Luxury Journey through Argentina
15 days from £11,802 pp
Our Luxury Journey through Argentina is a 15-day tailor-made holiday built around four exceptional places to stay: the Alvear Icon in Buenos Aires, Eolo on its own estancia near the Perito Moreno Glacier, Casa de Uco among the vineyards of Mendoza’s Uco Valley, and Los Potreros, a family-run estancia in the hills of Córdoba. Prices start from £11,802 per person, including flights within Argentina, private transfers and guiding, and full board with activities at Eolo and Los Potreros. Expect glacier walks, private wine tastings, riding with gauchos and a night of tango to finish.
Trip Highlights
- Stay on a private estancia near the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Taste Malbec at two Uco Valley wineries on a private tour, with lunch
- Ride every day from Los Potreros, a family-run estancia in Córdoba
- End with your guide at an underground milonga in Buenos Aires
Our Expert Tip
”You don’t need to be an experienced rider to enjoy life on a Córdoba estancia. With calm horses, relaxed rides, and wide-open landscapes, even beginners can saddle up and experience the gaucho spirit of the countryside”
Scarlett, Argentina Expert
Luxury Argentina Itinerary: Day by Day
Day 1-2: Buenos Aires
Your journey begins at the Alvear Icon, a sleek five-star hotel in the converted docklands of Puerto Madero, looking out over the river and the city skyline. Spend two mornings walking with a private guide, first through the old south of San Telmo, then the grand north of Recoleta.
On your second evening, join the Fogón Asado experience, a chef-led feast of Argentine barbecue cooked over open flames, with wines chosen to match each course.
Day 3-5: Patagonia
Fly south to El Calafate and drive out to Eolo, a lodge standing alone on its own estancia between the town and Los Glaciares National Park, with views across the steppe to Lago Argentino. Your stay is all-inclusive, with meals, wine and daily guided activities: walks and rides across the estancia, cycling and birdwatching.
One day is set aside for the Perito Moreno Glacier, where you’ll cross to the ice by boat and spend an unforgettable hour or so walking on it in crampons with a guide.
Day 6-9: Mendoza Wine Country
Fly north to Mendoza and continue south to the Uco Valley, where Casa de Uco or similar sits among its own vines with the snow-capped Andes as a backdrop. On a private tour, visit two of the valley’s acclaimed wineries for tastings and a long lunch; on another day, join a cooking class to learn the flavours of Mendoza’s kitchen. Between times, ride or cycle through the vineyards, walk in the foothills, or simply relax by the pool with a glass of Malbec.
Day 10-13: Córdoba
Fly on to Córdoba and head up into the Sierras to Los Potreros, a working estancia run by the same family for generations, for four full-board nights. Riding is at the heart of every day, on calm, well-trained horses that suit beginners as well as experienced riders (see Scarlett’s tip). Ride out across the hills to swim beneath hidden waterfalls, watch for condors overhead, and come back to home-cooked meals shared around the family table.
Day 14-15: Buenos Aires
Fly back to Buenos Aires for a final night. In the evening, your guide takes you to an underground milonga, where locals of every age take to the floor, a world away from the tourist tango shows. Transfer to the airport the following day for your flight home. Want to add Patagonia’s wildest corners? See our Patagonia holidays.
When to Go
Best time for a luxury Argentina holiday
The best time for this trip is October to April, when Patagonia’s lodges are open and the days are long and mild. February to April is harvest season in Mendoza, a wonderful time for wine lovers, while Córdoba’s hills are pleasant for riding for most of the year. Some Patagonian lodges close in winter, so ask us about your dates.
Why Book With Travel Differently
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- Each member of the team has over a decade of experience in the industry
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- No two trips are the same, our holidays are 100% bespoke
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Need More Inspiration?
Want to combine multi-countries, take less flights, or include a hike in Patagonia? Thinking of a longer sabbatical holiday, or staying in some luxury yurts? It’s all possible; all our holidays are tailor-made with a focus on responsible travel. Take a look at more ideas below, and contact our experts.
