We invite you to a new experience in whale watching. Our adventure starts really early when we are picked up at the hotel to get to “Puerto Pirámides”. We had heard about this new way of whale watching and we were very excited about the trip.

We decided to embark at 11:30 in the morning, from the Southern Spirit’s office at “Puerto Pirámides” where we had to show up one hour before leaving. Besides, there is another departure time at 13:30 in the afternoon which is ideal for those who find difficult waking up and getting up early. During September, October and November there is a schedule of two departures a day and in December there is only one at 11:30 am.

The boat –we are embarking- is yellow which reminds us of one of the most emblematic Beatles’ songs. It is the first semi-submersible model specially designed for watching the Southern Right Whales and Sea Lions. It offers the possibility of having an underwater view since the hull is designed with windows which enable you to watch the whale in a unique way. This possibility is not offered by the rest of the traditional whale watching trips at “Puerto Pirámides”. At the under the water level, passengers have 40 windows for submarine watching, each one with his/her own seat.

You also have the possibility of watching the natural spectacle from the boat deck which also offers a more panoramic and not less attractive view.

The combination of submarine whale watching together with panoramic view from the deck has really been an unforgettable experience!

The trip took us through “Golfo Nuevo” [New Gulf], within 10 miles from the starting point, depending on the location of the animals, for an hour-fifty minutes.

After having sailed for some minutes we reached the whale area and we started the whale watching. During the whole journey the guide explained the behaviour and uses of the animals, he was interpreting the whale activity at that time and responded each of our questions very professionally.

Our experience was incredible therefore we share it with you. In addition, we also want to profit this opportunity to remind you ok the Kayak Whale Watching, an experience suitable for those who love to be more adventurous.

We dedicate this article to present the exclusive wine tasting Mendoza. Mendoza is one of the largest winemaking regions of the world. With more than 1500 wineries distributed in three regions -Luján de Cuyo, Valle de Uco and Maipú– large open fields together with grapevines, mountains and blue skies.

The Vines of Mendoza, a place difficult to forget for those who have the possibility to lodge there, since it offers the perfect balance between a natural landscape surrounded by vineyards with a first class cuisine. Lots of wine lovers recommend staying here so as to enjoy of one of the 33 hotels selected by Condé Nast.

On this opportunity we are focusing on The Vines of Mendoza Tasting Room where wine tasting is offered with more than 100 products from regional “Boutique” wineries. Visiting the Tasting Room is like visiting several wineries all in the same place.

Each wine tasting includes detailed and personal information on the wines from the specialists who conduct the experience in a very amusing and entertaining way.

Since we are also travelers, we like getting more involved therefore we joined the experience and prepared our own wine with The Vines of Argentina. We elaborated our own wine with the help of experts in the high tech The Vines of Argentina laboratory and got to take the wine bottle with us in order to share it with our friends.

Every Wednesday 20 pm from October up to May, the Tasting Room receives enologists from prestigious “boutique” wineries of Mendoza, who talk about their wines. This bilingual guided wine tasting called “The night of the oenologist”. This is the only event of this type in the city, and it is considered to be a unique opportunity to share and learn from the best enologists of Mendoza. There you have the direct opportunity of discussing about their wine production. When organized with time your clients may participate of this differentiating opportunity.

Wine tasting is a must-do in our journey, as well as wine-tasting from the best enologists of the world. We have learnt more about wine through the tasting: comparing it, analyzing it, interchanging opinions with others and sometimes making new blends. We believe Mendoza is one of the most interesting places to directly learn from relating with experts.

At night we can enjoy the best cuisine at the “Siete Fuegos” Restaurant from the well-known Chef, Francis Mallmann. You can always have dinner inside the restaurant or for those people who wish to eat in the outdoors area, you can enjoy of a front line seat at the open air kitchen watching how fire artisans passionately transform Argentinian foods into delicious meals.

We invite you to share with your clients a perfect combination of rustic experience and unique flavors, offering a visit to the Tasting Room of The Vines of Argentina in Mendoza where wine and nature become a real experience.