Start your holiday to Argentina in Buenos Aires, the chic "Paris of the South" and birthplace of Tango. Savour the fantastic beef and delicious local wines while listening to the sensuous Tango drift through the evening air.

The second leg of your tour will lead you to explore one of Argentina's most popular regions, the Lake District. It is a land blessed with shimmering glacial lakes, dense dark green forests, sharp jagged peaks and extinct volcanoes. The picturesque, almost alpine town of Bariloche will delight visitors with its stunning location on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, and its abundance of facilities for adventurers.

End your vacation in a region of highly contrasting landscapes and wildlife, ranging from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to horizontal plains of the vast Pampas. The sophisticated metropolis of Mendoza sits to the east of the continent's highest peak, the monstrous Aconcagua, and is surrounded by verdant oasis which is home to some of the world's finest wine producing vineyards.

Play championship courses such as Club de Campo Mendoza and the Pilar Golf Club.

Included

• 12 nights 5 star luxury accommodation, double/twin occupancy including all local taxes and a full English breakfast
• Domestic flights: BA/Bariloche (return) and BA/Mendoza (return)
• All private guided transfers in comfortable air conditioned vehicles with an English speaking guide
• Car hire: 9 days intermediate vehicle (VW Jetta or similar) with air conditioning  400 km free p/day and maximum cover insurance
• 7  x 18 holes per person, caddies/carts included
• Complete vacation travel packet including final itinerary, vouchers, road directions, maps, sightseeing suggestions and restaurant recommendations and other helpful hints
• Drommedaris Golf Tour Specialist on call 24hrs a day

Day 1
Arrive at the Ezeiza International, Buenos Aires Airport where you will be welcomed by your local tour representative and transferred to the Sofitel Madero Hotel, located in Puerto Madero, one of the most modern neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires and just a 5-minute stroll from the city centre.

This trendy and stylish district of Buenos Aires offers excellent entertainment opportunities, as well as nearby cultural and historical attractions for guests to enjoy.

Check in and spend the afternoon discovering the surrounding area at your own pace.

Day 2
Enjoy a filling breakfast before going on a privately guided tour around the Argentine capital city, Buenos Aires.

After a light lunch, you will be transferred to Martindale Golf and Country Club for an exciting round at one of the local's favourite courses. This is a 27-hole championship golf course featuring numerous ponds and bunkers which adds to the challenging nature of the course. Martindale has played host to some of the most important tournaments in the country, including the Argentine Open and the Argentine Amateur Championship.

Return transfer to the hotel after your round and spend a relaxing evening at the hotel after enjoying dinner.

Day 3
Head for the fairways of the Pilar Golf Club after breakfast.
Pilar is a modern, very elegant and exclusive golf club. With manicured greens, man- made ponds and wide fairways, the design and feel of the course is significantly different from the older courses in the area.

Return transfer to the hotel to freshen up before your dinner and Tango show at the Esquina Carlos Gardel.

Day 4
Check out after breakfast and transfer to BA Airport for your domestic flight to Bariloche. Collect your hired vehicle at the airport and drive to the city of San Martin de los Andes.

Check in at La Cheminee Lodge and spend your evening relaxing next to a log fire with a warm drink in this small and homely hotel.

The hotel is within easy reach of restaurants and shops and possesses an inviting air, which entices the visitor and helps one get acquainted with the wonders of the town.

Savour the serene atmosphere created by the breathtaking mountains, rivers and lakes.

Day 5
Enjoy breakfast before heading for the fairways of Chapelco Golf Resort. The legendary Jack Nicklaus and his eldest son, Jack Nicklaus II, worked well together to create this Patagonian masterpiece.

Each hole at Chapelco Golf Club fits as if it had always been there and from whichever tee you decide to play, the effect of elevation is jaw-dropping beauty.

Return to the hotel after your round and venture into town to enjoy dinner at one of the little restaurants after freshening up.

Day 6
Check out after breakfast and drive across the picturesque "7 lakes road" to Arelauquen Lodge. Built according to the architecture of the region, the hotel offers the warmth of the mountain, exquisite decoration and excellent service.

Afternoon tee off at the Arelauquen Golf Course after checking in.
The 18 hole championship course nestles amidst breathtaking lakes and towering mountains. Its construction reflects the latest internationally available expertise, ensuring the course's competitiveness. Golf cart included for your round.

Enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge after your round.

Day 7
Head for the beautiful fairways of Llao Llao Golf Course after breakfast. This 18 hole championship course is unique in Argentina and considered to be among the best in the world.

The course, surrounded by Lake Nahuel Huapi and ancient forests, has rolling greens and fairways sown with fine grass.

Perfectly integrated bunkers, water hazards and greens, create an interesting and harmonic assembly.

We recommend going on a Lake Crossing tour after your round.

This is one of South America's most popular surface crossings through spectacular scenery, snow-capped mountain peaks, gloriously green forests and azul blue lakes.

Day 8
Check out after enjoying a filling breakfast and return your vehicle to Bariloche Airport. Board your flight to Buenos Aires, where you'll collect your luggage and check in for the connection flight to Mendoza. Collect your hired vehicle at the airport and drive to the Park Executive Hotel Mendoza.

Situated in front of Italia Square and just a few blocks from the city's major tourist attractions, the Executive Hotel features an elegant lobby with marble features and fine finishing which creates an ambiance of absolute luxury.

Enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel after dinner.

Day 9
Meet up with your viticulture guide for a full day privately guided wine tasting tour of the Mendoza Wine Route.

Visit some famous wine estates in the beautiful Maipu and Uco Valleys surrounding Mendoza.

Taste vintages such as Argentina's very own award-winning Malbec variety, while learning more about the local wine making process and unique history of this stunning region.

Return to the hotel and perhaps enjoy a relaxing walk through the leafy avenues of Mendoza before having dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

Day 10
Tee off at Club de Campo Mendoza Golf Club after breakfast.

Situated at the foot of the Andean piedmont, which provides an imposing natural setting, the generous fairways wind through fertile vineyards and olive trees.

The course also features beautiful vistas of the Andes and four lagoons teeming with local bird life.

The wide greens are planted with Agrostis grass and offer the golfer very tricky slopes to contend with.

Visit a few of the surrounding wine estates and perhaps stock up on some of the local vintages to take back home.

Day 11
Spend day at leisure exploring the surrounding area at your own pace. We recommend going on an adventure filled day discovering the Cerro de Plata Mountains on horseback.

Follow in the footsteps of legendary General Don Jose de San Martin and his granaderos while taking in the scintillating views over hectares of vineyards awaiting the harvest. The trek encompasses the picturesque Manzano and Portezuelo Fro Ravines before ending off with an authentic Argentine feast: the sound of firewood burning, the smell of roast meat, the mountain's relaxing silence and generous quantities of Mendoza's finest wine.

Day 12
Check out after breakfast and head for the fairways of Club de Campo Mendoza for a second bite at the cherry at this terrific golf course.

Return your vehicle at the airport before boarding your flight to Buenos Aires.

You'll be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the Sofitel Madero Hotel. Spend remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 13
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and doing some last minute gift shopping. Return transfer the airport and catch your flight back home.


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