Day 1 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in Buenos Aires, where you are met and transferred
to your hotel, enjoying guaranteed early check-in. Early this
afternoon, explore Recoleta, one of the most fascinating
barrios of Buenos Aires. Later, gather for a cocktail reception
and festive welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires
View some of the city’s modern street art in La Boca and
Barracas, which are steeped in art and history, and home
to some of the most spectacular murals in the city. This
experience provides an in-depth look at the effect of politics,
economics and social change on Buenos Aires street art
and activism to foster a greater understanding of how the
city’s history has influenced public expression. Experience
a private tango demonstration and receive a lesson from
performers at the famed Rojo Tango cabaret. Later, delight
in dinner and a tango show at this intimate venue.
Day 3 - Buenos Aires
Journey into the countryside to an estancia (ranch) for a
polo lesson and to try your hand at swinging a mallet, or
opt for a carriage or bicycle ride through the surrounding
landscapes instead. For lunch, savor asado (barbecue), a
favorite of porteños (Buenos Aires locals). Afterward, return
to your hotel.
Day 4 - Patagonia, Chile
This morning, fly south by private charter to Puerto Natales
in windswept Chilean Patagonia, arriving in time for lunch
at your luxury hotel. This afternoon, take advantage of the
wide range of activities and expeditions available in varying
grades of difficulty and duration. Tonight, dine at your hotel.
Day 5 - Puerto Natales
Explore the magnificent wilderness of Torres del Paine
National Park — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned
for its otherworldly landscape of granite spires and deserted
pampas. See firsthand the serrated Torres del Paine
mountains and scan their peaks, where you might pick out
a soaring Andean condor riding an updraft. After dinner,
simply relax or marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awash
with starlight.
Day 6 - Puerto Natales
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day
activities.
Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers,
witnessing
their majesty and power up close.
Ride Like a Local on horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first ranch in the region, and roam through the surrounding landscapes.
Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez,
viewing rock
paintings en route, and watching condors in flight.
Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, gather
for another dinner accompanied by superb Chilean wines.
Day 7 - Mendoza, Argentina
Fly by private charter to Mendoza, Argentina’s famous wine
region, and enjoy lunch with a celebrated winemaker at
one of the most recognized wineries, where viticulture and
literature combine in an unforgettable dining experience.
Then, transfer to your hotel, set in a 55-acre vineyard. Enjoy
dinner at your hotel.
Day 8 - Mendoza
Set out on a full-day winery experience that includes visits
and tastings at two wineries, enjoying lunch with paired
wines at one of them. Tonight, dine at a restaurant owned by
one of Argentina’s top chefs.
Day 9 - Mendoza
Today is yours to pursue activities as you desire. Perhaps
horseback ride through the local vineyards, mountain bike
or do a bit of hiking. A cooking lesson this evening is led
by a chef who introduces you to the secrets of Argentinian
cuisine. Savor the repast you have created as you relax beside
a fire amid the vineyards, enjoying a Scenic Sundowner.
Day 10 - Iguazu, Brazil
Fly northeast to Iguazu, landing on the Argentine side of
Iguazu Falls. Bordering Brazil and Argentina, the falls are
located in lush Iguazu National Park — a vast forest that
is home to rare bird species, such as macaws, toucans and
parrots, as well as monkeys, caimans, armadillos and the
ever-elusive jaguar. Explore the Argentine side of the falls,
starting with a train ride. Disembark to trek along pathways
to the top of the waterfalls to take in spectacular views and
bask in a natural setting filled with orchids, colorful birds
and endemic wildlife. Proceed to a suspended platform at
the brink of Devil’s Throat, the largest cascade in Iguazu
National Park, to experience the immense power of the water
up close. After the visit, cross the border on your way to your
hotel on the Brazilian side. Later, if the sky is clear, enjoy the
unique opportunity to explore the falls by moonlight.
Day 11 - Iguazu
Today, experience Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side.
Thanks to exclusive park access, enter before regular
operating hours, descending on a canyon trail for
panoramic views of more than 240 cascades. Then, board
a glass elevator to a platform for a new perspective. Later,
a private boat takes you right up to the bottom of the falls
to feel the true force of this natural wonder. This evening,
savor a memorable Chef’s Table experience in the care of a
celebrated local chef who takes you on a culinary journey
through Brazilian culture.
Day 12 - São Paulo
After a leisurely morning and lunch at the hotel, view the
falls by helicopter before flying by private charter to
São Paulo, Brazil, where you connect with your international
flight home.