Mendoza Extension

• 4 days

DAY 1: Arrival transfer in Mendoza

Arrive at Mendoza airport and transfer to hotel.

DAY 1: Mendoza

Mendoza, in a region of foothills and high plains, is the heart of Argentina's wine country, famed for Malbecs and other red wines. The city has wide, leafy avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes. The city has five central plazas, the four smaller plazas surrounding the main Plaza Independencia.

DAY 2: Maipu Wines and Flavours

This morning you will be collected from your hotel, where you will head towards the east of the city to the Maipú Region. You will experience the origins of wine in Argentina, stopping in the historic, restored Bodega Trapiche, the Sinfin winery and the prestigious Zuccardi bodega. These wineries paved the way for viticulture in Argentina, and still today conserve their family traditions. Through them you will learn the history of winemaking in Mendoza. The perfect end to this tour is a gourmet lunch.
You will be returned to your hotel.

Note: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:30am - 17:30pm. Wineries included in the tour are subject to change without warning.

DAY 3: Mendoza City Tour

We will pick you up and head for the most important and interesting places in Mendoza city. We will start the tour by visiting the Foundational Area, the oldest side of the city. Then we stop at Independencia Square, which is the main focal área in downtown Mendoza. Next, we will visit the General San Martin Park, which is one of the most important artificial parks in Argentina, not only for its huge extension but also for the proximity to the city. We will finish the trip visiting the Cerro de la Gloria’s Monument, which has an amazing panoramic view of the city.
This is a private tour which allows you the opportunity to discuss the sites you visit with your guide and to enjoy the tour at a more relaxed pace suited to you.

DAY 4: Transfer to the airport for onward destination

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to your onward flight from Mendoza. Please note this service is with driver only.

• Make sure to stopover in Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris of the South’ on the Buenos Aires Extension, over four days you will experience the history, food, and dance that makes this city world-famous. Delve into the city's history with stops in La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery, take a catamaran through the Tigre Delta and explore some of Buenos Aires' more unique neighbourhoods. You will also witness and taste an Argentinian Asado, up close as you sit around the parrilla while you enjoy a wine pairing menu. Finally no trip to Buenos Aires is complete without a traditional tango show with dinner on your final night. 

• Since your so close, why not fly to Ushuaia Argentina, the world's most southern city and hop onboard a small-ship expedition cruise to Antarctica. With over 30 ships and dozens of different itineraries to choose from, our Destination Specialists can help you find the expedition of your dreams to visit the most remote and awe-inspiring destination in the world, Antarctica! 

• Head to El Calafate on the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and visit the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier with our with our Signature Patagonia Package. Experience the breath-taking beauty of the world famous Torres del Paine National Park and be amazed by the varied and magnificent landscape of snow-capped mountains, picturesque lakes and gigantic glaciers of the world-renowned Patagonia region.

Being environmentally accountable is a crucial part of our organisation. Chimu is currently striving towards using less paper, taking several initiatives to do so and tracking our progress along the way. Our goal: A paperless organisation. For this reason, all information given to you will be sent electronically. We encourage those who choose to travel with us to support our aspirations and actions and ask that you reconsider printing out documentation. To view these documents, you can download them to your iPad or portable computer before and during your trip.

Chimu is passionate and dedicated to sustainability measures and understands the crucial part sustainability plays within the tourism industry.

We use local guides and office staff to both maximise local employment opportunities and minimise carbon footprint. Local guides also ensure you benefit from the intimate knowledge, passion and culture of the country you’re visiting. Our guides are all highly qualified (most with university degrees) or equip with many years of experience and are paid above the standard wage. Whether it be our knowledgeable local guides, locally produced meals or the transport on tour, we do not use imported goods when local products are available. We aim to minimise our impact on the environment and give as much back as possible to the communities we work in.

While visiting the many national parks, heritage sites, museums and landmarks our travellers are encouraged to explore remain culturally aware and sensitive. We further encourage you to buy appropriate souvenirs and discourage the buying of anything wrongfully made or taken from the environment i.e. shells and endangered species products. Information on how you can be environmentally conscious, and travel responsibly will be made available in our Travellers Guides and provided during your travels by guides and staff.

For more information on our sustainability policies, including how we are striving towards being a paperless organisation, click HERE