Self Drive and Fly.
Arrival at the airport and pick up of the car rental. After the necessary procedures, drive for a short distance to the city of Salta. Leave the vehicle and explore Salta through its colonial streets and churches.
Meal: No Meal
Depart early driving through Del Toro Gorge, reaching the town of San Antonio de Los Cobres, from where you can take the Train to the Clouds if you wish. In the province of Jujuy, continue to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat and then, descend De Lipán Slope to Purmamarca.
Meal: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring the Humahuaca Gorge, Natural and Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you are brave, you could get to El Hornocal (Hill of the 14 Colours). Return to Salta.
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy the Calchaquíes Valleys, through Del Obispo Slope, Tin Tin Straight and Los Cardones National Park. In Cachi, we have time for lunch (not included) and also to walk around the town. Then, we continue towards Molinos.
Meal: Breakfast
Continue along National Route 40 to tour De las Flechas Gorge, a curious formation produced by the erosion of water and wind. After admiring the landscape, continue to Cafayate where vineyards will welcome you.
Meal: Breakfast
On the way to Salta, we visit De las Conchas or Cafayate gorges, characterized by its curious formations such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil’s Throat, product of wind and water erosion. Arrival at Salta and accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
End of the adventure. Please, allow plenty of time for you to return your rented car at the airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: 6 nights.
Salta (3) - Purmamarca (1) - Molinos (1) - Cafayate (1)
Car rental: 6 days.
Meals: 6 breakfasts.
Flight tickets and airport taxes.
Extra: Meals, drinks, tips, laundry service, telephone call and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Early check in / late check out.
Optional activities.
Gratuities.
Travel and medical insurance.
Hotels Used Or Similar
3 Star
SALTA - DEL VINO OR SIMILAR
PURMAMARCA - HOSTERÍA CASA DE ADOBE OR SIMILAR
MOLINOS - HACIENDA DE MOLINOS
CAFAYATE - LOS SAUCES OR SIMILAR
4 Star / Boutique
SALTA - VILLA VICUÑA OR SIMILAR
PURMAMARCA - LA COMARCA OR SIMILAR
MOLINOS - HACIENDA DE MOLINOS
CAFAYATE - VILLA VICUÑA
5 Star / Boutique
SALTA - SHERATON SALTA OR SIMILAR
PURMAMARCA - MANANTIAL DEL SILENCIO
MOLINOS - HACIENDA DE MOLINOS
CAFAYATE - PATIOS DE CAFAYATE OR SIMILAR
Operational note:
Day 2: The Train to the Clouds has fixed departure days starting at noon from S.A. de los Cobres and returning at 3PM.
To keep in mind:
The Puna is a very special environment that is characterized by the height and reduction of oxygen, high atmospheric pressure which makes it necessary that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care.
Necessary that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care.
THE TARIFFS MAY BE MODIFIED IN THE WINTER HOLIDAYS PERIOD, LONG WEEK-ENDS, NATIONAL HOLIDAY, FESTIVE SEASON (FRON DEC 23ST TO JAN 4TH), CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
PLEASE, ASK THE MINIMUM OF NIGHTS AND MANDATORY DINNERS.
Basic concepts
1. Flights are not included. Please check at the time of booking the required flights, as they are subject to frequent rescheduling.
2. Lodging tax exemption. It is mandatory to receive copy of the passport in order to keep the exemption.
3. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
4. Tickets to natural reserves, national parks and museums.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RATES QUOTED FOR ACCOMMODATION IN ARGENTINA (EXCEPT USHUAIA AND HOTELS WITH SPECIAL TAX CATEGORY), DO NOT INCLUDE VAT ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION OF VAT EXEMPTION FOR EVERY PERSON RESIDENT IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO GET THE VAT EXEMPTION AS QUOTED WE WILL NEED TO RECEIVE COPY OF THE PASSPORTS FOR ALL PASSENGERS.
SERVICES AND PRICES NOT INCLUDED, ARE UPON REQUEST.
CONGRESSES, CONVENTIONS AND INCENTIVE: HOTEL RATES ONLY UPON REQUEST.
ENTRANCES FEES TO NATIONAL PARKS ARE NOT INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
HALF BOARD AND FULL BOARD SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Notes
Pick Up - Salta Airport
Drop Off - Salta Airport
Basic Insurance (CDW) - Included
Suggested season - Avoid December to March, due to the rainy season.