Argentina In Style
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Overview
A tempting mix of breathtaking landscapes, luxury accommodation and delicious cuisine, Argentina is often described as the most ‘European’ country in South America and offers some of the luxury comforts you would find elsewhere in the world, albeit within a very exotic destination.
This extravagant trip begins in bustling Buenos Aires; home to tango, a stunning collection of neoclassical architecture and arguably some of the world’s finest steak restaurants. After a ...
A tempting mix of breathtaking landscapes, luxury accommodation and delicious cuisine, Argentina is often described as the most ‘European’ country in South America and offers some of the luxury comforts you would find elsewhere in the world, albeit within a very exotic destination.
This extravagant trip begins in bustling Buenos Aires; home to tango, a stunning collection of neoclassical architecture and arguably some of the world’s finest steak restaurants. After a chance to enjoy its charmingly colourful neighbourhoods and colonial heritage, you’ll then fly down to the breathtaking panoramas of Patagonia where you can spend your days horse-riding, trekking and taking boat trips through its lavish, natural beauty of glaciers, lakes and snow-capped peaks.
Then it is on to the hills and vineyards of Mendoza to sample some of the finest wines in the country if not the world. Feast on gourmet cuisine and relax at a deluxe wine lodge in the heart of the Andean foothills. The end of this upscale trip sees you back in Buenos Aires for your international flight back home or, alternatively, you could extend the itinerary with a couple of extra nights to enjoy the thundering waters of Iguazu Falls.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Get up close to the magnificent Pertio Moreno glacier via boat
- Learn the ways of the guacho in a centuries-old ranch in Córdoba
- Savour fine wines and excellent cuisine amongst the vineyards of Mendoza
- Trek and relax in the stunning landscapes of Patagonia
- Ride through the colourful neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires on a private bicycle tour
- Stay in some of Argentina’s top properties for luxury and sustainability
Suggested Itinerary
This is a suggested itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes, or build a trip from scratch.
Day 1 ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES
Day 1 ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES
Upon arrival to Buenos Aires, your private guide and driver will be waiting to meet and greet you before taking you to your boutique hotel in the Palermo Soho area of the city they call 'The Paris of South America'. Rest up after your long arrival flight enjoying the hotel’s facilities and nearby amenities.
Day 2 BUENOS AIRES
Day 2 BUENOS AIRES
Discover the capital from the unique aspect of a cyclist on a private bike tour today. Begin pedalling south through the backstreets of one of the oldest barrios in Buenos Aires towards La Boca port where you will have a tour of its urban art, beloved football stadium and the birthplace of Tango. Parking the bikes, there will also be free time to discover this vibrant area that once greeted millions of immigrants. Jumping back on the bikes, you’ll continue to work up an appetite whilst searching for Puerto Madero’s 60-acre Ecological Reserve. For lunch there will be a stop along the boardwalk to sample a typical Argentinian grill. Then continue cruising along the docks and the Retiro district to the upmarket Recoleta neighbourhood where a stop at the famous cemetery provides the chance to learn more about Eva Peron at her resting place. The final leg of the journey sees you touring the country’s most important and historic sites in the Plaza de Mayo such as the Casa Rosada and the cathedral. Head back to the hotel after this energetic, full-day tour.
Day 3 BUENOS AIRES
Day 3 BUENOS AIRES
A full free day to explore the city at your own leisure. A visit to one of the weekly markets is highly recommended and other tours can also be arranged, for instance and laidback art or food tour, a fun tango lesson or another full-day tour to the Argentine Pampas.
Day 4 BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE
Day 4 BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE
This morning your driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to the Patagonian town of El Calafate where, upon arrival, you will be met and taken to the exclusive Eolo Lodge, 45 minutes away. You have the rest of the day at leisure to superb services at the lodge.
Day 5 EL CALAFATE
Day 5 EL CALAFATE
Rather than the standard shared tours, today you will be picked up for a private excursion to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Your local guide will take you to the best spots from which to experience the imposing block of ice, standing over 20 stories high, and hopefully witness the ice calving. Also included in today’s activities is the must-do boat trip to the glacier’s south wall to appreciate its grandeur from the water. Throughout the day your guide will provide explanations and interesting facts about the history of the surrounding area and the mysticism of the glacier.
Day 6 EL CALAFATE - EL CHALTEN
Day 6 EL CALAFATE - EL CHALTEN
Your private transfer to El Chalten this morning takes approximately 3.5 hours. On arrival, settle into your very own glamping dome at Chalten Camp, located within the Los Glaciares National Park. The rest of the day is free to either enjoy the gorgeous surroundings from the camp or via one of the properties complimentary activities.
Day 7 EL CHALTEN
Day 7 EL CHALTEN
Your guide will pick you up again for a private-guided trek in Los Huemules. The private reserve of around 5,500 hectares includes mountains, ancient glaciers, lakes, lagoons, rivers and extensive forests of ñire and lenga trees. With less than 5% devoted to real estate, it is a Patagonia paradise perfect for hiking! You will be driven to the visitor centre in the park for check-in before heading up to Laguna Diablo on a beautiful full day trek. Gain height through a forest of lenga and ñire rounded by amazing emerald lagoons. At the end of the trail the views of Cagliero glacier are awesome, providing the perfect place for a picnic lunch stop. Return to the visitor centre to meet your vehicle which will take you back to your accommodation.
Day 8 EL CHALTEN
Day 8 EL CHALTEN
A day at leisure to relax or enjoy more outdoor activities, either with the camp or as a private tour arranged by us.
Day 9 EL CHALTEN - CORDOBA
Day 9 EL CHALTEN - CORDOBA
Transfer back to the airport in El Calafate for the flight to Córdoba, the country’s ‘cultural capital’. On arrival, you will then be driven approximately 40 minutes to Estancia Los Potreros, a 6,000-acre working cattle ranch set in a beautiful reserve at the top of the Córdoba hills. Since its beginnings in 1574, the family-owned ranch has since developed into a paradise for horsemen and nature lovers alike.
Day 10 CORDOBA
Day 10 CORDOBA
A wealth of activities are available from Los Potreros allowing you to experience guacho (Argentine cowboy) culture. Saddle up and trot through hidden valleys and rolling hills or try a game of barrel racing or polo. You can also accompany the gauchos as they perform their daily tasks for a deeper look into traditional country life. Days at the estancia can also be spent walking through the reserve in search of local birdlife including the Andean Condor and Black Vultures.
Day 11 CORDOBA
Day 11 CORDOBA
Another day at leisure to stroll around the grounds or enjoy more of the ranch’s invigorating activities. For a more relaxed experience, you could assist your hosts in preparing a wonderful Argentine meal paired with quality, local wine.
Day 12 CORDOBA - MENDOZA
Day 12 CORDOBA - MENDOZA
One of the farm’s drivers will take you back to the airport today for your flight to Mendoza, the country’s premier wine region. Once you arrive and meet your guide, it is then a two-hour transfer to your accommodation in the Uco Valley. Casa de Uco is on a lush green vineyard estate in the Uco Valley desert with other wineries and the Andean foothills close by.
Day 13 MENDOZA
Day 13 MENDOZA
Described as a ‘wine resort’, you can spend the next few days making the most of the hotel’s luxurious spa, sampling wines from its cellar, riding a bike through the vineyards or horse-riding into the Andean foothills (these activities aren’t included but can be arranged by the hotel).
Day 14 MENDOZA
Day 14 MENDOZA
The Uco Valley is a wonderful wine growing region which is often blessed with bright, blue skies overlooking the endless vineyards, framed by the mighty Andes mountains. The picturesque scenery prepares the senses for the distinctive flavours and aromas of the Uco Valley’s wines. Begin at one of the country's biggest wineries, Salentein, to see its art gallery and taste some wines. Next, visit the Bousquet family who hail from the southern French city of Carcassonne who were attracted by the high-altitude soils of Mendoza after a long history of winemaking. The last winery is Andeluna, a smaller, boutique winery where you will witness their special, tried and tested methods of winemaking. Surrounded by an impressive landscape at the foot of the Tupungato Volcano, the winery also offers an exquisite gourmet lunch to enjoy with their prestigious wines.
Day 15 DEPART MENDOZA
Day 15 DEPART MENDOZA
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport today for your flight back to the capital and the connecting international flight back home, where your tour ends.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION
Estancia Los Potreros, Cordoba
Estancia Los Potreros is a 6,000-acre working cattle set in a beautiful reserve at the top of the Cordoba hills in the centre of Argentina. The estancia dates from 1574 when breeding mules for the silver mines in Peru was the principal activity. Today it is an idyllic retreat for horsemen and nature lovers. This organic working farm breeds Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Paso Peruano horses. It has been in the same Anglo Argentine family for four generations and sets the highest standards of accommodation, combining the pleasures of estancia life with exceptional riding. Accommodation on the farm is simple and very comfortable providing all the creature comforts. There are seven bedrooms all of which are individually and tastefully furnished, and all have their own private bathroom. Antiques abound and cooler winter nights are warmed by log fires and wood-burning stoves.
Eolo Lodge, El Calafate
Eolo is a boutique country lodge situated outside of the main town of El Calafate and built in a traditional Patagonian ranch fashion but with comfortable, modern luxuries making this a wonderfully remote place to stay where you really feel the sense of the wilds of Patagonia. There are 17 suites, each with different views of the Lago Argentino, La Anita valley, the Torres del Paine or the Rico branch. The rooms have warm, rustic décor; luxurious stone bathrooms; and central heating. There is a pool and sauna and a great restaurant plus many fantastic excursions with which to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Overall this is considered the most high-end option from which to experience El Calafate.
Casa De Uco, Mendoza
Casa de Uco is set on a lush green vineyard estate in the desert of Uco Valley, just under two hours’ drive south of Mendoza. There’s a smattering of wineries close by and Andean foothills to climb. There are sixteen elegantly designed rooms, including nine suites. Facilities include a spa offering vinotherapy and hydrotherapy treatments, sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts, stables, asado (barbecue) and games room. There are bikes to rent or you can hop on horseback to explore the vineyards. The hotel also boasts a fine dining restaurant and wine tasting bar.
Jardin Escondido, Buenos Aires
Nestled among tropical plants, this chic, colourful hotel is the former home of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and enjoys a privileged location in Palermo Soho. The seven individually decorated rooms feature elegant furniture and wooden floors with modern amenities. Some rooms include fireplaces and/or balconies. Breakfast is served in the laidback dining room. Other facilities include a cocktail bar, a library and a rooftop terrace. Guests can also enjoy the garden courtyard filled with exotic plants and with an outdoor solar-heated pool and a BBQ grill.
Chaltén Camp, El Chalten
The camp has a wonderful location for those whose main focus is Patagonia’s natural elements: far enough from the touristy entry town of El Chaltén for a bit of peace and quiet but close enough to access the trails. The main dome houses a dining area, lounge and cosy fire pit with a picnic area nearby and several hammocks dotted around the grounds. The camp offers a private and personable stay with only four domes (3 doubles/twins and 1 triple). Each dome is raised above the ground (and therefore not suitable for those with mobility issues) facing Fitz Roy, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forest. All are ensuite and come equipped with a wooden stove (to be lit by staff only), 12v electrical output, a USB charging port, and ample blankets. The double rooms may have twin or queen size beds.
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Hotel Rating
Hotel Rating
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Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.
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When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:
| Blue | More than 10,000 points | 2.5% discount |
| Bronze | More than 30,000 points | 5% discount |
| Silver | More than 45,000 points | 7.5% discount |
| Gold | More than 60,000 points | 10% discount |
This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.
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