Active exploration of Mendoza wine country and the Andes

Keep in mind that outdoor adventures pique the palate.  Come with us to Argentina for days of extraordinary hiking in the Andes Mountains, followed by rich and robust wine tasting. You’ll head south from Mendoza into the vineyards, where stark grassy plains and rocky outcroppings gradually give way to snow-capped peaks.

Experience the variety of Mendoza wine country: relax at country estates, hike in and around dramatic rock formations, cruise down rapids between the hills, trek along the base of the Aconcagua—the highest peak in the Americas—and cap each day with excellent wine tasting and fine cuisine.

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Activities

5 days moderate walking on varied terrain, wine tasting

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike spectacular routes on mid-elevations of the Andes Mountains
• Taste robust wines-like Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon-perfectly paired with Mendoza's best cuisine, at relaxing country estates amidst the vineyards
• Discover the timeless nooks and crannies of the Andes: hike past tall jagged rock outcroppings, visit the stone Bridge of the Incas, and raft the rushing waters of the Mendoza River

Duration: 6 days Start Location: Mendoza End Location: Mendoza

BRIEF Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Mendoza

  Fly into Mendoza, Argentina where you will be greeted by an MTS representative. After a tour of Mendoza drive to your elegant boutique hotel near Chacras de Coria, a veritable crossroads for many of the area's wine routes.

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  Day 2 : Mount Aconcagua

  Drive into the Andes and hike around the base of Mount Aconcagua—the highest mountain in South America at 22,944 feet. Dinner in Mendoza tonight is on your own. (Approx. hiking time: 4½-6½ hours)

• Day 3 : Vallecitos Mountain

  Hike high on Vallecitos Mountain, enjoying extensive vistas of rugged hills and dry, grassy plains further out, with snow-capped peaks hovering just above.

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  Day 4 : Paso de la Carrera

  Early morning hike to the "Paso de la Carrera." After lunch we'll embark on a calm trip down the Class III rapids of the Mendoza River, ending the day in the valley of Postales del Plata where we'll stay the next two nights.

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  Day 5 : Uco Valley

  Embark on a full day of wine tasting in the Uco Valley. After a relaxing early afternoon, opt to try your own hand at Argentinean cuisine with a private cooking lesson (not included in trip price), followed by another delicious wine-paired meal.

• Day 6 : Mendoza Airport

  Morning departure to Mendoza Airport.

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  Lares de Chacras

  This country style house reflects the art of combining Andean stone with typical desert wood, bringing out a natural, simple and modern look.

  The minute any guest walks in, they know they are in a land of wines. You can see an original window on the floor, showing the view of a wine cellar covered in stone and logs. The perfect atmosphere for tasting the best wines from Mendoza.

  There are wide logs in every room, showing good taste in the country décor and warmth in the Southern style construction; a style that inspired the architect of Lares de Chacras.

  The natural environment is seen through all windows and doors, a typical view for Chacras de Coria, the galleries, the park, swimming pool and hot tub, solarium and a “quincho”, a covered area very common for barbecues and special clay ovens, always available for guests who love out-door life.

Properties shown are representative of the accommodations we use on this trip, may not be inclusive of all accommodations we use, and are subject to change.

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