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Culinary Argentina Highlighting Culinary Experiences 13 Days |
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Locally Hosted Independent Tour Suggested Departure Day: |
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ITINERARY (Subject to change without notice):
Day 1 - Wednesday - Depart USA: Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles on overnight flight.
Day 2 - Thursday - Arrive Buenos Aires: Morning arrival. Meet and transfer to the HUB Porteno, in the heart of fashionable Recoleta for 4 nights with buffet breakfast daily. Afternoon city tour of Buenos Aires, often called "The Paris of South America". Drive down the widest boulevard on earth, 9 de Julio, past the Obelisk commemorating 400 years of history, past the Colon Opera House and many other places of interest in this sophisticated European style city.
Day 3 - Friday -
Buenos Aires: Today you will enjoy a day in the country at Estancia Santa
Susana. Located an hour's drive from the city, Estancia
Santa Susana sits on 3000 acres and is mainly dedicated to agricultural activities. The original house is today a small museum and the immediate grounds offer "a day on
the pampas" experience. Visit the home/museum, enjoy a traditional Argentine BBQ
lunch followed by a show of tango music & dancing and a Gaucho "bolleadores"
display. Then move outside for Gaucho "games" including the "ring
race" and a traditional horse demonstration "Entrevero de Tropillas". You
can also go horseback riding or take a carriage ride on the grounds.
Day 4 - Saturday
- Buenos Aires: This morning you will enjoy a cooking workshop. Meet
with a Chef who will share with you the secrets, passed down through generations, of
preparing the typical Empanada Argentinas (Argentine turnovers) and
Pastelitos (pastries). Learn these techniques through a hands-on experience
using traditional products and then savor the tasty results!
Day 5 - Sunday -
Buenos Aires: This morning you will visit the historic district of San
Telmo and its Sunday outdoor antique flea market. There is often impromptu tango dancing
and there are sidewalk cafes to sit and people watch. Visiting San Telmo on a Sunday is an
excellent way to shop and spend time with the "Portenos" as the residents of
Buenos Aires are called.
Day 6 - Monday - Buenos Aires-Mendoza: Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina. Meeting upon arrival by staff from Cavas Wine Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux property set in the middle of a vineyard. During your stay at Cavas Wine Lodge, in addition to fine accommodations and breakfast at the lodge, you can choose daily activities that can include visits to three selected wineries in the Lujan de Cuyo area and two sport activities such as rafting and horseback riding. Lunch is included every day either at Cavas, at a winery or as a picnic in the vineyards. And each evening you will enjoy a la carte dinners at such outstanding restaurants as La Bourgogne Vistalba at Carlos Pulenta's winery, Francis Mallman's 1824 inside Bodega Escorihuela, Club Tapiz from chef Maza Casa and Bistro M at Park Hyatt. In addition you'll enjoy complimentary access to the fitness center, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and pool area, and a one hour massage. (B/L/D)
Day 7 - Tuesday - Mendoza: Today is yours to design with Cavas Wine Lodge. Visit wineries or enjoy a sport activity, languish over lunch at a vineyard and tonight explore gourmet dining at one of the selected restaurants. (B/L/D)
Day 8 - Wednesday - Mendoza: Another day to explore, wine and dine at your own pace. (B/L/D)
Day 9 - Thursday - Mendoza-Buenos Aires-Bariloche: Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires to connect with your flight across the pampas to the edge of the Andes and the summer/winter resort town of San Carlos de Bariloche. Meeting and transfer to the El Casco Art Hotel for 3 night stay with Breakfast daily. (B)
Day 10 - Friday
- Bariloche: This morning's scenic 50 km drive skirts Lake Nahuel Huapi
and climbs through a forest of coihue trees, a native evergreen, offering views of the
Andean peaks. The road then winds along
Day 11 -
Saturday - Bariloche: At leisure to explore this charming resort at your
own pace. The Llao Llao has a golf course and a spa or you can arrange optional visits
in the area such as a motor launch excursion on Lake Nahuel Huapi or perhaps a drive along
the Seven Lakes route. Tonight you are off to Los Juncos
Lake House, a completely restored Patagonian jewel, for a traditional Patagonian
culinary experience. Start in the kitchen where you will don an apron, yours to take as a
souvenir to remember your culinary adventures in
Day 12 - Sunday - Bariloche - Buenos Aires: Morning at leisure. Hotel check-out is 1 PM and afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival at the domestic airport, meeting and transfer from Aeroparque Airport to Ezeiza International Airport for your international departure flight. (B).
Day 13 - Monday - Arrive Miami: Morning arrival and make connections to your home city.
PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT:
The following Payment, Change and Cancellation Policies are for general
information only.
This is a sample program which will be customized to fit your Trip Wishes,
Travel Style and Parameters.
Your personal customized program will carry Terms & Conditions specifically
applicable to your program's inclusions
and will be the governing Terms & Conditions.
SAMPLE LAND RATE PER PERSON: (All rates subject to change without notice) | |||
YEAR | Single Occupancy | Twin Occupancy - P/P | Triple Occupancy - P/P |
2024 | Request | $9,900 to $10,800 | Request |
2025 | Estimate 10% increase | ||
Plus Air fares and USA Departure Taxes | |||
PAYMENTS: By credit card; special form required & must carry Card Holder's signature | ||
Deposit to Confirm - Per Person | 2nd deposit - Per Person | Full Payment Due |
$500 non-refundable | As needed - to be advised | 95 to 35 days prior departure |
CHANGES: | |
After reservations confirmed | If new documents are required |
$100 per change | $100 per change + $100 re-issue documents |
CANCELLATIONS: | ||||
Cancelled Between | Up to 95 days | 94 - 61 days | 60 - 31 days | 30 - 00 days |
Fees Per Person | $500 + any non recoverable deposits placed on your behalf | 30% - 50% dependent on your program |
50% - 75% dependent on your program |
100% |
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Insurance with CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) is Highly Recommended |
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NOTE: Information
was last updated January 01, 2024. Information & rates subject to change. Responsibilities, Terms & Conditions |