Northwest Argentina Tour

Arrival at Ezeiza, Buenos Aires international airport. Meet and greet with your private English-speaking guide. Transfer to your hotel in the city centre.

City Tour: visit the traditional and historical neighborhoods of the Argentinean capital. Starting with the city's main square, the Plaza de Mayo where the Avenida de Mayo starts, Buenos Aires's historic avenue. Pass the Casa Rosada, the seat of the Government, the white Cabildo, a historic place of administrative power and now transformed into a small museum of the history of the city, and finally the imposing cathedral.

Make your way to San Telmo, a neighborhood known for hosting the great families that founded the city and the cradle of the tango. Its cobbled streets are now occupied by artisans and secondhand goods dealers. This neighborhood is very popular for its colonial architecture and history; it is also very famous for the craft fair on Sunday.

From there you will visit La Boca located at the southern edge of the city by the Riachuelo river. La Boca is a typical and colorful neighborhood, where the nostalgic image of the arrival of European emigrants, mainly Italian still lingers. La Boca has become very touristic. We will mainly visit the famous "Caminito" or the international well-known stadium of the Boca Juniors team accompanied by a tango atmosphere.
Finish your visit with a stop at Puerto Madero, home of a pioneer project for the rehabilitation of the old docks of the city that was started in the 90s. An interesting blend of highly modern architecture and entertainment offers that remains loyal to its maritime merchant past where restaurants, bars and luxury sit side by side.

Spice up your evening with a Tango night out, an experience that no one should miss on their visit to Buenos Aires. Indulge in a three-course dinner with an exciting tango performance, showcasing exceptional dancers accompanied by traditional pieces of the Argentinean musical genre. Sit back and enjoy the show from the comfort of your seat in a historic tango venue where you will dine, sample excellent Argentinean wines and lose yourself in the passion of tango.

Overnight at your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Transfer from your hotel to Tigre (1 hour).

Located at the southern end of the Río Paraná Delta, Tigre is the capital of the territory of the same name and is located about 30 miles from Buenos Aires.

The Paraná Delta is the only one in the world that continues to move forward. Naturally hostile and very wild, this beautiful part of the province of Buenos Aires was built with great detail and still preserves its harmony. Enjoy a one-hour cruise on the river to explore the Delta, its islands and its unique flora.

Boat trip "Paseo de los 5 Ríos".

Transfer back to your hotel.

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Buenos Aires.

Morning transfer to Buenos Aires domestic airport and assistance with check-in (30 min).

Direct flight to Salta (2 hours 15 min).

Meet and greet with your private English-speaking guide.

Transfer to your hotel (20 min).

City tour of Salta: visit the city's main square and the museums and churches close by. Marvel at the beautiful colonial architecture of the city: the Cabildo (an ancient symbol of local power), the imposing Cathedral, the Church of San Francisco, the Convent of San Bernardo and the Cerro San Bernardo. In the afternoon you will visit the quaint village of San Lorenzo located only 5 miles into the countryside.

Visit the "Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana, MAAM": this museum was created after the incredible discovery of the children of Llullaillaco. These Inca children died in a religious ritual and were found perfectly preserved by the cold at the top of the volcano Llullaillaco in 1999. 150 objects that were included in their burial were also found. Research has shown that they lived there over 500 years ago, during the height of the Inca Empire before the arrival of the Spanish.

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Salta.

Your tour will start in the Lerma Valley, fertile region named after the founder of Salta, Don Hernando de Lerma. Stop at some of the villages along the valley road such as Cerrillos and discover what this region is known for, growing tobacco and fruits such as peaches and citrus (3 hours).

Entrance to the Quebrada del Río Las Conchas, a natural geological formation that separates two mountain sides that once met. The erosion caused by wind and water has changed the landscape and created these unique geological features such as the devil's throat, the amphitheater and the toad.

Cafayate is a small town dedicated to wine production, considered as a real oasis at the foot of the Andes. 5,250 feet above sea level the town has kept its colonial charm intact. The area around Cafayate is the second most important wine-producing region in Argentina. The vines grown in this province produce excellent Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and the famous white Torrontes grape.

Return to Salta in the afternoon (3 hours).

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Salta.

Take a trip through the Quebrada de Humahuaca (3 hours 30 min) which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. The Quebrada de Humahuaca is an arid area with stunning landscapes where colors and cultural wealth abound. This is a site where many pre-Columbian and colonial vestiges have stood the test of time.

Start your tour in the small town of Purmamarca to marvel at the Hill of Seven Colors, the Church and the Artisan Market on the plaza. Pass by the Posta de Hornillos, the antique post office and continue to the town of Tilcara to visit Pucará, a pre-Inca fortress nearby (entrance not included). Continue to Huacalera where you will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and where there are great views of the colorful hill of Pollera de la Colla.

Visit the Church of Uquía that hosts paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (important vestige in the area from the Cuzqueña school). Arrival to Humahuaca with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño.

Return after lunch to observe from the route Paleta del Pintor that frames the town of Maimara.

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Purmamarca.

Early morning transfer from Purmamarca to Salinas Grandes (55 min).

Standing on the salts flats, the line of the horizon vanishes lost among this sea of white sand where colors dance as the sun moves to the West. This is where the salt is extracted according to ancestral techniques and, to this day, in conditions that can be extremely difficult. From there you will drive by the Cuesta de Lipán, a significant 6500-foot drop in the road over less than 15 miles where condors thrive.

Return to Salta (4 hours).

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Salta.

Day at leisure to explore the city and its surroundings at your own pace.

Overnight at your hotel in Salta.

At the indicated time, transfer to Salta international airport (20 min).

Check-in and assistance.

Direct flight to Buenos Aires (2hours 15 min).

Connection with your international flight.