Explore Northern Argentina, including Salta and Mendoza

Explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, ride the famous Train to the Clouds along high desert plains, take stunning photographs on the Great Salt Flats, sip on wine in the heart of Argentina’s wine region, and more on this northern Argentina tour!

Day 1: Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met at the airport and transfered to your hotel.

On your first day in the city you will be contacted by one of our Destination Hosts, who will check with you details of your itinerary, provide you with the printed documentation, and add any information you might need. She/ he will be your local contact while you are traveling with us and will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. Not just about Buenos Aires, also about the different places you will visit during your whole itinerary.

You will have the rest of the day to enjoy this vibrant city, leaving you the remainder of the day to explore the historic neighborhoods and enjoy the cafe culture of Buenos Aires

Please, ask about our Optional Tours in case you would like to add an activity 

Day 2: In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy our City Tour.

Over the course of a half day you will have the chance to visit the historical and political centre of the city; San Telmo with its cobblestone streets, La Boca where Buenos Aires turns colorful and tango is ever present, and the chic and aristocratic Recoleta, where the big palaces remind us that Buenos Aires was once the Paris of the South.

(Duration: 3- 4 hours) 

In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel (shared service) to be driven to one of Buenos Aires’ most emblematic cultural highlight’s; a Dinner and Tango Show offering a spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing accompanied by delicious Argentine cuisine and all the malbec you’d like.

At the end of the evening you will be driven back to your hotel. (Duration dinner + show: 4 hours approx.) (B/D + drinks)

Day 3: At appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Salta, private service.

Welcome to Salta!

A traveler’s favorite, Salta offers outstanding museums, colonial architecture, lively cafés in the main plaza, and the vibrant and authentic peñas where locals grab a table to watch their favorite folklore singers and after a drop of wine (or two), everyone joins in for dancing. This Salta city tour is the perfect base to explore the Argentine north.

Upon arrival you will be driven to your hotel (shared service) and will have the rest of the afternoon to explore the town. Since city stress has not yet arrived here, bare in mind that during siesta time most of the shops are closed. (B)

Day 4: Today you will leave Salta on a two- day excursion (shared service). For this exploration we recommend you leave your luggage in your hotel in Salta, and just to take a day pack on the excursion.

Early in the morning we will travel along the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the high desert plains.  On our way, we will visit historic ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes.

Our first destination is the small town of Campo Quijano and later the impressive Quebrada del Toro, where we will stop for a refreshing coffee break after some stunning viewpoints.  From here, we will visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan city of the XIII century. After, we visit San Antonio de los Cobres, one of the smallest villages in the region- en route to the surreal landscape of the Great Salt Flats.

The Great Salt Flats are perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike- where the natural light and reflections provide ample opportunities to test your creativity to the fullest.

Finally, later in the afternoon we will arrive to our comfortable hotel in Purmamarca, located at the base of Jujuy´s famed 7-colored mountain. Overnight in Purmamarca. (B)

(Duration: 10 hours approx.)

Day 5: In the morning, you will depart early for a tour along the Humahuaca Gorge, declared a UNESCO Heritage Site.  You will visit places such as Maimará, “Paleta del Pintor”, Tilcara, Runa Arqueológica “El Pucará de Tilcara”, Huacalera, Trópico de Capricornio, Uquía (Pinturas Cuzqueñas) and finally, the small town of Humahuaca before returning to Salta. (B)

(Duration: 9-10 hours)

Day 6: After leaving Salta and the Lerma Valley behind, we reach the red mountains of the Conchas Gorge, where the erosion has carved interesting shapes into the rocks. Along the way, we will take our time to stop, walk around and appreciate the impressive natural wonders.  Highlights include, the Castles, the Amphitheater, the Devil’s throat and other beautiful places. After that, we drive to Cafayate to visit one traditional winery for tasting before returning to Salta. (B)

(Duration: 10-12 hours)

Day 7:  At appropriate time, you will be taken to the domestic airport to take your flight to Mendoza. Private service.

Welcome to Mendoza!

Tours of Argentina’s main wine region and heartland of Malbec grape, also has impressive mountains (like Aconcagua, a climbers world known summit), outdoor sports such as adventurous rafting, and breathtaking landscapes.

Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel. Private service. (B)

Day 8: In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day tour to the Mendoza Wine Country. The Mendoza wine tour is in a small group and with a bilingual guide.

During the day, you will visit two of the best wineries in the area where you will learn about their philosophy, the wine making process and have the chance to taste some delicious locally produced Cabernet and Malbec, guided by our local wine expert. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. (B)

(Duration: 4-5 hours)

Day 9: After breakfast, you will have a full day tour to the nearby Andes Mountains where you will enjoy some panoramic views and the impressive Mount Aconcagua, the the highest peak in all of the Americas. In summer season, you can also enjoy a nice hike to Quebrada del Durazno at the base of Aconcagua, passing through Horcones Lagoon. Before returning to the hotel late in the afternoon you will visit Uspallata, Penitentes and Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge). (B)

(Duration: 10 hours approximately)

Day 10: At appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport (private service) to take your flight to Buenos Aires. 

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be driven to your hotel (private service). (B)

Day 11: Day at leisure to explore the cobbled tree lined streets of Palermo Soho in search of one of a kind Porteño fashion, to sit in café and enjoy perfectly aged glass of malbec, or perhaps to sip yerba out of your newly purchased mate gourd while people watching in one of the parks that make up the Palermo Bosques. (B)

Day 12: At the appropriate time you will have a private transfer to the international airport for your flight back home. (B)

• Location: Argentina
• Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
• Start / End: Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
• Activities: Cultural excursions, city tour, train ride, wine tours, walking, hiking
• Highlights: Buenos Aires, Salta, Great Salt Flats, Humahuaca Gorge, Calchaqui Valley, Mendoza Wine Tour, Quebrada del Durazno at the base of Aconcagua
• Season: All year
• Included: Accommodation, meals mentioned in itinerary, local bilingual guide, all transfers and transport as detailed on itinerary
• Not Included: International and domestic flights, National Park Entrance fees, airport taxes, tips, meals not mentioned in itinerary, personal expenses. Please contact us for up to date Park fees and airport taxes.
• Prices: Please contact us for pricing