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How to Book a Wine and Hiking Trip to Argentina

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How to Book a Wine and Hiking Trip to Argentina

Plan your Mendoza wine tasting and Patagonia hiking trip to Argentina with a clear timeline and budget.

VoAtlas editorial Updated · 3 min read
Typical cost $2,900 before anything else
Across the 0% window $161.11/mo 18 months, no interest

How we got that: $2,900 spread evenly across the 18-month introductory window on the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card. Checked · at the bank Carry a balance past the window and the standard APR applies to what is left.

Picture yourself sipping high-altitude Malbec in Mendoza with the Andes right behind your glass, then heading south to hike the jagged peaks of Patagonia. The secret to nailing this trip is timing: book during the southern hemisphere's winter months to lock in the best rates for a spring adventure when the weather warms up and the trails reopen.

A trip like this usually runs around $2900 for flights, stays, and getting around. Spreading that cost out over time makes it much easier to handle without draining your checking account all at once, especially when you pair it with the right payment setup.

Just keep in mind that the 0% intro period is a hard deadline, not free money. If you still have a balance left when those 18 months are up, the remaining amount will start accruing interest.

The steps

  1. 01

    Pick your travel window

    Aim for spring in Argentina, which runs from October to November. The weather is crisp for hiking, the vineyards are springing back to life, and you will miss the massive crowds of the peak summer months.

  2. 02

    Book your flights and stays

    Lock in your long-haul flights and boutique hotel rooms well in advance. Prices for both tend to climb as your travel dates get closer, so getting these booked early sets your baseline budget.

  3. 03

    Map out your spending

    Look at the total estimated cost of $2900 and figure out how much you need to set aside each month. Having a clear target keeps you from getting surprised by credit card bills later.

  4. 04

    Use your card window

    Put the expenses on the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card, which gives you 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening. If you spread that $2900 across the intro window on purchases of 18 months, you are looking at $161.11 per month.

  5. 05

    Book local guides

    Reserve your winery tours in Mendoza and any multi-day treks in Patagonia a few months ahead. The best guides and remote lodges fill up fast during the shoulder season.

  6. 06

    Check the card terms before you commit

    Every figure we publish for the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card carries the date a person verified it against Citi and a link to where they checked. Intro windows and APRs change without notice, so confirm the current terms before applying.

    See Citi Simplicity® Credit Card terms →

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Argentina?

Spring is ideal for combining wine tasting in Mendoza with hiking in Patagonia. You get manageable weather and fewer tourists than the peak summer months.

How much does a trip to Argentina cost?

A typical two-week trip involving both wine regions and hiking spots runs around $2900 for flights, lodging, and local transit.

How does the card offer work?

The Citi Simplicity® Credit Card gives you 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening, giving you time to pay off your expenses in chunks.

What is the monthly payment for this trip?

If you divide the $2900 total cost evenly across the 18-month window, you get $161.11 per month.