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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Wines & Glamp
Day 1 | Welcome to 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 the selected hotel. Check in and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight: Legado Mitico Boutique Hotel
Day 2 | Mendoza Wine Country
Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Mendoza.
Alpasion Lodge offers the first glamping site, in the Mendoza Wine Uco Valley. Three luxury tents with a private deck and a hot tub that were hand made in “Tierra del Fuego” Argentina Province using wood that comes from 30-year-old (sustainable) forests.
Each tent is equipped with a private bathroom, king size bed, safe, mini bar and Nespresso machine. The Lodge & Restaurant are just a few meters away.
We are in a rural area and farm organically, therefore we do not use pesticides or insecticides on the farm. As a result, it is not uncommon to find insects and animals on the property. We advise that you take the necessary precautions.
Overnight: Alpasión Lodge
Day 3 | Relax & Wine
The winery owns 85 acres of land and although not certified just yet, Alpasión practices sustainable organic farming to ensure the health of soils, ecosystems and people. Even part of the vineyard is planted in the shape of a giant fingerprint.
The lodge facilities include a Wine Cellar to taste an excellent variety of wines from the region, a large dining room, cozy living room to unwind and a library with a fireplace where you can enjoy reading our collection of books.
Outside there is a pool with a Jacuzzi and a relaxing private garden patio surrounded by olive trees. The roof terrace with outside fireplace is an ideal place for an afternoon drink, offering you a beautiful view of the impressive Andes Mountains. Our cuisine has a distinctive Argentinian style with a gourmet touch, making our meals unique.
Overnight: Alpasión Lodge
Day 4 | Uco Valley Vineyards Visit
The spectacular mountain views in Uco Valley offer the perfect setting as we enjoy the different aromas and flavors of these high-altitude wines at the best wineries in the region.
The wineries we will visit include:
Andeluna Cellars, which was started in 2003 with the intention of providing some of the best models of quality wine in the country. The winery has a romantic atmosphere as its set in the Valley of Tupungato at the foot of Tupungato Volcano. In the evening, the moon illuminates the Andes mountains. During this visit, you’ll visit the vines and learn about the winemaking methods which make their wines special.
Domaine Bousquet, a winery that holds the legacy of a long and prestigious history under the Bousquet name. This winery comes from a family with four generations of winemaking history who started making wine in Carcassonne in southern France. The winery is located in Tupungato, at the foot of the Andes, and is surrounded by vineyards that produce high-quality organic grapes. These grapes express the purity and intensity of varietal character which is reflected in the wines.
Salentein, where you will taste an array of legendary wines in an area with a rich history that goes to the 17th century. The land now belongs to Salentein but reflects innumerable feats that have been overcome: from the indigenous people to the Jesuit missionaries and even important characters like General San Martin. Back in the 17th century, the land formed part of a farm called “De Arriba” that belonged to the Jesuit missionaries. Within the heart of the vineyard, which is 4922 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, you can also find the ruins of “Casa Grande”.
- NOTE that some of the wineries can be replaced in case they are not available to visit.
- Please advise on any diet restrictions or special requirements at the time of booking.
Overnight: Alpasión Lodge
Day 5 | Aconcagua Experience
The Aconcagua Hill is an undisputed reference of the Andes Mountains and Argentina; It is a must see for climbers and tourists from all over the world.This experience was conceived to enjoy unforgettable landscapes and great stories that marked these roads; we will take the necessary time to get in touch with all its corners and discover its best kept secrets.
We will head southwest on Provincial Route 86, enjoying the landscapes of Cacheuta until we cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos.
We will contemplate the wonderful view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza’s main source of water and, of the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of mountains.
We will continue along this path, contemplating the unforgettable landscape, going through tunnels and bridges, until we reach the town of Uspallata.
Again we will make a strategic stop to get a better view of the Valley as a whole.
Already back in the van, we will move a few kilometers, until we reach “Puente del Inca”. Mandatory stop icon of our mountain range.
Once we return to the route, the Aconcagua Provincial Park awaits us.
There we will obtain the corresponding permits to make a walk of approximately one hour, to the viewpoint of the Laguna de Horcones, where we can see the South Wall and the summit of the highest hill in America.
- Private guide & transportation.
- 12 hours of excursion with several technical stops for recreation and rest.
- Wear comfortable clothes, long pants and a coat, cash, sunglasses and sunscreen, mineral water and candy.
- Requires moderate physical activity.
- People with heart problems and women in pregnancy and some other pathology consult their doctor, the average height is 3000 meters above sea level, depending on the time of year.
- Aconcagua Park entrance fee NOT included.
Overnight: Alpasión Lodge
Day 6 | Back to the City
At the indicated time we will take the transfer to Mendoza airport for a return flight to Buenos Aires.
Upon arrival, private transfer to your selected hotel.
Overnight: Legado Mitico Boutique Hotel
Day 7 | Departure
At indicated time, pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Santiago International Airport to take you flight back.
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Special features
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
- Domestic & international flights.
- Buenos Aires City Accommodation Tax: USD 1.50 per person, per night – to be paid at the hotel.
- Travel Insurance.
- Restaurant, guides or driver’s tips.
- Extras not mentioned in this itinerary.
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