13 Day Exploration of Argentina & Chile!

Santiago De Chile

Day 1: Welcome To Chile!

Welcome to Santiago! This is the home of Pisco Sour, a variety of seafood, and the marvelous Cabernet Sauvignon. Santiago is considered to be the safest city in South America. It is the capital of Chile.

Due to its location, it is the perfect base to explore the country. You can also choose to just enjoy a few days between the mountains and the ocean.

Upon your arrival, you will be taken to the hotel via a private service. You will have the rest of the day free to relax and enjoy your first glances of this beautiful city.

Santiago De Chile

Day 2: Explore The Flavors Of Santiago!

Discover the local flavors of Santiago! Today, you will be visiting the most important food markets in the city. Start with the ‘Vega Central’ market, notable for its vegetables, cheeses, and spices.

Move on to the ‘Tirso Molina’ with its fresh natural juices and also take a trip to the ‘Central Market’. This has been declared a national historic monument where all kind of fish, seafood, and special garnishes are sold.

Taste a “Pisco Sour” (national drink) with delicious ‘Machas a la a ’ (seafood with cheese). Enjoy the flavors which Chile offers to you!

Santiago De Chile - Puerto Varas

Day 3: Discover The Lovely Town Of Valparaiso

Discover the quirky town of Valparaíso today. You will stroll through bohemian neighborhoods that offer spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean.

This picturesque city was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Unwind at Viña del Mar, a jet-set resort of yesteryear.

Visit the pier and the coastline with some of its beaches. Enjoy the scenic region as you explore its sights!

Puerto Varas

Day 4: Marvel At The Stunning Sights Of Puerto Varas

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport via a private service. The gate of the Chilean Lake District, beautiful Puerto Varas is settled in the shores of Llanquihue Lake, at the back of the Osorno Volcano.

The area showcases a great deal of German influence with its wooden houses and German Jesuit churches. It is a wonderful place to enjoy outdoor activities.

These include trekking at the Osorno Volcano, traversing the Petrohue rapids, and even visiting the nearby little German style towns. You can also choose to just relax on the shore of the lake, tasting one of the locally brewed delicious beers.

Puerto Varas - Bariloche

Day 5: Enjoy The Adventures Of Puerto Varas

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning.

You will have the day to spend at your leisure. Enjoy one of the many activities that Puerto Varas has to offer, like kayaking at the National Park, horseback riding through Lake Llanquihue or a Farm day tour at one of the beautiful local Estancias. The choice is yours!

Bariloche

Day 6: Travel To Gorgeous Bariloche

In the morning, you will leave Puerto Varas to travel to Petrohue which borders Llanquihue Lake. Stunning views of the Calbuco Volcano dominate the landscape. Enter the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park where you will visit the Saltos del Petrohué. Later, set sail for Peulla. You will be sailing through the Todos los Santos Lake, where you will have free time to have lunch.

Board a bus to Puerto Frias. Continue down the winding road to Puerto Frias then Porto Alegre. In Porto Alegre, take a bus to Puerto Blest, where you will take the last cruise on Lake Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Pañuelo. Once you arrive at Puerto Pañuelo, take a bus to Bariloche center.

Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. You can explore the Swiss-like downtown, try some of the delicious, locally made chocolates, or walk along the lake and take in the beautiful views of the national park.

Bariloche

Day 7: Enjoy The Beauty Of Bariloche's Attractions

Discover the most classic circuit of San Carlos de Bariloche in an active way. Visit the most important viewpoints of the area like Campanario Hill and Llao-Llao Hotel. 

Make sure to appreciate the beauty of lakes Moreno and Nahuel Huapi and the notable mountains of Lopez and Capilla.

Off the beaten track and to have an untraditional city tour, enjoy a nature-oriented walk through an impressive native forest on the Llao-Llao Nature Park. You will be awed by the stunning views you can see on this adventure!

Bariloche - Buenos Aires

Day 8: Spend A Day At Leisure

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. The day is yours to spend at your leisure.

You can enjoy the magnificent scenery.

Alternatively, you can visit any of the chocolate factories, walk along the lake shore, or take one of the many optional tours available in the area!

Buenos Aires

Day 9: Travel To Amazing Buenos Aires

At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to catch your flight. Upon your arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be taken in a private service to your hotel.

The capital of Argentina is described as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as shows off plenty of its own culture! Explore the traditional European architecture, the cobbled streets lined with rustic outdoor cafes, and the local antique and artisanal markets that offer plenty of bargain shopping. 

Though above all, Buenos Aires is known as the home of the tango. Be sure to enjoy a traditional dinner-tango show and explore the colorful San Telmo and Recoleta neighborhoods. You will have the rest of the day to enjoy this vibrant city, leaving you the remainder of the day to explore the historic neighborhoods and enjoy the cafe culture of Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires

Day 10: Be Stunned By Spanish Tango Performances

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a City Tour. Over the course of a half day you will have the chance to visit the historical and political centre of the city.

These include San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind you that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South. 

Experience an unforgettable night of dinner and sensuous dance performances in one of the best tango houses of Buenos Aires, where traditions are preserved. The ambiance exudes the charms of the bygone era and the best of Buenos Aires tango music, history, and dance.

Buenos Aires

Day 11: Live The Gaucho Lifestyle

Immerse yourself in the Argentine Gaucho lifestyle. Today, you will spend a beautiful day out in the green pampas of Buenos Aires at one of the nicest estancias in San Antonio de Areco.

Take a tour to the colonial village before being welcomed in the estancia with a traditional Argentinean ‘picada’ and barbecue. Take rides on horses or go for a sulky ride. Alongside singing, dancing, and horse shows, this activity provides the perfect opportunity to witness the riding skills of the Gauchos.

Buenos Aires

Day 12: Explore Buenos Aires At Your Own Pace

You have today at leisure to explore the cobbled, tree-lined streets of Palermo Soho. The day is yours to spend as you want!

You can sit in a café and enjoy a perfectly aged glass of malbec, or perhaps to sip yerba mate, a local tea out of your newly purchased mate gourd. Watch people come and go in one of the parks that make up the Palermo Bosques.

Buenos Aires

Day 13: Farewell, Argentina!

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

At the appropriate time, you will enjoy a private transfer to the international airport for your next flight.

Safe travels home, and visit again soon!