Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, scenery of the most important events of the country since 1810, to then continue to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish in Palermo and Recoleta. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.
Meal: Dinner
In the afternoon, the city awaits us to explore Salta by a walk through its streets, churches and colonial buildings. During the tour, we visit the MAAM (Museum of High Mountain Archaeology), which is in charge of sharing and conserving the ‘Niños del Llullaillaco’, one of the most important archaeological discovers in the last decades. Maximum altitude: 1.152 MASL (3.779 ft.)
Meal: Breakfast
Departure from Salta to start our trip through the Calchaquíes Valleys. During the trip, we stop at Del Obispo Slope, del Tin Tin Straight and Los Cardones National Park. In Cachi, we enjoy free time for lunch (not included) and walk around the town. Then, continue towards Cafayate through National Route 40, passing by enchanting towns such as Seclantas, Molino’s and Angastaco, apart from the amazing De Las Flechas Gorge, which is a curious rocky formation. Arrival at Cafayate. Travelled distance: 320 km (199 miles) Travel time: 11/12 hours Maximum altitude: 3.348 MASL (10.984 ft.)
Meal: Breakfast
In the morning, we explore the city, The Vine and Wine Museum and a winery. After lunch (not included), departure towards Salta visiting De Las Conchas Gorge, characterized by its curious formations, such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil´s Throat, both consequence of wind and water erosion. Arrival in Salta and accommodation. Travelled distance: 197 km (122 miles) Travel time: 8 hours Maximum altitude: 1.683 MASL (5.522 ft.)
Meal: Breakfast
Early departure travelling along Del Toro Gorge to reach the town of San Antonio de los Cobres and discover part of the route that the Train of the Clouds used to do. After lunch (not included), we continue along the Puna to reach Salinas Grandes Salt Flat, the third largest in the world. Then, we descend along De Lipan Slope to Purmamarca, where well-known De los Siete Colores Hill is located. Accommodation. Travelled distance: 320 km (199 miles) Travel time: 10 hours Maximum altitude: 4.170 MASL (13.681 ft.)
Meal: Breakfast
Today we explore Huma Huaca Gorge, a Humanity Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, visiting typical and colourful villages such as Tilcara with its Pucará and Huma Huaca from where we reach the incredible El Hornocal mountain range, also called Cerro de los 14 Colores, whose viewpoint is at 4350 meters above sea level. On the way back to Salta we stop at the chapel of Uquía, the oldest in the Quebrada and the afternoon sun gives us beautiful views, especially the Paleta del Pintor, which frames the town of Maimará. Arrival in Salta. Travelled distance: 308 km (191 miles) Travel time: 11 hours Maximum altitude: 4350 MASL (14.271 ft.)
Meal: Breakfast
Morning at leisure in order to continue exploring the city. At due time transfer to the airport to embark towards Puerto Iguazu. Arrival and reception.
Meal: Breakfast
In the morning, we go to Iguazu National Park to visit the Iguazu Falls, which has been declared Natural Heritage Site and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the park: Garganta Del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing waterfall of the park), The Upper (which provides a vertical view) and The Lower (which offers a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). During the tour, we have free time for lunch (not included) and the chance to take optionally The Great Adventure, an excursion that combines a boat ride at the foot of some waterfalls and a crossing through the jungle. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
We leave Puerto Iguazú to get to Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and visit the waterfalls on the Brazilian side and we are able to appreciate a view of almost all the falls. Return to Puerto Iguazu and transfer to the airport. Arrival in Buenos Aires and accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Time at leisure. If your flight allows it, we suggest you continue discovering Buenos Aires’ secrets. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight.
Meal: Breakfast
-Needed transfers.
-Accommodation: 9 nights Buenos Aires (2) - Salta (3) – Cafayate (1) - Purmamaca (1) - Puerto Iguazú (2).
-Tours:
Buenos Aires: City tour - Dinner Tango show.
Puerto Iguazú: Argentinian Falls - Brazilian Falls.
Salta: Walking Tour with MAAM included - Calchaquíes Valleys and Del Toro Gorge.
Jujuy: Salinas Grandes Salt Flat - Humahuaca Gorge with Hornocal.
-Meals: 9 breakfasts - 1 dinner.
-Needed tickets to Parks and museums.
International / Domestic Airfare
Airport taxes.
Extra: laundry service, telephone call.
Eco-tax in Puerto Iguazú, Bariloche and port taxes in the Lake Crossing.
Early check in / late check out (Except early check-in in Buenos Aires on day 1, in the Fixed Departures).
Optional activities.
Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Gratuities.
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers.
Travel and medical insurance.
Personal expenses.
Hotels Used Or Similar
Tourist Category
BUENOS AIRES - LENNOX BUENOS AIRES / HUINID OBELISCO OR SIMILAR
SALTA - HOTEL ROOMIE OR SIMILAR
CAFAYATE - HOTEL LOS SAUCES OR SIMILAR
PURMAMARCA - CASA DE ADOBE OR SIMILAR
PUERTO IGUAZÚ - MERIT IGUAZU OR SIMILAR
First Category
BUENOS AIRES - NH TANGO OR SIMILAR
SALTA - BRIZO SALTA OR SIMILAR
CAFAYATE - VIÑAS DE CAFAYATE OR SIMILAR
PURMAMARCA - LA COMARCA OR SIMILAR
PUERTO IGUAZÚ - MERCURE IGUAZU OR SIMILAR
Operational note:
Day 2: It is required to arrive by flight before 2PM.
The High Mountain Museum is closed on Mondays. Due to the closure of Cabildo (TUE) and Mercado de San Miguel (SUN). The points of interest to visit will be modified.
Day 3: Pablo Díaz Museum closes on Mondays.
Day 4: The Vine and Wine Museum closes on Mondays.
To keep in mind:
-This program is available as a fixed departure. Please, ask for our exclusive benefits.
-During the rainy season, DEC-MAR. The tour may be affected.
-Due to the characteristics of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure illnesses take special care.
-Puerto Iguazú: The access to Garganta Del Diablo can be interrupted because of the rise in river flow.
-In case of taking The Great Adventure, ask for its restrictions.
-Due to frequent flight reschedules, please consult the needed ones at time of booking.
In addition, exclusive benefits of our fixed departure
Buenos Aires: Early check in with breakfast / Tango lesson previous to the dinner show
Iguazú: Lunch without drinks during Iguazú Falls at Argentinian Side
THE TARIFFS MAY BE MODIFIED IN THE WINTER HOLIDAYS PERIOD, LONG WEEK-ENDS, NATIONAL HOLIDAY, FESTIVE SEASON, CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
PLEASE, ASK THE MINIMUM OF NIGHTS AND MANDATORY DINNERS.
Benefits at our Fixed Departures
-Early check in with breakfast on day 1 in Buenos Aires (during the hotel breakfast hours),
-Early breakfast for those programs on which needed flights are very early (Mind this is a basic continental breakfast).
-Having 6 or more passengers, services in monolingual English language are guaranteed, except in point 1 of Basic Concepts.
-Transfers in and out with English speaking local guide.
-Guaranteed departure with at least 1 passenger (paying the passenger supplement traveling alone).
-Small groups of up to 16 people.
Basic concepts
1. All guided tours include local bilingual English speaking guide.
2. Flights are not included. Please check at the time of booking the needed flights, as they are subject to frequent rescheduling.
3. To avoid extra transportation costs, you must reserve the needed flights in the program.
4. In case of adding nights before or after the program, calculate only the extra night of the hotel, since the transfer in / out in Buenos Aires is already included.
5. Two categories of hotel: First Superior and Tourist Superior. The hotels can be replaced by others of the same category, for reasons of availability.
6. Lodging tax exemption in Argentina. It is mandatory to receive copy of the passport in order to keep the exemption.
7. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Beverage is included only in box-lunches and during the dinner of the Tango Show. Please have a look to the supplements if full board or modified American plan are needed.
8. Tickets to natural reserves, national parks and museums.
Half Board and Full Board supplement available on request.