10D9N Highlights of Chile & Argentina by G Adventures

Arrival day, no activities planned. The day is free to spend at your leisure exploring the city until our welcome meeting this evening. Santiago is Chile’s largest city and capital, with internationally recognized vineyards and Andean ski resorts very close by.

Should you want more time to explore Santiago and do optional day trips, we highly recommend you book additional pre-nights.

Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Hotel
Hotel Ugo (or similar)

Explore some of Santiago’s neighbourhoods on a city tour, visit the Museum of Memory and try some local specialties. After, transfer to the seaside town of Valparaiso where brightly coloured houses perch on the hills.

Santiago City Tour
Spend the day visiting different neighbourhoods of Santiago, stop at the Museo de la Memoria and learn about the history of Chile. Visit the Central Market and enjoy a traditional Chilean snack before heading to a local bar to try Terremoto (Earthquake) a local drink made with pineapple ice cream, white wine and pisco.

Hotel
Hotel Reina Victoria (or similar)

Enjoy a free morning in Valparaiso to soak it all in. Later, head to the Casablanca Valley, stop at a winery to indulge in a wine tasting. After, head back to Santiago with free time before boarding an overnight bus to Pucon.

Free time
Wander the colourful streets of Valparaíso.

Santiago Region Winery Tour
Visit nearby wineries in the area of Santiago. There are plenty of famous wineries or smaller family-run places to stop by. Learn about the process, tour the vineyards and of course, take a sample or two.

Overnight Bus
Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.

Enjoy free time in Pucon, try whitewater rafting or explore the area by foot.

Free time
Enjoy all the adrenaline activities that Pucon has to offer.

Hostel
Hostal Mahuida (or similar)

Enjoy another free day to take part in the many activities on offer in Pucón. Opt to hike Villarica volcano (it’s active!) or soak in the nearby natural thermal pools.

Free time
Enjoy free time to explore this adventure hub!

Hostel
Hostal Mahuida (or similar)

Cross the Andes to Argentina. Travel by local bus to San Martin and transfer the rest of the way to Bariloche in the Lake District.

Border Crossing (Chile – Argentina)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Private Vehicle
Transfer to Bariloche, enjoy the scenery and a couple of photo ops in the Seven Lakes District.

Hostel
Soft Hotel (or similar)

Transfer to a Gaucho Ranch just outside of Bariloche. Enjoy a barbecue for lunch and take to the saddle with a Gaucho by your side.

Bariloche Gaucho Experience
Be an Argentinian Gaucho for the day and immerse yourself in the culture of these traditional Patagonia cowboys. Head out on an easy horseback ride through the beautiful scenery of Bariloche and learn about the area’s history from a real live Gaucho. Stop along the way to try Mate, the national beverage of Argentina and some alfajores, a delicious dulce de leche cookie sandwich. Finish it all off with a traditional Patagonian barbeque.

Hostel
Soft Hotel (or similar)

Enjoy the beautiful area of the Seven Lakes district. Take a hike in the countryside or wander the town, known for its shops and in particular, artisan chocolate.

Free time
Take advantage of all the things Bariloche has to offer.

Hostel
Soft Hotel (or similar)

Fly north to the buzzing metropolis that is Buenos Aires, it is a vibrant city full of life.

Opt to pre-book the “Buenos Aires Tango Experience” activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

Hostel
Regente Palace Hotel (or similar)

Book extra accommodation in Buenos Aires to have more time to explore the city.