GTEU-358 – ARGENTINA
THE ESSENTIAL OF SALTA & JUJUY
Buenos Aires, Salta, Cafayate, Purmamarca & Iguazu Falls
Ten Days / Nine Nights
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires (B/D)
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, scenery of the most important events of the country from 1810, to then continue to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish in Palermo and Recoleta. At night, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Buenos Aires / Salta (B)
Morning transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Salta. In the afternoon, the city awaits us to explore Salta by a walk through its streets, churches, colonial buildings and the Museum of High Mountain Archaeology (MAAM), in charge of sharing and conserving the “Niños del Llullaillaco”, one of the most important archeological discovers in the last decades.
Max. altitude: 1.152 MASL (3.779 ft.)
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 3: Salta / Cachi / Cafayate (B)
Departure from Salta to start our trip through Calchaquíes Valleys. During the trip, we stop at Del Obispo Slope, Recta de Tin Tin and Los Cardones National Park. Arrival at Cachi and enjoy free time for lunch (not included) and walk around the town. We continue towards Cafayate through National Route 40, passing by enchanting towns such as Seclantas, Angastaco and Molinos, apart from amazing De Las Flechas Gorge. Arrival at Cafayate.
Travelled distance: 325 km (201 miles)
Travel time: 11/12 hours
Max. Altitude: 3.457 MASL (11342 ft.)
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 4: Cafayate / Salta (B)
In the morning, we go on a tour of Cafayate town. After lunch (not included), departure towards Salta visiting De Las Conchas Gorge, characterized by its curious formations, such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil´s Throat, both consequence of wind and water erosion. Arrival in Salta and hotel.
Travelled distance: 198 km. (123 miles)
Travel time: 7 hours
Max. Altitude: 1.660 MASL (5.446 ft.)
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 5: Salta / Purmamarca (B)
Early departure along Del Toro Gorge to reach the town of San Antonio de los Cobres and discover part of the route that the Train of the Clouds used to do. After lunch (not included), we continue along the Puna to reach Salinas Grandes Salt Flat, the third largest in the world. Then, we descend along De Lipan Slope to Purmamarca, where the well-known Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colours Hill) is located.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 6: Purmamarca / Salta (B)
Today we explore Humahuaca Gorge, a Humanity Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, visiting typical and colorful villages such as Tilcara with its Pucara, Uquía and Humahuaca. On the way back, we stop at Maimará, to admire Paleta Del Pintor (the Painter’s Palette). Return to Salta.
Travelled distance: 319 km (198 miles)
Travel time: 10-11 hours
Max. Altitude: 3.000 MASL (9.843 ft.)
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 7: Salta/ Puerto Iguazú (B)
Morning at leisure. At due time transfer to the airport for your local flight to Iguazu Falls. Arrival and transfer from airport to hotel.
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DAY 8: Puerto Iguazú (B)
In the morning, we visit Iguazú National Park, Argentinian part of the falls, which has been declared Natural Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the park: Garganta Del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing waterfall of the park), The Upper (that provides a vertical view) and The Lower (that offers a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). During the tour, free time to have lunch (not included) and optional chance to take The Great Adventure, an excursion that combines a boat ride at the foot of some waterfalls and a crossing through the jungle. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 9: Puerto Iguazú / Buenos Aires (B)
We leave Puerto Iguazú to get Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and visit the waterfalls in the Brazilian side. We enter the park and walk along the only path that leads to the viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo. While we walk, we are able to appreciate a panoramic view of almost all of the falls. Return to Puerto Iguazú and airport for your local flight to Buenos Aires. Transfer from airport to hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 10: Depart Buenos Aires (B)
Time at leisure until flight departure time. If your flight allows it, we suggest you take “Fiesta Gaucha” (Gaucho Party) tour, to taste the traditional Argentinian barbecue: “asado”. At due time, transfer to the airport to board flight to your next destination.
2020 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES:
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NOTE: If the above travel dates do not fit into your client dates, please check with us for rates applicable for the dates your clients plan to travel.
| GROSS RATES PER PERSON FROM: |
$ 1,279.00 |
NOTE: Above rate based on double occupancy. For Double, triple & single rates applicable during the different seasons for 2020 please visit our TOUR RATES Section.
TOUR RATES INCLUDE:
A selection of two hotel categories in Buenos Aires, El Calafate and Iguazu Falls
BUENOS AIRES: (2 Nights)
Hotels: Kenton Buenos Aires (4) or Grand Brizo/Eurobuilding (4)
Tours: City Tour & Dinner Tango Show
Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
SALTA: (3 Nights)
Hotels: Del Virrey/Del Vino (3) or Brizo Salta (4)
Tours: Walking Tour, MAAM included -Del Escoipe, Cachi, De Las Flechas, Cafayate, and Del Toro Gorges
Jujuy: Humahuaca Gorge
Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
CAFAYATE: (1 Night)
Hotels: Los Sauces (3) or Viñas de Cafayate (4)
Tours: Cafayate & Del Toro Gorges
PURMAMARCA: (1 Night)
Hotels: Casa de Adobe (3) or La Comarca (4)
IGUAZU FALLS (2 Nights)
Hotels: Jardin de Iguazu/Merit (3) or Mercure Iguazu (5)
Tours: Iguazu Falls Argentine side and Brazilian side. Park Tickets
Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
NOT INCLUDED:
Flight tickets and airport taxes
Extra: laundry service, telephone call
Tips and gratuities to drivers and guides
Eco-tax in Puerto Iguazú
Late check out from hotels
