Argentina: Land of Contrasts

DURATION
15 Days
DESTINATIONS
BUENOS AIRES - TIGRE - LAKE ARGENTINO - SALTA - SALINAS GRANDES - PURMAMARCA - QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA - QUEBRADA DE LAS CONCHAS - CAFAYATE - QUEBRADAS DE LAS FLECHAS - CACHI - LOS CARDONES PARK - IGUAZU

Day 1: HOME - BUENOS AIRES

Morning departure from your home to Buenos Aires.

Day 2: BUENOS AIRES

In the morning, explore the northern part of the city, the traditional Buenos Aires. Afternoon at leisure to wander through the streets of the Argentine capital. Around 8:00 PM, private transfer to the Café de los Angelitos for a Tango dinner-show (drinks included, unlimited).

Day 3: TIGRE - DELTA OF PARANA

Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant. The day's program includes a one-hour river cruise to explore the Delta, its islands, and unique flora, followed by a visit to the Mercado de Frutos (a market known for its wooden furniture). Afternoon at leisure to discover Buenos Aires on your own.

Day 4: BUENOS AIRES - EL CALAFATE

Early transfer to Buenos Aires’ domestic airport for a flight to El Calafate. Upon arrival, a local driver will greet you for a private transfer to the hotel. Depart for the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion. Drive along Lake Argentino to Los Glaciares National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981). Enjoy lunch in the park and a walk along the walkways with various viewpoints of the glacier. Don't miss the ice falls, they’re spectacular!

Day 5: EL CALAFATE - LAKE ARGENTINO

In the morning, depart in a private vehicle for El Calafate port. At 9:00 AM, embark on the "Ríos de Hielo" glacier observation cruise on Lake Argentino. Lunch is included aboard as a box lunch. Return to El Calafate in the afternoon. Disembark and transfer back to the hotel.

Day 6: EL CALAFATE - BUENOS AIRES - SALTA

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to El Calafate airport for a flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, connect to your flight to Salta. Upon arrival, a local driver will meet you for a private transfer with a guide to your hotel. Check-in and lunch at leisure.

Day 7: SALTA

Morning dedicated to discovering the city, followed by a visit to San Lorenzo. Visit the famous MAAM - Museum of High Mountain Archaeology and have lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon free to enjoy Salta as you wish.

Day 8: CUESTA DE LIPAN - SALINAS GRANDES - PURMAMARCA

Morning visit to Cuesta de Lipán and Salinas Grandes. Cuesta de Lipán offers a 22 km descent, providing the opportunity to spot condors. Contrast between the desert landscape of Puna and fertile valleys. Salinas Grandes is the largest salt flat in the country. Lunch at a local restaurant followed by arrival at Purmamarca in the late afternoon, known for its craft market and Seven-Color Mountain. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA

Visit to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2003, with stunning landscapes, vibrant colors, and rich culture. On the way, visit Tumbaya, the Pucará de Tilcara (ancient indigenous fortress), Maimara, the famous Painter's Palette, Huacalera (Tropic of Capricorn monument), Uquia, and the village of Humahuaca. Lunch at a local restaurant and return to Salta in the afternoon.

Day 10: QUEBRADA DE LAS CONCHAS - CAFAYATE

Cross Lerma region and visit Quebrada de las Conchas, famous for the vibrant colors of its rocks. The "quebrada" is a natural geological formation separating two mountain sides. The wind and water erosion has created distinct shapes such as the Devil’s Throat, the Amphitheater, and the Frog. Arrival at Cafayate, a small colonial-style village at the foot of the Andes. Visit a local vineyard and enjoy a wine tasting, followed by lu

Day 11: QUEBRADAS DE LAS FLECHAS - CACHI

Morning drive from Cafayate to Cachi, passing through Quebrada de las Flechas, a stunning passage of the Route 40 known for mountain slopes resembling arrows. Explore the small villages of Molinos and Seclantás. Arrival in Cachi, a tranquil village with a rich pepper cultivation tradition. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 12: LOS CARDONES PARK - IGUAZU

Visit Los Cardones National Park, with a stop at Piedra del Molino and the Cuesta del Obispo. The park, covering 64,000 hectares, is named after the prevalent Cardon cactus. Enjoy panoramic views of Cuesta del Obispo, a 20 km winding path through cactus forests and red canyons. Lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to Salta airport for a flight to Puerto Iguazú. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Day 13: IGUAZU BRAZILIAN SIDE

Morning departure for Iguazú National Park to explore the Brazilian side of the falls. The Brazilian side offers a panoramic view of the falls. After a visit to the interpretation center, tourists are guided to walkways in the forest for magnificent views of the falls. Lunch at a restaurant in the park. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Free afternoon to explore Puerto Iguazú or enjoy the hotel facilities.

Day 14: IGUAZU ARGENTINIAN SIDE - BUENOS AIRES

Morning visit to the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park, where the falls can be viewed up close. The park’s pathways and walkways bring you to the famous Devil’s Throat waterfall. Lunch at a park restaurant. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Day 15: BUENOS AIRES - HOME

Morning at leisure to explore the city. Lunch at leisure. Transfer to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport for the return flight home, after an unforgettable journey discovering Argentina's fabulous contrasts.