February 06 - 20, 2020
15 Days
Tour Status - Guaranteed
Join Select Holidays on our hosted Agriculture tour of Argentina & Chile. Enjoy your experience of the wineries in the area around Santiago and see how the grapes are cultivated, picked, and the wine is produced, which is one of Chile’s biggest agriculture exports. Walk through one of Chile’s largest farmer’s markets filled with fresh fruits and vegetables harvested in that area. Visit local farmers to tour their farming operations while their locally produced farm lamb is cooking on the BBQ for our dinner. As you cross over to Argentina you will come upon the farm lands of Patagonia that has thousands of hectares of land dedicated to cattle farming, sheep farming and forestry. You will visit the largest inland grain handling system, where farmers have their grain hauled to for export. The pampas of Argentina produce vast amounts of soy beans, corn, and sunflower as well as lush pasture for the cattle farms in the area. You will return home with the great memories of experiencing the farming in these countries as well the deep culture.
“Interesting to see the different farming practices and enjoyed visiting with local farmers and the wholesale market.”
Tour Highlights
Customized Return air flights from major North American cities
High Class Accommodations (Best Class Accommodations in Rural Areas)
Technical Agriculture visits
Experienced Destination Guides
Multiple Night Stays
All Meals in Itinerary included
All Attractions in Itinerary included
All Sightseeing in Itinerary included
Important Information:
All travelers require a passport that is valid for 6 months after your return to North America.
Argentina: Persons holding a Canadian Passport to not require a Reciprocity Fee.
Those who do not hold a Canadian Passport do require a Reciprocity Fee and this must be prepaid by Credit Card before departing Canada, online US$75 per person
Chile: All tourists are issued a tourist card—valid for a maximum period of up to 90 days—upon arrival.
You must retain this document and present it to immigration officers prior to departure from the countryPlease check to make sure you have the right paperwork for traveling.
Day 01: Feb 06, 2020: Depart North America
Depart North America on an overnight flight into Buenos Aires, Argentina [IFM]
Day 02 - Feb 07, 2020: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive Buenos Aires and transfer to hotel to a 2-night stay. This evening you are entertained at a Tango Show and Dinner. NOTE: This will be a late evening. [B/D]
Day 18 - Feb 08, 2020: Buenos Aires, Argentina
This morning enjoy a city tour including the colorful Boca area of the city. Following lunch, return to hotel for a leisurely afternoon. [B/L]
Day 19 - Feb 09, 2020: Buenos Aires - Rosario, Argentina
Your drive today takes you to Rosario. As you drive through the country side, a stop will be made at an Angus Cattle farm. Upon arrival into Rosario, check into hotel for a 2-night stay. Rosario is a large grain port city on the Parana River [B/L/D]
Day 20 - Feb 10, 2020: Rosario, Argentina
Following breakfast at hotel visit two local farms in the region with lunch at a local restaurant. Return to hotel for the night. [B/L/D]
Day 21 - Feb 11, 2020: Rosario – Bariloche, Argentina
Following a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight into Bariloche, Argentina. Bariloche, is in the heart of the Patagonia region that consists of over 100,000 hectares of land dedicated to cattle, sheep and forestry. [B/D]
Day 07 - Feb 12, 2020: Bariloche, Argentina
A visit to one of the local ranches with large herds of sheep and cattle. There are valleys with water springs or creeks which allow for natural grasslands and pastures. Ranches in the area are large in size due to their low carrying capacity. Return to Bariloche for an afternoon visit to a chocolate shop. [B/L/D]
Day 08 - Feb 13, 2020: Bariloche, Argentina - Puerto Varas, Chile
A FULL DAY EXCURSION!
The inspiring beauty of the southern Andes unfolds today as you travel from Argentina to Chile via roads and a series of lake cruise crossings. Arrive into Puerto Varas, Chile for a 3-night stay. [B/L/D]
Day 09- Feb 14, 2020: Puerto Varas, Chile
Travel north to the region, known as the pastoral area of the country and visit with a local farmer. Arrive at the farm in time to see your lunch being placed on the spit for your BBQ. You will be greeted with a tasty Pisco Sour (or maybe 2). As your lunch is cooking, tour around this small dairy farm. After touring, enjoy homemade and freshly baked empanadas and BBQ. Return to hotel. [B/L]
Day 10 - Feb 15, 2020: Puerto Varas, Chile
A morning visit to the seaport in Puerto Varas. Following lunch, drive into the countryside to be entertained at a Chilean horse show and rodeo before returning to the hotel for the night. [B/D]
Day 11 - Feb 16, 2020: Puerto Varas - Santiago - Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar, Chile
This morning fly from Puerto Varas to Santiago. Enjoy a winery tour, tasting and lunch en route to the Pacific coastal city of Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar for a two night stay. [B/L]
Day 12 - Feb 17, 2020: Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar, Chile
Morning tour of Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar including funicular and lunch. Afternoon at hotel to enjoy the beach and coastal setting. [B/L]
Day 13 - Feb 18, 2020: Valparaiso/Vina Del Mar - Santiago, Chile
Travel back to Santiago with city tour and lunch. Check into hotel and this evening enjoy a Chilean Culture Dinner and Show. [B/L D]
Day 14 - Feb 19, 2020: Santiago, Chile
Visit the country's largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets this morning followed by a visit to the fish market. The afternoon is at leisure at the hotel. This evening enjoy a Farewell Luncheon at a local restaurant before transferring to an airport hotel with balance of time free until evening flights back to North America. [B/L]
Day 15 - Feb 20, 2020: Arrive North America
Arrive North America. [IFM]
Per Person, Double - From $10,760.00 iNCLUDING aIR
Plus $784.00 Air/Gov’t taxes per person
Single Occupancy: Please call our office
Initial Deposit: $2,000.00 per person
Second Deposit of $2,000.00 per person is due before August 15, 2019
Final Payment per person is due before November 01, 2019
Includes Economy Airfare From:
Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver / Winnipeg / Toronto
