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On this trip we use really well located hotels that are perfect for exploring this stunning landscape. The Hotel Acrux, in Barreal, is quite small, and we use a mixture twin rooms and 'apartments'. These are made up of two twin rooms, together with a bathroom and a living room area. So if you're in one of the apartments, you may be sharing a bathroom with another two travellers.

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Arrive in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, located in the shadow of the mighty Andes. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Mendoza at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (airport code MDZ), a 20 minute drive from our hotel.

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Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest

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From Santiago to Buenos Aires

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The walk in Talampaya was amazing - fabulous scenery and an excellent local guide. The variety of scenery in the trip as a whole was far beyond what I expected.
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Operator: Explore!
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Mendoza
Start point
Paraguay 450, C1057AAD CABA, Argentina (Hotel Waldorf, Hotel reception, 20:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Fuente Mayor Hotel), Hotel (Fuente Mayor Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Mendoza city by strolling leafy streets
- People-watching and coffee in plazas
- Dinner (optional on arrival evening)
Day 2
Lujan de Cuyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Fuente Mayor Hotel), Hotel (Fuente Mayor Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit two wineries in Lujan de Cuyo
- Wine tasting of local grape varieties
Optional Activities
- Visit afternoon coffee shop for alfajor (Argentinian cakey biscuit with dulce de leche)
- Walk around Plaza Independencia
Landmarks
Lujan de Cuyo
Plaza Independencia
Day 3
Aconcagua Provincial Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Fuente Mayor Hotel), Hotel (Fuente Mayor Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Aconcagua Provincial Park
- 90-minute hike to Horcones Lagoon (relatively flat, rocky terrain)
- Stop at Puente del Inca (geologically formed bridge)
Landmarks
Aconcagua
Horcones Lagoon
Puente del Inca
Day 4
Mendoza to Barreal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Acrux Hotel), Hotel (Acrux Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit El Leoncito National Park
- Night sky watching (weather-dependent)
Landmarks
El Leoncito National Park
Day 5
Barreal to Villa Union
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pircas Negras), Hotel (Hotel Pircas Negras (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Stop at viewpoint to see Talampaya and Ischigualasto National Parks
Landmarks
Las Burras Gorge
Jachal River Gorge
Talampaya National Park
Ischigualasto National Park
Day 6
Talampaya and Ischigualasto National Parks
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pircas Negras), Hotel (Hotel Pircas Negras (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Talampaya National Park
- Easy hike through Don Eduardo Gorge (approximately 8 kilometres, flat terrain)
- Visit Ischigualasto National Park (Moon Valley)
- Drive through Ischigualasto with stops at geological formations
Landmarks
Talampaya National Park
Don Eduardo Gorge
Ischigualasto National Park
Bowling Lane
Day 7
Villa Union to Belen
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Belen Hotel), Hotel (Belen Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive over Cuesta de Miranda mountain pass
- Visit women's weaving co-operative in Belen
Landmarks
Cuesta de Miranda
Miranda Gorge
Day 8
Belen to Cafayate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Los Sauces), Hotel (Los Sauces (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Quilmes ruins
- Walk to top of Quilmes ruins for valley views
- Wine tasting at a winery in Cafayate
Landmarks
Quilmes
Day 9
Cafayate to Cachi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (ACA Cachi), Hotel (ACA Cachi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive through Arrows Gorge
- Multiple scenic stops during journey
Landmarks
Arrows Gorge
Day 10
Cachi to Salta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Caseros), Hotel (Hotel Caseros (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive down Bishop's Hill Road
- Stop at scenic viewpoints en route
Landmarks
Sierra del Obispo
Cardones National Park
Day 11
Humahuaca Gorge
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a pena (traditional folk music hall))
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Caseros), Hotel (Hotel Caseros (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike Los Colorados trail (easy, 2.5 kilometres)
- Explore Purmamarca town
- Visit Tilcara traditional village
- Evening at a pena (traditional folk music hall) in Salta
- Dinner at pena
Landmarks
Humahuaca Gorge
Purmamarca
Seven-Coloured Hill
Los Colorados
Tilcara
Painters Palette
Maimara
Day 12
Salta to Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Principado), Hotel (Hotel Principado (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery
- Explore Palermo Park
- Explore elite north neighbourhoods
- Enjoy Buenos Aires' nightlife
Landmarks
Recoleta Cemetery
Palermo Park
Day 13
Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Principado), Hotel (Hotel Principado (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Plaza de Mayo
- Visit La Boca neighbourhood
- Traditional Cafecito (coffee and pastries) in La Boca
- Explore San Telmo neighbourhood
- Lunch at a traditional Bodegon restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore San Telmo's antiques market
- Visit Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore
- Enjoy a tango show in the evening
Landmarks
Plaza de Mayo
La Boca
San Telmo
Ateneo Grand Splendid
Day 14
Buenos Aires
End point
Paraguay 450, C1057AAD CABA, Argentina (Hotel Waldorf, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Lujan de Cuyo
Plaza Independencia

Landmarks
Aconcagua
Horcones Lagoon
Puente del Inca

Landmarks
El Leoncito National Park

Landmarks
Las Burras Gorge
Jachal River Gorge
Talampaya National Park
Ischigualasto National Park

Landmarks
Talampaya National Park
Don Eduardo Gorge
Ischigualasto National Park
Bowling Lane

Landmarks
Cuesta de Miranda
Miranda Gorge

Landmarks
Quilmes

Landmarks
Arrows Gorge

Landmarks
Sierra del Obispo
Cardones National Park

Landmarks
Humahuaca Gorge
Purmamarca
Seven-Coloured Hill
Los Colorados
Tilcara
Painters Palette
Maimara

Landmarks
Recoleta Cemetery
Palermo Park

Landmarks
Plaza de Mayo
La Boca
San Telmo
Ateneo Grand Splendid

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Fuente Mayor Hotel (or similar)
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Days 1, 2, 3
Fuente Mayor Hotel
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Days 1, 2, 3
Acrux Hotel
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day 4
Acrux Hotel (or similar)
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day 4
Hotel Pircas Negras (or similar)
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Days 5, 6
Hotel Pircas Negras
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Days 5, 6
Belen Hotel (or similar)
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day 7
Belen Hotel
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day 7
Los Sauces
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day 8
Los Sauces (or similar)
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day 8
ACA Cachi (or similar)
Hotel
day 9
ACA Cachi
Hotel
day 9
Hotel Caseros
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Hotel Caseros (or similar)
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Hotel Principado
Hotel
Days 12, 13
Hotel Principado (or similar)
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Days 12, 13

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4.3

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
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4.9
Accommodation
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Sarah
April 29th, 2023
4.3
The walk in Talampaya was amazing - fabulous scenery and an excellent local guide. The variety of scenery in the trip...
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Donna
September 25th, 2023
4
Highlights include walking in Talampaya, watching the stars from a cemetery in Cachi. Wine tasting and the...
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Kiran
September 26th, 2023
4
The scenery especially The Andes Mendoza and wine tasting Unscheduled wine stops en route
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Michelle
October 7th, 2023
4.5
The guide-Andreas was great! The scenery-stunning and so varied The wine-several chances to visit wineries The...
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Alexandra
November 17th, 2023
4.7
Talampaya was 100% the biggest highlight for me
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Stephen
November 13th, 2023
4.2
Highlights were Broken Arrow Gorge, the Triassic park, Painted Mountain.
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Diana
November 22nd, 2023
4.2
Stunning scenery that is ever changing and takes your breath away. Walking in a Triassic park. Expert tour leader....
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Lynsey
November 13th, 2023
4.5
The wine tasting was excellent. It would have been lovely to have time to be able to have lunch at Kaiken as the...
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Bryan
November 14th, 2023
4.5
IInca site at Quilmes. Stunning scenery throughout
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John
November 26th, 2023
4.5
The Andes themselves, surrounding landscape and great places of interest close to Rita 40
Traveled in October 2023
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Asked on November 26th, 2023
What hotels do we stay in?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2023
  On this trip we use really well located hotels that are perfect for exploring this stunning landscape. The Hotel Acrux, in Barreal, is quite small, and we use a mixture twin rooms and 'apartments'. These are made up of two twin rooms, together with a bathroom and a living room area. So if you're in one of the apartments, you may be sharing a bathroom with another two travellers.
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Linda
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Does this amount include airfare?
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  This is a land only price as we would not provide flight inclusive from the US.
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Douglas
Asked on March 27th, 2022
I'm interested in booking this tour for October 2022. I'm a little confused though-it says it goes from Santiago to Buenos Aires but in the description it says it starts in Buenos Aires. Can you clarify this please?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2022
  Arrive in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, located in the shadow of the mighty Andes. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Mendoza at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (airport code MDZ), a 20 minute drive from our hotel.

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