Feb–Apr offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
CHILE / ARGENTINA · WINES + NATURE
CHILE & ARGENTINA — HARVEST OF THE ANDES
Compare the wines on each side of the Andes when the cellars come to life.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEFeb–Apr
EXPERIENCEWines + Nature
COUNTRYChile / Argentina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Santiago → Valle de Colchagua → Santiago → Mendoza → Valle de Uco
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Harvest
2Carmenere
3Malbec
4Colchagua
5Uco Valley
At harvest time, Colchagua and Mendoza show two faces of viticulture at the foot of the Andes. Carmenere in Chile and Malbec in Argentina accompany mills, wineries and vineyards in activity, while the Uco Valley expands the reading of altitude, climate and terroir.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Santiago
First hours in Santiago for local ingredients, restaurants and Santiago's culinary tradition and adapting to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Santiago — local experience
The day in Santiago combines markets, producers and flavors of Santiago.
DAY 3
Santiago → Colchagua Valley
The route between Santiago and Valle de Colchagua changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter markets, producers and flavors of Valle de Colchagua.
DAY 4
Colchagua Valley in depth
The stay in Valle de Colchagua continues with regional gastronomy and experiences at the table in Valle de Colchagua.
DAY 5
Colchagua Valley — full day
Day in Valle de Colchagua for local ingredients, restaurants and Valle de Colchagua's culinary tradition.
DAY 6
Colchagua Valley → Mendoza
From Valle de Colchagua to Mendoza, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional gastronomy and table-side experiences in Mendoza.
DAY 7
Mendoza — full day
Day in Mendoza for local ingredients, restaurants and Mendoza's culinary tradition.
DAY 8
Mendoza — landscapes and culture
Mendoza gets a full day for markets, producers and flavors of Mendoza.
DAY 9
Mendoza → Uco Valley
Travel from Mendoza to Valle de Uco. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and the culinary tradition of Valle de Uco.
DAY 10
Valle de Uco — landscapes and culture
Valle de Uco gets a whole day for markets, producers and flavors of Valle de Uco.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Two terroirs linked by the Andean landscape and the harvest season. The sequence between Santiago and Valle de Uco gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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