12 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Luxury Chile & Argentina: Valparaíso, Mendoza & Buenos Aires – 9 Days
Food, wine and culture in hand-picked hotels: Santiago, a historic stay in Valparaíso, Mendoza's wineries and Buenos Aires, in a group of up to 12.
9 days
From £3,690
Tour overview
This 9-day small-group tour combines the best of Chile and Argentina, focusing on food, wine and culture, in a short and comfortable trip. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout and local expert guides. You stay eight nights in hand-picked hotels, including two nights in a converted 1885 house in the historic heart of Valparaíso, and travel by private vehicle with included flights between Chile and Argentina. Eight breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners are included, with special dining experiences along the way, and an arrival transfer on the first day.
The trip begins with a welcome dinner in Santiago, followed by a tour with a local guide through the artistic Lastarria district, the historic centre and the city's markets, and a gourmet lunch at a traditional bodega. After a free morning to visit the Mercado Central, you travel to the coast. The hotel in Santiago is close to the Lastarria district's cafés, galleries and restaurants.
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Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was South America's busiest port before the Panama Canal opened. Its hills are covered in brightly painted houses, street art and funiculars, and you explore them on foot before a pisco sour on a rooftop overlooking the bay. Staying in the old town means you can wander its lanes in the evening.
A flight across the Andes takes you to Mendoza, Argentina's most important wine region, producing nearly three-quarters of the country's wine. Here you visit wineries for tastings of Malbec, with a gourmet lunch among the vines and a dinner in the city. The final stop is Buenos Aires, with an orientation tour of the capital's grand avenues and neighbourhoods, and a day in the northern suburbs and the Paraná Delta, including a home-cooked lunch with a local family. The leafy Palermo district, where you stay, is full of restaurants and bars.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits food and wine lovers and couples who want a relaxed, comfortable introduction to two countries, with a small group and plenty of character in the hotels. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Trip highlights
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A gourmet bodega lunch in Santiago (Day 2)
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Two nights in a restored 1885 house in Valparaíso (Days 3–4)
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A rooftop pisco sour above Valparaíso's bay (Day 4)
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A gourmet winery lunch in Mendoza (Day 6)
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An orientation tour of Buenos Aires (Day 7)
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A home-cooked lunch in the Paraná Delta (Day 8)
Your route
4 stops from Santiago to Buenos Aires
- Santiago Days 1–2
- Valparaiso Days 3–4
- Mendoza Days 5–6
- Buenos Aires Days 7–9
Why choose this tour
Two countries, two great wine regions and characterful hotels in just nine days. A small group, a leader and special dining experiences throughout.
Best suited to
- Food and wine lovers
- Couples looking for a comfortable short tour
- Travellers short on time
- First-time visitors to Chile and Argentina
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Day 1 · Santiago Arrive in Santiago
Transfer from the airport and meet your group for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Ismael or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Lastarria, Santiago Santiago
A tour with a local expert through Lastarria and the historic centre, with a gourmet bodega lunch.
- Hotel
- Hotel Ismael or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Mercado Central, Valparaíso To Valparaíso
A free morning in Santiago, then travel to Valparaíso and your historic hotel.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casa Galos or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Valparaíso Valparaíso
Explore the hills, street art and funiculars of Valparaíso, ending with a rooftop pisco sour.
- Hotel
- Hotel Casa Galos or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Mendoza Fly to Mendoza
Return to Santiago and fly over the Andes to Mendoza for dinner.
- Hotel
- Diplomatic Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Mendoza wineries Mendoza wineries
Visit wineries for tastings, with a gourmet lunch among the vines.
- Hotel
- Diplomatic Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Buenos Aires Fly to Buenos Aires
Fly to Buenos Aires for an orientation tour of the capital.
- Hotel
- Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Paraná Delta, Tigre Paraná Delta
A day in the northern suburbs and the Paraná Delta, with a home-cooked lunch.
- Hotel
- Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Buenos Aires Trip ends in Buenos Aires
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Santiago (2 nights) Hotel Ismael or similar
- Valparaíso (2 nights) Hotel Casa Galos or similar
- Mendoza (2 nights) Diplomatic Hotel or similar
- Buenos Aires (2 nights) Pleno Palermo Soho Hotel or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights in hand-picked hotels, including a historic house in Valparaíso
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Flights between Santiago, Mendoza and Buenos Aires
- Private vehicle transport and an arrival transfer
- Santiago tour with a local guide and a bodega lunch
- Valparaíso walking tour and a rooftop pisco sour
- Mendoza winery visits and a gourmet winery lunch
- Buenos Aires orientation tour and a Paraná Delta day with a family lunch
- Leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want Patagonia — this tour covers the cities and wine country
- You want an active trip — the physical rating is low
- You want a budget tour — hotels are hand-picked and upmarket
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Departures & prices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights between countries included?
Yes, the flights from Santiago to Mendoza and Mendoza to Buenos Aires are included, with 15kg checked luggage.
What is special about the Valparaíso hotel?
It is a converted 1885 house in the UNESCO-listed historic heart of the city.
How much wine is involved?
Tastings in Mendoza and a gourmet winery lunch, plus a pisco sour in Valparaíso. Non-drinkers are welcome.
How active is the trip?
The physical rating is low, though Valparaíso's hills are steep in places.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need visas for Chile or Argentina for tourist stays.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary