Wine Tour to Argentina
March 7th – 16th, 2012

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Meals Code: B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • InFl = In Flight

Day 1 – Wednesday, March 7th - Buenos Aires, Argentina (D)

Upon arrival, clear customs and you'll be met by a Brazilian Liaison representative for your transfer to the hotel.

This evening enjoy our welcome dinner at a traditional argentine barbecue, the "asado" at Estilo Campo restaurant in the Porto Madero Area.

Overnight: Hotel NH Lancaster, Buenos Aires

Day 2 – Thursday, March 8th – Buenos Aires – Salta (B, D)

After breakfast embark on your 2 ½-hour flight to Salta.
AR2454 8MAR AEP-SLA 11:20AM 1:35PM

Upon arrival in Salta, you'll be transferred to the Wine Resort you'll be staying for the next 3 nights. Enjoy the rest of the day at the resort, we'll be doing some wine tasting before dinner.

Evening: Dinner at the resort
Overnight: Viñas del Cafayate Wine Resort

Day 3 – Friday, March 9th – Salta (B, L)

Today we will visit the Ruins of Quilmes and of course, taste some wine at Bodega Mounier, Bodega Domingo Hermanos and Bodega Etchar. Lunch included.

Overnight: Viñas del Cafayate Wine Resort

Day 4 – Saturday, March 10th – Salta (B, L)

After breakfast we'll spend the day visiting the Bodegas Quebrada de Las Flechas, Molinos and the famous Colomé., and tasting some of the best wines of the region, of course! Lunch included.

Overnight: Viñas de Cafayate Wine Resort

Day 5 – Sunday, March 11th – Salta – Mendoza (B, D)

After breakfast embark on your flight to Mendoza.
AR2814 11MAR SLA-MDZ 12:20PM 2:00PM

Dinner at Bodega Boutique Clos de Chacras

Overnight: Finca Adalgisa

Day 6 – Monday, March 12th – Mendoza (B, L)

Full day visit to Salentein and Adeluna Wineries. Lunch included.

Overnight: Finca Adalgisa

Day 7 – Tuesday, March 13th – Mendoza (B)

Full day at leisure; Stay at the Estancia or head to town to walk around and hit some shops, etc.

Overnight: Finca Adalgisa

Day 8 – Wednesday, March 14th – Mendoza (B, L)

After breakfast embark on a half day visit to the Central Valley wineries: Benegas and Norton. Lunch included.

Overnight: Finca Adalgisa

Day 9 – Thursday, March 15th – Mendoza – Buenos Aires (B, D)

Enjoy this morning to relax before we embark on our flight to Buenos Aires
AR1281 15MAR MDZ-AEP 1:05PM 2:37PM

Tonight experience a breathtaking Tango Show at Señor Tango. Dinner include

Overnight: NH Lancaster

Day 10 – Friday, March 16th – Buenos Aires – USA (B)

Enjoy your last morning in Buenos Aires before hotel checkout.

 

~ End of Tour ~

 

Additional Information

Included in the Tour Price:

• Roundtrip International airfare (U.S.- Argentina - U.S.) in economy class
• Domestic flights within Argentina in economy class
• 2-3 meals a day as per itinerary
• Air-conditioned private ground transportation
• Tourist class hotel accommodation (based on double/twin occupancy)
• Transfers to/from airports and hotels
• Tours and professional visits as noted
• Tour escorts : Brazilian Liaison staff / Language interpreter, and Yellowstone Cellars representative
• Air and hotel taxes

NOT included in the Tour Price:

• Domestic flights within USA/Canada (Brazilian Liaison can provide domestic add-ons from your home airport).
• Visa to Argentina.
• Porterage at airports and/or hotels.
• Optional tours (Helicopter tour, hiking, fishing, etc).
• Beverages wi meals (unless specified).
• Hotel incidentals (minibar, phone calls, laundry, etc.)
• Meals not mentioned/included in itinerary.
• Tips/Gratuities to local guides/drivers.
• Travel medical and/or cancellation insurance.

Passport and Visa Information:

Entry & Exit Requirements

A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Argentina. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business, but U.S. citizens coming to Argentina for tourism and business travel through Ezeiza International Airport must pay a reciprocal entry fee of $140.00 dollars. Currently, the fee is only charged at Ezeiza airport. It can be paid in dollars, by credit card, or with travelers checks, and is valid for ten years and multiple entries. It applies only to bearers of regular, tourist passports. Travelers bearing diplomatic or official passports will not be charged, nor will travelers who are transiting and not entering Argentina. U.S. citizens who arrive in Argentina with expired or damaged passports may be refused entry and returned to the United States at their own expense.

Cancellation:

Cancellation of bookings must be made in writing. The deposit of U$1,000.00 is non-refundable. From time of registration to 30 days prior to departure - Brazilian Liaison is committed to return any funds which are not required by suppliers (airlines, hotels, etc.) cancellation policies. No show = no monies are returned.

Travel Insurance:

Brazilian Liaison recommends you to have travel/cancellation insurance. If you would like a quote contact KET BOE at 763-754-1879 or by e-mail: ketboe@msn.com. Please contact her prior to sending your sign-up form, as some insurance companies require purchase of travel/cancellation insurance at time of registration.

Tour Conditions and Limitation:

The responsibility of Yellowstone Wine & Cellas - herein after referred to YWC- and Brazilian Liaison herein after referred to as BL - and its tour agents is strictly limited. They act only as agents for the passengers in regard to hotels, transportation (whether by railroad, motor coach, private car, steamship, aircraft, or any other conveyance), sightseeing and other services, and as such assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, which may be caused either by reason of defect, through the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour or as a direct or indirect result of acts of nature, dangers incident to the sea, fire, breakdown in machinery, or equipment, acts of governments or other authorities, dejure or de facto, wars, whether declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, or from any causes beyond their control, or from any loss or damage resulting from improper passports, visas, or other documents. Nor shall any carrier have to incur liability as a common carrier. YWC/BL can accept no responsibility for loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in schedule or other causes. All rates are based on tariffs in effect at the time the tour was planned and are subject to change in the event of adjustment therein. Baggage is carried at the owner's risk and baggage insurance is recommended. The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions. Further, airlines used are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board the aircraft or conveyances. The passenger tickets in use by the airline(s) when issued shall constitute the sole contract between such airlines and the purchasers of these tickets and/or the passenger. YWC/ BL and its tour agents reserve the right to make changes for the betterment of the tour group or reasons beyond their control. YWC/BL and its tour agents are not responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, so please be sure to have adequate insurance to cover loss, damage, or theft. Many people and companies are involved in the planning and provision of your tour. Hotels or transport services are provided in your tour arrangements over which there is no direct control.