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Experience Argentina
4 Day Mendoza Wine Experience
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Mendoza On arrival in Mendoza, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a three-night stay. In the afternoon, enjoy a scheduled tour of this beautiful city, which is located in the heart of western Argentina's wine-producing region. Standard: Aconcagua Hotel Deluxe: Park Hyatt Hotel Day 2: Luján and Maipú Wineries Today, enjoy a full day scheduled tour of the wineries of the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú districts to the south of Mendoza. These areas form the 'prime zones' of Argentine wines, with Luján being renowned for its Malbec grapes, and Maipú producing high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Visit several vineyards for tasting, and enjoy a delicious lunch in a typical local restaurant. (BL) Day 3: Tupungato Wineries Your private full day tour today takes you to the Uco Valley vineyards, centred around the town of Tupungato in the Andes foothills. The difference in day and night temperatures at this altitude, combined with lots of sunlight, makes the valley ideal for developing wellbalanced red wine flavours. You will also be able to appreciate the surrounding snow-capped peaks, and stop for lunch in a local hostelry (additional cost). (B) Day 4: Depart Mendoza After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Mendoza airport for your onward flight. (B)
Prices Include
· 3 nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Meals as detailed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch) · Private transfers and tours as specified
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from Mendoza Wine Experience
Standard Deluxe
Twin Single Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 340 652 461 894 01Apr08-30Sep08 374 718 495 959 01Oct08-31Mar09 401 768 522 1009 Standard tour prices on request 06-09 & 20-23Mar08, 2009 dates TBA, please call for details.
4 Day Salta & the Northern Highlands
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Salta On arrival at Salta airport you will be transferred to your chosen hotel for three nights. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this charming northwestern town. Situated in the Lerma Valley, it has wonderfully preserved colonial architecture, narrow streets, charming plazas and museums. Standard: Portal de Salta Hotel Superior: Hotel Solar de la Plaza Day 2: Cafayate Tour and Winery Travel along the cacti-covered Lerma Valley enjoying mountain scenery of fantastic colour variations, shapes and rock formations to the picturesque colonial town of Cafayate, declared a UNESCO national monument. Its streets are lined with baroque-style houses built in the late 19th century. Isolated in the Calchaquíes Valley, it produces delicious wines and is widely regarded as northern Argentina's most beautiful spot. Visit a local winery before returning to Salta for the evening. (B) Day 3: Humahuaca Gorge Depart early for a full-day tour to Humahuaca Gorge, visiting tiny Andean villages on the way. Also see the striking Hill of Seven Colours, the artist's haven of Tilcara with its archaeological museum and the Indian Fortress of Pucara. With only a couple of thousand Indian residents, Humahuaca is a sleepy yet enchanting Andean village which stands at an elevation of almost 3,000 metres. (B) Day 4: Depart Salta Transfer to Salta Airport for your onward flight.
Prices Include
· 3 nights accommodation at your chosen hotel · Meals as detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast) · Transfers and tours as specified on shared basis
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from Salta & Northern Highlands
Standard 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Twin 200 203 214 Single 284 288 304 Superior Twin 319 319 330 Single 567 567 583
5 Day Iguazú Falls & Yacutinga Lodge
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Iguazú On arrival at Puerto Iguazú, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Superior: Sheraton Internacional Iguazú (Jungle View Room) Deluxe: Sheraton Internacional Iguazú (Falls View Room) Day 2: Discover the Falls Argentine & Brazilian side A morning on your own to explore the close-up views of the falls on the Argentine side is followed by an afternoon guided tour of the Brazilian side to enjoy panoramic views and feel the spray from the awe-inspiring Devil's Throat waterfalls. (B) Day 3: Iguazú Yacutinga Lodge At 2pm this afternoon, take an open-air truck for three hours to reach Yacutinga Lodge, set in pristine forest on the Iguazú River. The rustic and uncomplicated rooms have comfortable beds, private bathrooms and hot running water. The facilities may not be 5-star, but the experience of living in harmony with your surroundings certainly is. (BD) All categories: Yacutinga Lodge Day 4: Yacutinga Lodge A full day of activities including nature treks, bird-watching, boat trips and canopy walks. Look out for fascinating fauna on a night walk or on a photo-safari. After exploring, enjoy the lodge's relaxing swimming pool and bar. (BLD) Day 5: Depart Iguazú Transfer to Puerto Iguazú airport for your onward flight. (B)
For further information, please also see Yacutinga Lodge page 29.
Yacutinga Lodge
Prices Include
· 4 nights accommodation as specified · Meals as detailed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) · Transfers, sightseeing and activities as specified
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from Iguazu Falls & Yacutinga Lodge
Standard 01Jan08-29Feb08 01Mar08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Sep08 01Oct08-28Feb09 Twin 511 534 539 573 Single 848 894 902 952 Superior Twin 557 580 585 619 Single 940 986 994 1044
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