South America for Food & Wine Lovers

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If you are a foodie, love wines, and are looking for a luxury trip, check out our South America for Foodies and Wine lovers Luxury itinerary. A perfect itinerary, including a food experience in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, an eco-lodge experience in the Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aire's rich culture and gourmet trip, and a Visit to Mendoza and Santiago de Chile wine l...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Beauties and delights of Rio de Janeiro
    • Iguazu Falls Exclusive jungle lodge experience
    • Buenos Aires tango, food and Gaucho Culture
    • Luxury wine experiences in Mendoza and Santiago de Chile

What's this trip about?

    If you are a foodie, love wines, and are looking for a luxury trip, check out our South America for Foodies and Wine lovers Luxury itinerary. A perfect itinerary, including a food experience in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, an eco-lodge experience in the Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aire's rich culture and gourmet trip, and a Visit to Mendoza and Santiago de Chile wine lands.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRio de Janeiro, Brazil
End CitySantiago de Chile, Chile

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Sailing
  • Photography

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile

Attractions

  • Buenos Aires
  • Iguazu Falls
  • Iguazu National Park
  • Mendoza
  • Rio de Janeiro

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Wine Tasting
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Accommodation with breakfast; full board at the selected lodges (depending on lodges chosen)
    • All transportation and Guided Tours with expert guides - Private services
    • Some Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to all national parks
    • Air ticket fees and management of flights
    • Personalized Itinerary and planning of your trip
    • Our dedicated 24 hours concierge service

Itinerary

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DAY 1: Rio de Janeiro "Natural beauty, Carnival, samba & bossa nova"

Welcome to Brazil!

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Reception at Rio de Janeiro airport and transfer to your hotel.

Highlight: Stay in Ipanema Beach, Rio’s crown jewel and a place that inspired the golden age of bossa nova.

At the scheduled time, Welcome...

DAY 2: Stunning Landscapes: Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

What you’ll do: a full-day tour, seeing the Iconic Christ Redeemer Statue and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. We include a great lunch between both places so you can enjoy the local cuisine of Rio while exploring its memorable trails and views.

Highlight #1: See one o...

DAY 3: Carnival and Samba Experience

You'll learn about the Carnival, not only as a celebration but as the most relevant competition in Brazil. This is the biggest Brazilian cultural celebration where everyone has fun regardless of their origins.

Today's Highlight: you will go behind the scenes of...

DAY 4: From Rio to the uniqueness of Iguazu Falls, Belmond Experience

Today you will fly to Foz de Iguassu, Brazil. Transfer from the hotel to Rio de Janeiro's airport. Reception at Foz do Iguassu airport and transfer to your accommodation, just in front of the Brazilian side of the Falls.

Once settled at the hotel, you will visi...

DAY 5: Iguazu Falls National Park, Argentina

Today, we will explore Iguazu Falls National Park with your private bird & nature expert guide. It will begin with a scenic walk. We will introduce you to the geological formation of the Iguazú Falls, creating a special connection between humans and the natural en...

DAY 7: Buenos Aires Street Food and Closed door restaurant experience

First city exploration. Historic Districts, Local Markets & street food. We will see Buenos Aires's history through its iconic buildings in Mayo Square and then head to the San Telmo district to explore the city’s architecture in this beautiful neighborhood. You'l...

DAY 8: Buenos Aires, Street Food and Art & Tango Experience

Explore Palermo and Colegiale’s street Art and enjoy local street food.

Highlight: spend your time between the two neighborhoods, walking with your friendly guide, while you learn about this special form of street art but also the history and culture of Argenti...

DAY 9: Mendoza, Argentina's most iconic Wine District; Wine and Cheese pairings

Your transportation will take you to the airport for your first destination: Mendoza. Arrive at Mendoza’s airport, and your driver be waiting for you to take you to the Wine Lodge.

The highlight of the day: Enjoy a magical culinary evening at “Francis Mallmann'...

DAY 10: Cooking Class and Wines of Uco Valley Mendoza’s Wine Route

The Uco Valley day trip takes you on a fascinating full-day Wine & Gourmet journey to the world's highest vineyards. You will understand why Uco has become our favorite Argentine Wine region while you enjoy tasting different wines and biking through the vineyards....

DAY 11: Mendoza, Wineries of Valle de Uco & Dinner Experience at Mallmann's

You'll discover why Mendoza is home to the best wines in the country while you visit our favorite wineries today and enjoy the city's best food.

What you’ll do: Take an Argentine Wine Tasting Class with an Expert Sommelier & Sample the Finest Chocolates. We...

DAY 12: Mendoza - Santiago de Chile

From the wines in Argentina to the Wines in Chile. Today you will take a flight from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile.

Bonus: Enjoy a gourmet dinner at one of Santiago’s best restaurants (we will offer our restaurant suggestions and book a table for you upon request).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Singular Santiago.

DAY 13: Explore O'Higgins Wine Region and Vik Wines Luxury Retreat

Our journey continues driving to Viña Chocalan, with a prime location in Coastal Maipo, close to the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about Chilean wines, specifically the elegant and intense terroir wines that the family-owned vineyards offer.

What may surprise you i...

DAY 14: Exclusive Wine and Food Experience Vik Vineyards

You’ll explore the exclusive Viña VIK, the vineyard, and the winery, learn about its different production processes, and enjoy lunch at the Pavillion restaurant with its exquisite wines.

You will learn why this valley gives VIK an incomparable terroir and small...

DAY 15: Avant-garde wines and Relax your Way back to Santiago

Our last stop! Vina Ventisquero to learn all about the modern, avant-garde, high-quality wines of "Ventisquero Vineyards" - a name that pays homage to the country's glaciers and Chilean Patagonia.

We will finally head to Santiago's international airport for your home flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $12,590
Price per day$839
Last Updated: 5/3/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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We believe South America is one of the most unforgettable places on earth – and we want you to help you fall in love with the continent just like we have.

From seeing Macchu Picchu with your own eyes to sipping Malbec under the Argentinan sun or cruising the Amazon River, let us put together a South American vacation you’ll never forget.

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, my sister Clara and I founded Across South-America to help guests experience the ‘real’ South America – without compromising on comfort. A decade later, and Across South-America is a well-known boutique travel agency crafting vacations for couples, friends and families from all over the world. Our main point of difference is that we’re local experts. South America is our backyard. The experiences and attention to detail we can offer is one of a kind.

Unlike other agencies, we only specialise in South America and have travelled the length and breadth of the continent to source the most wonderful experiences. Picture staying in a luxurious Estancia like a Uruguayan Gaucho, or meeting fourth-generation winemakers in a Peruvian vineyard. We’re all about authentic vacations that help you to discover the beating heart of a country.

We take care of everything, including the little details – flights, travel insurance and even arranging that perfect birthday or anniversary dinner while travelling! You’ll have your own ‘Experience Manager’ throughout your whole vacation that will act like a personal concierge, making restaurant reservations, organising online check in or even making shopping suggestions.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International or Domestic Fights (can be included upon request).

Transportation & Flights

Domestic flights are not included; we will quote and include them in your trip.,

Transportation & flights

Domestic flights are not included; we will quote and include them in your trip.
Cancellation policy

Below is the cancellation policy as stated on the website of the Tour Operator, Across South America:

If you cancel your tour, the following cancellation penalties (expressed as percentages of the total tour price) will apply. In great part for this reason, we strongly recommend you obtain travel insurance.

All cancellations must be made with written notice and the following penalties will be applied once received:

>Between 60 and 41 days prior the beginning of the services, 60%
>Between 40 and 31 days prior the beginning of the services, 80%
>Between 30 and 0 days prior the beginning of the services, 100%

- The deposit of 30% of the trip has no refund.
- The penalty percentage refer to the 100% of the travel program.
- In special occasions such as long weekends, Holy Week, high season, Christmas and New Year, independently of the anticipation of the services cancellation, there will be no refundable amounts.
- Once the trip has started there will be no refund. These policies does not apply for flights, cruises, expeditions or any program considered nonconventional tourism

Additional Terms and Conditions may be found at this link: https://www.across-southamerica.com/booking-conditions-across-south-america

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

Breakfast every day; Lunch and dinner as per the notes (what's included)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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