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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 1: London to Buenos Aires
9:00 PM (London time): Depart from London Heathrow (direct flight, ~13.5 hours).
8:30 AM (local time): Arrive in Buenos Aires.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Take a walking tour of Recoleta Cemetery, home to iconic tombs like Eva Perón’s, and explore the surrounding Recoleta neighborhood.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Lunch at a traditional parrilla (steakhouse). Try asado and pair it with Malbec wine.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Visit the colorful Caminito Street in La Boca and take a tour of the Boca Juniors Stadium (La Bombonera).
6:30 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant, sampling empanadas and locro.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Attend a Tango show at a traditional milonga.
Day 2: Buenos Aires
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast at your hotel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Take a guided tour of Buenos Aires landmarks: Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo, and Teatro Colón.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at El Sanjuanino, famous for its regional Argentinian dishes.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Tour the River Plate Stadium (El Monumental), home to one of Argentina’s most celebrated football teams.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Join a Tango dancing lesson, learning the basics of this iconic Argentinian dance.
7:30 PM: Dinner at a closed-door restaurant for an intimate culinary experience.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires – Day 1: Classic Parrilla & Café Culture
Starter:
Empanadas
(Go for the baked beef ones – juicy, hand-sized pastries with a seasoned filling.)
Main Course:
Bife de Chorizo (Sirloin Steak)
(Grilled to perfection at a traditional parrilla, served with chimichurri and papas fritas.)
Dessert:
Chocotorta
(Layers of chocolate cookies soaked in coffee or milk, with creamy dulce de leche and cheese filling.)
Alcoholic Drink:
Fernet with Coca-Cola
(Bittersweet, herbal, and iconic in Buenos Aires nightlife.)
Hot Drink:
Café con Leche
(Classic milky coffee — best enjoyed at a sidewalk café with a flaky medialuna.)
Cold Drink:
Limonada Casera
(Freshly made lemonade, often served with mint or ginger — trendy and revitalizing.)
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires – Day 2: Local Comfort & Evening Aperitifs
Starter:
Provoleta
(A sizzling wheel of provolone cheese, grilled until golden and gooey — sometimes served with oregano or chimichurri.)
Main Course:
Milanesa a la Napolitana
(Breaded beef or chicken cutlet topped with ham, tomato sauce, and melted cheese — Argentina’s take on a parma.)
Dessert:
Alfajores
(Two delicate cookies filled with dulce de leche and coated in chocolate or coconut — grab artisanal ones from a panadería.)
Alcoholic Drink:
Vermouth (Vermut)
(Enjoy a glass on ice with a slice of orange, at a cool Palermo bar or classic confitería.)
Hot Drink:
Submarino
(A bar of dark chocolate melted into hot milk — stir until silky smooth. A warm hug in a mug.)
Cold Drink:
Gaseosas (Sodas)
(Try a local Argentine soda like Cunnington or Paso de los Toros with your lunch.)
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Patagonia Argentina, Argentina
Day 3: Buenos Aires to Patagonia
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM: Breakfast and check out.
7:30 AM: Fly to El Calafate (~3 hours).
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Transfer to your hotel in El Calafate.
12:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Take a guided tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk along the viewing platforms and take an optional boat ride to see the glacier up close (~5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner at a local Patagonian restaurant, trying cordero patagónico (Patagonian lamb).
Day 4: Patagonia (El Calafate to El Chaltén)
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Drive to El Chaltén, Argentina’s hiking capital.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Hike the Laguna de los Tres Trail for stunning views of Mount Fitz Roy. Pack a lunch to enjoy mid-hike. (~6 hours, moderate difficulty).
6:30 PM: Dinner at a mountain lodge in El Chaltén.
Day 5: Patagonia (Gauchos and Ranch Life)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Spend the day at a local estancia (ranch). Learn about gaucho culture, ride horses through the Patagonian steppe, and enjoy a traditional asado lunch. (~7 hours).
5:00 PM: Return to El Calafate and relax.
7:30 PM: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Patagonia to Ushuaia (End of the World)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:30 AM: Fly to Ushuaia (~1.5 hours).
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Check into your hotel.
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, taking a ride on the End of the World Train and walking scenic trails (~5 hours).
7:00 PM: Dinner featuring local seafood like centolla (king crab).
Food
🇦🇷 Patagonia – Day 1: Grillhouse Comfort & Mountain Tradition
Starter:
Chorizo al Vino
(Slow-cooked sausage in red wine – flavorful and smoky.)
Main Course:
Asado
(A must — rustic, wood-fired meat often cooked over open flames by lakeside or mountain settings.)
Dessert:
Dulce de Leche Flan
(Smooth, creamy custard topped with golden dulce de leche syrup.)
Alcoholic Drink:
Malbec Wine
(Robust and bold – the perfect pairing with grilled meats.)
Hot Drink:
Yerba Mate
(Shared in a traditional gourd – a social, warming Patagonian ritual.)
Cold Drink:
Licuado
(Fruit blended with milk or water – try strawberry or banana.)
🇦🇷 Patagonia – Day 2: Hearty Classics for Outdoor Days
Starter:
Mollejas (Sweetbreads)
(Lightly charred and crispy outside – prized at parrilladas.)
Main Course:
Carbonada Criolla
(Beef stew with pumpkin, corn, and dried fruit – rich and warming after trekking.)
Dessert:
Panqueques de Dulce de Leche
(Thin crepes rolled or flambéed with silky dulce de leche.)
Alcoholic Drink:
Torrontés Wine
(A fragrant white wine – ideal for a balanced meal.)
Hot Drink:
Té con Limón
(Simple lemon tea – perfect for chilly mountain nights.)
Cold Drink:
Tereré
(Cold mate with herbs – refreshing after long walks or hikes.)
🇦🇷 Patagonia – Day 3: Rural Craft & Comfort Food
Starter:
Morcilla
(Blood sausage with spices – earthy and bold, a regional staple.)
Main Course:
Parrillada Mixta
(A full grill platter with cuts like ribs, sausages, sweetbreads, and more.)
Dessert:
Pastelitos
(Crispy fried pastries with sweet filling – great with tea or mate.)
Alcoholic Drink:
Patagonia Craft Beers
(Try a local stout, IPA, or red ale brewed with glacier water.)
Hot Drink:
Té de Manzanilla (Chamomile Tea)
(Soothing and herbal – helps settle a full stomach after a feast.)
Cold Drink:
Fruit Juices (Jugos Naturales)
(Look for wild berries or peaches from local farms.)
🇦🇷 Patagonia – Day 4: Local Fusion & Fireside Farewell
Starter:
Papas a la Provenzal
(Warm, garlicky potatoes tossed in parsley – comfort in every bite.)
Main Course:
Matambre a la Pizza
(Thin beef flank grilled and topped like a pizza – meaty and fun.)
Dessert:
Torta Rogel
(Multiple pastry layers filled with dulce de leche and meringue – a visual and sweet delight.)
Alcoholic Drink:
Caña Legui
(A sweet herbal liqueur – warming and traditional.)
Hot Drink:
Mate Cocido
(Brewed mate tea served in a cup – smooth and familiar.)
Cold Drink:
Agua de Hierbas
(Infused mountain water – subtle and refreshing after a rich meal.)
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Santiago, Chile
Day 12: Cusco to Santiago
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
10:00 AM: Fly to Santiago (~4 hours).
2:30 PM: Check into your hotel.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Take a walking tour of Santiago’s landmarks: Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace, and Cerro Santa Lucía (~3 hours).
7:30 PM: Dinner featuring Chilean empanadas and seafood.
Day 13: Santiago
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Visit Cajón del Maipo, a stunning canyon with hot springs and Andean views (~4 hours).
1:30 PM: Lunch at a local winery in the Maipo Valley.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Return to Santiago and relax.
7:30 PM: Dinner at a fine-dining restaurant.
Santiago – Day 1
Starter: Empanadas de pino (classic Chilean pastry with beef, olives, egg, and onion)
Main Course: Pastel de choclo (corn pie with meat, egg, and olives – a Chilean comfort food)
Dessert: Torta tres leches (soft sponge cake soaked in three types of milk)
Alcoholic Drink: Pisco sour (Chile’s signature cocktail)
Hot Drink: Yerba mate (herbal infusion popular in Chile and nearby countries)
Cold Drink: Chilean fruit juice (like mango, papaya, or cherimoya)
Santiago – Day 2
Starter: Sopaipillas pasadas (fried pumpkin bread in spiced syrup – often eaten as a snack or starter)
Main Course: Curanto (traditional seafood and meat stew, typically from Chiloé but found in Santiago too)
Dessert: Thousand layer cake (Milhojas, layered pastry with manjar or dulce de leche)
Alcoholic Drink: Chilean wine (perhaps a Carménère or Cabernet Sauvignon)
Hot Drink: Mote con huesillo (served warm or cold, a sweet peach and wheat drink)
Cold Drink: Mote con huesillo again, but served chilled this time
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Lima, Peru
Day 7: Patagonia to Lima
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:30 AM: Fly to Lima, Peru (with layover in Buenos Aires, total ~6 hours).
4:30 PM: Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Visit Parque de la Reserva to see the Magic Water Circuit, a dazzling display of fountains and lights.
8:30 PM: Dinner at a top restaurant, trying ceviche and pisco sour.
Day 8: Lima
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Take a guided tour of Lima’s historic center, including Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, and San Francisco Monastery (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at La Mar, famous for seafood.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore Barranco, Lima’s bohemian district, known for its colorful murals and art galleries (~2.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and overnight stay.
Lima – Day 1
Starter: Papa a la Huancaína (potatoes in creamy yellow chili cheese sauce)
Main Course: Lomo Saltado (stir-fried beef with rice and fries)
Dessert: Suspiro a la Limeña (caramel-based pudding with meringue)
Alcoholic Drink: Pisco Sour
Hot Drink: Quinoa Tea
Cold Drink: Chicha Morada (purple corn drink with spices)
Lima – Day 2
Starter: Anticuchos (grilled skewers, often beef heart)
Main Course: Pollo a la Brasa (rotisserie chicken with fries and salad)
Dessert: Alfajores (dulce de leche sandwich cookies)
Alcoholic Drink: Peruvian Craft Beer
Hot Drink: Chocolatada
Cold Drink: Maracuyá Juice (passion fruit)
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Cusco, Peru
Day 9: Lima to Cusco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
10:00 AM: Fly to Cusco (~1.5 hours).
12:00 PM: Check into your hotel and acclimatize to the altitude.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Take a tour of Cusco’s landmarks, including the Qorikancha Temple and Sacsayhuamán Fortress (~3 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant, sampling alpaca or quinoa dishes.
Day 10: Cusco (Sacred Valley)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Take a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Ruins, and Moray (~8.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local hacienda.
6:00 PM: Return to Cusco for dinner and rest.
Day 11: Machu Picchu
4:30 AM: Breakfast and transfer to the train station.
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Take the train to Aguas Calientes and tour Machu Picchu, exploring the citadel with a guide (~4 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch in Aguas Calientes.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Return to Cusco via train.
8:00 PM: Dinner and overnight stay.
Cusco – Day 3
Starter: Tamales (steamed corn dough with meat or cheese)
Main Course: Aji de Gallina (creamy shredded chicken with rice and boiled egg)
Dessert: Mazamorra Morada (purple corn pudding)
Alcoholic Drink: Chilcano (pisco, ginger ale, lime)
Hot Drink: Maca Hot Drink
Cold Drink: Lucuma Smoothie (Peruvian fruit with a maple-like flavor)
Cusco – Day 4
Starter: Cau Cau (tripe stew with potatoes and yellow chili)
Main Course: Seco de Cordero (lamb stew in cilantro sauce)
Dessert: Turrón de Doña Pepa (anise-flavored pastry with syrup and sprinkles)
Alcoholic Drink: Chicha de Jora (fermented corn beer)
Hot Drink: Emoliente (herbal medicinal infusion)
Cold Drink: Jugo de Papaya
Cusco – Day 5
Starter: Papa Rellena (stuffed and fried mashed potato)
Main Course: Arroz con Pato (duck with cilantro rice)
Dessert: Picarones (sweet potato doughnuts in syrup)
Alcoholic Drink: Anisado (anise liqueur)
Hot Drink: Anis Tea
Cold Drink: Limonada Peruana (Peruvian-style lemonade)
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Quito, Ecuador
Day 9: Manaus to Quito
7:00 AM: Fly to Quito, Ecuador (with layovers, ~3 hours).
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Arrive and check into your hotel.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Visit the Mitad del Mundo to stand on the equator line and explore its interactive exhibits (~2 hours).
7:00 PM: Dinner featuring locro de papa (potato soup) and grilled guinea pig (optional).
Day 10: Quito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Tour the UNESCO-listed Old Town, including Plaza Grande, La Compañía Church, and Basilica del Voto Nacional (~3 hours).
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at a local café.
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Take a scenic cable car ride on the TelefériQo for stunning views of the Andes Mountains (~2.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and overnight stay.
Quito – Day 1
Starter: Locro de papa (creamy Andean potato soup with cheese and avocado)
Main Course: Seco de chivo (goat stew slow-cooked with beer, herbs, and naranjilla)
Dessert: Helado de paila (traditional hand-churned sorbet made with tropical fruits)
Alcoholic Drink: Canelazo (hot spiced drink made with aguardiente and cinnamon)
Hot Drink: Agua de panela (hot drink made from unrefined sugar cane and cinnamon)
Cold Drink: Colada morada (a thick purple drink made with black corn flour, fruits, and spices)
Quito – Day 2
Starter: Empanadas de viento (fluffy cheese empanadas sprinkled with sugar)
Main Course: Fritada de chancho (fried pork served with mote, llapingachos, and plantains)
Dessert: Higos con queso (figs in syrup served with slices of fresh cheese)
Alcoholic Drink: Chicha de jora (fermented corn drink, traditional to the Andes)
Hot Drink: Canelazo (non-alcoholic) (spiced cinnamon tea without aguardiente)
Cold Drink: Jugos naturales (fresh fruit juices like maracuyá, guanábana, or naranjilla)