BA, Salta & Purmamarca / 12 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 / Alternative Tours & Activities
Today you will have the day at leisure to explore Buenos Aires or to enjoy an optional Tour & Acitivities.
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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 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - Humahuaca & Hill of Seven Colors Tour / Return to Salta
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.
Return to your hotel in Salta
Day 9 - Day at Leisure to explore Salta
After breakfast you will be land transfer to Salta city, where you will have your day free to relax and explore the city.
Day 10 - Flight to Buenos Aires / In the evening: Dinner Tango Show
In the morning: You will be land transfer in private service at the airport to Flight to Buenos Aires. Once you receive to Buenos Aires you will be transfer in private service to your Hotel in Buenos Aires.
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 11 - 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 12 - Transfer to Airport and 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:
• 6 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
• 4 nights accommodation Salta, Capital
• 1 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
• Permament assistance during your Trip
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)
$ 2690,00.-
$ 2390,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 230,00 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)
$ 3290,00.-
$ 2890,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars)- Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 230,00 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!