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Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1544297
Wings Over Argentina, Chile & Brazil
Discover three vibrant nations, experiencing their people, cultures and culinary treasures firsthand, including fine wines, on an active, immersive journey that explores Mendoza's winelands, Patagonia's epic landscapes and stunning Iguazu Falls, all made possible by private chartered flights that dissolve the distances between destinations.
Aircraft: Learjet 45, Legacy 600 or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change.
Flight Details: Buenos Aires–Puerto Natales (3 hrs 15 min) | Puerto Natales–Mendoza (3 hrs) | Mendoza–Iguazu Falls (2 hrs 15 min) | Iguazu Falls–São Paulo (1 hr 50 min)
11 nights from $44,995 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Wings Over Argentina, Chile & Brazil
Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in Buenos Aires, where you are met and transferredto your hotel, enjoying guaranteed early check-in. Early thisafternoon, explore Recoleta, one of the most fascinatingbarrios of Buenos Aires. Later, gather for a cocktail receptionand festive welcome dinner.
View some of the city’s modern street art in La Boca andBarracas, which are steeped in art and history, and hometo some of the most spectacular murals in the city. Thisexperience provides an in-depth look at the effect of politics,economics and social change on Buenos Aires street artand activism to foster a greater understanding of how thecity’s history has influenced public expression. Experiencea private tango demonstration and receive a lesson fromperformers at the famed Rojo Tango cabaret. Later, delightin dinner and a tango show at this intimate venue.
Journey into the countryside to an estancia (ranch) for apolo lesson and to try your hand at swinging a mallet, oropt for a carriage or bicycle ride through the surroundinglandscapes instead. For lunch, savor asado (barbecue), afavorite of porteños (Buenos Aires locals). Afterward, returnto your hotel.
This morning, fly south by private charter to Puerto Natalesin windswept Chilean Patagonia, arriving in time for lunchat your luxury hotel. This afternoon, take advantage of thewide range of activities and expeditions available in varyinggrades of difficulty and duration. Tonight, dine at your hotel.
Explore the magnificent wilderness of Torres del PaineNational Park — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renownedfor its otherworldly landscape of granite spires and desertedpampas. See firsthand the serrated Torres del Painemountains and scan their peaks, where you might pick outa soaring Andean condor riding an updraft. After dinner,simply relax or marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awashwith starlight.
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Dayactivities.
Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers,witnessingtheir majesty and power up close.
Ride Like a Local on horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first ranch in the region, and roam through the surrounding landscapes.
Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez,viewing rockpaintings en route, and watching condors in flight.
Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, gatherfor another dinner accompanied by superb Chilean wines.
Fly by private charter to Mendoza, Argentina’s famous wineregion, and enjoy lunch with a celebrated winemaker atone of the most recognized wineries, where viticulture andliterature combine in an unforgettable dining experience.Then, transfer to your hotel, set in a 55-acre vineyard. Enjoydinner at your hotel.
Set out on a full-day winery experience that includes visitsand tastings at two wineries, enjoying lunch with pairedwines at one of them. Tonight, dine at a restaurant owned byone of Argentina’s top chefs.
Today is yours to pursue activities as you desire. Perhapshorseback ride through the local vineyards, mountain bikeor do a bit of hiking. A cooking lesson this evening is ledby a chef who introduces you to the secrets of Argentiniancuisine. Savor the repast you have created as you relax besidea fire amid the vineyards, enjoying a Scenic Sundowner.
Fly northeast to Iguazu, landing on the Argentine side ofIguazu Falls. Bordering Brazil and Argentina, the falls arelocated in lush Iguazu National Park — a vast forest thatis home to rare bird species, such as macaws, toucans andparrots, as well as monkeys, caimans, armadillos and theever-elusive jaguar. Explore the Argentine side of the falls,starting with a train ride. Disembark to trek along pathwaysto the top of the waterfalls to take in spectacular views andbask in a natural setting filled with orchids, colorful birdsand endemic wildlife. Proceed to a suspended platform atthe brink of Devil’s Throat, the largest cascade in IguazuNational Park, to experience the immense power of the waterup close. After the visit, cross the border on your way to yourhotel on the Brazilian side. Later, if the sky is clear, enjoy theunique opportunity to explore the falls by moonlight.
Today, experience Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side.Thanks to exclusive park access, enter before regularoperating hours, descending on a canyon trail forpanoramic views of more than 240 cascades. Then, boarda glass elevator to a platform for a new perspective. Later,a private boat takes you right up to the bottom of the fallsto feel the true force of this natural wonder. This evening,savor a memorable Chef’s Table experience in the care of acelebrated local chef who takes you on a culinary journeythrough Brazilian culture.
After a leisurely morning and lunch at the hotel, view thefalls by helicopter before flying by private charter toSão Paulo, Brazil, where you connect with your internationalflight home.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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