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12 Days – Buenos Aires, North of Argentina & Mendoza
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The northern Argentina trail is fast becoming the new hot-spot in South America. With Saltas traditional villages and music, Jujuys giant salt flats and surreal deserts, and Calchachaqui valley fantastic landscapes, contrasted by the vineyards of Mendoza and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentinas northern trail will be sure to impress even the most seasoned traveler.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the historic neighborhoods and enjoy the cafe culture of Buenos Aires
- Dinner and Tango Show offering a spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing
- Salta offers outstanding museums, colonial architecture, lively cafs in the main plaza
- Travel along the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds
- Tour along the Humahuaca Gorge, declared a UNESCO Heritage Site
- Sightseeing at Calchaqu Valleys
- Visit one traditional winery for tasting
- Half day tour to the Mendoza Wine Country
- Enjoy the most impressive panoramic views of Mount Aconcagua
- Explore the cobbled tree lined streets of Palermo Soho
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Buenos Aires
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met at the airport and have a transfer in private to your hotel.
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Leisure. 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.
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Day 2
Buenos Aires
City/Town Tour. 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.
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Traditional Outdoors. 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.
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Day 3
Buenos Aires
Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel to Buenos Aires International Airport Jorge Newbery (AEP), private service At the appropriate time, you will be taken to the International Airport Jorge Newbery (AEP) to take your next flight. Type of service: Private Approximate transfer duration: 30 minutes. Included: Transportation mentioned above Transfer Salta Airport / Salta Hotel Welcome to Salta! Upon arrival in Salta you will be transferred to your hotel. Salta has it all: the geographical diversity (green, red and brown mountains) and the historical richness. Do not forget that, in these lands, one day they fought for the independence of Argentina! It also has exquisite and well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque and very crowded cafes in the main square (a great place to sit and watch the locals in their daily hustle and bustle!), and the characteristic and fun peñas, places where Salteños sit and listen to their local folklore idols, and then end up dancing (after one or two encouraging glasses of wine) together. The perfect base to explore the Argentinian Northern area is Salta city Keep in mind that religion is very important here: religiously speaking, people take a siesta in Salta... so between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. it will be more difficult for you to find the places open, so take advantage of it to take your first northern siesta! Type of service: Private Included: Transportation mentioned above
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Leisure. One of traveler’s favorite cities, Salta offers outstanding museums, colonial architecture, lively cafés in the main plaza (great people watching spot) and the vibrant and authentic peñas, places where locals grab a table to watch their favorite folklore singers and after a drop of wine (or two) everyone joins in for dancing.
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Night in salta.
Day 4
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Archaeological Exploration. 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.
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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.
Day 5
Buenos Aires
Archaeological Exploration at Pucará de Tilcara. 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.
Day 6
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Wine Tasting. After that, we drive to Cafayate to visit one traditional winery for tasting before returning to Salta.
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Accommodation provided.
Day 7
Buenos Aires
Transfer Salta Hotel / Salta Airport At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight. Type of service: Private Included: Transportation mentioned above Transfer Mendoza Airport / Mendoza Hotel Welcome to Mendoza! It is Argentina's main wine region and heartland of Malbec grape and has also impressive mountains (like Aconcagua, climbers world known summit), outdoor sports (adventurous rafting) and breathtaking landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be driven to your hotel. Type of service: Private Included: Transportation mentioned above
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Night in Mendoza.
Day 8
Buenos Aires
Wine Tasting. In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a half day tour to the Mendoza Wine Country (semi- private service). 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, far from the big buses that visit the most popular wineries this semi private tour is specially designed to visit some of the best vineyards accompanied by our local wine expert.
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Night in Mendoza.
Day 9
Buenos Aires
Sightseeing at Aconcagua Mountain. After breakfast, you will have a full day tour in a semi -private service to the nearby Andes Mountains where you will be able to enjoy the most impressive panoramic views of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas.
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Sightseeing. As a private excursion, this offers you greater flexibility regarding the time of the tour, allowing you to make the most of the sights and routes. In addition, you will have a guide at your disposal throughout the entire tour that will provide you with all the necessary information, making this a much more personalized tour. Starting along the Mendoza River, you will be amazed by the view of the majestic mountain range, the Cordon del Plata, as well as the Potrerillos Dam, a colossal work for hydraulic power generation, and the beautiful valley of Cacheuta. Our next visit is Uspallata, a pre-Hispanic settlement of aboriginal people called the “Huarpes” and the most southern point of the Inca Empire at the height of its power. We also pass by the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda and Punta de Vacas, as well as the access point to a Mendoza ski resort called “Los Penitentes” which is open from June to August. Further ahead is Puente del Inca, where the Las Cuevas River has carved into the mountain over the years and formed a natural bridge with hot springs. You will also be able to appreciate the magnificence of Mount Aconcagua, the “Giant of America” that measures 6959 meters in height. Following the international route to reach our ultimate destination there is a Customs Office called “Horcones”, and a few kilometers ahead, on the border with Chile, there is Las Cuevas village located at 3.200 meters above sea level. In summer season you can make a nice hike to Quebrada del Durazno at the base of Aconcagua, passing through Horcones Lagoon.
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Night in Mendoza.
Day 10
Buenos Aires
Transfer Mendoza Hotel / Mendoza Airport At appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport. Type of service: Private Included: Transportation mentioned above Transfer Buenos Aires International Airport Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Buenos Aires Hotel Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be taken to your hotel. Type of service: Private Approximate transfer duration: 30 minutes. Included: Transportation mentioned above
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Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 11
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Leisure. 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.
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Night in Buenos Aires.
Day 12
Buenos Aires
Transfer Buenos Aires Hotel to International Airport Ministro Pistarini (EZE), private service At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport Ministro Pistarini (EZE) for your flight. Have a great trip! Type of service: Private Approximate transfer duration: 45 minutes. Included: Transportation mentioned above
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Destination host local support Buenos Aires Tour Dinner Tango Show Safari to the clouds/Salt Flats/ Purmamarca tour Humahuaca Gorge tour Cafayate full day tour Mendoza wine tour Mendoza High Mountain Tour Transfers mentioned in the itinerary. Bilingual local guide (English / Spanish)
Not Included
International or Domestic Flights or Buses National Park Entrance fees Insurance (Say Hueque offers Travel insurance with special rates for this trip. Please just let us know if you are interested)
Meeting & Pickup
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met at the airport
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
The following information, for each passenger, is required to confirm your booking: Full name (as passport): Date Of Birth: Nationality: Valid Passport Number: Email: Cell Phone number: Without this information, we cannot confirm reservations. In addition, when flights are involved we require a scanned copy or a picture of their passport. Additional information that can be sent at a later date (before the trip), but can also be completed now: Allergies: Medication: Physical restrictions: Food Restriction: Hobbies: The main reason of their trip:
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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