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THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY TAILOR MADE ARGENTINA SELF DRIVE, MENDOZA TO SALTA ITINERARY ▶ CONTENTS, ABOUT US & TRIP SUMMARY CONTENTS OF THIS DOSSIER TRIP SUMMARY 2 ..... Contents, about us & trip summary DAY 1: Meet & greet at airport, private transfer to hotel 3 ….. Testimonials DAY 2: A city tour of the highlights of Buenos Aires 4 ..... Guide price and inclusions DAY 3: Fly to Mendoza, transfer to vineyard & asado dinner 5 ..... Detailed day by day itinerary DAY 4: A day of wine tasting at high end wineries & lunch 19 ... Recommended reading list DAY 5: Start driving north, stopping in Villa Unión 20 ... Booking conditions DAY 6: 4X4 excursion to the high Andean Puna DAY 7: Talampaya national park & a scenic drive to Belen ABOUT OUR COMPANY DAY 8: Drive to the wine town of Cafayate DAY 9: A day at leisure to visit wineries & enjoy the scenery As one of the UK’s leading, independent and family owned Latin DAY 10: Drive past the most stunning landscapes to Cachi America tour specialists our focus is on well thought through private and tailor made adventures. Our emphasis is very much on DAY 11: Continue past Los Cardones to Salta creating the right trip for you and we work closely with you in order DAY 12: A day at leisure or optional horse riding to achieve this. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure DAY 13: Return to Salta airport & fly back to Buenos Aires your trip to Latin America is a trip of a lifetime! DAY 14: Private transfer to the airport for departure ALL TOURS ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED SPEAK TO SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN TO ARGENTINA THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY We are members of ABTA (Y1699) and our tours are ATOL protected ■ www.thelatinamericatravelcompany.com (license 10287) giving you full peace of mind when booking with us ■ [email protected] both for monies paid to us as well as the code of conduct and high ☎ standards that membership of these organisations require. We are +44 020 8191 7772 also members of LATA, the authoritative professional travel ■ ABTA member Y1699 association for Latin America in the UK. ■ ATOL License 10287 THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 2 ▶ TESTIMONIALS “We have had to call off our proposed holiday to Peru and the Galapagos due to the Coronavirus. We had paid a significant deposit and were caught in the position of, do we pay the remainder or lose the deposit. This dilemma was thankfully removed by John and The Latin America Travel Company. They suggested we did not pay the remainder and subsequently repaid all the deposit. Legally they did not have to do this. Other companies have not acted in this way. They have taken away all the worry. John and the company have handled this with outstanding ethics and real integrity." Russ H, June 2020 “ Great Value, Efficient, and Effective. John Stanley of The LATC worked with me to plan precisely the experience I “The Latin American Travel wanted, at the time I wanted, and at a very competitive price. I Company is amazing and I had tried three other, well-known, larger companies but could cannot praise it highly enough! not get what I wanted. Once the Tour Itinerary was fixed and Their customer service is paid, John Stanley of the LATC stayed on top of any potential second to none - any queries issues or problems within the countries/regions we were were dealt with immediately scheduled to tour that could impact our experience and and efficiently by John Stanley adjusted our schedule to protect our interests and experiences. and we were each provided One required a modest change in the plan which was handled with a personalised guidebook very effectively with no impact on our experience or cost to us. to take with us.” Thank you, John.” Jan Patis, February 2018 David Blanchard, July 2019 CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 3 ▶ PRICE & INCLUSIONS FOR THIS TOUR GUIDE PRICE TAILOR MADE £2473 per person* THIS PRICE IS BASED ON MID SEASON RATES AND TWO PEOPLE SHARING ONE ROOM. *Prices vary by date, flight prices, the number of people in your party and what tours, services and level of accommodation you choose to include. Please contact us for a firm quote. Please remember that INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR as this is a private tour we can tailor this trip to ✓ All accommodation meet your requirements ✓ Car hire with unlimited milage, maps and guides ✓ All internal flights ✓ All tours as specified in the itinerary PROTECTION ✓ All transfers & transportation ✓ All meals as specified in the itinerary ✓ All national park entrance fees ✓ All other entrance fees ✓ 24 hour emergency assistance ✓ 100% financial protection with our ATOL license (10287) and ABTA membership (Y1699) ✓ Our exclusive 100+ page trip guidebook, personalised to your trip ✓ Full support from your dedicated Latin America specialist ✘ NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR All our tours come with ✘ International flights the guarantee and ✘ Travel insurance to cover any medical treatment - we recommend Citybond Suretravel. peace of mind of full ✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides. protection of any monies paid to us THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 4 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ARGENTINA SELF DRIVE MENDOZA TO SALTA TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 1 OVERNIGHT ARRIVAL TO BUENOS AIRES HOTEL CLASICO ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT & PRIVATE TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL An excellent value boutique hotel in a fantastic location in Palermo Hollywood within easy walking On arrival to Buenos Aires you will be met by your friendly English speaking driver distance of bars, cafés, shops and restaurants. guide who will help you with your luggage and welcome you to Argentina. Then they will take you by private transfer straight to your hotel (about 1 hour depending on traffic). The rest of the day is at leisure. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Costa Rica 5480, 1414 CABA, Argentina MEALS INCLUDED: None today THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 5 5 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ARGENTINA SELF DRIVE MENDOZA TO SALTA TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 2 OVERNIGHT BUENOS AIRES SHARED TOUR HOTEL CLASICO ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD THE HIGHLIGHTS OF BUENOS AIRES ON THIS HALF DAY SHARED TOUR An excellent value boutique hotel in a fantastic location in Palermo Hollywood within easy walking Today you will be picked up from your hotel by your tour guide for the day along distance of bars, cafés, shops and restaurants. with any other guests booked onto the tour. Accompanied by a local guide, you will start the day at the busy Plaza de Mayo, the main square in the city where the Casa Rosada (the pink presidential palace) is located. Here you will learn about the importance of this square in the history of Argentina. After this you will continue to San Telmo and La Boca in the south of the city. These areas are famous for tango dancing and a cafe culture. You will make about three different stops where you can get out of the car and explore the area on foot. From here you continue to Puerto Madero before going back through Recoleta, the more upmarket neighbourhood. The tour will end at the Recoleta cemetery where you can choose to be dropped back at your hotel or continue to visit the cemetery independently. Group size is maximum 12 people. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Costa Rica 5480, 1414 CABA, Argentina MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 6 6 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ARGENTINA SELF DRIVE MENDOZA TO SALTA TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 3 OVERNIGHT BUENOS AIRES TO MENDOZA FINCA ADALGISA ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD FLY TO THE MENDOZA WINE REGION FAMOUS FOR MALBEC A charming and homely farmhouse located on an old Malbec vineyard with just 11 cosy rooms, a Private transfer from your hotel to the airport (20 minutes) for your flight to secluded pool, beautiful gardens & fantastic food! Mendoza with Aerolineas Argentinas airlines. FLIGHT: AR2402 DEPARTS BUENOS AIRES: 11:10 ARRIVES MENDOZA: 13:05 DURATION: 1 hour 55 minutes On arrival to Mendoza you will be met at the airport and taken by private transfer to your vineyard hotel (about a 20 minute drive). TRADITIONAL ASADO EXPERIENCE DINNER This evening enjoy a wonderful traditional Argentine asado (a BBQ) on the vineyard. The asado is much more than just a meal, it is an integral part of Argentine culture. Start at the grill where your hosts will teach you about the different cuts of meat and you will have a snack of cheese, cold meats and olives. After that you will enjoy some of the finest cuts over a long evening sat round a big table with lots of the vineyard’s own wine. Vegetables and salads are also served. End with dessert and a Fernet and cola, a favourite drink of the Argentinians. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast & Dinner ADDRESS: Pueyrredón 2222, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 7 7 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE ARGENTINA SELF DRIVE MENDOZA TO SALTA TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 4 OVERNIGHT LUJAN DE CUYO WINE EXPERIENCE FINCA ADALGISA ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD WINE TASTINGS & A GOURMET LUNCH AT THREE TOP VINEYARDS A charming and homely farmhouse located on an old Malbec vineyard with just 11 cosy rooms, a Today you will discover the Lujan de Cuyo region, the heartland of the Malbec secluded pool, beautiful gardens & fantastic food! grape, in a small group of no more than 8 people.