zAcross the Andes

You’ll be met at the airport and escorted to Le Reve, our 5-star boutique hotel. Then set out with our Chilean guide to experience the rich cultural heritage and daily rhythms of his beloved hometown as you explore the city sites.

Journey into the Colchagua Valley and tour the Viña MontGras winery. We’ve made special arrangements for you to work with a master vintner to craft your own wine from start to finish – blending three vintages, bottling, and labeling your wine. After lunch in Santa Cruz, explore the pre-Columbian collection of the Colchagua Museum. meals b+l

Fly to Puerto Montt and continue to Hotel Cumbres Patagónica, set on the lakefront in Puerto Varas. After time to refresh, journey along the scenic shores of Llanquihue Lake to explore Frutillar, a picturesque village founded by German settlers. Delve into the region’s history at the local museum and sample delightful European-style pastries. meals b+d

An entire unforgettable day is spent on a dramatic mountain crossing through a profusion of azure lakes situated at the base of snow-capped volcanoes. Travel to your first boat to cross Lago Todos Los Santos, edged by ancient stands of temperate rainforests along the slopes of the Puntiagudo and Tronador Volcanoes. Continue to Peulla Island for lunch at an evocative 1920’s hotel before crossing Lake Frias to Puerto Alegre in Argentina. Switch boats and sail to Puerto Pañuelo where you’ll have your first glimpse of your hotel, the splendid Llao Llao Resort on Lake Nahuel Huapi. Enjoy two nights here in a deluxe lakeview room. meals b+l

Your day begins in Argentina’s oldest national park, dominated by the Tronador Volcano. Nearby, the forested  eninsulas and bays of Lake Nahuel Huapi rank among the loveliest spots on Earth. Your touring takes you up the Campanario Chairlift for views over the deep forests, mountains and lakes. End your morning on a sweet note as you watch the creation of Bariloche’s well-known specialty, chocolate! meals b

Fly to the Argentine capital and transfer to the exceptional Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt. meals b

Discover the city’s multi-cultural heritage as you explore Plaza de Mayo, historic San Telmo, the antique markets of Palermo and La Boca where the Tango was born. You also visit Zanjon de Granados; discovered in 1986, this unique urban network of tunnels and cisterns dates to the mid 1700’s. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a thrilling show of Argentine Tango. meals b+d

You’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey. meals b