Romantic Escape: Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu

Arrival in Argentina
Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private service to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to begin exploring the city at your own pace.

Welcome to Buenos Aires
Argentina’s capital is known for its architecture, cultural life, and lively atmosphere. As you settle in, you can walk through its streets, discover local cafés and markets, or explore green spaces such as Palermo, where parks and gardens offer a quieter side of the city.

Take this first day to ease into the rhythm of Buenos Aires and start your journey through South America.

Discover the City
Today, you will explore Buenos Aires on a guided city tour that showcases its main landmarks and neighborhoods. After being picked up from your hotel, you will visit Plaza de Mayo, where you will see Casa Rosada and learn about the city’s history.

The tour continues through San Telmo and La Boca, known for their traditional and colorful character, and on to Recoleta, an elegant neighborhood home to its famous cemetery and key figures in Argentina’s past.

After the visit, you will return to your hotel and have time to rest before the evening experience.

Asado Dinner in Palermo
In the evening, you will head to Palermo for a multi-course asado experience. This dinner highlights Argentine culinary traditions, with dishes prepared on an open grill and paired with local wines.

The setting offers a more intimate way to discover local flavors, rounding off the day with a focus on food and atmosphere before returning to your hotel at your own pace.

From Buenos Aires to Wine Country
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Jorge Newbery Airport for your flight to Mendoza. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your hotel in Chacras de Coria.

Arrival in the Vineyards
Located just outside Mendoza city, Chacras de Coria is known for its wineries, relaxed atmosphere, and views of the Andes. This region is one of Argentina’s main wine-producing areas, particularly recognized for Malbec.

The rest of the day will be free to settle in and enjoy the surroundings at your own pace, whether walking through the area or simply taking in the landscape that defines this part of the country.

Exploring the Wine Regions
Today, you will visit the vineyards of Maipú or Luján de Cuyo, two of Mendoza’s most renowned wine regions. After being picked up from your hotel, you will head out to explore wineries set against the backdrop of the Andes.

Winery Visits & Tastings
Throughout the day, you will visit selected wineries, where you will learn about the winemaking process and taste a variety of local wines, including Malbec, the region’s signature varietal.

Gastronomy & Landscape
The experience includes a lunch at one of the wineries, offering a combination of local cuisine and wine pairings in a vineyard setting.

At the end of the excursion, you will return to your hotel after a day focused on Mendoza’s wine culture and landscapes.

Free Day to Explore
Today is yours to enjoy the Sacred Valley at your own pace. You may choose to walk through the village, visit local shops, or take a relaxed stroll along the Urubamba River. Cafés and small restaurants offer pleasant spots to pause and take in the surroundings.

Optional Experiences
If you prefer a more active day, there are several options to explore the region further. You can visit Chinchero, known for its textile traditions and views over the valley, continue to the Maras Salt Mines, and discover Moray, an Inca site with circular agricultural terraces.

You may also combine these visits with a stop in Urubamba for lunch or take time to explore local workshops and rural communities, gaining a deeper sense of the culture and landscapes that define the Sacred Valley.

Journey to Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Machu Picchu with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway town located at the base of the citadel. Along the way, the landscape shifts from Andean valleys to lush cloud forest.

Visit to Machu Picchu
From Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride will take you up to Machu Picchu. During a guided visit, you will explore its terraces, temples, and pathways while learning about its historical and cultural significance.

Afternoon at Leisure
After the visit, you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and have the rest of the afternoon free to relax or explore the town.

Overnight
You will spend the night in Aguas Calientes, allowing for a more relaxed experience in this setting.

Final Day in Cusco
Today, you will explore Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guided tour begins at San Pedro Market, where you will experience local life through its colors, products, and traditions.

You will then visit Koricancha, originally the most important temple dedicated to the Sun God, later transformed during the colonial period.

Archaeological Sites & Historic Center
The journey continues to Sacsayhuamán, known for its massive stone walls, followed by Q’enqo, a ceremonial site linked to Inca rituals.

Back in the city, you will visit Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, key landmarks that reflect Cusco’s historical and cultural layers.

After the tour, you will return to your hotel, closing your time in Cusco.