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Essential South America

Essential South America

Essential South America

$6,249 *pp
Tours and couples
9 days
Argentina, ... More
South America
 

Experience the essence of two South American countries on a comprehensive journey from Santiago, Chile to Argentina’s wine country and vibrant Buenos Aires.

Begin in Santiago, exploring its striking mix of colonial and modern architecture, world-class museums and the bustling Central Market, where fresh seafood becomes a hands-on lunch experience. Fly to Mendoza for two nights in Argentina’s renowned wine country, sampling Malbecs, learning about yerba mate traditions and enjoying vineyard visits with gourmet, wine-paired meals against an Andean backdrop. Continue to Buenos Aires, discovering its European-influenced neighbourhoods, powerful human rights history and lively food scene. Learn to tango like a local, explore the city at leisure and venture into the Pampas to experience gaucho culture on a traditional estancia. The journey concludes back in Buenos Aires, rich with flavour, rhythm and authentic South American encounters.

Valid for travel Select dates 06 February 2026 - 30 April 2027
Details
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Santiago
  • Mendoza
  • Buenos Aires
INCLUDES
  • 3 handpicked accommodations
  • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Central market and cooking demonstration
  • Vineyard tour and tasting
  • Cooking class
  • Tango lesson
  • Draghi Silversmith Museum
  • Estancia visit with traditional Asado lunch
BONUS
  • Save up to $3,000 per couple on 2026 Collette tours worldwide*
  • Returning travellers save an extra $200 per couple on a pre / post night or pre / post extensions*
*Conditions apply. Ref no: 63781
*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified, correct as at 13 Jan 26 & subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking. All savings are included in advertised prices. Valid for sale 13 Jan - 28 Feb 26 for travel select dates 06 Feb - 30 Apr 27. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Based on 06 Feb 26 departure. New Year Sale: Save up to $3,000 per couple on tours worldwide based on new bookings. Offer applies to land package only & does not apply to any other required supplements or internal air. Offer can expire earlier due to space or inventory availability. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Offers not valid on group or existing bookings. Offers are combinable with member benefits only. This offer is not combinable with any other offers. Discount level and availability varies by destination & month of travel. Quote code NEWYEAR26 at time of booking. $100 per person on pre/post night or pre/post extension. Any unused credits towards these services will be forfeited. Quote code LOYALTY26 at time of booking. Offers combinable with member benefits & general New Year sale only & not combinable with any other offers. Further conditions apply see gocollette.com/en-au/about-collette/terms-and-conditions. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees may apply. 

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