January 12th to January 24th, 2027
Embark on an exclusive 12-night South American wine tour, scheduled for Mid-January 2027 and limited to just 14 guests, exploring the premier wine regions and vibrant cities of Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. This luxurious journey includes stops in Buenos Aires (3 nights), a day tour to Iguazu Falls, Montevideo (3 nights), Mendoza (3 nights), and the wine regions of Santiago (3 nights).
Mid-January is the peak of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, offering warm, sunny weather ideal for vineyard exploration and the beginning of the grape harvest season.
Your tour includes:
- Includes:
- Twelve nights hotel in 4-star or better properties
- Breakfast each morning
- 6 dinners
- Many lunches
- Two days of wine touring in Santiago
- Wine Tour of the Maipo Valley
- Wine Tour to Colchagua Valley
- Experienced guides throughout the tour
- Two days of wine touring in Mendoza
- Wine Tour of Valle de Uco
- Wine Touring in Maipu
- Two days of wine touring in Montevideo
- Wine tour of Montevideo wine region
- City tours of Buenos Aires, Santiago, and Montevideo
- Guided Day Tour with flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls
- Intra-South America transportation
- Ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
- Flight from Montevideo to Mendoza
- Flight from Mendoza to Santiago
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transportation
- All taxes and fees
- Flights to South America are not included. Tour begins in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, January 12th and ends in Santiago on Sunday, January 24th. Suggested itineraries and fares are addressed in the FAQ section below.
- Tour size will be 10 Minimum to a maximum of 14 guests. Tour cost is $5850 per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $1140.
A discount of $200 applies for participants wishing to pay by check/Zelle/ACH in lieu of Visa or Mastercard. There is also an early booking option in place for $300 in place through the end of January 2026. To confirm your reservation, a deposit of $2,000 per person is required. The balance of payment is due no later than July 31st, 2026.
Items not included in your tour costs:
- Personal items
- Some meals
- Gratuities
12-night Itinerary
Tuesday, January 11th
Depart USA
Wednesday, January 12th
Arrive Buenos Aires in mid-morning. (see section in FAQ about flights) We’ll meet our guide and driver and be on our way by 11:00 AM. After a short orientation drive of the capital, we’ll break for lunch near the hotel for shopping and refueling. Hotel Check-in time is generally 3:00 PM. Your afternoon is free to explore. We’ll meet nearby for a welcome drink. Dinner is on your own in one of the incredible restaurants Buenos Aires has to offer. Overnight BA
Thursday, January 13th
Touring in and around Buenos Aires with a Gaucho tour outside of the city. This evening is dinner with a Tango and Folklore show. Overnight Buenos Aires (BD)
Thursday, January 14th
Today is our full day tour of Iguazu Falls with a local guide. We’ve got an early flight booked for Iguazu Falls where we will meet our guide and driver. The day will include an orientation walk of the park and a river cruise that takes us to the base of the falls. You’ll have time for lunch on your own. Return to the hotel this evening about 7:00 PM with dinner near the hotel. Overnight BA (BD)
Friday, January 15th
We’re taking ferry across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento this morning for the start of a three night stay in Montevideo. Our guide will meet us on the Uruguayan side of the estuary and, after lunch at a local wine bistro, we will be on our way to the capital city.
We’ll drive to the centrally located hotel and, after check-in, will meet for an orientation walking tour of the historic center of the city. Free time until we meet for dinner later near the hotel. Overnight Montevideo (BLD)
Saturday, January 16th
We travel north about an hour for a day of touring wineries in the Canelones region. Three wineries on the schedule today, including a light lunch food pairing.
Bodega Deicas Bodega Bouza and Artesana Winery. Dinner is on your own in Montevideo this evening. Overnight Montevideo (BL)
Sunday, January 17th
Depart shortly after breakfast this morning for the Feria de Tristan Narvaja, Uruguay’s largest market, featuring clothing, antiques, and artisanal products.
You’re encouraged to indulge in the locally prepared food available at the market. Shortly after noon, we’ll journey a short distance out of the city for two a visit to two wineries, Vina Varela Zarranz, and Bodega Spinoglio. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight Montevideo (B)
Monday, January 18th
We depart for Mendoza Argentina this morning on 9:25 AM connection via Buenos Aires. We’ll arrive in Mendoza a little after 2:30 PM and will travel directly to the hotel from the airport after meeting up with our local guide. After allowing for sufficient time to check in, we enjoy a 90-minute orientation tour of the city. We’ll have dinner together as a group near the hotel later this evening. Overnight Mendoza (BD)
Tuesday, January 19th
We’re driving south of the city today for a visit to three local producers. Our first stop for a tour and tasting is at Domaine Bousquet, followed by Bodegas Salentein for a light lunch and wine pairing. Our last tour and tasting will be at Bodega Zuccardi Valle de Uco before returning to Mendoza for the evening. Dinner is on your own tonight. Overnight Mendoza (BL)
Wednesday, January 20th
Less driving today as we enjoy three producers that are closer to the center of town. We’ll begin the day with a tasting at Bodega Alandes, followed by a 4-course lunch and wines at Casa Antigal. Our final visit of the day is close to the Mendoza town center, Bodega los Toneles. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight Mendoza (BL)
Thursday, January 21st
Fly from Mendoza to Santiago at 11:45 AM nonstop flight. We depart shortly after breakfast to ensure a 90-minute check-in. Arrive in Santiago a little before 1:00 PM. We’ll grab bags, clear immigration, then connect with our guide and driver before proceeding the short distance to the hotel. Since we’re a little e ahead of hotel check in time, we’ll enjoy a late afternoon lunch with wine before checking in to the hotel. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight Santiago (BL)
Friday, January 22nd
Colchagua Valley Wineries on the slate today, starting with a visit to Lapostolle Vina, then a light lunch and wine at Vina Laura Hartwig. We start our return to Santiago, then a final stop to experience the wines at Vultur Wines. Return to the hotel in the early evening. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight Santiago (BL)
Saturday, January 23rd
We’re touring a litter closer to our Santiago hotel today with three destinations in the Maipo Valley. Our first visit will be at Viña Undurraga for a tasting of their wines. Next, we visit Concha Y Toro for a tour, tasting and light lunch. Our last visit will be at Viña Santa Rita for a tasting. Back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Farewell dinner is scheduled near the hotel this evening. Overnight Santiago (BLD)
Sunday, January 24th
Most flights back to the USA are scheduled late, which allows for another day of touring the area. This morning, we’ll check out of the hotel and take a day tour to the port city of Valparaiso. We’ll take a tour of this artsy port community and a wine tasting in the Casablanca Valley on our way back to the airport. Before our arrival in Valparaiso, we have an underground cellar tour and tasting at Bodegas Re. Our return winetasting visit will be at Kingston Family Vineyards. This tasting will include small artisanal bites to pair with the wine. We will arrive at Santiago Airport no later than 8:30 this evening.
Any flight departing Santiago after 10:00 PM will work well with this tour schedule.
Flights
A few suggested itineraries for travel to South America for this tour. Keep in mind that you lose a day traveling on the way south. Delta, American, United all have good connections from Seattle that get you there in the early AM to start the tour. Our tour starts January 13th, so you’ll depart from the USA the day before. Avoid any schedule that allows less than an hour connection time. Even if you make that flight, your bags may not. Plan to arrive between 9:00-10:00 AM to be in line for our start time in Buenos Aires.
Delta, United, and American all have decent scheduled returning from Santiago. Because we are touring most of the day on the 24th, do not book your return flight prior to 10:00 PM.
Weather for January
Expect ideal conditions with highs around 80, lows in the mid-60s, with low precipitation and cloud cover. It’s hard to imagine a better time to visit.
Documentation
You’ll need a passport with at least 6 months validity from your departure from the country. Considering that many of the countries you’ll connect through will require 3-6 months of validity, make sure your documents are up to date. No visa is required at this time for visitors from the USA to any of these countries for stays of less than 90 days.
Pricing
Tour cost is $5850 per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $1140. The number of single rooms is limited.
A discount of $200 applies for participants wishing to pay by check/Zelle/ACH in lieu of Visa or Mastercard. There is also an early booking option in place for $300 in place through the end of January 2026.
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of $2,000 per person is required. The balance of payment is due no later than July 31st, 2026.
What if I need to cancel my flight, tour or cruise?
Because payments are non-refundable, it’s strongly suggested that you consider travel insurance for this investment. The exception to this is in the event that a replacement is found to take the place of a cancelling party.
Both of the companies listed below have a policy rate calculator online. Enter the cost of your tour and personal data to receive a no-obligation cost estimate. Two recommended companies are:
Generali Travel Insurance Travelex Insurance
Cancellation insurance will range in price based on the cost of your travel and the age of the applicant. Get a quote at the websites above before making a purchase. If you have a pre-existing condition to cover, you usually must purchase your policy within 2 weeks of the initial deposit.
Make Your Reservation!
If you have any questions about this tour, please contact Brad Cilley at brad@nwtravel.com or by phone at 425 375 2676.