Charming, seductive, appealing ... like Argentina!!!
The Northwest sits lofty, dry and tough beneath the mighty Andes. Nature works magic here with stone: weird, wonderful, tortured rockscapes are visible throughout. There's a definite Andean feel characterizing the area's indigenous communities, traditional handicrafts, llamas and Inca ruins, and the high, arid puna (Andean highlands) stretching into Chile and Bolivia. Experience San Pedro de Atacama in this Amazing North Tour!
Reception at Salta airport and transfer to selected hotel. PM City Tour of Salta & San Lorenzo Village.
Full day tour to Cafayate. Outside Salta city limits we will drive to Cerrillos, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, Ampascachi, Talampaya, Alemania and Las Conchas River’s Gorge, declared Natural Monument by the UNESCO due to the The Northwest strange rock formations and multicolored hills. Arrival at Cafayate. Located in the southernmost limit of the Calchaquí Valleys, this is the vine growing area. Many vineyards can be found only three blocks from the main square. Some industrialized wineries can be visited in the village surroundings as well as many others that still make wine with the old fashioned methods. Within the urban area there are many interesting places to visit: the parish church, the Handicrafts Market in the square, the Wine Museum and the Archaeological and Colonial Museums. Back to Salta we will drive through the “Las Conchas River’s Gorge, where the wind and water erosion have carved the mountains creating different formations, such as the Devil's Throat, the Amphitheatre (it receives this name due to the great acoustic, many singers had performed there), the Toad, the Friar. Stop at Tres Cruces (Three Crosses) vantage point to admire a spectacular panorama. Landscape is absolutely amazing!! Arrival at Salta by late afternoon. Read more
Full day tour to Humahuaca Gorge. Visit of main colonial villages: Purmamarca and the Seven Colors Hill, Maimará and its typical heights cemetery, Tilcara and its “Pucará”(Indian Fortress), Huacalera and monument indicating Tropic of Capricorn, Uquia hosting the oldest chapel of the region and Humahuaca, old omaguacas native settlement located at 2940m. On the way back stop at Purmamarca for overnight. Read more
At scheduled time, transfer by regular bus to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile through the Jama Path, drive up the Lipan Slope to Salinas Grandes (Salt flats), Salar de Quisquiro. Arrival at San Pedro de Atacama and 3 nights accommodation with breakfast.
Morning at leisure. PM Visit to the Moon Valley and the Salt Mountain Range to enjoy a great geological spectacle that has been repeatedly compared with the surface of the moon.
Early departure for an excursion to El Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field flanked by soaring Andean peaks. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam erupt out of the ground through various blow holes. Short hikes through the geothermal field. On the way back, relax and enjoy at thermal baths of Puritama, the indigenous word for "hot water", situated in the heart of the Atacama desert, approx. 19 miles (30 km) north of San Pedro de Atacama, and 11,398 ft. (3,475 m) above sea level. Opened to the public for tourism only a few years ago, the hot springs preserve their original purity and charm. Return to hotel. Read more
At scheduled time transfer from your hotel to Calama Airport for your flight to your next destination.
Extremely impressed with the tour planned in Argentina. The drivers and guides were on time and very helpful. Highly Recommendad!
Andrea is very thorough, and strives to accommodate your every need. She can tailor your experience to whatever you desire for the most fabulous trip. I wanted a very non-touristy experience, and Andrea was so very helpful in ensuring I had the best accommodations, the perfect tours, and friendliest of people for all of my interactions; from the pick up at the airport, to the private tour, to the hotel, to the delivery back to the airport - everything was beautifully arranged, and worked out perfectly! Read more
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