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11 Days Journeys for Women: Wonders of Chile & Argentina Tour Package Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Priced From: $8,880 pp dbl. occ. Dates: Apr  From the magnificent Andes Mountains in Chile to the beautiful Lake District, the Alpine-like setting of Bariloche and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, your journey is full of fascinating experiences specifically tailored to the female traveller. Taste renowned Chilean wines in famous vineyards, shop in handicraft markets and designer boutiques and privately explore museums and mansions that give you insight into the culture of Chile and Argentina.
Tour Itinerary Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Santiago, Chile Board an overnight flight to Santiago, a sophisticated, sprawling metropolis wedged between the Andes and Coastal Ranges. This afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour that showcases the many contrasts of the city, from the colonial heart to the glass towers of the uptown area. See the Palacio de La Moneda (Presidential Palace), originally a colonial mint; the Plaza de Armas; the Cathedral; and the Central Post Office. Continue to San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Andes before heading uptown to the modern district. End your day in the exclusive wine tasting center of Vineyard Concha & Toro, located in the center of the Vitacura, the shopping district. Your female sommelier is also your hostess for the evening, and she introduces you to the world of wines and chocolates. The Hotel Ritz-Carlton (Santiago) B D Day 3: Santiago This morning, the curator of the Pre-Columbian Art Museum takes you around for a private visit of the more than 700 exhibits that make up Chile's most important collection of pre-Hispanic artwork. Then head to Las Vertientes, located in Maipo Canyon, an area in the Andean foothills that is awash with almond and cherry plantations, sleepy mountain villages and roadside stands selling fresh-baked bread and empanadas. Stop en route at the Almaviva Vineyard. Created in 1997, this is Chile's first winery conceived and managed like a French château. Learn what is involved in producing an ultra-premium wine in a method that combines the best of French and Chilean winemaking traditions. Continue to the Haras de Pirque Vineyard for lunch and a visit to this winery whose name honors the country's oldest thoroughbred breeding stud, founded in 1892. Later, return to Santiago and this evening, dine from your choice of restaurants along Borderio Boulevard or at one of the hotel's restaurants. The Hotel Ritz-Carlton (Santiago) B L D Day 4: Santiago/Puerto Montt Board a flight to Puerto Montt, located in the Chilean Lake District. Settled by German colonists in the mid-19th century, Puerto Montt is the transport hub and access point to the southern Lake District. Embark on an orientation tour that takes you to the handicraft market of Angelmo before you arrive in Puerto Varas and your hotel. Then drive to Frutillar on the shores of Lake Llanquihue for lunch at a local restaurant where the chef prepares a meal using traditional local ingredients. Continue to Lavender Tea House for a tea tasting. Hotel Meliá Patagonia B L Day 5: Lake District/Bariloche Today's journey takes you across the Andes, travelling by bus and boat through a wilderness region with stunning mountain scenery at every turn. Begin with a drive along the shores of Lake Llanquihue visiting several villages along the way. After stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, cross into Argentina at Puyehue National Park. Drive to Villa La Angostura, a beautiful city by shores of Lake Nahuel-Huapi, where you board a private boat with your escort and cruise to Puerto Tunquelen. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort B L D Day 6: Bariloche Explore Bariloche this morning. The area is known as "Little Switzerland" and has breathtaking Alpine scenery. Visit the Llao Llao peninsula, beautiful Lopez Bay, and the Cerro Campanario chairlift, which offers spectacular views of the valley below. Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the activities of your hotel. You may wish to take a complimentary yoga class or spa treatment. Llao Llao Hotel & Resort B L Day 7: Bariloche/Buenos Aires Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to your hotel, one of the city´s finest examples of Belle Epoque mansions. Later, gather for a cheese and wine reception at your hotel, located in the heart of the fashionable Recoleta shopping and residential area. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B Day 8: Buenos Aires Embark on a tour of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of South America." Highlights include an introduction to the beautiful parks and gardens of Palermo; the old quarters of San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango; the colorful La Boca district, the port barrio and working class heart of the city; and a private visit to historic Zanjon de Granados. See some of the landmarks connected to the Peronismo legacy, including Recoleta Cemetery, where the elite of Buenos Aires have been laid to rest. View the memorial to Eva Perón, Argentina's most famous inhabitant, who left behind a legacy of social justice that remains a half-century after her death. After lunch, enjoy a tango lesson taught by a couple of professional tango dancers. This evening, sit down to dinner at Esquina Carlos Gardel, one of the most elegant tango venues in Buenos Aires. A tango performance follows. Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires B L D Day 9: Buenos Aires Design Your DaySM options fill your morning. Choose from a shopping excursion, visits to the places significant in the life of Eva Perón or a walking tour to San Telmo District. Design Your Day - Buenos Aires: Visit the San Telmo area on a walking tour, learn about the life and legend of Eva Perón, or peruse Buenos Aires' exclusive boutiques with a personal shopper. 4/10
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