signature wine trail
luxury trip through Argentina
SIGNATURE WINE TRAIL
what to expect
Discover the essence of Argentinean wine culture. From the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the picturesque vineyards of Cafayate, Mendoza, and San Rafael, immerse yourself in the world of fine wines, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Argentina’s most renowned wine regions, where every sip tells a story of passion and tradition.
The itinerary
Discover a customized trip designed to match your preferences. The prices listed are estimates and may change based on your selections, but we’re here to adjust accordingly. Just schedule a complimentary discovery call, and we’ll discuss crafting your ideal escape!
Day 1 – Buenos Aires
Enjoy a smooth private transfer from the Ezeiza International Airport to your hotel in Recoleta. There, you’ll have the day to relax and explore the surroundings while you’ll enjoy a wine-tasting experience at night paired with an exclusive charcuterie board at the hotel’s private wine bar for guests only. At this hotel, you’ll have the choice to enjoy an afternoon snack called “merienda” in Argentina. Just head to the bar in the afternoon and you’ll have a selection of snacks and sandwiches available to fuel up.
Day 2 – Buenos Aires
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast experience at the hotel and get ready for your private tour around Buenos Aires. This is a completely tailor-made experience, so we’ll be happy to discuss in our planning meetings the highlights of the city and the many options you can choose from to see which parts you want to get to explore!
Day 3 – Cafayate
After having breakfast at the hotel in Buenos Aires, please have your bags ready to head to the airport on our private transfer and take your flight directly to Salta for your next stop on this trip. From Salta take our private transfer to Cafayate. This is your first adventure. You’ll pass through Quebrada de las Conchas and our dedicated English-speaking guide will stop at the most important highlights. After arriving at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing day after a start full of traveling. At night, we have a special treat awaiting you: an asado under the stars. The chef offers a traditional Argentinean barbecue with various cuts of meat paired with a meticulous selection of local wines.
Day 4 – Cafayate
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll prepare to enjoy the Cafayate wine route at its best. We have a full-day wineries tour for you. The terroir, altitude, and thermal amplitude contribute to the unique qualities, character, and personality of the region’s wines. The proposal is to visit different wineries and learn about their particularities. In the morning, you´ll visit the Museum of Vine and Wine, and the winery Finca el Recreo, or El Porvenir. At noon, you’ll head to one of these wineries: Piattelli, Finca Las Nubes, or Viñas en Flor, for a lunch experience overlooking the vineyards. In the afternoon, you continue the tour and go to Yacochuya, a beautiful valley region at 2000 meters above sea level, to taste wines from that area. Finally, you’ll conclude by visiting some charming boutique wineries like Domingo Molina, San Pedro de Yacochuya, or Burbujas.
*Wine tasting experiences included; lunch not included
Day 5 – Cafayate
Today is a day thought around food and its best friend, wine. The first activity for today is called “Harmony of flavors”. This experience offers a wine pairing where the qualities of different grape varieties are combined with traditional Calchaquí cuisine ingredients to achieve a harmony of flavors. The second experience of the day includes a horseback ride through the Quebrada de las Conchas with local guides, followed by a wine and goat cheese tasting from their own local production. Younger visitors can also visit the cheese factory and goat pens there.
Day 6 – Mendoza
Good morning! After having breakfast, hop on our private transfer to the airport which will take you to “the land of the sun and wine”! This is Mendoza, one of the most famous wine regions in Argentina. After checking into SB Winemakers Hotel, you’ll enjoy a 15-minute massage to relax after your flight. At night, we’ve got you covered! You’ll enjoy a 7-course dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, LaVida, recommended by the Michelin guide.
Day 7 – Mendoza
Today you’ll venture into one of the most famous wine areas in Mendoza, Valle de Uco. Our proposal is for you to experience two different wineries. Bodega Andeluna, where you’ll enjoy a wine-tasting experience and an exclusive adventure: “Be a Winemaker for a Day”. It’s the offering from Andeluna Winery. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own wine, experimenting with different blends until you find the perfect one. This playful activity invites you to unleash your creativity, as you’ll also design the label and choose the wine’s name. Then, we’ve got another special experience waiting for you and we hope you’re hungry! It’s an exclusive 9-course lunch paired with local wines at Salentein Winery.
Day 8 – Mendoza
Good morning! Lujan de Cuyo, another famous area in Mendoza awaits! You’ll start the day with a Blind Tasting and Sensory Discovery experience at Lamadrid Winery. This activity is designed to develop your senses. You’ll rely on sensory memory to taste three wines in black glasses, using only our sense of smell to discover the hidden wine in each glass. You’ll use aromatic essences such as strawberry, wood, tobacco, and citrus, to learn about the aromas that distinguish each varietal. At the end, you’ll uncover the wines tasted. Later, we’ve got lunch covered again, you’ll enjoy a 3-course lunch at Nieto Senetiner Winery. After getting back to the hotel, a “wellness menu” awaits you, but this time it’s not meant to be eaten, it’s a relaxing 7-step wellness menu: 50-minute Body Exfoliation with Grape Seeds, 50-minute Body Hydration Wrap with Red Wine Cream and Grape Raisins or Mud Wrap with Red Wine Must, you name it!
Day 9 – San Rafael
After having breakfast in SB Winemakers House & Spa Suites, you’ll head to our private transfer to travel to San Rafael. After arriving at Chasglasian Wine and Suites, you’ll be received by the crew and relax for a while. You’ll then enjoy a horseback ride through the vineyards. Later, an exclusively private tour around the winery awaits where you’ll also enjoy a wine-tasting experience paired with a charcuterie board. You’ll then finish the day enjoying a typical Argentinean asado accompanied by Chasglasian wines.
Day 10 – San Rafael
Today is a day full of nature. You’ll get to see why San Rafael is one of the most popular destinations in Argentina. And that is the Atuel Canyon. Travelers will tour this geological formation, one of the few in Argentina, appreciating its colors and beauty. Lunch is included. Our expert guide will take you back to the hotel so you can unwind and relax before heading back out for a five-course dinner at the exclusive Finca La Mansa paired with special wines from the house.
Day 11 – San Rafael
As you start the day recharging your energy bar with breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a full-day winery tour. You’ll be picked up from the hotel and head directly to the first winery. You’ll get to visit Bodegas Valentin Bianchi, Bodega La Abeja and Bodega Murville. Then, for a different experience, you’ll visit the Yancanelo Olive Oil Factory, a family-owned company that for three generations has been passionate about producing and marketing the finest products from the region. Luch is included. Later, you’ll enjoy a special private dinner at the hotel where you’ll taste the typical Mendocino dishes paired with wonderful wines from Chasglasian.
Day 12 – End of Trip
Have the last breakfast of this trip at the hotel and jump on our private transfer for a smooth ride to the International Airport of Mendoza where you’ll board your flight to Buenos Aires. Make sure you don’t forget anything as we say our last farewell. We hope to see you again soon!
Your Accommodation
Algodon Mansion | Buenos Aires
Luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires’ most elegant residential neighborhood, Recoleta, which has earned the city the nickname ‘The Paris of South America’. The luxury suites are exceptionally spacious and offer superior amenities. Enjoy the attention to every detail and personalized service to create a sublime hotel experience. The award-winning wines and fresh farm products from Algodon Wine Estates in San Rafael are featured prominently on the BA menu.
*** Wine tasting and charcuterie board included first night
*** Breakfast included
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
Grace | Cafayate
A luxury hotel with a spa nestled in ‘La Estancia de Cafayate’, a secluded 1,360 acre residential and sporting estate in the heart of an area famed for its spectacular scenery, outstanding wines and equestrian sports. the superb facilities at La Estancia de Cafayate that include one of the most prestigious golf courses in South America, a lively clubhouse and polo fields as well as access to the estate’s vineyards.
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
SB Winemakers House & Spa Suites | Mendoza
Award-winning Argentinean winemaker Susana Balbo is a maverick when it comes to the production of high-quality wine in Argentina and a pioneer in female-led wine production in Argentina. A chic and welcoming lobby, a restaurant, a living room, and a bar surrounded by seven modern suites. All of the elements of this stylish and thoroughly buttoned-up hotel are strung together along a theme of art and the art of living. The hotel’s restaurant, called LaVida is another key part of the experience. It offers an a la carte menu and a seven-course chef’s table menu. Each elegant tasting menu course represents a level of the Tree of Life and is paired with a Susana Balbo wine. Breakfast is also something to look forward to, with all the usual suspects plus an a la carte menu offering surprises like quinoa salad with an egg, pumpkin blinis, and an acai bowl, among others.
*** Every day la carte breakfast included
*** One seven-course dinner included
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
Chasglasian Wine and Suites | San Rafael
Welcome to Chasglasian, a unique hotel nestled amidst the vineyards of San Rafael, Mendoza. The guest rooms offer breathtaking views directly overlooking the vineyard, providing an unparalleled experience. Enjoy highly personalized service from our expert staff in wine and tourism. Your stay includes a dinner on the first and second nights and a guided personalized tour of the winery by our expert. Immerse yourself in the world of wine and indulge in a memorable stay at Chasglasian. Every morning, an exquisite full breakfast awaits, featuring top-quality artisanal products. Enjoy your breakfast indoors or in the gardens, savoring the landscape and nature around you. Discover the magic of Chasglasian Wine and Suites, where each moment is crafted to create unforgettable memories.
Pricing of experience
$14,900 USD
*final price per person based
on two adults sharing
includes
- Accommodation in the boutique and luxury hotels presented with breakfast included
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Tours and experiences in the itinerary
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Transfers for tours with accommodation pick ups
- Domestic transfers to the next destination: Salta – Cafayate; Cafayate – Salta; Mendoza – San Rafael
- Domestic flights to the next destination: Buenos Aires – Salta; Salta – Mendoza; San Rafael – Buenos Aires
does not includes
- International flights (can be included upon request). Needed: Home country – Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires – Home country
