Wine & Culture Across South America
About the trip
Santiago de Chile
Transfer Santiago de Chile Airport / Colchagua Valley
Upon arrival at Santiago de Chile Airport, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to the Colchagua Valley, one of Chile’s most renowned wine regions. Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the capital behind and head into the countryside.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Distance: approx. 168 km
Today you will be picked up at your hotel and take you to the Colchagua Valley. Known for its Syrah and Carménère wines, this valley is Chile’s most prestigious wine-producing region. We will visit two wineries for guided tours of their facilities and vineyards, learning about the wine production in the region and enjoying a wine tasting. After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel in Colchagua.
Duration: 10 hours
Not included: Guide assistance during transfers, Lunch
Age restriction: Wine tasting only for individuals over 18 years old
Day at Leisure in Colchagua
Santiago de Chile
Transfer Colchagua Valley / Santiago de Chile Hotel
Chacras de Coria
Transfer Santiago de Chile Hotel / Santiago de Chile Airport
At the scheduled time, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Santiago de Chile Airport for your next flight.
Transfer Mendoza Airport / Chacras de Coria Hotel
Upon arrival at Mendoza Airport, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Chacras de Coria, a charming area surrounded by vineyards and olive groves just outside Mendoza. Settle in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Argentina’s renowned wine country.
Valle de Uco
Full-Day 3 Standard Wineries at Valle de Uco
Today, head into the spectacular Uco Valley, one of Mendoza’s most celebrated wine regions. Located at the foothills of the Andes, its high-altitude vineyards, dry climate, and distinctive microclimates create ideal conditions for producing some of Argentina’s most renowned wines, particularly Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Semillón.
Throughout the day, visit three carefully selected wineries and discover what makes the wines of this region so distinctive. Accompanied by expert guides, explore the production facilities, learn about different winemaking techniques, and gain insight into the connection between Mendoza’s landscape, gastronomy, and wine culture. Each visit includes a tasting, offering the opportunity to experience a variety of local styles.
A highlight of the day will be lunch at one of the wineries, where a renowned chef pairs a two-course gourmet menu with the wines produced in the region. Enjoy the flavours while taking in spectacular views of the Andes before returning to your hotel.
By the end of the experience, you will have gained a deeper appreciation for Mendoza’s wine culture, from vineyard to glass, as well as the landscapes and gastronomy that make the Uco Valley so special.
Duration: approx. 8–9 hours
Included: Visits and wine tastings at three specific wineries, snack, two-course gourmet lunch at one of the wineries
Age restriction: Wine tasting is available only to guests over 18 years old
Buenos Aires
Spend the day discovering Carmelo, one of Uruguay’s most charming wine regions, where family-run wineries, rural traditions, and historic heritage come together. Your experience begins at the National Monument La Calera de las Huérfanas, the birthplace of wine production in Uruguay, where the Jesuits established the first buildings in 1741.
Continue towards Carmelo, located approximately 17 km from Colonia, for visits to two distinctive family wineries. At Bodega Cordano, meet the fifth generation of the Cordano winemaking family and discover the story behind this intimate vineyard. Visit the historic Almacén de la Capilla, a traditional grocery store dating back to 1855, before walking through the vineyards with the owners and enjoying a wine tasting.
Next, head to Bodega El Legado, a boutique family winery where you will explore the vineyards, cellar, and production facilities. A tasting accompanied by local cheeses and olives offers the chance to appreciate the character of Carmelo’s wines in a relaxed setting.
To complete the experience, enjoy a traditional Uruguayan asado, pairing local flavours with the wines of the region. After lunch, return to your hotel in Colonia.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Included: Visits to two wineries and wine tastings, lunch.
Transfer Colonia / Montevideo
At the scheduled time, you will be picked up from your hotel, the port, or the designated meeting point in Colonia del Sacramento and transferred to Montevideo in shared service. Sit back and enjoy the journey as you travel along Uruguay’s scenic countryside towards the country’s vibrant capital.
Transfer Montevideo Hotel / Montevideo Buquebus Port
At the scheduled time, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Buquebus Port in Montevideo, where you will continue your journey by ferry.
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Distance: approx. 4 km.
Included
- 3 Nights in Colchagua
- 1 Night in Santiago de Chile
- 3 Nights in Chacras de Coria
- 1 Night in Buenos Aires
- 2 Nights in Colonia
- 2 Nights in Montevideo
- Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tours described in the itinerary.
- Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
Not Included
- Fees & Mandatory Documentation (For more information click HERE).Except when mentioned in the itinerary.
- International or Domestic Flights (quoted separated if requested).
- Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quotation please follow this link: Travel Insurance.
- Tips: For more information click HERE.
- Hotels, transfers, tours and other services not described in the itinerary.