DAY 1 - Buenos Aires
Reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel.
DAY 2 - Buenos Aires
Panoramic tour of the city with the Obelisk and San Martín Square, Corrientes, De Mayo, and 9 de Julio Avenues, among others; historic neighborhoods such as La Boca and San Telmo, sumptuous neighborhoods such as Palermo and Recoleta, and modern neighborhoods such as Puerto Madero. Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY 3 - Tucumán
Arrival in Tucumán. Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Tucumán City Tour. A journey through the roots of modern Argentine history. We will help you understand the foundations of those decisive moments... Independence Square and surrounding areas: Government House, San Francisco Temple, Cathedral Church, 400 San Martin Street, La Merced Church, and the Historic House of Tucumán Museum. We visit 9 de Julio Park, the Sugar Industry Museum, and the Casa Obispo Colombres. We visit Plaza Urquiza, the Legislature, the Casino, the San Martin Theater, and the National School, Casa Belgraniana. We tour Yerba Buena, the Garden City, a residential and wooded area.
Overnight in Tucumán
DAY 4 - Tucumán / Cafayate
Departure to Cafayate via Tafi del Valle, Amaicha, and Quilmes. Route 307 marks the ascent to the valleys. The road enters the Los Sosa River Gorge and we stop at the "El Indio" monument. Further upstream, we reach El Mollar to visit the Menhires*. We then visit the picturesque town of Tafi del Valle. Route 307 ascends the Calchaquí Valleys in a steep zigzag to the Abra del Infiernillo, at 3,042 meters above sea level. Amaicha del Valle, we visit the plaza and its surroundings. After joining RN 40, the Sacred City of Quilmes appears on the left. At the foot of the hill, you can see the reconstructions of the residential area, topped by a fortress located at the top and two forts on either side.
DAY 5 - Cafayate / Salta
Cafayate, located in the province of Salta, is one of the most important points in the Calchaquí Valleys due to its powerful wine industry. Its Calchaquí, Spanish, immigrant, and Creole history have resulted in this city's colonial-meets-late 19th-century baroque style.
You will visit the wineries where you can taste the unique Torrontés wine. Departing for Salta through the majestic Quebrada de las Conchas, where the curious formations eroded by wind and water will be the main attraction: the dunes, the Toad, the Bishop, the Devil's Throat, the castles, the amphitheater, among others.
Overnight in Salta.
DAY 6 - Salta
Free morning.
Afternoon, City Tour of Salta. Tour of the city's most attractive sites: the Cathedral Basilica, the Cultural Center of the Americas, the Historical Museum of the North (Cabildo), the Minor Basilica of San Francisco, the San Bernardo Convent, the Güemes Monument, ascent of San Bernardo Hill and its panoramic view of the city. Visit the San Lorenzo summer resort on the outskirts of the city with its subtropical microclimate and the Artisan Market where certified handicrafts from throughout the province are displayed. Overnight in Salta.
DAY 7 - Salta/Jujuy
San Antonio de los Cobres-Salinas Grandes-Purmamarca Excursion. Travel parallel to the Train of the Clouds railway through the Quebrada del Toro. Continue to begin the ascent to 4,080 meters above sea level. Arrive in San Antonio de los Cobres. Break for lunch before crossing Route 40 to reach the Salinas Grandes, right on the border between Salta and Jujuy. Then, begin the descent down Cuesta de Lipán, where condors are often spotted. Arrive in the town of Purmamarca and its Hill of Seven Colors.
Overnight in Purmamarca.
DAY 8 - Jujuy / Salta
Depart from the city of Purmamarca to begin a journey through the Quebrada del Toro, declared a World Heritage Site, where the landscape and the colors of the hills blend with the cultures that inhabit this area. This is a trip of social interaction and a glimpse into the ancient world. We pass by the Hornillos Post Office and continue to the town of Tilcara to visit the Pucará and the Archaeological Museum. Continue to Huacalera, where the Tropic of Capricorn pass is located. Visit the Uquía Church, home to the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (from the Cuzco school). Arrive in Humahuaca, with its important Cathedral and the Independence Monument (El Indio). Then, we travel to Santa Barbara Hill to reach the incredible viewpoint of the Hornocal mountain ranges. Return after lunch to see the Painter's Palette, which frames the town of Maimara. Arrive in Salta in the afternoon. Overnight in Salta.
DAY 9 - Salta / Buenos Aires
Transfer to the airport.
Reception and transfer to Ezeiza International Airport.
