Discovering Argentina

$1518

per person

Traveling to the Argentine North opens the door to a territory of different shapes and contrasts.

This is, without a doubt, the area with the most “historical” and “traditional” life, a place where Pre-Columbian civilizations co-exist with a colonial past, and a present with strong folkloric roots. Throughout our trip, we visit the most relevant spots of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and the Calchaquíes Valleys.. It starts in San Salvador de Jujut and end’s in Salta City. Salta is the Argentine city where the Spanish influence is best preserved. Enjoy its elegance which gives testimony of the sumptuous past, which is still alive in the large old houses and flowery courtyards. Also visit Cafayate, a beautiful village in the Calchaquí Valleys, famous for its wine production. Do not miss the beautiful landscapes of the Humahuaca Gorge with its old towns full of history and tradition.

Summary of the Luxury Discovering Argentina Tour:

Day 1: Buenos Aires, San Salvador de Jujuy & Purmamarca

Once you have arrived in San Salvador de Jujuy, we will visit “Quebrada de Humahuaca”, before driving to Purmamarca.

Day 2: Tilcara, Purmamarca, San Antonio de los Cobres & Salta

We start off today, with a visit to the big salt plains. We continue to drive to San Antonio de los Cobres, before heading to the beautiful scenery of Quebrada de Toro, and finish our journey at Salta.

Day 3: Salta & Cafayate

Today, we leave Salta and start the expedition to Cafayate.

Day 4: Departure from Buenos Aires

In the morning, there will be a Salta City Tour. As for the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to board a flight back to Buenos Aires.

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4 Days

April

Argentina

August

Departure

Buenos Aires/Buenos Aires
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Entry Fees

5 Star Accommodation

Personal Guide

Airport Transfers

Breakfast
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Day 1: Buenos Aires, San Salvador de Jujuy & Purmamarca

Morning flight to San Salvador de Jujuy (Jujuy Province). Arrival in San Salvador de Jujuy, gateway to visit "Quebrada de Humahuaca" (Humahuaca Gorge), a World Heritage Site. Reception and the Airport and start our 4x4 drive to Purmamarca, a picturesque town, with its plaza and local streets, and we tour the surroundings hills on a 30 minute walk through Los Colorados.

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Day 2: Tilcara, Purmamarca, San Antonio de los Cobres & Salta

We head to visit the big salt plains, where we will have a picnic lunch and where we enjoy bike ride through the salt, with a beautiful view of Mt Chañi (6200 meters high) and see the local Andean people working in the salt pools. We continue driving to San Antonio de los Cobres well known as the most important stop in one of the worlds most famous train journeys, the Tren de las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). We have lunch in town and continue through the breathtaking landscapes of the Quebrada del Toro (Toro Gorge) and finish at the city of Salta, where we spend the nights and relax.

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Day 3: Salta & Cafayate

We depart in 4x4 vehicles, lead by our specialized guide. We leave the City of Salta behind and travel through the breathtaking Quebrada de las Conchas, characterized by intense colors and spectacular geological formations, determined by the concentration of different minerals in the soil. During our trip, we stop at the amazing rock formations of the Anfiteatro, and soon observe the white sands that hail our entrance to Cafayate, the most important town in the Valles Calchaquies, well known for its wines. We have lunch in a typical winery and tour the town and get to know other wineries in the area. In the afternoon, we return to Salta.

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Day 4: Departure from Buenos Aires

AM - Salta City Tour; In the morning city tour of the city of Salta, the most representative Spanish colonial city in Argentina. Ascent of Cerro San Bernardo. We will visit the Cathedral, the Church of San Francisco, the Town Hall and the Historic Museum of the North, the craft market and the San Bernardo Hill. The Church of San Francisco is a magnificent Franciscan temple with fine architecture ornaments. The Town Hall was built in different periods, but has a predominant Baroque style. Looms and silver objects can be bought at the handicraft market. Lunch on your own. PM - Transfer to the Airport in order to board the flight back to Buenos Aires.