Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Wings Over Argentina, Chile & Brazil
Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive in Buenos Aires, where you are met and transferred
to your hotel, enjoying guaranteed early check-in. Early this
afternoon, explore Recoleta, one of the most fascinating
barrios of Buenos Aires. Later, gather for a cocktail reception
and festive welcome dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Buenos AiresView some of the city’s modern street art in La Boca and
Barracas, which are steeped in art and history, and home
to some of the most spectacular murals in the city. This experience provides an in-depth look at the effect of politics,
economics and social change on Buenos Aires street art
and activism to foster a greater understanding of how the
city’s history has influenced public expression. Experience
a private tango demonstration and receive a lesson from
performers at the famed Rojo Tango cabaret. Later, delight in
dinner and a tango show at this intimate venue.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Buenos AiresJourney into the countryside to an estancia (ranch) for a polo
lesson and to try your hand at swinging a mallet, or opt for a
carriage or bicycle ride through the surrounding landscapes
instead. For lunch, savor asado (barbecue), a favorite of
porteños (Buenos Aires locals). Afterward, return to your
hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Patagonia, ChileThis morning, fly south by private charter to Puerto Natales
in windswept Chilean Patagonia, arriving in time for lunch
at your luxury hotel. This afternoon, take advantage of the
wide range of activities and expeditions available in varying
grades of difficulty and duration. Tonight, dine at your hotel.
The Singular Patagonia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Puerto NatalesExplore the magnificent wilderness of Torres del Paine
National Park — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned
for its otherworldly landscape of granite spires and deserted
pampas. See firsthand the serrated Torres del Paine
mountains and scan their peaks, where you might pick out
a soaring Andean condor riding an updraft. After dinner, simply relax or marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awash
with starlight.
The Singular Patagonia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Puerto NatalesToday, enjoy one of these Design Your Day
activities.
Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers,
witnessing
their 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 rock
paintings en route, and watching condors in flight.
Additional activity options are also available. Tonight, gather
for another dinner accompanied by superb Chilean wines.
The Singular Patagonia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Mendoza, ArgentinaFly by private charter to Mendoza, Argentina’s famous wine
region and enjoy lunch with a celebrated winemaker at
one of the most recognized wineries, where viticulture and literature combine in an unforgettable dining experience.
Then, transfer to your hotel, set in a 55-acre vineyard. Enjoy
dinner at your hotel.
Cavas Wine Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 MendozaSet out on a full-day winery experience that includes visits
and tastings at three wineries, enjoying lunch with paired
wines at one of them. Tonight, dine at a restaurant owned by
one of Argentina’s top chefs.
Cavas Wine Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 MendozaToday is yours to pursue activities as you desire. Perhaps
horseback ride through the local vineyards, mountain bike
or do a bit of hiking. A cooking lesson this evening is led
by a chef who introduces you to the secrets of Argentinian
cuisine. Savor the repast you have created as you relax beside
a fire amid the vineyards enjoying a Scenic Sundowner.
Cavas Wine Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Iguazu, BrazilFly northeast to Iguazu, landing on the Argentine side of
Iguazu Falls. Bordering Brazil and Argentina, the falls are
located in lush Iguazu National Park — a vast forest that is
home to rare bird species, such as macaw, toucan and parrot,
as well as monkey, crocodile, armadillo and the ever elusive
jaguar. Explore the Argentine side of the falls, starting with a
train ride. Disembark to trek along pathways to the top of the
waterfalls to take in spectacular views and bask in a natural
setting filled with orchids, colorful birds and endemic
wildlife. Proceed to a suspended platform at the brink of
Devil’s Throat, the largest cascade in Iguazu National Park,
to experience the immense power of the water up close.
After the visit, cross the border on your way to your hotel on
the Brazilian side. Later, if the sky is clear, enjoy the unique
opportunity to explore the falls by moonlight.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 IguazuToday, experience Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side.
Thanks to exclusive park access, enter before regular
operating hours, descending on a canyon trail for
panoramic views of more than 240 cascades. Then, board
a glass elevator to a platform for a new perspective. Later,
a private boat takes you right up to the bottom of the falls
to feel the true force of this natural wonder. This evening,
savor a memorable Chef’s Table experience in the care of a
celebrated local chef who takes you on a culinary journey
through Brazilian culture.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 São PauloAfter a leisurely morning and lunch at the hotel, view the
falls by helicopter before flying by private charter to São Paulo, Brazil, where you connect with your international
flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch