Day 1 Arrive Santiago de Chile Arrive in Santiago at any time.
Day 2-3 Santiago de Chile (2B) Explore the local wineries both in and around Santiago, such as an optional visit to the famous Concha y Toro vineyard. Head out on a full day tour to the Santa Cruz or Maipo Valley for an in-depth look at this district which produces such fine quality wines. Chilean wine is top-notch, with only France and Italy selling more wine around the world.
Day 4-6 Mendoza (3B,L) Ride across the spectacular Andean Range to the wine-growing region of Mendoza, where you can spend time visiting several vineyards and choosing from one of the many optional activities that Mendoza has to offer. This region is a beautiful part of the Argentine Andes and the city is very picturesque. Enjoy winery and vineyard visits during your time here, capped with a cooking class to learn about (and sample) typical Argentine cuisine.
Day 7-9 Buenos Aires/Tigre Delta Ranch (3B,L) Fly to the capital of Argentina known as ?Paris of the Americas? and the city of Tango. Spend the day on Day 8 of your tour at a turn of the century farm house in the Tigre River Delta area. Here we will learn how to cook an "asado" or traditional Argentine barbeque while sipping "mate" from a hollowed out gourd. Enjoy Buenos Aires before getting together for one last meal?and a final bottle of wine!
Day 10 Depart Buenos Aires (B)

Accommodation: Comfort hotels (9 nts).
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights: Santiago de Chile, Wineries, Vineyards, Cooking classes, Mendoza, Tigre River Delta Ranch, Buenos Aires.
Meals Included: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches.
Transport: First class bus, Local flight.
Trip Reference: CAG