Loving Argentina

Your private guide will be at Ezeiza International Airport ready to give you a kind welcome to Buenos Aires, helping you to familiarize with Argentina and answering any question you might have about your trip plan.

After a private ride of one hour approximately, you will be arriving at ESTANCIA LA BANDADA.

Enjoy the privacy of a colonial style boutique hotel in the heart of Argentina Countryside, a 250 acres fully working farm less than one hour from the International Airport
Help yourself with some wine, local cuisine and relax before you take your bags again to continue your trip.

Lagoons, ponds and streams across the area are home to many birds and animals that give life to this exclusive spot.

Built by its original owner back in the 70’s, it keeps the style of typical colonial architecture of the 19th century, painted in reddish colors. A paved patio introduces the road to the main entrance of the house.

A long and wide windowed corridor links the entrance door, with the rooms, and at the end it opens to a very spacious living room and dining room, with fireplaces and furnished with detail and care.

Big windows overview the park and the pool, and are connected with a large gallery with columns, full of climbing jasmines of nice smell.

The house is surrounded by a park of 10 acres, full of a variety of very old trees, including centenarian platanus, oak trees, acacias, pines, Chilean myrtles, laurels, and casuarinas. It is very pleasant to go for a walk around the park, visit the orchard, the hen houses, the goats, the horses and other farm animals.

Your stay includes the meals created by the chef Mariana Dacruz, who has worked all around the world before arriving to La Bandada. With vast experience in Patagonia and abroad, she is the spirit of the kitchen at the estancia.
All dishes include seasonal vegetables from the orchard, which can actually be collected by yourself!
Everyone knows Argentinian meat is one of the best in the world and it is not an exception at La Bandada!
The best pieces of meat are chosen to be part of our asados (Argentina barbecue), made by typical local techniques.

Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: La Bandada Country House

Enjoy today the activities around the Estancia.
Horses are a very important part of life of the farms.
You can join the cowboys for a one-hour horseback ride throughout the ranch.
Horses are very well trained and easygoing so you can do this whether you have any previous experience or not.
Ride along a path full of centennials trees until reaching the endless grasslands of the pampas.

Another option is to take a bike tour around the park while you get wrapped by the essence of local nature, its smells, its sights, its sounds!
The ranch is surrounded by a large park, full of a variety of very old trees, including centenarian platanus, oak trees, acacias, pines, chilean myrtles, laureles, and casuarinas ready to be discovered.

Have a romantic picnic moment and spend the afternoon at a hidden corner of the farm enjoying nature, with a countryside view.
There is a little house, with roof of grass near the orchard, which is a lovely place to sit and enjoy an open view to the pampas.
An unforgettable cozy spot to share with that special person accompanying you.

Overnight: La Bandada Country House

Your driver will pick you up at the Estancia for a private transfer into Buenos Aires City that will take between one hour and half or two hours, depending on traffic.

After settling down in your hotel, take some time to explore the city on your own.

In the evening, toast for love having dinner at CASA COUPAGE.
Learn about the breadth of Argentine wine with a sommelier as your guide.
Casa Coupage is a unique space where you can discover & interpret wine paired with delicious Argentinian modern food in a truly personal atmosphere. Dinner is held in a charming dining room of a late 19th century house.

The sommelier of the house guides the experience and provides background information regarding the specific terroir, variety of grape, and winemaker.
Guests will be greeted by the owner of the house with a refreshing glass of Torrontés wine as an opener.
Afterwards, a comparative blind tasting of three distinguished red wines, will provide the opportunity to discuss blends, varietals, styles and wine evolution. These wines will be paired with the main dish and a cheese tasting. Finally, the last wine will be presented in accompaniment of dessert.
In all, guests will taste 7 different labels selected amongst excellent Argentinean wines.

Transfers to/from the restaurant are not included. The place is located in Palermo neighborhood.
Transportation can be added upon request.
Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Palace Duhau Park Hyatt Hotel

In the morning, your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a unique private tour of the city.
Some of the areas and sites to consider include:

Plaza de Mayo, home to the national government palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
San Telmo, which is a great area to visit if you’re interested in tango and the arts. The antique markets, candle street lighting, cobbled roads, and historic buildings with original facades and décor create a lovely bohemian atmosphere.
La Boca, a neighborhood famous for its brightly-painted houses.
It’s also home to the legendary Boca Juniors Football Club, where Diego Maradona made his name.
Puerto Madero, which is situated on the riverside along the Río de la Plata. This major gastronomic and business hub is situated in former commercial docks. Along the canals, these former industrial warehouses were converted into elegant bars, eateries, and offices during one of the most successful urban waterfront restoration projects in the world.
Palermo, the largest neighborhood, hosts huge parks and some of Buenos Aires’ trendiest bars, clubs, and fashion boutiques. This neighborhood—which has nearly 350 acres of parks, lakes, and wooded areas—offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city.
Recoleta, home to an array of fashionable restaurants, cafés, boutiques, malls, and luxury hotels, which reside along tree-lined avenues. One of the main attractions, The Cemetery, is the final resting place for generations of well-known Argentineans, including Evita Peron.
We also include a one-hour guided tour to visit the amazing Buenos Aires Opera House, the Teatro Colon.
You will visit the inside of a theater that is considered to be amongst the five best concert venues in the world acoustically.

· 6 hours’ private city tour.
· Lunch not included.
· Opera House Guided Visit tickets included.

Overnight: Palace Duhau Park Hyatt Hotel

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Mendoza.

Upon arrival, a driver will meet you for a private transfer to your hotel THE VINES RESORT.

The Vines of Mendoza is more than an extraordinary place. It’s a style of living and being. Rooted in the pleasures of making, drinking and sharing wine, The Vines immerses you in the delights of Argentine culture, rustic natural beauty and warm-hearted hospitality.

Relax at the base of the majestic Andes in Mendoza’s prestigious Uco Valley, sip the finest wines, explore the glorious terrain, or ride off into the sunset and feast on the exquisite cuisine of famed chef, Francis Mallmann, and his signature open-flame cooking at Siete Fuegos Restaurant*

*Lunch or dinner are not included in the lodge rate.

Overnight: The Vines Resort & Spa

Enjoy your free day at the lodge.
With its cozy indoor fireplace, cocktail bar and wine Cava, plus outdoor and indoor seating for the Restaurant, it’s a natural gathering place to catch the most beautiful moments of the day and savor new experiences.

Take a Swim in the Pool and relax in a poolside cabana with a full panorama of the Andes in front of you. The pool bar serves satisfying snacks throughout the day as well as refreshing cocktails and wine.

Activities like horseback riding, spa massages, winery visits or Uco Valley excursions are available at the lodge with an extra cost. Request the hotel staff about the options.

Overnight: The Vines Resort & Spa

An original and enjoyable way to discover the vineyards, the wineries, and the amazing wine region of Mendoza.
The main goal of this activity is to enjoy a tour outdoors surrounded by the unique scenery of the Andes and the vineyards.

Our visitors will get to know three different wineries and their vineyards where guided tours will be provided, and also several tastings of the well-known wines they produce.

At the end of the tour, in the last winery, a first class lunch with matching wines will be served.

The tour takes around 12 km ride between the wineries.
Services included: personal bike and helmet, visit & tasting at the wineries, three course menu lunch, transportation and bilingual guide.
Full day private excursion.

Overnight: The Vines Resort & Spa

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival, a driver will take you to the hotel. Relax a little and be prepared for a new experience!

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy in the afternoon a private navigation around the Paraná River Delta, formed by thousands of islands, many of which maintain their original state, while others are inhabited and full of weekend houses.

Join us to discover more than 100 species of birds and water plants; virgin nature and infinite horizons with the exclusivity of a typical delta vessel: a flat boat, the “Afrodita” – an old island flatboat built in the middle of last century, that was restored and refurbished respecting its original spirit.

Departing from San Fernando Port depending on the weather and water level, the captain will define the route, either sailing towards the Rio de la Plata, or to sailing the Luján River, the Vinculación Canal, and other hundreds of rivers and streams that are part of the Delta.

In the afternoon, the sun often gives us the best moment of the day; the sunset.

After enjoying the colors of the evening it is time to take a look to the southern hemisphere constellations while Afrodita returns sailing to the pier.

· The time of the excursion is around 5 to 6 hours’ duration.
· Dinner on board included. Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
· Private guide and transportation included.

Overnight: Palace Duhau Park Hyatt Hotel

A car will meet you at the hotel for a private transfer to a loft-type space especially designed for cooking and having a good time.

Your chef will be waiting for you for a super fun lesson to learn and make the most typical Argentina dishes.
At the end of each class you share the table to have a tasting of the meals previously cooked accompanied by a glass of Argentine wine.
The menu includes some chipas (yucca root starch cheese bread), empanadas, carbonada (typical argentine stew) and panqueques de dulce de leche (caramel flat pancakes).

The duration of the class is around two hours and 30 minutes.

· Private pick up and drop off at the hotel is included.
· Please advise on any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

In the evening, say goodbye to Argentina with a unique Show at GALA TANGO, one of the most exclusive places in Buenos Aires to enjoy an authentic show.
With a beautiful décor and architecture down to the finest detail, it seems as though you have stepped into the 1930s, creating an experience that you will never forget.
For an hour and half, you will enjoy more than 30 artists on stage, a live orchestra and four couples dancing to the rhythm of the music.

· Private pick up and drop off at the hotel is included.
· Dinner is not included. You can request it at the time of booking.

Overnight: Palace Duhau Park Hyatt Hotel

At indicated time, pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to take you flight back