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Art and hiking pair beautifully in Argentina's renowned wine country

Your palate and your penchant for life’s finer things will lead the way on this journey to Argentina’s best vineyards and artisan communities. From Mendoza, renowned for its wines the world over (but known at home for its dramatic Andean vistas), to Salta’s música folklórica and resplendent colonial architecture, we’ll taste, hear, and see the finest in local craftworks, traditional music, artisan cheeses—and, of course, the world’s best malbecs. Overnight at the world’s highest vineyard, visit Argentina’s oldest working winery, and taste the selection at Clos de las Siete, a new wine venture launched by famed French vintner Michel Rolland. Work your legs, too—on hikes along the foothills of Nevado de Cachi, where rich mineral deposits color jagged mountain rocks in sulphurous yellows, corroded copper greens, and rich magnesium reds. At Uco Valley, bike among the vineyards in view of the Tupungato mountains,  some of the highest in the Andes. Return each afternoon to our exclusive boutique suites, where you’ll savor yet another impeccable glass, watching the last glint of sunlight angle across rows of grapevines from behind the Andean peaks.

Activities

10 days of easy to moderate hiking, biking

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Overnight at the world’s highest vineyard and in impeccable boutique suites
• Wine tasting at Clos de las Siete, a new venture of famed French vintner Michel Rolland
• Hike along the foothills of Nevado de Cachi, where rich mineral deposits color the rocks yellow, green, and red
• Bike among the vineyards in view of the Tupungato mountains, some of the highest in the Andes
• Explore Salta's música folklórica and resplendent colonial architecture

Duration: 10 days Start Location: Buenos Aires End Location: Buenos Aires

BRIEF Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Buenos Aires

  We'll transfer you from the Buenos Aires airport to the hotel, where we'll have an orientation before an afternoon tour of Recoleta and welcome dinner.

• Day 2 : Buenos Aires - Mendoza

  Morning walking tour of Buenos Aires, then afternoon flight to Mendoza.

• Day 3 : Uco Valley

  Today, we'll go bike riding through the vineyards of Tupungato in Uco Valley. We'll stop to taste at one of the valley’s finest wineries, Clos de los Siete, a wine venture of renowned winemaker Michel Rolland.

• Day 4 : Aconcagua Park

  We'll visit Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak of the Americas, and hike around Aconcagua Park.

• Day 5 : Fly to Salta

  Fly to Salta in the morning. We'll take a scenic drive across Los Cardones National Park and Obispo high pass (3457 meters) before arriving at our lodge.

• Day 6 : Estancia Colomé

  Enjoy the estancia grounds with optional horseback riding, walking paths, and pool. We'll learn about wine production today and taste the vineyard's malbecs and torrontes.

• Day 7 : Cachi

  We'll visit with local weaver artisans, then hike the foothills of Nevado de Cachi.

• Day 8 : Cachi to Salta

  Hike to the La Paila archeological site, where we'll see the remains of a huge pre-Inca settlement. In the afternoon, transfer to Salta to tour the central square and view the mummies of the “Children of Llullaillaco.”

• Day 9 : Pumamarca - Tilcara

  We'll have a full day to explore Humahuaca Canyon, including Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll also visit Purmamarca and the aptly named Cerro de los Siete Colores ("Seven Colors Hill") before returning to Salta for a farewell dinner.

• Day 10 : Depart for Buenos Aires

  Transfer to Salta airport and fly back to Buenos Aires for homebound flights.

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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