This 13-day adventure is a journey towards lasting health and healing in the beautiful country of Argentina. It offers a unique perspective into Argentina’s culture, high-altitude wine, wellness rituals, and rural yet refined lifestyles. The journey aptly commences in Buenos Aires, a city busting with movement, history, and culinary delights. It then moves into Mendoza, the beating heart of the Malbec country, for an incredible wine blending experience, hammam rituals, and SUP yoga, all in the lap of luxury, enveloped by the Andes. The adventure concludes in Córdoba, where underground water sanctuaries and a look into traditional estancia life on a working cattle ranch provide a profound sense of belonging.
TRIP OUTLINE
A 13-day journey through Argentina blending vibrant culture, high-altitude wine, immersive wellness, and refined estancia living — all seamlessly curated for effortless discovery and renewal.
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport and private transfer to the Alvear Palace Hotel, a sanctuary of timeless elegance where your wellness journey begins.
As a 5-star hotel in Buenos Aires, the Alvear Palace Hotel is known to be one of the most opulent hotels in the world. Renowned for its unmatched blend of hospitality and individualised service, as well as the stunning architecture and décor, any stay here is one of pure indulgence.
This afternoon, ease into the rhythm of the city with a private “Movement in the City” session (tai chi in the Recoleta parks). Upon returning to the hotel, explore the Basilica del Pilar — a beautiful example of colonial architecture built by the French Franciscans and completed by the Jesuits in 1732 — and the iconic Recoleta Cemetery, often compared to Paris’ Père Lachaise.
Throughout these 13 days, you can sit back and relax; everything is catered to. This includes private transfers, intimate boutique stays, immersive local experiences that simply require you to partake in and enjoy, and effortless explanation and discovery of Argentina’s true and untamed spirit.
Your Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel
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One of the world’s most opulent addresses, the prestigious Alvear Palace Hotel has defined refined hospitality since 1932. Celebrated for its impeccable personalised service and magnificent architecture, it remains one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic landmarks. Perfectly positioned in Recoleta, the hotel offers an ideal base from which to experience the city’s elegance and cultural rhythm. Its 207 rooms and suites are classically inspired yet subtly avant-garde, blending European grandeur with contemporary comfort. Even without stepping beyond its doors, one feels immersed in the spirit of Buenos Aires.
The culinary offering is equally distinguished. From the refined creativity of Alvear Sushi Bar to sunset views over La Recoleta at the Alvear Roof Bar, each setting offers a distinct atmosphere. For timeless sophistication, L’Orangerie presents international breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners in an elegant salon environment.
The Alvear Spa & Fitness Centre is a sanctuary of restoration. Guests may unwind in steam baths, Jacuzzis, saunas, and pressure showers, or indulge in world-class treatments such as the signature Pink Immersion Alvear Experience or the decadent Chocolate Body Wrap. A stay at this 5-star hotel in Buenos Aires is not simply accommodation, but an immersion into the grand tradition of Argentine luxury.
Day 2: Buenos Aires
Enjoy a private half-day walk uncovering the fascinating waves of migration that shaped South America — and Argentina in particular. Wander through lively local markets and discover neighbourhoods rarely explored by visitors.
From age-old recipes brought by immigrants to indigenous ingredients that define regional flavours, this experience celebrates the diverse influences behind Argentine cuisine.
Trace the evolution of local food — from colonial kitchens to contemporary culinary movements. Taste iconic dishes, sip mate and Argentine wines, and gain insight into how culinary traditions have adapted through economic shifts and cultural change.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the Alvear Wellness Circuit that houses steam baths, a sauna, hydromassage therapies, contrast showers, and a sensory stone path designed to awaken circulation.
Optional treatments include aromatherapy, hot-stone massages, or the hotel’s signature “Moment for Two” ritual.
Your Hotel
Alvear Palace Hotel
View HotelAlvear Palace Hotel Description
One of the world’s most opulent addresses, the prestigious Alvear Palace Hotel has defined refined hospitality since 1932. Celebrated for its impeccable personalised service and magnificent architecture, it remains one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic landmarks. Perfectly positioned in Recoleta, the hotel offers an ideal base from which to experience the city’s elegance and cultural rhythm. Its 207 rooms and suites are classically inspired yet subtly avant-garde, blending European grandeur with contemporary comfort. Even without stepping beyond its doors, one feels immersed in the spirit of Buenos Aires.
The culinary offering is equally distinguished. From the refined creativity of Alvear Sushi Bar to sunset views over La Recoleta at the Alvear Roof Bar, each setting offers a distinct atmosphere. For timeless sophistication, L’Orangerie presents international breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners in an elegant salon environment.
The Alvear Spa & Fitness Centre is a sanctuary of restoration. Guests may unwind in steam baths, Jacuzzis, saunas, and pressure showers, or indulge in world-class treatments such as the signature Pink Immersion Alvear Experience or the decadent Chocolate Body Wrap. A stay at this 5-star hotel in Buenos Aires is not simply accommodation, but an immersion into the grand tradition of Argentine luxury.
Day 3: Cafayate
The day begins with a morning transfer to the airport for your 2-hour flight to Salta. From there, enjoy a scenic three-hour private transfer through dramatic landscapes en route to Cafayate — a serene desert valley framed by vineyards and mountains.
During the ride, the retreat will stop at Quebrada de las Conchas for a short trek and picnic lunch. Then, in La Yesera, follow a trail through a geological depression revealing striking sedimentary layers in shades of red, white, and violet — particularly beautiful as the changing light creates dramatic contrasts. No mini road trip has ever been this vibrant.
Keep a lookout for gastropod and algae fossils, because Los Estratos showcases limestone layers with evidence of the region’s ancient marine past.
As the landscape transports you to prehistoric times, pause for a thoughtfully prepared picnic featuring artisanal flavours and high-altitude wines, enjoyed wherever the setting feels most inspiring.
Thereafter, the retreat checks into Grace Cafayate Hotel, a refined sanctuary that’s immersed in nature. Spend the evening settling into the gentle rhythm of the Calchaquí Valley, perhaps with sunset herbal tea overlooking the vines.
Your Hotel
Grace Cafayate Hotel
View HotelGrace Cafayate Hotel Description
This luxury boutique hotel and resort in Calchaquí Valley is perfectly positioned among lush vineyards and looming mountains. Situated approximately one kilometre from downtown Cafayate, the hotel forms part of the Estancia de Cafayate wine estate and golf club, offering a wide range of bespoke leisure activities to indulge in.
These include wine tastings, golfing experiences, trekking through the valley, horse riding, biking, and cultural experiences unique to the region. The hotel features a spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and a myriad of indulgent treatments. To fully appreciate the setting, sunbathe on the terrace overlooking the vineyards or take a swim in the expansive outdoor pool. Their restaurant offers regional cuisine crafted with local, organically grown produce — a delight for the senses as well as the body. Staying at Grace Cafayate Hotel is, in itself, an experience of the highest calibre.
Day 4: Cafayate
Awaken to crisp desert air and begin the day with guided stretching or mindful meditation among the prestigious vineyards of Grace Cafayate Hotel.
For moments of relaxation and pampering, the hotel provides a world-class spa facility and relaxation suite.
Grace Wellness Centre offers a serene sanctuary with a panoramic heated pool, sauna, hammam, and a range of private relaxation lounges.
Enjoy a locally inspired treatment that showcases natural herbs and Andean essences, designed to restore balance between body and mind.
When the afternoon dawns, experience the art of pottery making at Grace Cafayate, reconnecting with an ancestral tradition still alive in the Calchaquí Valley to this day.
Create, explore, and embrace the simplicity of making something from raw earth and gentle, guided touch.
It’s a moment where time slows, creativity breathes, and the world becomes like putty in your hands.
Your Hotel
Grace Cafayate Hotel
View HotelGrace Cafayate Hotel Description
This luxury boutique hotel and resort in Calchaquí Valley is perfectly positioned among lush vineyards and looming mountains. Situated approximately one kilometre from downtown Cafayate, the hotel forms part of the Estancia de Cafayate wine estate and golf club, offering a wide range of bespoke leisure activities to indulge in.
These include wine tastings, golfing experiences, trekking through the valley, horse riding, biking, and cultural experiences unique to the region. The hotel features a spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and a myriad of indulgent treatments. To fully appreciate the setting, sunbathe on the terrace overlooking the vineyards or take a swim in the expansive outdoor pool. Their restaurant offers regional cuisine crafted with local, organically grown produce — a delight for the senses as well as the body. Staying at Grace Cafayate Hotel is, in itself, an experience of the highest calibre.
Day 5: Cafayate
Today is dedicated to a slow, sensory exploration of Cafayate’s celebrated winelands.
Cafayate, one of Argentina’s driest and sunniest towns, is renowned for its high-altitude vineyards and colonial charm centred around the main plaza and the five-nave Cathedral of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Vineyards here sit between 1,600 and 2,600 metres, benefiting from intense sun, dry air, and dramatic temperature shifts — ideal conditions for the production of prestigious wine labels.
The wine-making sector in Argentina especially favours the Torrontés grape, and the climate of Cafayate is perfect for its development.
Introduced by Jesuits in the 18th century, Torrontés has become Argentina’s flagship white grape, known for its expressive aromatic profile. Today is about getting to know this grape’s flavour profile, along with many others that contribute to the vineyard’s acclaim.
Visit world-renowned wineries such as San Pedro de Yacochuya and Finca de las Nubes, which reflect the region’s innovation and growing international prestige.
Move slowly and mindfully through vineyards, leisurely discovering how altitude, sunlight, and Andean air shape Argentina’s most aromatic varietal.
Your Hotel
Grace Cafayate Hotel
View HotelGrace Cafayate Hotel Description
This luxury boutique hotel and resort in Calchaquí Valley is perfectly positioned among lush vineyards and looming mountains. Situated approximately one kilometre from downtown Cafayate, the hotel forms part of the Estancia de Cafayate wine estate and golf club, offering a wide range of bespoke leisure activities to indulge in.
These include wine tastings, golfing experiences, trekking through the valley, horse riding, biking, and cultural experiences unique to the region. The hotel features a spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and a myriad of indulgent treatments. To fully appreciate the setting, sunbathe on the terrace overlooking the vineyards or take a swim in the expansive outdoor pool. Their restaurant offers regional cuisine crafted with local, organically grown produce — a delight for the senses as well as the body. Staying at Grace Cafayate Hotel is, in itself, an experience of the highest calibre.
Day 6: Mendoza
After breakfast, sit back and relax as you are privately transferred to Salta Airport, where your flight awaits to escort you to the beautiful and otherworldly Mendoza, Argentina’s premier wine region. No thinking, just going, enjoying the views, and basking in the anticipation of adventures to come.
When landing in Mendoza, you will then be transferred to Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel, a contemporary, high-end retreat surrounded by vineyards and far-reaching mountain ranges.
Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel is one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Mendoza. The hotel not only features top-tier hospitality, world-class wellness facilities, and luxuriously unique gastronomy, but also boasts some of the best viticulture experiences in Argentina.
It’s a haven of awe. One where your problems cannot help but become small against the magnificent backdrop of the Andes mountains.
Enjoy a quiet moment on your private terrace after check-in, or perhaps opt for a reflective sunset stroll through the vines to anchor yourself.
Your Hotel
Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel
View HotelEntre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel Description
Welcome to Argentina’s premier boutique retreat, embraced by some of the world’s most lush vineyards and located just 20 minutes from Mendoza city. Winner of the 2019 World Spa Awards and awarded one Michelin star, Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel doesn’t merely claim to be one of the best hotels in Mendoza — it truly is.
It is also the only hotel in Latin America with its own authentic hammam, seamlessly embracing the centuries-old Turkish tradition of healing. Wellness here exceeds expectations; pamper yourself through the high-temperature and high-humidity circuits, or indulge in a range of vinotherapy treatments. Choose from 24 generously sized and thoughtfully designed accommodations, each featuring a private terrace with expansive views of the surrounding Malbec vineyards and landscape. Earth tones, warm wooden accents, luxurious fabrics, and striking light fixtures combine to create an atmosphere of relaxation and rejuvenation after a day exploring Argentina.
A stay at Entre Cielos includes a complimentary in-room bottle of wine, infusions, minibar beverages, concierge services, a wine tasting class, and a yoga session. Cuisine at Nube Restaurant is quintessentially Mendoza with a touch of global flair. The menu incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients balanced with carefully crafted elements to create a vibrant expression of flavour. Under the leadership of Chef Martín Luchetti, and with architecture that frames the outdoors like a living canvas, dining at Nube becomes a true sensory experience.
Day 7: Mendoza
Experience SUP Yoga on a mountain lake situated near Potrerillos Dam, a sapphire set within the weathered bones of the Andes Mountains.
SUP Yoga is a unique practice that combines yoga and stand-up paddleboarding, taking the practice of balance and core strength to a new level.
But the reward is great; imagine floating gently on still waters framed by the Andes, caving for a dip to end the experience in crystalline waters.
Truly, the elements—water, sun, wind, and mountains—add a meditative yet invigorating dimension. The subtle challenge of balance deepens focus, creating both playfulness and presence, anchoring yourself in a way that allows you to take it all in.
Sessions are led by experienced instructors and include all equipment. SUP Yoga is suitable for all levels.
Your Hotel
Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel
View HotelEntre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel Description
Welcome to Argentina’s premier boutique retreat, embraced by some of the world’s most lush vineyards and located just 20 minutes from Mendoza city. Winner of the 2019 World Spa Awards and awarded one Michelin star, Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel doesn’t merely claim to be one of the best hotels in Mendoza — it truly is.
It is also the only hotel in Latin America with its own authentic hammam, seamlessly embracing the centuries-old Turkish tradition of healing. Wellness here exceeds expectations; pamper yourself through the high-temperature and high-humidity circuits, or indulge in a range of vinotherapy treatments. Choose from 24 generously sized and thoughtfully designed accommodations, each featuring a private terrace with expansive views of the surrounding Malbec vineyards and landscape. Earth tones, warm wooden accents, luxurious fabrics, and striking light fixtures combine to create an atmosphere of relaxation and rejuvenation after a day exploring Argentina.
A stay at Entre Cielos includes a complimentary in-room bottle of wine, infusions, minibar beverages, concierge services, a wine tasting class, and a yoga session. Cuisine at Nube Restaurant is quintessentially Mendoza with a touch of global flair. The menu incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients balanced with carefully crafted elements to create a vibrant expression of flavour. Under the leadership of Chef Martín Luchetti, and with architecture that frames the outdoors like a living canvas, dining at Nube becomes a true sensory experience.
Day 8: Mendoza
Begin the day in Luján or Maipú with a wellness-infused experience: an interactive wine blending workshop.
Learn to taste varietals with intent and discernment, observe sensations, and create a personalised blend that reflects your own style, energy, and profile with your newly forged knowledge.
Following this interactive wine experience, a new adventure awaits.
After all your belongings have been packed, hotel staff will accompany you and your luggage to your shuttle to be transferred to the airport for a swift flight to Córdoba. The duration of this flight is approximately one hour.
After a smooth touchdown, you are then transferred to check into the acclaimed Azur Real Hotel & Spa—home to an extraordinary underground water sanctuary.
Built in 1915, Azur Real Hotel & Spa’s structure is a monument of architectural magnificence, designated as a city landmark of historical significance in Argentina.
Vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and wooden stairs are just a few examples of original elements that act as windows into a bygone past. Because of the building’s careful preservation, visitors experience Argentina’s rich history firsthand.
Your Hotel
Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel
View HotelEntre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel Description
Welcome to Argentina’s premier boutique retreat, embraced by some of the world’s most lush vineyards and located just 20 minutes from Mendoza city. Winner of the 2019 World Spa Awards and awarded one Michelin star, Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel doesn’t merely claim to be one of the best hotels in Mendoza — it truly is.
It is also the only hotel in Latin America with its own authentic hammam, seamlessly embracing the centuries-old Turkish tradition of healing. Wellness here exceeds expectations; pamper yourself through the high-temperature and high-humidity circuits, or indulge in a range of vinotherapy treatments. Choose from 24 generously sized and thoughtfully designed accommodations, each featuring a private terrace with expansive views of the surrounding Malbec vineyards and landscape. Earth tones, warm wooden accents, luxurious fabrics, and striking light fixtures combine to create an atmosphere of relaxation and rejuvenation after a day exploring Argentina.
A stay at Entre Cielos includes a complimentary in-room bottle of wine, infusions, minibar beverages, concierge services, a wine tasting class, and a yoga session. Cuisine at Nube Restaurant is quintessentially Mendoza with a touch of global flair. The menu incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients balanced with carefully crafted elements to create a vibrant expression of flavour. Under the leadership of Chef Martín Luchetti, and with architecture that frames the outdoors like a living canvas, dining at Nube becomes a true sensory experience.
Day 9: Cordoba
Following a light breakfast, you will enter Baños de Azur — an award-winning underground spa inspired by Jesuit architecture and ancient water rituals.
Progress through twelve water spaces, each one advancing your inner sense of calm.
This world of wellness is made up of warm pools, cool immersions, herbal steam rooms, and candlelit chambers designed to soothe the senses and quiet the mind. It’s truly an otherworldly adventure for the senses, impossibly ineffable, truly a spa adventure worthy of being featured on many a bucket list.
Their personalised treatments at Baños de Azur incorporate organic local ingredients, Zen techniques, four-hand massages, and Japanese facial rituals. It’s a sanctuary of pampering, unrivalled pampering.
An optional add-on to consider is an evening terrace meditation session that overlooks the city’s historic rooftops. Perfect way to end the day.
Your Hotel
Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel
View HotelEntre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel Description
Welcome to Argentina’s premier boutique retreat, embraced by some of the world’s most lush vineyards and located just 20 minutes from Mendoza city. Winner of the 2019 World Spa Awards and awarded one Michelin star, Entre Cielos Wine & Wellness Hotel doesn’t merely claim to be one of the best hotels in Mendoza — it truly is.
It is also the only hotel in Latin America with its own authentic hammam, seamlessly embracing the centuries-old Turkish tradition of healing. Wellness here exceeds expectations; pamper yourself through the high-temperature and high-humidity circuits, or indulge in a range of vinotherapy treatments. Choose from 24 generously sized and thoughtfully designed accommodations, each featuring a private terrace with expansive views of the surrounding Malbec vineyards and landscape. Earth tones, warm wooden accents, luxurious fabrics, and striking light fixtures combine to create an atmosphere of relaxation and rejuvenation after a day exploring Argentina.
A stay at Entre Cielos includes a complimentary in-room bottle of wine, infusions, minibar beverages, concierge services, a wine tasting class, and a yoga session. Cuisine at Nube Restaurant is quintessentially Mendoza with a touch of global flair. The menu incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients balanced with carefully crafted elements to create a vibrant expression of flavour. Under the leadership of Chef Martín Luchetti, and with architecture that frames the outdoors like a living canvas, dining at Nube becomes a true sensory experience.
Day 10: Cordoba
After sunrise, your morning transfer to Estancia Los Potreros awaits. Estancia Los Petrol is a haven of hands-on adventures. Here, wellness extends beyond the traditional spa experience.
At this ranch hotel in Argentina, a connection with horses becomes a grounding and transformative practice, one that guests are encouraged to partake in.
Time spent grooming, saddling, or simply being in these magnificent beasts’ presence encourages mindfulness and emotional clarity.
Riding across the rolling Córdoba hills feels like a moving meditation, and in a way, it is. The rhythm of hooves and open landscapes gently dissolves tension, forces you to focus on the ride, and affords escape from the ordinary.
Supported by experienced gauchos, guests of all levels can participate safely and confidently in the horse riding culture of Argentina.
Your Hotel
Estancia Los Potreros
View HotelEstancia Los Potreros Description
Estancia Los Potreros is among the most unique places to stay in Córdoba Province. Situated in the Sierras Chicas hills, the Begg family has operated this working cattle ranch and traditional Argentine estancia for four generations and spans approximately 6,500 acres of private land. Here, cattle roam freely, and horses are not simply residents for leisure — they are essential to daily ranch life. The hosts warmly share their authentic, Yellowstone-style way of life.
It is the perfect base for birdwatching, horse riding, exploring scenic walking trails, and immersing yourself in Argentina’s rural culture and traditions. As a working organic cattle and horse farm, the hospitality style emphasises shared meals and personal interaction with the hosts. It’s an ideal place to reconnect with nature and others—an experience defined by homemade food, boundless adventure, and meaningful connection.
Day 11: Córdoba
Argentine Malbec is best enjoyed alongside a traditional asado — a slow, multi-course barbecue that becomes a social ritual.
Guests who stay at Argentine Malbec are often invited into the farmhouse kitchen to learn the art of empanadas, homemade breads, and fresh pasta.
Interacting with one another over food breaks the social class dynamic, turning every experience from robotic to human, run-of-the-mill hospitality into indelible connections between souls who love to create. It also affords the opportunity to ask questions, share gastronomic insights, and make new acquaintances.
As a working cattle estancia, there may also be opportunities to ride alongside gauchos in their daily tasks — rounding up cattle, moving herds, or protecting young horses.
Witnessing their horsemanship in its natural setting is, as often reported, consistently unforgettable.
Your Hotel
Estancia Los Potreros
View HotelEstancia Los Potreros Description
Estancia Los Potreros is among the most unique places to stay in Córdoba Province. Situated in the Sierras Chicas hills, the Begg family has operated this working cattle ranch and traditional Argentine estancia for four generations and spans approximately 6,500 acres of private land. Here, cattle roam freely, and horses are not simply residents for leisure — they are essential to daily ranch life. The hosts warmly share their authentic, Yellowstone-style way of life.
It is the perfect base for birdwatching, horse riding, exploring scenic walking trails, and immersing yourself in Argentina’s rural culture and traditions. As a working organic cattle and horse farm, the hospitality style emphasises shared meals and personal interaction with the hosts. It’s an ideal place to reconnect with nature and others—an experience defined by homemade food, boundless adventure, and meaningful connection.
Day 12: Departure Day
As the thirteen-day retreat in Argentina comes to an end, we hope you forged new friendships, unburdened your heart to the mountains, recalibrated your inner thoughts, and became renewed with a sense of vitality that’s zesty enough to last up until your last breath.
The edge of the world has a way of putting everything into perspective, and YOLO Travel can almost guarantee your views have shifted into a more enthusiastic position as it all comes to a close.
The last day commences with a light breakfast at the estancia. Devour those last glimpses of the windswept region of Córdoba, the conversation bouncing in the air, and the feeling of being changed.
After breakfast and check-out, a private and seamless transfer to Córdoba Airport (COR) follows, heading towards your onward and outbound journey homeward.
We hope you return to your abode not only safely, but transformed. This 13-day retreat in Argentina bids you a heartfelt adieu, and we at YOLO Travel are eager to accompany you to your next wellness adventure.
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