Self Drive and Fly.
Arrival and reception at the airport in Salta and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we suggest you explore Salta through a walk through its streets, churches and colonial buildings. Be sure to visit the MAAM (Museum of High Mountain Archaeology), responsible for disseminating and preserving the "Children of Llullaillaco", one of the most important archaeological discoveries of recent decades.
Meal: No Meal
We get ready for a long day touring the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity and the Serranía El Hornocal, famous for its shades.
Meal: Breakfast
Departure to the Puna through Salinas Grandes and San Antonio de los Cobres to then start the road to Tolar Grande, passing through: Salar de Pocitos, del Diablo and the Siete Curvas. Arrival to Tolar Grande, located in the Puna Salta.
Meal: Breakfast
During the day explore the area starting with a visit to the Campamento de la Casualidad. Here operated one of the most important sulfur mining camps in the region. A tour of its facilities tells the story of what is now a ghost town. On the way back to Tolar Grande, stop at the Cono de Arita, a curious formation in the middle of the Arizaro Salt Flat.
Meal: Breakfast
Before returning to Salta, visit the Ojos de Mar, where some of the few stromatolites alive today are found. Continue the trip through Abra del Gallo, San Antonio de los Cobres and Quebrada del Rio Toro. If you have time, visit Santa Rosa de Tastil.
Meal: Breakfast
At the indicated time, transfer to the airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Needed Transfers.
Accommodation: 5 nights
Salta (2) – Tilcara (1) - Tolar Grande (2).
Car rental: 6 days.
Meals: 5 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 - ROOMIE HOTEL
TILCARA - LAS TERRAZAS
SALTA - CASA ANDINA
3/4 Star / Boutique
SALTA - VILLA VICUÑA OR SIMILAR
TILCARA - LAS TERRAZAS
SALTA - CASA ANDINA
Operational note:
Day 4: Access to Mina la Casualidad is weather conditioned from JUL-SEP.
To take into account
Tolar Grande has a very small guesthouse so the accommodation can be in a family house.
Due to the characteristics of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, heart or blood 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
Drop Off Bariloche Airport - Included
Basic Insurance (CDW) - Included
Suggested season - Avoid DEC-MAR due to rainy season.