D1 – SAN JUAN WINE EXPERIENCE: WINES & THE ANDES MOUNTAIN RANGE

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4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1: Arrival & Zonda Wine Tour

Airport Transfer In (Flight must arrive in the A.M.). Check-in at your selected hotel.

At approximately 14:30, we head west to discover the viticultural treasures of Zonda. Our first stop is the exclusive Merced del Estero Boutique Winery, home to the acclaimed Mil Vientos wines. Here, we enjoy a guided tour of the facilities and production area, concluding with an exquisite curated wine pairing and tasting. We then continue to Finca Sierras Azules Winery to explore its vineyards and learn about the winemaking process of its premium Summus line, all while surrounded by the imposing mountain scenery.


Day 2: Calingasta High-Altitude Wines & Stargazing

Breakfast. Morning departure for Barreal, enjoying beautiful scenic views throughout the journey. Next, we visit High-Altitude Wineries in Barreal: Finca Los Dragones, Alta Bonanza de los Andes, or Entre Tapias (two properties will be visited; specific establishments may vary depending on availability and schedules). These wineries specialize in high-altitude wines carrying the Calingasta Valley Designation of Origin (D.O.).

Later, we visit the Astronomical Observatory complex located inside El Leoncito National Park, touring the facilities to see the main telescope, control room, and research areas. On our way back, we stop at Pampa El Leoncito to end the day with a regional wine tasting, enjoying the sunset against the magical backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Overnight stay in Barreal.


Day 3: Calingasta Landmarks & San Juan Return

Breakfast. Journey back to San Juan. Along the way, we will view the striking Alkazar Hill and the Christ of Mercy monument in Calingasta Village. Arrival and check-in at your San Juan hotel.

Optional: In the afternoon, transfer to a local wine shop.


Day 4: The Putruele Experience (Tasting, Lunch & Departure)

Breakfast. Today features the Putruele Experience, a perfect day for wine and culinary enthusiasts. The visit to Putruele Winery begins with an exclusive tour of its most iconic spaces, where history and winemaking intertwine. Following a guided tasting with curated pairings, a three-course lunch prepared by the resident chef awaits under the winery's oldest pergola—designed to be savored leisurely in perfect harmony with the peaceful vineyards.

Afterward, transfer to San Juan Airport (Flight must depart in the P.M.). End of services.



Observatory Admission: Approx. $15,000 ARS

Winery Tastings & Admissions (San Juan & Barreal): Ranging between $15,000 ARS and $20,000 ARS per winery.


Duration

4 días

Places

San Juan | Ischigualasto |

Includes

  • Round-trip transfers (San Juan Airport or bus terminal)
  • 2 nights of accommodation in San Juan with breakfast
  • 1 night of accommodation in Barreal with breakfast
  • West Wineries tour with tasting
  • Barreal: High-Altitude Wineries, Astronomical Observatory, & Pampa El Leoncito with Wine Tasting
  • The Putruele Experience: Wine Tasting & 3-Course Lunch
  • Full-time Spanish-speaking tour guide throughout the journey

Not included

  • Observatory Admission Fee
  • San Juan and Barreal Wineries
  • Meals not explicitly specified
  • Any other service not explicitly specified

Standard Package

Program Details

4 Days / 3 Nights
Operating Days: THURSDAY to SUNDAY
Wine Tourism Experiences in the San Juan Valleys

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