Highlights of Chile & Argentina
Experience Overview
Looking to discover the best of Chile AND Argentina in one unforgettable experience? These 10 days travelling through gorgeous landscapes and cities are your solution. Visit coastal Valparaíso, get active in the adventure-sport mecca of Pucón, and journey to a genuine gaucho ranch outside of quaint, lakeside Bariloche, before finishing up in the iconic "don't cry for me" cosmopolis of Buenos Aires. Get yourself to this southern part of the world and go home recharged.
Highlights
- Explore colourful Valparaíso
- Visit the famous wine region in Chile
- Opt to climb to the top of an active volcano in Pucón
- Act like a gaucho in the countryside of Argentina
- Enjoy the nightlife in Buenos Aires
Trip Details
Product Code: 2747
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, public bus, van.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic, Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SCCA
Starts: Santiago, Chile
Finishes: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Santiago Region Winery Tour, Santiago Your Discover Moment: Pucón
- City tour of Santiago
- Driving through the Seven Lakes district
- Estancia visit and barbecue lunch (full-day)
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts), overnight bus (1 nt).
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Plane, public bus, van.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2804 ($280 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Santiago
Arrive at any time.
Arrival day, no activities planned. The day is free to spend at your leisure exploring the city until our welcome meeting this evening. Santiago is Chile's largest city and capital, with internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts very close by.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Nippon Santiago
Day 2: Santiago/Valparaíso
Explore some of Santiago's neighbourhoods on a city tour, visit the Museum of Memory and try some local specialties. After, take a private bus to the seaside town of Valparaíso where brightly coloured houses perch on the hills.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend the day visiting different neighbourhoods of Santiago, stop at the Museo de la Memoria and learn about the history of Chile. Visit the Central Market and enjoy a traditional Chilean snack before heading to a local bar to try Terremoto (Earthquake) a local drink made with pineapple ice cream, white wine and pisco. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Reina Victoria
Day 3: Valparaiso/Santiago
Enjoy a free morning in Valparaiso to soak it all in. Later, head to the Casablanca Valley, stop at a winery to indulge in a wine tasting. After, head back to Santiago with free time before boarding an overnight bus to Pucon.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Wander the colourful streets of Valparaíso.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit nearby wineries in the area of Santiago. There are plenty of famous wineries or smaller family-run places to stop by. Learn about the process, tour the vineyards and of course, take a sample or two.Transport - Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.Accommodation - Hostal Mahuida
Day 4: Pucón
Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy all the adrenaline activities that Pucon has to offer.Accommodation - Hostal Mahuida
Day 5: Pucón
Enjoy another free day to take part in the many activities on offer in Pucón. Opt to hike Villarica volcano (it's active!) or soak in the nearby natural thermal pools.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore this adventure hub! Accommodation - Hostal Mahuida
Day 6: Pucón/San Carlos de Bariloche
Cross the Andes to Argentina. Travel by local bus to San Martin and take a private van the rest of the way to Bariloche in the Lake District with a local guide.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Transfer to Bariloche, enjoy the scenery and a couple of photo ops in the Seven Lakes District. Accommodation - Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche
Day 7: San Carlos de Bariloche
Transfer to a Gaucho Ranch just outside of Bariloche. Enjoy a barbecue for lunch and take to the saddle with a Gaucho by your side.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Be an Argentinian Gaucho for the day and immerse yourself in the culture of these traditional Patagonia cowboys. Head out on an easy horseback ride through the beautiful scenery of Bariloche and learn about the area's history from a real live Gaucho. Stop along the way to try Mate, the national beverage of Argentina and some alfajores, a delicious dulce de leche cookie sandwich. Finish it all off with a traditional Patagonian barbeque.Accommodation - Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche
Day 8: San Carlos de Bariloche
Enjoy a free day to explore the beautiful area in and around Bariloche. Take a hike in the countryside or wander the town, known for its shops and in particular, artisan chocolate.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of all the things Bariloche has to offer. Accommodation - Kenton Palace Hotel Bariloche
Day 9: San Carlos de Bariloche/Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires. Opt to enjoy a Tango show and dinner.
Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires, it is a vibrant city full of life.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Carsson Hotel
Day 10: Buenos Aires
Depart at any time.
Book extra accommodation in Buenos Aires to have more time to explore the city.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Lynne C. - Traveled, July 2024
Absolutely incredible. I wanted an adventure and that's exactly what I hot and them some! I will never forget this experience and the friends I made! I will definitely book with G Adventures again. Thank you!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
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