Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 1/24 Itinerary for Best of Argentina to Peru - Tour Buenos Aires to Lima • Expat Explore Start Point: End Point: Hotel in Buenos Aires, Hotel in Lima, Address to be confirmed Address to be confirmed Welcome meeting at 18:00 hrs 10:00 hrs DAY 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires Welcome to your South American tour! The first stop is Buenos Aires, Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital city. Arrive and check into the hotel. Head out and get your first taste of the city if you arrive with time to spare. This evening, meet your tour leader and group in the hotel lobby at 18:00. Once everyone is together, head out to a nearby local restaurant for the first group dinner of the tour. Experiences Buenos Aires Dinner. Enjoy your first meal in Argentina! The cuisine here has been heavily influenced by waves of European migration over the last century and often includes dishes with Spanish, Italian and German roots. Grilled meats, pastas, empanadas and sweet desserts are widely offered. How about a glass of Argentinian wine to complement your first meal in the country? Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 2/24 Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Imperial Park Hotel DAY 2: Buenos Aires City Tour Take a tour of Buenos Aires’s vibrant streets with an expert local guide this morning. Art, architecture, history, cuisine, culture… Buenos Aires has it all! Follow your guide and see the city’s highlights. Visit major sights such as the Avenida 9 de Julio and the famous Recoleta cemetery - the final resting place of Eva Perón, Argentina’s widely-loved former first lady. At lunchtime, you are free to tuck into some local Argentinian food - steak, empanadas, pasta and more. Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace. You could even enjoy a spot of Argentinian afternoon tea called “té” or “merienda”. Tonight, choose to join in for an optional dinner and Tango show! Experiences Buenos Aires City Tour. Buenos Aires is a city with the vibrancy of New York and the spirit of Paris at the pace of Latin America. This full-day tour will take you through the city’s best-known streets, show you the most popular sights and give you a taste of the real Buenos Aires. Iconic sights covered on tour include Avenida 9 de Julio (9 July Avenue), Plaza de Mayo, the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, the La Boca and San Telmo Neighbourhoods, and the famous Recoleta cemetery. Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 3/24 Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Imperial Park Hotel Optional Excursions Tango Show & Dinner: US$ 65 * Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 3: Buenos Aires: Free Day Discover more of Buenos Aires on this free day. Meander through the streets and admire the murals, eat at local spots or browse the shops and markets. For something a little more wild, join the optional excursion to a classic gaucho ranch. Travel to the countryside of Buenos Aires to learn more about Argentinian cowboys. They are celebrated as national icons and the cattle stations are incredibly important to the country’s economy. Get a glimpse into life on the ranch - see the gauchos in action, chat with the friendly locals, watch folk dances and enjoy tasty traditional food! This is a truly unique day trip! This evening, join the group for dinner at a local restaurant. Included Meals Accommodation Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 4/24 Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Imperial Park Hotel Optional Excursions Ranch and Gaucho Day Trip: US$ 105 * Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 4: Buenos Aires - flight to Mendoza This morning, travel to the heart of Argentina’s sprawling wine region! Catch a flight from Buenos Aires to the city of Mendoza. Nestled at the base of the Andes Mountains, Mendoza is a beautiful city surrounded by amazing views. Arrive and head out on a tour of a few local wineries. Taste a range of local varieties including award-winning Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon and learn more about why Mendoza is one of the world’s top wine capitals. Tonight, you have free time to enjoy dinner and experience the laid-back nightlife in Mendoza. Finish off the day with a glass of Argentinian wine! Experiences Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 5/24 Mendoza wine tour. Even though Mendoza is technically located in the desert, locals have created smart irrigation canals to capture water from the mountains. These days it's a real oasis with the ideal climate and topography for wine production. The region has been named the ‘Bordeaux of South America’ and so it is. Expect to taste anything from signature, award-winning Malbec to Cabernet Sauvignon and even simple foot-pressed wine (vino patero). This tour will take you around the best vineyards in the valley to enjoy ravishing views of the Andes mountains, vineyards and villages - a quintessential Mendoza experience. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hotel Crillon DAY 5: Mendoza - Santiago Take the scenic route to Santiago, Chile today! It will be a long day of travel but the views are worth it! The route winds through the Andes Mountains. Take in the breathtaking views of the mountain passes and drive past South America’s highest mountain - Aconcagua. We will make a number of comfort stops along the way. Cross the border and travel on to Chile’s capital city. Arrive in Santiago and check into the hotel in the late afternoon. Join the group for an included dinner this evening. Experiences Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 6/24 Santiago City Tour. Set off on foot for a tour of Chile’s vibrant capital city! Your local guide will show you Santiago’s highlights and share the city’s rich history with you. See Santiago’s downtown area, visit Saint Lucia Hill and traditional neighbourhoods around the city centre. Stop by top attractions including the busy Plaza de Armas, the Santiago Cathedral, and the La Moneda Palace. The views alone would be enough to keep you captivated for hours with the Andes Mountains providing an incredible background to the city. Included Meals Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: DAY 6: Santiago City Tour Hola Santiago! This morning it’s time to get to know more about the beating heart of Chile. After breakfast, join an expert local guide for a tour of the city. Walk through downtown Santiago and see popular spots including the bustling Central Market and the neoclassical Santiago Cathedral. Complete the tour around lunchtime and the afternoon is yours to explore! Tonight, choose to join the group for a taste of local life while out for dinner. Experiences Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 7/24 Santiago City Tour. Set off on foot for a tour of Chile’s vibrant capital city! Your local guide will show you Santiago’s highlights and share the city’s rich history with you. See Santiago’s downtown area, visit Saint Lucia Hill and traditional neighbourhoods around the city centre. Stop by top attractions including the busy Plaza de Armas, the Santiago Cathedral, and the La Moneda Palace. The views alone would be enough to keep you captivated for hours with the Andes Mountains providing an incredible background to the city. Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hotel Providencia Panamericana- DAY 7: Santiago: Free Day Explore Santiago at your own pace today. Experience the city’s neighbourhoods, each one with its own unique character. Sample more of the country’s cuisine or even venture out to a nearby winery. For those looking for a bit of sunshine and sea, choose to join the optional day trip to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar! Leave after breakfast and travel to Chile’s Pacific Coast. First stop is the colourful seaside village of Valparaiso which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the scenery on the drive to Viña del Mar - a resort town complete with beautiful beaches, museums and gardens. Return to the city and the night is yours to relax or head into the city for dinner. Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 8/24 Included Meals Accommodation Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Hotel Providencia Panamericana- Optional Excursions Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Day Trip: US$ 65 * Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 8: Santiago - Flight to Calama - San Pedro de Atacama Head to the desert today for an incredible experience! Transfer to Santiago Airport and catch a flight to Calama, a mining city in northern Chile. From here, transfer to San Pedro de Atacama - a town in the middle of the captivating Atacama desert. Arrive, embark on an orientation tour and enjoy free time for lunch before checking into the hotel. Next, head out to El Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) to explore and watch the sunset. Prepare to be wowed by the dramatic landscapes that look like something from outer space! This evening is free, you can join your tour leader for dinner if you choose. There is also a stargazing session for any budding astronomers. Expat Explore - Version: Tue Sep 28 2021 16:19:10 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Page: 9/24 Experiences Moon Valley afternoon and sunset visit.