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The South America Wine Tour

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Summary - The South America Wine Tour

The Definitive Wine & Gourmet Tour of South America

Perfect for foodies, wine enthusiasts or a honeymoon: South America Wine Tour allows you to taste South America’s best wines while enjoying views of the Andes Mountains and experiencing vibrant cultures. Start in Santiago de Chile, visit the famous Casablanca Valley wine region, and the coastal cities of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Climb over the Andes Mountains to Mendoza, a city that enjoys year-round sunshine and produces delicious Malbec wines.

Continue to the quaint town of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, where you can taste Tannat wines, that are often used to blend with weaker wines to make them more flavorful. Lastly, explore Buenos Aires, and enjoy your final night on this South America wine tour at an unforgettable tango show.

Highlights

  • Bolivian governmental capital: La Paz
  • Beach Oasis Arica
  • Amazing Atacama Desert

Included

  • All Hotels Accommodations
  • All Breakfasts
  • 4 Sightseeings
  • All Transfers
  • 1st class Intercity Coach
  • English-speaking Guides
  • 24 hour contact while on tour

Sample Itinerary

Modern cityscape with tall buildings in the foreground and towering snow-capped mountains in the background under a clear blue sky, evoking the charm of Buenos Aires or a view you might enjoy on a Santiago Wine Tour.
Day 1

Start your South America Wine Tour in Santiago. This bustling city is not only the capital of Chile, but it is also the best wine region in Chile.

Transfer to your hotel and get ready for your city tour. Visit the main attractions in Santiago and admire the contrast between the colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers in Vitacura and Las Condes.

Finish your Santiago tour where it all started: Santa Lucía Hill, the foundation of the city. Climb the hill for a picture-perfect panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes Mountains.

Colorful houses line the hillsides of a vibrant South American coastal city under a bright blue sky, with greenery, modern buildings, and the promise of an unforgettable wine tour in the background.
Day 2

After breakfast, grab your swimsuit because you are going to visit the picturesque seaport towns of Viña del Mar and Valparaíso!

Start in Valparaíso, where Nobel prize winner Pablo Neruda had one of his three houses, La Sebastiana, now open to the public as a museum. Visit the historic center, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Admire the well-preserved 19th-century buildings and churches, and use the elevators to climb some of the hills in the city.

Afterwards, head to Viña del Mar, which will welcome you with its beautiful gardens, plazas, and palaces. The emblematic symbol of this town, nicknamed ‘ The Garden City,’ is the Flower Clock, boasting pink, red, and white flowers. Spend some spare time on the beach, sunbathing, swimming, or just walking along the coast. Return to Santiago in the late afternoon and relax for the rest of the evening.

Vineyard with neatly aligned rows of grapevines stretches across a sunny Chilean valley near Santiago, with green hills and a vibrant pink and yellow sky in the background.
Day 3

Visit a winery in the area and enjoy the view of the mountain range. During this visit, you will be able to taste and buy the best-known Chilean wines. Return to your hotel in Santiago to check out and proceed to the transfer to the airport to arrive in Argentina. Your first destination in the country is Mendoza, Argentina’s wine capital.

Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

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Day 4

Today, explore Mendoza on a city tour. Mendoza has nearly 365 days of sun and the properties of its soil make this territory ideal for winemaking. One of the main grapevines is Malbec, which has a more fruity flavor than the French version. Visit this colonial and verdant city on a half-day city tour, exploring the Civic Center and the San Martin Park.

Return to your hotel and admire the romantic views of the sunset over the Andes.

A tranquil pond reflects snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky, with golden fields and bare trees in the foreground—an idyllic South America scene perfect for a serene wine tour.
Day 5

Visit Uco Valley, the highest Valley in Mendoza. Stop at the first vineyard to learn about the winemaking processes. Then head to the cellar for a wine tasting and complete the experience with a local lunch.

Visit the second vineyard in the region and continue to immerse yourself in the viticulture of Argentina. Return to Mendoza in the early evening.

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Day 6

Transfer to the airport and catch a flight to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires and get ready for a city tour.

Explore Buenos Aires with a local expert guide, visit its landmarks, including the Obelisk, ‘Casa Rosada’ Presidential Palace, the colorful Caminito in La Boca and more.  Stroll through the elegant neighborhood of Recoleta and trendy Palermo. Finally, visit Puerto Madero, the most modern part of the city. The area was Buenos Aire's former port and has been completely transformed with luxurious skyscrapers, a yacht club, a variety of first-class restaurants and the Women's Bridge.

A man in a suit and a woman in a black dress and patterned tights perform a tango pose outdoors at dusk, evoking the passion of South America, with a bridge and cityscape in the background.
Day 7

After breakfast, spend the afternoon exploring Buenos Aires at your leisure (without a guide). In the evening, get ready for a night of passion at one of the typical Tango Show venues in Buenos Aires. Enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Argentine cuisine and wine, and then be serenaded by professional dancers and musicians. Witnessing this show is one of the best ways to experience Buenos Aires, the city where the Tango dance was born.

A cobblestone street lined with tall, leafy trees forming a green canopy overhead. Colorful buildings evoke the charm of South America, while a person strolls under the shade—perhaps returning from a local wine tour.
Day 8

Cross the La Plata River by Hydrofoil to Colonia, Uruguay. Stroll through the enthralling streets of Colonia’s historic center, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uruguay and soak in the sights. This charming colonial city doesn’t only offer picturesque scenes and breathtaking views of La Plata River, it also has an intriguing history and is one of the few places in South America that fell under both Portuguese and Spanish rule. Discover its legends under the light of its lampposts on a walking city tour.

Close-up view of ripe purple grapes hanging from a vine in a South American vineyard, with rows of grapevines stretching into the distance under soft, natural light—perfect for a wine tour adventure.
Day 9

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for Montevideo. Along the way to Montevideo stop at the Bouza Vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting.  Tour the vineyard and learn about the Bouza family and the grapes in Uruguay. Try the white wines, including, Albariño and Chardonnay, along withe their Merlot, Tempranillo and Tannat red wines.

After trying some delicious wines, continue to the capital city of Montevideo.  Upon arrival, go on a city tour and visit the most famous attractions in the city. In the Old Town admire the different architectural styles such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Also, will see the Plaza Matriz and the Cathedral. Then you find Independence Square, which houses the remains of the national hero Jose Gervasio Artigas, and then continue to the Legislative Palace. You will also visit the traditional neighborhood Prado, Punta Gorda, and other residential areas.

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Day 10

Transfer to the Montevideo Airport for your flight home or continue to your next destination in South America.

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Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customize anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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$2932
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$3789
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Superior 👍
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$4238
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Deluxe
From US
$4854
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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$2619
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$3018
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Superior 👍
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$3302
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Deluxe
From US
$3905
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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$2550
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$2908
Per Person
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Superior 👍
From US
$3117
Per Person
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Deluxe
From US
$3708
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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