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Gutsy Women Travel Chile-Argentina with Wine

December 12, 2007 on 11:54 am | In Adventure Travel, Alaska, Argentina, Chicago, Chile, Cruise Boats, Dine Drink, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Midwest, New England, New York City, Ontario, Orlando, Outdoors, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Rockies, San Diego, San Francisco, South America, Southwest, Texas, The South, Toronto |

Gutsy Women Travel is offering a 10-day trip to Argentina and Chile in February 2008 that will allow ladies to experience the fiery seduction of the tango, and sample the fine wines and cuisine of two of South America’s top destinations. For the solo traveler who prefers not to share a room this trip is especially affordable as the single supplement for the entire tour is $160 — which works out to just $20 per day.

The “Wine and Wonders of Argentina & Chile” itinerary incorporates history and culture, gourmet dining, shopping, and classes. In Argentina, ladies will explore the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, visiting its financial center, historic government buildings, art district, and grand beaux arts palaces and have a chance to learn the tango, the seductive dance that is an intrinsic part of Argentinean culture.

The trip then heads west to Mendoza, where clients will experience winery tours, a cooking class, and a three-course lunch paired with wines. The tour travels to Chile along the scenic Pan-American Highway through the heart of the Andes Range, with opportunities to view Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America. In Chile clients will tour the capital city of Santiago with its colonial architecture, visit the Presidential Palace and the city’s many museums, including an excursion to nearby La Chascona, the former residence of Spanish poet Pablo Neruda.

On a day trip to the Maipo Valley, one of the Chile’s most prosperous wine regions, ladies will enjoy an in-depth look at the entire wine making process at Concha y Toro, Chile’s largest wine exporter and visit Maipo Canyon with its magnificent views of the Andes Mountains.

Highlights include: travel in small groups; panoramic city tours of Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Santiago; tours the Belle Epoque & Palermo neighborhoods of Buenos Aires; the Evita Museum; Tango lessons; a tour of one of Mendoza’s popular wineries; an Argentine cooking class; a trip by bus across the Andes Mountains; a visit to La Chascona, Pablo Neruda’s former residence; a day trip to Concha y Toro winery in Maipo Valley & Maipo Canyon.

The price is $3,399 per person double occupancy, including: flights from Miami to Buenos Aires and Santiavisit Miami (other departure cities are available); flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza; three nights at the Park Chateau Kempinski in Buenos Aires; two nights at the Huentala Hotel in Mendoza; three nights at the Hotel Kennedy in Santiago; eight Breakfasts; five lunches; four dinners; tour director throughout with English speaking guide. Departure dates are Feb. 16 and Sept. 27. The single supplement charge is $160 for the Feb. 16 tour.

The Sept. 27 departure is at a higher single supplement. Price includes land and air from Miami. Fares from other departure cities are available. Tour price does not include airport taxes, fees, September 11th Security Fee, departure taxes, or tips to tour manager.