Argentine wines have come on leaps and bounds in the last 10 years, winning awards in International competitions. The best wines can be found along the Andean Range - from Salta to Rio Negro - and particularly in Mendoza and San Juan. An excellent climate allows for the growth of quality grapes such as the best Malbec of the world, an exquisite Merlot and the unique flavour of the Torrontes.

The Wine Trail

4 days/3 nights

Day 1: Mendoza
Arrival in Mendoza. Meeting and transfer to the Finca Adalgsa. where we stay. Visit the city of Mendoza and join an afternoon Wine Experience tour: El Mito del Vino. Visiting the wineries in Lujan de Cuyo (where the oldest wineries are found), here there are ideal conditions for reds, mainly Malbec. PM visit to wineries in the area; ending in an old traditional house and cellar, with a tasting. The Cava de Cano belonged to a former Governor of Mendoza who gave the final thrust to the wine industry, by creating the world famous harvest Festival, held in Argentina every year in March.
NB: El Mito del Vino departs: Mon, Wed, Fri at 1530 hrs. Slight changes will be applied to the itinerary for passengers travelling on different days of the week.
Includes: Transfers, guided visits to wineries, introductory course to wine tasting.

Day 2: Mendoza / Salentein
Full day wineries visit, with Lunch at Zuccardi winery and afternoon transfer to Salentein for dinner and overnight. The Province of Mendoza is no doubt Argentina’s leading wine producer. Of the 210,000 hectares of cultivated vineyards in the country, 145,000 are in Mendoza. The vine reached Mendoza towards the middle of the 16th century. Visiting the wineries you can follow the history of pioneers and entrepreneurs. The tour captures the history, geography and the people, and above all, the wine. Argentina is not only the 5th producer in the world, but also creates of some of the finest wines. The visit will include both a hi tech establishment and a small family producer. An oenologist will accompany you to the different wineries. In the afternoon, we will drive South for about 100 km to reach Posada Salentein at the foot of Mt Tupungato. A visit is included to the winery as well as a to the vineyard. It has the most modern technology in Argentina and is a true gem. Rest of day at leisure to relax.
(B, L, D).

Day 3: Salentein
Full day at leisure to enjoy the Posada and visit its winery, vineyards or take some amazing horse rides at the foot of Mt. Tupungato, the only natural oasis in the Province of Mendoza. A ride here will enable you to enjoy the outstanding views of the Plata Range and the Cordillera de los Andes beneath. (B, L, D).

Day 4: Salentein
Day at leisure at the Posada until your transfer to the airport. (B)

Rates: Please enquire for prices.

The rates include: Accommodation with breakfast and local taxes at Finca Adalgisa and full board at Posada Salentein, transfers and tours in private car except for El Mito del Vino experience which will be shared with other passengers and activities in Salentein which will be shared with other guests at the posada, entrance fees to parks, reserves and museums, assistance of bilingual expert guides, meals (as described in the itinerary) without beverages.

The rates do not include: Airline tickets, airport taxes and local taxes, personal expenses and extras, tips for baggage handling and optional gratuities for guides and drivers, meals (except where mentioned in the itinerary) and beverages.

Note: The Car Hire Option will not include any tours or guide, but a Category D car (with air conditionning), insurance (excluding excess), pick up and drop off of car at the airport.