Argentina For Extreme Foodies

Market Visit & Cooking lessons with lunch Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English-speaking guide at disposal | Mineral water on board included | Duration: Half Day (5 hours) | Market visit with the Chef as a host + Cooking Lessons | Lunch with soft drinks and wine included. We will begin our experience with a visit to some stores to buy the products that we will need to cook. Our Chef host will show us around telling us about the history of different Argentine produce, and how and when they are usually prepared and eaten. Later the host will invite us to his kitchen so as to learn classic dishes. We offer you a unique experience of a 3 hours class where you will cook everything from scratch with your own hands. At the end we will enjoy everything we cooked together at the table while learning about different Argentinian wines and how they pair with food. The classes include everything: recipes, kitchen apron and anything you need. You just need to come and enjoy! Menu: > Chipas (yucca root starch cheese bread) > Empanadas de carne (meat hand pies). > Humita (typical argentine stew) > Panqueques de dulce de leche (Caramel flat pancakes) Observations: The market is closed on Sundays. > Suggested Optional (Not included - In addition): Dinner at Aramburu Restaurant 18-course wine-paired tasting menu | Transfers and tips are not included | Wine-paired Vegetarian tasting menu option available upon request. Aramburu is an author cuisine restaurant that proposes a different experience, in an intimate place, with low lights and excellent presentations. Textures and flavours with original combinations and suitable for the most demanding palate. * Tasting * of 18 dishes that includes entry, main course, and dessert, paired by wines suitable for each step... Location: Puerto Madero Cuisine: International Observations: Round trip transfers can be quoted upon request. Experience Underground Buenos Aires - Speakeasy Cocktail Adventure Private Experience (Personalized) | Vehicle and English-speaking Bartender host at disposal | Duration: Half Day (4 hours) | Visit 3 of the best cocktail bars in town and enjoy 1 cocktail per bar (food is not included) | Speakeasy personalized book with notes and cocktails recipes and Hangover Kit included | preferably, from Wednesday to Saturday. Imagine for a moment that you travel back in time... It is 1930, New York City, during the days of prohibition. You have an envelope with a clue and if you are smart enough to guess the correct answer, you will join the mystery of the secret speakeasy bars… Even to this day, Buenos Aires boasts a wide variety of close-door bars that recreate the atmosphere and style of those old times. Since they are usually above, below, or behind something else that makes them less-than-easy to locate, we offer our travellers a different and unique experience: an expert bartender guides them through the city's intriguing prohibition-style cocktail dens. Observations: Guests can decide to have a bite during the experience, or preferably schedule this experience after dinner. A dinner menu is not included unless specifically asked to be quoted in addition. Overnight at Faena Hotel Buenos Aires

Enjoy a different Lunch Experience at Palermo: Premium Food Tour Private Experience (Personalized service - Shared venues) | Vehicle & English-speaking guide with local culinary knowledge at disposal | Duration: Half Day (4 hours) | Includes: 4 stops with tapas, main course, dessert and coffee (with soft drinks, beer or vermouth, and wine) in bars and restaurants from the area | Customized Booklet. Eat like a local experience! In this tour, we will make 4 informal gastronomic stops to some spots that can´t be missed! > Enjoy a “Picada” with a beer or "vermouth" in one of Palermo´s traditional bars - El Preferido. > A great BBQ wine paired tasting menu: (mix of meat cuts) will be waiting for us at La Malbequeria. We will enjoy wines from all Argentina main wine districts while we taste our well-known beef. > Afterwards, enjoy an Ice Cream along with mixed cocktails at Alchemy Enchanted Flavours > we will finish our experience with a Specialty Coffee at Fauna or similar. Observations: This tour can be customized upon request and combined with different activities in Palermo. Selected venues may be updated according to schedule and logistics for the day. Transfer back to hotel, after tour. At night, dinner experience at Casa Coupage - Closed Door Dinner Experience Regular Service (Shared) | 07-course wine pairing menu included | Duration: Half Day (3 hours) | Transfers are included. Learn about the breadth of Argentine wine with a sommelier as your guide. Casa Coupage is a unique space where you can discover & interpret wine paired with delicious Argentinian modern food in a truly personal atmosphere. Casa Coupage offers an haute-cuisine venue for Argentine as well as international patrons. “The wine is a noble beverage that reaches its best expression when shared. That’s why we created an exclusive meeting point where a personal relationship with the wine can be developed, together with people who share the same passion”. - Santiago Mymicopulo. The concept itself is irresistibly delicious: dinner is held in a charming dining room of a late 19th-century house. Seasonal first and main courses are each accompanied with a specially selected wine, allowing for both a comparative wine tasting and an optimal food pairing. The sommelier of the house guides the experience and provides background information regarding the specific terroir, variety of grape, and winemaker. Observations: >Restaurant capacity: 8 guests. >Fully Private meals can be quoted upon request. >Round trip private transfers can be quoted upon request. Overnight at Faena Hotel Buenos Aires

Transfer from hotel to Domestic Airport (AEP) with your English-speaking guide in order to take flight to Mendoza. Mineral water included on board. Flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza - Not included Arrival at Mendoza (MDZ) Airport - Meet with your guide and head towards the wine region of Maipu for your first wine experience. Mineral water included on board. Mendoza is the capital city of the homonymous Province, in Argentina. It is located 1,037 kilometers away from Buenos Aires, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes. This beautiful city is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country and it is surrounded by the largest wine producing area in Latin America. As one of nine cities worldwide in the network of Great Capitals of Wine, Mendoza offers you the perfect destination to enjoy the best Argentinean wine while exploring a few of the hundred wineries and dazzling landscapes of this region. On the way to Uco Valley, stop in Maipú wine district for a welcome lunch and olive oil tasting. Note: Please note that the wineries selection on this program can be updated according trip date, schedule, availability, and in order to guarantee the program best conditions. Wineries visits, tastings and lunch are shared, unless are specifically informed as private. Sensorial Olive Oil Tasting & Gourmet Lunch at Casa Cayé Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (5 hours approx.) | Includes Oil and wine tasting and 3-course lunch at Casa Cayé | Mineral water on board. At the heart of Vistalba, we will find Casa Cayé, a specialist in premium olive oil. The person in charge of this project is called Tatiana Nessier, dedicated to the world of sommelier and cooking. Casa Cayé is the home of his family and is located in one of the best wine regions of Mendoza. Her family has years of experience in the production of extra virgin quality olive oils, and the outstanding production line is called Piuqué. We will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and begin the experience while a local person tells us the story of olive oil and all its health properties. Soon we will begin with blind sensory tasting aromas that characterize the different varieties of olive oils. We will taste oils to get to know more about each variety, intensity, and aromas. The tasting will also include cheese and cold cuts. Continue towards your hotel in Valle de Uco (1hr 20min). 3 overnights accommodations at The Vines Resort & Spa - One Bedroom Villa with breakfast included. The Vines Resort & Spa offers laid-back luxury at the base of the majestic Andes Mountains and is the ultimate retreat for wine lovers and outdoor adventurers. This hotel welcomes its guests like close friends, creating unique, uncommon adventures to enrich their Argentine experiences. In its winery, guests may harvest grapes or give it a try to their own Malbec at winemaking. The property offers 21 spacious villas which are luxurious spots to watch the sun rise and set, and take in the majesty of the Uco Valley. Check-in: 03:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 p.m. Dinner at Siete Fuegos Dinner, by Francis Mallmann Regular Service (Shared Venue) | 3-course menu a "la carte" including soft drinks (Lunch or Dinner) | Duration: Half day (3 hours approx.) | Alcoholic drinks are not included. Internationally acclaimed chef Francis Mallmann creates inspired regional dishes, showcasing Argentina's famous beef. From our gardens and the surrounding land, we proudly bring you a natural bounty of local, seasonal ingredients paired with exceptional Argentine wines. From here, the culinary magic begins! Siete Fuegos, or “Seven Fires,” describes Francis Mallmann’s honed collection of open-flame cooking techniques, inspired by Argentine gauchos and European migrations, and refined through hundreds of years of history. Savour the rustic, fiery flavours of specialties like 9-hour slow-grilled rib eye, cast-iron baked salt-encrusted salmon, grilled seasonal fruits, and more, and paired with award-winning boutique wines. We also have fabulous options for kosher guests (reserve in advance) as well as vegetarians and vegans. Dine indoors or out, or enjoy a front-row seat in the open kitchen where you can watch our artisans of fire create impassioned Argentine fare. * Francis Mallmann's Siete Fuegos, Chef own words: "I wanted to cook with Argentine ingredients and wood fires, the way I had seen gauchos and Indians cook when I was growing up in Patagonia." -Francis Mallmann.

BBQ Cooking Class at DiamAndes Winery - Unique experience in the owner’s house Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English-speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (8 hours approx.) | Visit, tasting, and BBQ cooking class: five-step lunch paired with excellent wines from the winery at DiamAndes Winery included | Mineral water on board. Our cooking lessons are about much more than a list of ingredients and how to cook them. Everyone who enjoys quality time with fine wines and food should enjoy these tours. Step off the beaten path and discover Mendoza through its food! Eating like a local is an important aspect of getting an accurate look at a culture. Private transportation to Uco Valley, and arrival to Clos de Los Siete. Once there, we will head to DiamAndes Winery. DiamAndes is part of the Clos de siete. Clos de Los Siete is the result of a venture undertaken by a group of French winegrowers. It is located at the foot of the Andes mountain range, in the heart of the Uco Valley, in the district of Vista Flores, Tunuyán. Their vineyards spread across 850 hectares (2100 acres) at an altitude of 1,000-1,200 masl. In 2005, the Bonnie family, owner of many renowned Châteaus, decided to leave France in search of new horizons in the world of wine. It all began with the acquisition, along with their partners, of a single 130-hectares (321 acres) block of land in the heart of the Uco Valley, to the south of the city of Mendoza. That is where DiamAndes was born, as a member of the prestigious Clos de Los Siete group. The winery’s architectural design blends harmoniously into the stunning Andean scenery. The name DiamAndes is a pun on the words “diamante” (Spanish for “diamond”) and “Andes” (the name of the mountains that provide a background to the estate). Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie came up with it one day as he was enjoying a barbecue at Laguna del Diamante, in Mendoza. The reflection of the Maipo volcano on the lake made him associate the two words. Upon arrival, reception with a glass of wine and tour through the winery, after a short introduction about the winery, the Bonnie family, and all the history of this place. After the visit you will be introduced to the recognized Chef Santiago Orozco, who with his natural charm will accompany you in this Cooking Class experience, you will prepare a traditional menu: barbecue and grill food, empanadas, and dessert, you also will receive a recipe book from the prepared menu and a souvenir apron. Enjoy a five-step lunch paired with excellent wines from the winery. Later return to the hotel. Overnight at the Vines Resort & Spa.

Uco Valley Exclusive: Gimenez Riili & Piedra Infinita Wineries Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (8 hours approx.) | Visit and wine tasting at Gimenez Riili Winery and 4-course lunch at Zuccardi Piedra Infinita Winery | Mineral water on board. At the south of Mendoza, we combine two of the best wineries, top-quality tastings, and a harmonized lunch in a winery restaurant with one of the best views of the Andes. Among several wineries in the region, today we will visit family projects such as Giménez Rilli and Zuccardi Piedra Infinita. After walking through beautiful streets adorned with trees, colours, and mountains, we will arrive at the first winery called Giménez Riili. This family business is currently run by the third generation, and its mission is to make excellent wines that highlight the unique conditions of each terroir. Here we will enjoy nature harmonized with the tasting of wines made with love for work, care for the land, and, above all, a lot of passion and patience. We continue towards Zuccardi Piedra Infinita in the Uco Valley, which is a tribute to the austere and solemn mountain that defines the climate and soils of the region. The construction "emerges" from the ground and really "belongs" to it because it is made with natural elements: limestone and local, white concrete. Imposing stone walls and concrete tanks protect the wines. Here we will make a visit with a tasting of Zuccardi wines. Each line of wine represents a concept, a belief, a tribute, and a faithful expression of the vine where the grape was born. Overnight at the Vines Resort & Spa.

Private transfer from hotel to Mendoza (MDZ) Airport with English speaking guide in order to take flight to El Calafate. Mineral water included on board. Flight from Mendoza to El Calafate - Not included Arrival at El Calafate (FTE) Airport - Meet with your guide and private transfer to hotel. Mineral water included on board. El Calafate is a small town in the Argentinean Patagonia, situated in the southwest part of the Santa Cruz Province, at 2,083 kilometers from Buenos Aires. It is an important tourist destination as the hub to visit different parts of the Los Glaciares National Park, including the Perito Moreno Glacier (one of the most visited Glaciers in the world), the Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy. Its name is derived from a little bush with yellow flowers and dark blue berries that is very common in Patagonia. 3 overnights accommodations at Eolo Patagonia's Spirit - Superior Room with full board and activities included. Eolo Hotel is a unique place that embodies the spirit of Patagonia: its indigenous roots and the legacy of the first Europeans and Criollo settlers. This five-star property is located at 30 minute drive from El Calafate’s downtown and it was conceived as a place of quiet charm and understated elegance inspired in the historic estancias of the area. Its 17 rooms were designed in a way that guests can enjoy a profoundly restful sleep and are also able to relish in the contemplation of the scenery from the intimacy of their room. Check in: 02:00 p.m. check out: 12:00 p.m. Program includes: - Accommodation. - Shared transfer from/to El Calafate airport. - Full board with beverages, drinks & wine. - Activities such as: private trekking, mountain bike, bird watching, shared four-wheel drive outings, shared canopy and private horseback riding tours.

Big Ice Adventure, Journey to the centre of Perito Moreno Glacier Private Service (Personalized) | Duration: Full Day 11 hours (from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) | Private transfer Hotel - National Park - Hotel with guide assistance & private guide for walk paths | Big Ice Ticket (Shared activity) Private guide does not embark | National park tickets and Box Lunch are included. The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the southwest of Santa Cruz province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia. The 250 km2 (97 sq. mi) ice formation, and 30 km (19 mi) in length is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile. The Perito Moreno glacier, located 78 kilometers (48 mi) from El Calafate. We wish you join us in this wonderful experience. The excursion begins in the embarking pier located in “Bajo de las Sombras” port, about 6 km before the glacier Balconies- where you embark for a 10 minutes navigation across the Rico Arm, enjoying breath-taking views of the Perito Moreno glacier’s front walls. After checking the gear, we get ready, pick up the crampons and walk following the lateral moraine, for an hour and a half, until we reach the access to the glacier. After fitting harnesses and crampons on our footwear, we start the ice trekking. There is a breath-taking view of the immense plateau of ice. During the walk, you will be introduced to a number of features within the Ice., huge moulins, crevasses, caves, and above all the special feeling of exploring the middle of the ice. Expert bilingual mountain guides will always lead you, looking after your safety and teaching you the “ways of the ice”. You will hike for about 3 hours and a half, and spend some time having lunch somewhere on the ice. Back on the moraine, we start our descent back to the port, to take the boat and navigate for 20 minutes, very close to the southern wall. We are glad to be able to offer one of the most spectacular Ice-hikes in the world. Observations: WHAT TO BRING? Outfit: Warm clothes, raincoat jacket, waterproof trousers, hiking boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat, backpack (40lts). IMPORTANT Ages: 18 to 50 Years Physical demand: High Estimated time on the Glacier: 3:30hs Due to the level of effort and difficulty present in this activity, is not suitable for persons with the following conditions: Overweight, Pregnancy. A physical or mental disability that affects attention, march or coordination. Peripheral or Central Cardiovascular diseases, use of stent, by-pass, pace-maker or another prosthesis. Use of anticoagulants or varicose veins degree III (tick and multiples). Respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, emphysema). - Subject to weather conditions. At some point of the day, enjoy a toast with an amazing view of the National Park… > Suggested Optional (Not included - In addition): Dinner Experience at Rancho Aparte Restaurant 3 course menu | Half bottle of wine and one soft drink per person | Shared venue | Private Transfers from / to hotel with only driver are included. Rancho Aparte experience will allow you to savour home-cooked meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our dishes are prepared with local products and a ubiquitous ingredient in homemade food...lots of love! The menu is accompanied by selected wine pairings from Argentine and Patagonian wineries. Therefore, with each course we respect the aromas and flavours in a harmonious and palatable way. We have four fixed menus; two of them "traditional". They are based on regional cuisine and adapt the local products to a journey of unforgettable flavours. The other two menus are "vegetarians or vegans". They are designed so that those who choose this type of food can also enjoy this experience, where most of the ingredients used are selected from organic farms in the area Observations: Starter: Zucchini cream soup Main: Braised lamb with wedge potatoes or vegetable stew with cheese Dessert: Cheesecake with Calafate ice cream or white chocolate brownie with semi-bitter chocolate ice cream Mineral water + one soft drink or half bottle of wine (From Mendoza) Overnight at Eolo Patagonia's Spirit

Glaciers Gourmet Premium Experience Private Service (Personalized) | Private transfer Hotel - Pier - Hotel with guide | Boat Tickets Premium deck (Shared service) Private guide does not embark | Duration: Full Day 11 hours (from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM) | Lunch, Gourmet Menu Tasting | National Park tickets are included. The Patagonian ice field is the largest ice concentration on the planet outside the Polar Regions. Its glaciers descend from1,500 to 200 metres above sea level, which allows a unique chance to access them and enjoy the most amazing views. Los Glaciares National Park offers a magnificent combination of forest, lakes, mountains, ice and steppes with more than 200 glaciers. The most renowned amongst them are Spegazzini with its face rising 135 meters above water level, Upsala covering an entire valley with an approximate extension of 765m2 and a length of 52km, and Perito Moreno constantly flowing forward and carving, offering breath-taking spectacles. Glaciares Gourmet is a full day journey to one of the most wonderful places in Southern Patagonia. Sailing aboard exclusive Cruise María Turquesa will enjoy the highest standard of comfort and gourmet cuisine, for a truly memorable experience. MORNING Embarkation at the company’s private dock “La Soledad” in Bahía Tranquila (Paraje Punta Bandera) | Sailing Northwest on Lago Argentino to Punta Avellaneda, Boca del Diablo and Upsala Glacier. LUNCH Sailing Southward on Lago Argentino towards Canal Spegazzini and Spegazzini glacier | Gourmet lunch AFTERNOON Landing at Puesto de las Vacas for a guided hike | Navigation back through Brazo Norte to the company’s private dock “La Soledad”. Observations: Subject to weather conditions Overnight at Eolo Patagonia's Spirit

Private Transfer from Hotel to El Calafate (FTE) Airport with English speaking guide assistant in order to take flight to Buenos Aires. Mineral water included on board. Flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires – Not included Arrival at Domestic Airport (AEP) and private transfer to International Airport (EZE) with your guide in order to take flight back home. Mineral water included on board.