Argentina & Chile "North" / 18 days
Itinerary / 100% Flexible
Day 1 - Reception at EZE airport and transfer to Hotel. Day at Leisure
Buenos Aires is an elegant and the busiest city in South America which represents the Argentine essence. In spite of its modern constructions and dynamic activity, it has managed to preserve old traditions and charming corners. Visitors are fascinated by its environment, the individuality of each of its neighbourhoods, the cordiality of its people, and its wide selection of cultural and commercial opportunities. Buenos Aires, surrounded by Argentina's splendid countryside, is the great cosmopolitan doorway to South America.
Day 2 - Buenos Aires City Tour
The tour visits the most important spots in the spectacular city of Buenos Aires. At the first stop you will discover the history of “May
Square”, the site of the most important historical events and where their protagonists made history since its foundation where you
can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Then enjoy May Avenue and wonder in awe at the
oldest residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo. Walk along its cobble-stoned streets and discover its antiques shops
and picturesque buildings. Live and feel the original Tango in the neighborhood of La Boca: walk along “Caminito Street” and enjoy the dancers and souvenir shops. See the mythical Boca Juniors soccer stadium. Contemplate the modernization of the city whilst traveling along “Madero Port” and its exclusive docks, full of excellent restaurants and large office buildings. Pass through the Retiro neighborhood
and move on to see Palermo and its most exclusive residential area before finally arriving at Recoleta. Once there, discover the final resting place of Eva Peron, “Evita” and wander through Recoleta Cemetery where she is to be found.
Day 3 - Day at Leisure / Dinner Tango-Show
In the evening you will enjoy a tango show service with very special characteristics in order to delight the audience of all nationalities in the best area of Buenos Aires, wich is a protagonist of the magic of this place.
Day 4 - Tigre Delta & San Isidro Day Trip
To start the tour you will be taken to San Isidro where you will visit the town’s historical centre. Later the tour continues to the port in
Tigre, where you will board the launch and navigate the best and most serene channels and streams of the Delta. After that you will
enjoy a full yet exquisite lunch at ‘Villa Julia’ restaurant, located in front of the river. At the end of the lunch you will visit the Puerto de
Frutos where you can walk the market and other areas of Tigre.
Day 5 - Gaucho Ranch Day at Estancia
Experience a traditional 'fiesta gaucho' (gaucho party) on this full day excursion to the Argentine countryside.
Visit the Argentinian gauchos, who live on the open plains at Estancia Don Silvano, a traditional ranch that will host you for a day of activities.
Enjoy a barbecue lunch with wine and mate, horseback riding, trick horse demonstrations and dancing. Learn about life on a ranch on the Argentinian pampas from your guide and hosts, with round-trip transportation from your Buenos Aires hotel.
Day 6 - Flight to Salta (SLA) / Airport pick up and transfer to hotel / Salta City Tour
Salta, La Linda, is not a excessive nickname as it is the most smart and refined village along the Northwest of Argentina which has grown because all the support given by the Tourism. It invites us to visit the Calchaquíes Valleys traveling to Cafayate and Cachi, where we discover wineries that are internationally known. We ascend to San Antonio de los Cobres on board the famous Train to the Clouds. We can take advantage of this place to have some adventure like trekking or riding a horse through the beautiful nature in San Lorenzo. A full Salta so we can never forget about it.
Afternoon: City Tour to discover Salta
Today the city has grown considerably, but keeps intact the colonial spirit in many of its most important monuments and houses, making it the best city in Argentina which has preserved its architectural legacy. The city tour in Salta City consists of a walk short distances linking its historic monuments, the city centre and its outskirts.
Day 7 - Calchaquí Valley & Cafayate with a visit to Winery
Discover the natural wonders of the Salta province during this full-day sightseeing and wine tasting day trip from Salta. Trek south of Salta into the rivers, mountains and gorges of the Calchaquí Valley. Stop at the Devil's Throat rock formation to snap some photos before continuing on to the winemaking town of Cafayate. You'll tour a winery and taste some local wines before making the return trip to Salta. After pickup at your hotel in Salta, meet your guide and board the tour vehicle (car, van or minibus, depending on the group size) for your trip out of town. You'll follow Route 68 through the Lerma Valley toward Cayafate, which lies about 120 miles (190 km) south of the city of Salta. Your guide makes stops along your scenic drive through gorges, around mountains and along rivers for coffee or a snack at La Viña or in Posta de las Cabras. Drive down into the depths of the Calchaquí Valley (Valles Calchaquíes,) a network of land formations that's pending on UNESCO's list of possible World Heritage sites. Stop several times for fantastic views of the unusual rock formations like the Amphitheater (Amfiteatro) and the Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo). Take a break in Cayafate for lunch with your guide or at a restaurant of your choosing (both at your own expense), or enjoy the lunch that you brought with you before meeting up with the group for your winery tour of the vineyards or barreling facilities. The exact winery depends on availability, but some options include Vasija Secreta or Domingo Hermanos. You may even visit a second winery if time allows. After a short winery tour, enjoy tasting three to four local varietals like malbec, cabernet, torrontés (the region’s signature white varietal) or mistela (a dessert wine). Then board your vehicle for the comfortable ride back to Salta and drop-off at your hotel.
Highlights
• Calchaquí Valley day trip from Salta
• Enjoy an incredible drive past rural mountain villages and deep gorges
• See rock formations like Devil’s Throat
• Visit the wine town of Cafayate
• Take a tour of a local winery and sample three to four varietals, including malbec and torrontés, the local white grape
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
Day 8 - Purmamarca & Salt Flats Tour / Night Purmamarca, Jujuy
Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta. Get an early start to travel to the Salinas Grandes salt flats and take in the otherworldly scenery. Continue to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. In charming Purmamarca, your guide shows you the highlights of the village before you head to Humahuaca, located near the multicolored mountains known as the Serranias del Hornocal.
Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour. Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment's beauty. Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt. The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.
Day 9 - Humahuaca & Hill of Seven Colors Tour
The Humahuaca Canyon is a region rich in history and traditions. This area has been used as road and settlement over ten thousand years, and today still retains architectural and archaeological sites that are testimony to its long history and a population that keeps ancient customs. It forms a natural corridor toward North-South, which stretches across the Rio Grande basin and that communicates the Jujuy Valley with the Puna region. In 2003, during a meeting held in Paris, has been declared by UNESCO as a "World Heritage Site", in the category "Cultural Landscape".
Alongside an expert guide, travel through the scenic Argentinian countryside to Purmamarca Village, an indigenous town home to the majestic Seven Colored Hill. Travel back in time in Pucará’s Archeological Museum; marvel at the ancient religious paintings in Uquía Church; and gaze at the golden statues inside the Cathedral of Maimara.
Day 10 - Transfer by Bus to Chile, San Pedro de Atacama (7.30 hours) / In the evening: Dead Moon Valley Tour
In the morning, after breakfast we will transfer to the Bus Station to be transfer to San Pedro de Atacama. Check into your lodge and choose one of the excursions offered by the hotel. We recommend the Moon and Death Valley Tour.
In the evening, one of the most expected moments is the sunset and the best place to appreciate it is the Mountain range of the Salt, with its Mars and Moon Valleys that are saline and argillaceous conformations product of the mineralogical folding that have taken place for one hundred million years and that originated small mountains of capricious and sculptural forms that at sunset resemble a Lunar landscape.
We head toward the valley of the moon, around 10 kms. away from San Pedro de Atacama, declared natural sanctuary, is part of Los Flamencos National Reserve within the Salt Mountains (range).
Beautiful and attractive place full of colors and formations that create a geological spectacle similar to the moon s surface. Visit to the Tres Marias statues , the salt cave , we will go upward to the gran duna ( great dune )
to see the entire splendour of this beautiful panorama.
Day 11 - Atacama Salt Flat, Toconao & High Plain Lagoons Tour
Departure to the Gaps High of Miñique and Miscanti, located 138 km of San Pedro de Atacama and at an altitude of 4,300 meters. We take the road to Toconao, this is going straight into the plains with views of the volcano Sunset, on the route be able to observe species of native trees in the area as the tamarugo and de, in the km 38 arrival to the people of Toconao, brief visit to the main square and the church, highlighting their houses built in volcanic stone (Quarry).
Panoramic view of the beautiful contrast that occurs between the greenery of the Valley of Jere and the desert, we continue brief visit to the village farmer in Socaire. Then ascend by the cordillera de los Andes to reach the gaps of Miscanti and Meñiques of intense blue and white shores, located in the National Reserve Flamingos, surrounded by imposing hills and volcanoes created a unique landscape in this region.
Guided Walk on the sector. Then returned and visited the Salar de Atacama and travel the Lagoon Here where we can witness the flamingos and other types of birds. At dusk. Return to San Pedro at 14:00 Approx.
Day 12 - Archaeological Tour
Visit The Pukara Quitor dating back to the 12th century, important defensive fortress of the Atacama culture, located 3 Km. San Pedro de Atacama, with an area of 2.5 hectares and a strategic location, this defended by a ravine barrier on the river, a quebradilla and a wall in the most accessible that gives the valley.
It is an impressive construction that climbs a steep hill, in their homes and walls used stones, together with mortar of earth. Exit toward Ayllus (social system of subsistence and community work)
Crossing one of the Ayllus more distant came to the Village Archaeological Site of Tulor, with a seniority approx. 3000 years, miraculously preserved to be buried by sand, composed of rooms circulars communicated among themselves and with patio in common. It is a visit exciting. Return to San Pedro.
Day 13 - Puritama Hot Springs
The hot springs are a welcome break to return from a day of exploration. The pools with water at 35 ° C and rich in minerals, allow give the visitor the relaxation required after a journey that begins early and extends throughout the day.
Day 14 - Tatio Geysers Tour / Transfer to Calama airport & Flight to Santiago de Chile
Exploration to the highest geothermal field, located at 4,300 meters above sea level in the Andean Mountain range.The steam fumaroles, that reach 50 meters of height, are mixed with the imposing beauty of the Andes, multiple colors and with varied fauna, among which outstand the Vicunas, American camelidae of elegant walking and adapted to live in extreme climatic and geographic conditions.
The geothermal field has its origin in the Earth magma, the cordilleran waters originated by defrosting filter through the cracks of the layers of the soil, reaching deep and hot zones, and finally when getting in contact with the magma, raises violently in the form of steam and boiling water, causing the fumaroles and spurts that rise because of the abrupt change of temperature.
When returning, nature provides a stirring landscape of mountains and volcanoes 5,500 above sea level, as well as important birds in the small rivers that follow their way to the great Atacama Salt Lake.
In the Afternoon, you will be transfer to Calama Airport to take your flight back to Santiago de Chile, where your guide will transfer to your hotel in Santiago de Chile.
Day 15 - Flight to Santiago de Chile SCL / Airport pick up and transfer to hotel - Day at Leisure
Capital of Chile located in the Central Valley, framed by the majestic Mountain range of the Andes. Important metropolis where the French classic baroque and the Spanish colonial architecture are combined with modern high buildings. The beautiful and extensive valleys that surround the city give rise to famous Chilean wines, in addition to a pleasant Mediterranean climate, between summits of the mountain range with their winter centers and the privileged coast of the Pacific Ocean. Elegant hotels are located only a few steps away of the main commercial avenues and for a more varied selection of articles, the modern metropolitan subway covers in few minutes the distance to Providence or Las Condes, areas of important commercial centers, exclusive boutiques, ample pedestrian strolls and restaurants offering a varied gastronomy and excellent wines of tradition.
Day 16 - Private City Tour Santiago de Chile
Half day Tour to visit Santiago from west to east and get to know the contrasts of the capital and its must-see monuments such as: La Moneda Palace, San Francisco Museum, Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucia, San Cristobal Hill, Sanhattan finacial center and Costanera Center.
Day 17 - Private "Valparaíso & Viña del Mar Day Tour"
On this full-day tour from Santiago you’ll visit the historical port of Valparaíso, taking in its steep streets, panoramic views, and Bohemian lifestyle. Admire the gardens, parks, and beaches of popular Viña del Mar, Chile’s premier seaside resort.
You’ll depart from Santiago on this full-day excursion to the Pacific Coast. Pass through the beautifully groomed vineyards of the Curacavi and Casablanca valleys before arriving in Valparaiso. Valparaiso, Spanish for Paradise Valley, is a cultural hotspot that serves as one of the country’s most important seaports.
The entire city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its intriguing cobblestone labyrinth of streets, historic buildings, and ancient funiculars along steeply sloping hills.
From the Mirador 21 de Mayo lookout you’ll enjoy spectacular, panoramic views of the city and harbor. Your guide will point out some of the more interesting sights and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Next, you’ll visit the garden city, Viña del Mar, home to the most-visited beach on Chile’s central coast. The city boasts beautiful parks and gardens, and miles of sparkling beaches. See the Presidential Castle, Liberty Avenue, the 1930s Casino, and various classic century-old mansions. As a part of the experience, you may want enjoy lunch on your own at a delightful Viña del Mar restaurant
Day 18 - Transfer to Airport - Flight back Home
On your last day we can guide you back to the airport or in case you want to experience more, we will be excited to inform you about all the possibilities!.
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Program Includes
Buenos Aires:
• 5 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Buenos Aires Private City Tour
• Tigre Delta Private Day Tour
• Tango Show with private Transfers in/out
• Full Day "Gaucho Ranch at Estancia" (all included)
• All private Trasnsfers & Tours
Salta & Purmamarca, Jujuy
• 2 nights accommodation Salta, Capital
• 2 night accomodation Jujuy, Purmamarca
• Daily Breakfasts
• All private Airport Transfers
• Calchaquí Valley & Cafayate with a visit to Winery Private Tour
• Purmamarca & Salts Private Tour
• Salta Private City Tour
• Humahuaca & Hill of Seven Coulors Private Tour
• All Private Transfers & Tours
• Land Transfer by BUS to Chile, San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
• 4 nights accommodation "all inclusive"
• Daily Buffets Breakfasts
• All Tours included (two half days tours per day / 1 full day tour per day)
• Open Bar - All Drinks included
• All Lunchs and Dinners
• All National Park Entrances
Santiago de Chile
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Airport private Transfers
• Santiago de Chile Private City Tour
• Viña del Mar & Valaparaíso Day Private Tour
• Permanent Assistance
Not Included:
• International Flights
• Items not described in the itinerary
• Tips ( we suggest to tip waiters / drivers / guides)
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Rates staying "Hotels Option I"
• Dazzler Tower Palermo / Recoleta 4* (classic room)
• Design Suites Salta Hotel 4* (Jr. Suite room)
• La Comarca Purmamarca (double room)
• Hotel Ismael Boutique Santiago 4* (double room)
• Casa Noi Atacama Lodge 4* (deluxe room)
$ 6890,00.-
$ 6390,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 390,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)
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Rates staying "Hotels Option II"
• Sofitel Hotel Buenos Aires 5* (superior room)
• Hotel Boutique Legado Mitico Salta 5* (classic room)
• Hotel Manantial del Silecion Purmamarca (studio room)
• The Ritz Carlton Santiago de Chile 5* (deluxe room)
• Explora Atacama Luxury 5* (tulur room)
$ 9590,00.-
$ 8790,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars)- Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 390,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)
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Exact Rates may vary according specific dates of your trip and number of participants.
We will be happy to quote your trip!