
- Valparaiso - Museum of Fine Arts (entrance fee)
Optional Activities:
- Valparaiso - La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda (entrance fee) (8000 CLP)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Casa Galos (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Depart Valparaiso and head back to Santiago to catch a flight to Mendoza. As your plane crosses the Andes, you might catch a glimpse of Mount Aconcagua – the highest mountain in the Americas at 6962 m above sea level. In Mendoza, get to know the lively city with a gentle stroll around its wide, lively streets with your local leader. Technically a desert city, the extensive irrigation system here means Mendoza is remarkably green. Check out the city’s tree-lined spaces – from the sprawling Parque San Martin to Plaza Espana – and get a taste of local life along the bustling street, Peatonal Sarmiento. Head South towards wine country and your countryside boutique hotel.
Included Activities:
- Mendoza - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Amerian Chacras de Coria or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Mendoza is Argentina's most significant grape-growing region, producing nearly three-quarters of the country's wine. The climate produces an excellent variety of grapes, with the region's signature being Malbec. Today, you’ll get to experience this internationally renowned wine at its source during tours and tastings at three world-class and innovative wineries, each with its own distinct style and flavour. Meet with a local wine expert and gain inside knowledge on the varieties of grapes and different production methods used at each winery, and sample award winning bottles just as spectacular as the surrounding Andes. After the tastings, settle in for a special closed-door gourmet lunch at one of the wineries. Enjoy several courses paired with wines carefully selected to bring out the flavours in the wonderful food. In the evening, maybe test your palate by attempting to pair the perfect wine with an authentic Argentine asado (barbecue-style food).
Included Activities:
- Mendoza - Tour of three wineries
- Mendoza - Gourmet winery lunch
Accommodation:
- Amerian Chacras de Coria or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning fly from Mendoza to Buenos Aires, then transfer to your boutique accommodation. Built in 1913, the hotel is located in the centre of the city. In the afternoon, soak up the Argentinean capital’s mix of European and Latin culture on an orientation walk with your leader. Visit Florida Street, National Congress and the presidential palace of the Casa Rosada (Pink House) in the Plaza de Mayo. If there’s time, your group may get to visit the Obelisk as well. The evening is free to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit a tango bar, attend a football match, or find a great local eatery and set up shop.
Included Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Design Suites Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, head north of Buenos Aires to explore the city of Tigre and its surrounding delta region. First, do as the locals do and catch the subway to San Martin square, then set off on a bicycle tour around Puerto Maldero and the Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve – where inhabitants of the city come for a peaceful escape and fresh air. Hop on a train to Tigre and get to know the city during a walking tour. Visit the local fruit market, follow the river along the stunning Paseo Victorica street and stop by the Tigre Art Museum to admire the European inspired building. Next, take a private boat through the third-largest river delta in the world, then stop off on an island for a homemade lunch. Here, swim, kayak or just sit back and soak in the beautiful island surroundings. Transfer back to Buenos Aires for a free night.
Included Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Tigre Delta day trip
- Buenos Aires - Home-cooked lunch
Accommodation:
- Design Suites Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you're planning to stay on in Buenos Aires, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise extra accommodation.
Optional Activities:
- Buenos Aires - Tango show ticket prices from (120 USD)
- Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from (120 USD)
- Buenos Aires - Polo day (185 USD)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Maggy - Traveled, March 2024
The attention given to the trip itinerary reflects a great knowledge on the part of Intrepid. The selection of the tour leader and tour guides supports its concern about the travelers' growth of knowledge, safety, entertainment, and well-being: physical, emotional, and mental.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/28/2024
Bonnie - Traveled, March 2024
I just returned from an Intrepid trip to Chile and Argentina and I am ready to go on another Intrepid adventure. The trip leader, Sebastian, was excellent. The local guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The group size of 12 was perfect. Intrepid provides enough information before you go on the trip, but we also had some delightful surprises. The hotels are well selected in great locations. The meals were all excellent, and all details appeared to have been thought of in advance. I highly recommend choosing Intrepid for your group travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/31/2024
Bruce - Traveled, March 2024
This trip is a fine combination of food and wine of the region as well as getting a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of each of the trip destinations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/29/2024
Karolined - Traveled, January 2024
Being my first international trip, this was a very seamless experience and an enjoyable one. I would definitely book more experiences through Intrepid!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/29/2024
Howard - Traveled, December 2023
Great trip except hotel in Santiago was under renovation. I would NOT do this trip if this hotel is on the itinerary. It is not fabulous as described in the itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Alice - Traveled, November 2023
This trip was phenomenal. A huge part of this was down to our tour leader, Valentina, who went above and beyond in her role. We were so lucky to have her show us these incredible countries with her knowledge, sense of fun and enthusiasm. It was my first time visiting South America, and I know it won’t be my last. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Thomas - Traveled, November 2023
This was our first time traveling to Chile and Argentina and we were not disappointed! The locations visited, local guides, excursions, and free time all worked together to create a truly memorable experience. Our tour leader Valentina took care of everything and could not have made a better experience for us. The food and wine were amazing and we could not have hoped for more. This trip absolutely exceeded our expectations!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Alexandra - Traveled, November 2023
I cannot recommend this trip enough. Worth every dollar! The staff are amazing and focused on supporting local communities, truly an unforgettable experience. My favourite trip I’ve ever been on
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/18/2023
Kyle - Traveled, October 2023
Our introduction to South America with amazing leader Valentina was a great experience. Beautiful scenery, delicious food and wine, and fun and friendly fellow travelers!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Susan - Traveled, October 2023
Travelling with Intrepid for my first time in Chile and Argentina was a great choice, especially since I don't speak the language or know much about either of these countries. Intrepid and our local leader/guide, Valentina took care of all the little and big details like best places to stay, what to do/see/eat and the transport so all I have to do is show up. The meals that were included were great as well and gave us a chance to eat like the locals. But what I also like about Intrepid is that not all meals are included. We have to the freedom to eat wherever we wanted and with whomever (but we ended up going out with our group most of the time, lol!) We had a smaller group so this really gave us a chance to get to know everyone and bond. I came away from this trip with a better understanding of Chile and Argentina and some new friends. A total win-win all around.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/04/2023
Jacqueline - Traveled, September 2023
I loved the variety offered from wine tasting in Mendoza to Polo Playing in Buenos Aires. The colourful Valparaiso to the mighty Iguazú Falls that we walked around, sailed under and flew over - just spectacular. So many first time experiences all wrapped up in a holiday of a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2023
Carol - Traveled, September 2023
My husband & I enjoyed this tour immensely! Our tour guide, Ernesto was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic & organised at all times. The experiences we had & the sights we saw were incredible & we were so well cared for & comfortable throughout the entire tour. We would recommend this tour, without hesitation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/14/2023
Stephen - Traveled, September 2023
This was a great tour including a visit to Valparaiso in Chile and Mendoza and Buenos Aires in Argentina. I would highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/14/2023
Michelle - Traveled, September 2023
Our tour leader Andres was a wonderful representative for Intrepid. Confident, calm and friendly. He built the environmental ethos of the company naturally into our experiences. Organisation of the trip and highlights experienced were incredible. Highly recommend Intrepid to any traveller.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Alexandra - Traveled, September 2023
From charming Valparaiso to gorgeous Mendoza and amazing Buenos Aires, it’s without a doubt a trip of a lifetime. Also, it’s Premium - an upgrade worth making.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Clazina - Traveled, September 2023
This was an excellent trip with great accommodation and lots of inclusions. The tour leader and local guides were fantastic. Every destination was great but Rio was the highlight.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Laura - Traveled, July 2023
Our trip was wonderful! I would definitely book with Intrepid again. Everything was so well coordinated and our guide Tomas was great. Our group was small and it was like traveling with friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2023
Jane - Traveled, June 2023
This was or first trip to South America and our fist experience of group travel , though we have done much solo travel so we were a little apprehensive but Andreas made it a wonderful trip and we are very keen to use intrepid again in Africa and to come back and see more of South America . We loved the social aspect of small group travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2023
Jean - Traveled, April 2023
Intrepid Travel has it's act together! Easy navigation on its website, covers every detail in planning and the level of professionalism is impressive. The tour guides were amazing and the addition of local guides was spot on. This is the way to go.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2023
Lee - Traveled, January 2023
This trip was a huge disappointment in my eyes to the “premium” tag being attracted to it! The tour guides were the only thing that made it a worthwhile experience and feel that the whole trip needs to be reorganised or renamed as it didn’t hit the brief!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/18/2023
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