Argentina

Sam & Heather Graham, Sarah & Steve Pelham
February 25 - March 7, 2026

Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Bariloche & El Calafate

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Itinerary Outline

February 25 - 26 | Travel to Buenos Aires

February 26 - 28 | Buenos Aires | Casa Lucia (2 nights)

February 28 - March 3 | Mendoza | The Vines (3 nights)

March 3 - 5 | Bariloche | Llao Llao (2 nights)

March 5 - 7 | El Calafate | Los Ponchos Hotel (2 nights)

March 7 | Departure via Buenos Aires

  • Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche

  • La Boca, Buenos Aires

  • Uco Valley, Mendoza

  • VIneyard in March, Mendoza

  • Perito Moreno Glacier

  • World Class Steak

February 25 | Travel to Buenos AIRES

Flight to Buenos Aires EZE

9:10pm: Flight DL101 departs Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for Buenos Aires EZE (booked independently).

February 26 | Buenos Aires

Private Transfer

9:00am: Arrival of your international flight in Buenos Aires. As you exit the secured area of the airport, you will be greeted by your personal host who will take you to your car for your private transfer to your hotel. 

Note: Official check-in time is at 3pm. Please let us know if you would like us to book your rooms the night before to guarantee early check-in.

Lunch at Aramburu Relais & Châteaux

1:00pm: Make your way to Aramburu Relais & Châteaux by walking along the streets of Recoleta. Enjoy lunch here with a wonderful wine selection.

Recoleta Walking Tour

4:00pm: Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel. Head out on your first sightseeing tour of the city and explore the aristocratic neighborhood of Recoleta home to the opulent Recoleta Cemetery, Plaza Francia and the Fine Arts Museum. You will also have the opportunity to visit nearby galleries and shops which are sprinkled through the neighborhood. With its lavish stately homes and plush hotels, Recoleta is considered by many to be the most affluent neighborhood in Buenos Aires.

Dinner Reservation at Fervor

8:00pm: Fervor is an elegant restaurant in the Recoleta neighborhood that serves delicious charcoal-grilled meat and fish specialties. This is a great place to start your culinary journey through Argentina.

Casa Lucia | 2 Junior Suites

February 27 | Buenos Aires

Southern Buenos Aires Tour

9:30am: With your expert guide, explore the southern neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. The city is comprised of varied and distinct neighborhoods and today your guide will show you the unique characteristics of the southern ones. Begin the day with a visit to the historic Plaza de Mayo anchored by the presidential palace known as the Casa Rosada. Continue on to San Telmo, the city’s oldest neighborhood and the birthplace of tango and stroll through its cobbled stoned streets while browsing quirky antique shops or, sit and enjoy a coffee in Plaza Dorrego.

Lunch Reservation at La Brigada

1:00pm: Lunch reservation at Sarah’s favorite steakhouse in Buenos Aires. An authentic parrilla in the historic and bohemian San Telmo neighborhood, this restaurant serves some of the best steaks in Buenos Aires and they cut it for you with a spoon – that’s how tender it is. Elegant atmosphere and delicious cuts of meat are well paired with La Brigada’s excellent wine collection.

Leisure

After lunch, return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening at leisure. We recommend exploring Recoleta on an independent basis and coffee at the MALBA or Casa Cavia in Palermo.

R.ojo Tango Show

7:00pm: Private transfer from your hotel to the modern port neighborhood of Puerto Madero. Enjoy the Rojo Tango show at the Faena Hotel + Universe, Philippe Starck’s design hotel in Puerto Madero. The ambience and intimate red velvet-lined atmosphere will ensure that you have an unforgettable night as you watch the performers enact their singular tango moves, accompanied by modern singing and costumes.

Dinner at leisure after the show.

Casa Lucia | 2 Junior Suites | B

February 28 | Mendoza

E-Tickets

Airport Transfer & Flight to Mendoza

8:30am: Greeting by your host and private transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Mendoza.

11:25am: Aerolineas Argentina flight AR1412 departs for Mendoza.

Arrival at Mendoza

1:25pm: Land at Mendoza Airport. Greeting by your personal host and private transfer to your hotel, The Vines (approx. 1 hour).

In the heart of Argentina’s Uco Valley, The Vines Mendoza is a luxury wine resort framed by snow-capped Andes peaks, where private villas and world-class dining meet the romance of vineyard life and the artistry of Francis Mallmann’s open-flame cuisine. Guests can blend their own Malbec, savor bold Patagonian flavors by the fire, and drink in an intoxicating mix of rugged mountain beauty and refined indulgence.

Cooking Class: Empanadas

Learn how to make empanadas, Argentina’s staple meat filled puff pastry at The Vines kitchen.

Dinner at The Vines

Recommended dinner at your hotel’s gourmet restaurant Siete Fuegos. Siete Fuegos, or “seven fires,” is The Vines’ restaurant led by its head chef, Francis Mallmann, who uses open-flame cooking techniques, inspired by Argentine gauchos and European migrations, and refined through hundreds of years of history. Savor the rustic, fiery flavors of specialties like 9-hour slow-grilled rib eye, cast-iron baked salt-encrusted salmon, grilled seasonal fruits, and more, paired with award-winning boutique wines.

The Vines | 2 One-Bedroom Villas | B

March 1 | Mendoza

Luján de Cuyo Valley Wine Tasting 

9:30am: Greeting by your expert guide and set off to explore the Lujan Valley area, where you will spend most of your day visiting wineries and wine tasting. The first stop will be by Paul Hobbs’ Viña Cobos for a private tour and tasting. The wines of Viña Cobos are the result of a shared vision inspired by the passion of American winemaker Paul Hobbs and Argentine winemaking partners Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud to produce expressive, world-class wines with a true sense of place. 

Later, visit to Casarena vineyard for a private tour and tasting. Casarena is a lovely vineyard that combines a charming earth-toned stucco interior with excellent wines amidst a beautiful setting.  

Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Osadia de Crear at the Dominio Del Plata Winery. Specializing in fusion dishes produced with fresh local ingredients, and with cutting edge culinary technique applied by Chef Jose Cacciavillani, Osadia de Crear offers a one of a kind gastronomic experience. Dominio del Plata winery is the producer of the Crios, BenMarco, and Susana Balbo Signature brands which are world renowned for their flavor and quality.

Private transfer back to your lodge where you can relax at leisure with recommended massage and enjoy the beautiful views of the snowcapped mountains from your accommodations 

Dinner at The Vines

Enjoy a recommended dinner at The Vines restaurant.

The Vines | 2 One-Bedroom Villas | B

March 2 | Mendoza

Uco Valley Wine Tasting

9:30am: You will be greeted by your host at the hotel and set off to explore the wineries of the Uco Valley. Your first stop will be the small Gimenz Riili winery (approx. 15 min transfer), which has an extraordinary view of the Andes Mountain Range. The Uco Valley is located outside the city of Mendoza, on the foothills of Los Andes mountain range. This area is rapidly growing and becoming the most important wine region in Argentina. The Gimenz Riili family has been involved in winemaking since the end of the 19th century.  

Following the Gimenz Riili winery, visit the impressive Salentein Winery to enjoy a wine tasting and visit a local art gallery called, Killka. Killka-Salentein Gallery is the meeting place of art, nature, and wine in Bodegas Salentein. Its art space has an important collection of contemporary Argentine and Dutch art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Enjoy lunch at the Andeluna Winery. Here, a six course menu is paired with Andeluna wines including regional dishes such as Pastel de Papas, Steak with chimichurri, and locally grown figs with goat’s cheese and pear sauce. The kitchen is entirely open for viewing from the dining area, and it is remarkable to see the creativity of these chefs in action. And, as your view in the other direction is an open view of all the vineyards and the Andes.

Leisure

Return back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Take a moment to relax by the infinity pool overlooking the Andes Mountain range, find one of the many secluded spots to practice yoga, or explore the vineyard on foot.

The Vines | 2 One-Bedroom Villas | B

March 3 | Mendoza & Bariloche

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Leisure in Mendoza

Enjoy a leisurely morning and a final lunch at The Vines. Choose from a variety of activities on the property or relax by the pool.

Airport Transfer & Flight to Mendoza

2:00pm: Private transfer from The Vines to Mendoza Airport.

4:45pm: Aerolineas Argentinas flight 1707 departs Mendoza for Bariloche.

Arrival at Bariloche

6:30pm: Arrival at Bariloche. Greeting by your host and private transfer to the town of Bariloche for a brief walking tour and coffee stop. Make sure you stop by the chocolate shop called Rapanui for some excellent varieties. They also serve excellent coffee and freshly made croissants. Continue on to your hotel where you can check-in and have a recommended dinner.

Llao Llao | 2 Superior Lake Room – Bustillo Building | B

March 4 | Bariloche

Boating Day

9:00am: Enjoy a private boating excursion with personal captain on Lake Nahuel Huapi. Stop at Victoria Island where your guide will take you hiking through the wooded areas and trails facing the blue lake.

Victoria Island was inhabited by indigenous people before Spanish colonial rule. A wealthy landowner briefly took possession of the island before the government reclaimed it to serve as a tree nursery for unique and exotic species. The trails among this captivating landscape offer a unique experience in the Lake District’s natural setting. Your expert guide will help you navigate these trails, which are ideal for hiking and exploring.  The southern  part of the island includes the picturesque Cerro Quemado, the highest peak on the island.

Then enjoy an intimate, gourmet picnic lunch, as you dine in the natural surroundings with an elegant setting, complete with a firm table with fine glassware, with cuisine prepared by a private chef.  After lunch hike back to your boat, and continue your boat trip along the lake en route back to the jetty.

Llao Llao Peninsula Hike

5:00pm: At the Llao Llao Peninsula with your expert guide for a private guided hike. Explore this famous peninsula with a hike through the Cohihue forest, enjoying the placid views of the lake through the clearings in the evergreen trees and learn about the area’s surroundings, lakes and history. Stop in the middle of the woodlands for a snack and mate tasting. This is a great way to introduce you to the area! With a high canopy of such trees as the coihues, cypresses, canes, climbing plants, and ferns, and a diverse array of bird, reptiles, and small mammals, the Llao Llao Peninsula  has various hiking trails to explore through dense forest and picturesque bays with spectacular views of Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes and the snowcapped peaks of Cerro Lopez, Capilla, and Catedral, which tower over the water. 

Recommended Dinner at Cassis 

Take a taxi to Cassis from the Llao Llao Resort with the assistance of the concierge. Cassis will serve you meticulously presented cuisine blending the region’s native Patagonian flavors with its immigrant influences from Germany, Austria, and Italy.

Llao Llao | 2 Superior Lake Room – Bustillo Building | B, L

March 5 | El Calafate

Transfer to Bariloche Airport & Flight to El Calafate

6:45am: Greeting by your host and private transfer to the Bariloche airport for your flight to El Calafate.

8:45am: Aerolineas Argentinas flight 1694 departs Bariloche for El Calafate.

Arrival in El Calafate

10:35am: Arrival in El Calafate. At the airport, your host will be waiting for you, and you will be taken by private vehicle across the Patagonian steppe to your hotel.

Note: Check-in is at 3:00pm. We invite you to explore El Calafate Town and enjoy lunch while your rooms are getting prepared.

Afternoon at Leisure

El Calafate is a charming Patagonian town on the shores of Lake Argentino, known as the gateway to the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. Surrounded by dramatic steppe landscapes and glacial lakes, it's a hub for exploring Los Glaciares National Park and the wonders of Argentine Patagonia.

Dinner at Mako Fuego y Vinos

8:00pm: Recommended dinner at Mako Fuego y Vinos on the main strip of El Calafate.

Los Ponchos Hotel | 2 Galeria Rooms | B

March 6 | El Calafate

Full Day at Perito Moreno

8:45am: Private transfer to Los Glaciares National Park (45 minutes), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its keynote Perito Moreno Glacier. You will be taken to the dock to embark on a boat which will take you across the bay as you enjoy views of the immense glacier. Experience an exciting ice trekking excursion on the glacier itself where you will venture across towering ice peaks, huge crevasses, turquoise blue creeks and icy lagoons with an expert guide.

Activity Level: Moderate
Boating Duration: 30 minutes each way
Ice-trekking Duration: 1.5 hours

This unique trek will introduce you to the fascinating landscape of the glaciers - small lagoons, crevasses and plenty of ice formations in incredible shades of blue.

Note: This is not a private excursion, and has an age requirement of 10 to 65.

Return to dry land for a delicious picnic lunch in front of the glacier. In the afternoon, take the boat back across the bay, and private transfer (15 minutes) to the spectacular catwalks and balcony facing the Perito Moreno Glacier to enjoy the panoramic perspective of this natural wonder. Walking along the different levels of catwalks, enjoy expansive and up-close view of the magnificent glacier

Activity Level: Easy (some steps)
Activity Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours depending on interest level

Return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Los Ponchos Hotel | 2 Galeria Rooms | B, L

March 7 | El Calafate

Transfer to El Calafate Airport & Flight to Buenos Aires AEP

8:30am: After breakfast, private transfer to the El Calafate airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.

11:55am: Aerolineas Argentinas flight 1841 departs El Calafate for Buenos Aires AEP.

2:55pm: Arrival in Buenos Aires’ domestic airport AEP. At the airport, your host will be waiting for you, and you will be taken by private vehicle to the international airport for your flight home.

Flight to Atlanta from Buenos Aires EZE

8:55pm: Flight DL110 departs Buenos Aires EZE for Atlanta (booked independently).

inclusions

  • Accommodations: All luxury hotels as listed in the itinerary, in two double rooms.

  • Private Transport: All private transfers for the entire trip as listed in the itinerary.

  • Domestic Flights: All domestic flights in Economy as required for your journey.

  • Private Tours & Activities: All tours, activities and excursions with an expert English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary, along with the required entrance fees associated with the tours. Wine tastings with premium wines at top vineyards.

  • Meals: All breakfasts, some meals as specified in the itinerary (B, L, & D).

  • Other: City taxes associated with your accommodations. Restaurant reservations and coordination. 24-hour on-call emergency service during the trip.

Exclusions

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips