North Argentina Highlights - 12 days
North Argentina Highlights - 12 days
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 12-day journey through the highlights of North Argentina, starting and ending in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Experience the allure of Buenos Aires with a city tour and a mesmerizing tango dinner show. Discover the historic charm of Salta and the colonial beauty of Cachi, nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Cardones National Park. Marvel at the colorful vistas of Purmamarca and traverse the dramatic Humahuaca Gorge. Indulge in wine-tasting in Cafayate, the heart of Argentina's northwest wine region, and explore the ancient Quilmes ruins. Relax in the picturesque Tafi del Valle, surrounded by rivers and mountains. This small group tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and scenic beauty, with comfortable accommodations and expert local guides to enhance your experience. Enjoy the convenience of included transfers and entrance fees, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable adventure in Argentina. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Bienviendos a Argentina! Upon arrival into the international airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day can be spent at leisure
Day 2: Tango In Ba
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Often labelled the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires, or simply BA, is a seductive mix of elegant architecture, characterful residents and fantastic entertainment options. This morning join a scheduled city tour taking in the Neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral, the unusual dusty pink Government House and the history-packed Plaza de Mayo. Head to the neighbourhood of San Telmo where street performers gather to display the sensuous dance of tango, and continue to La Boca, a colourful suburb popular with local artists. Wander the attractive streets of Palermo until you reach Recoleta and the famous cemetery of the same name. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore Buenos Aires your way – why not wander further in search of the city’s striking street art?
Later in the evening you will be collected from your hotel for a scheduled transfer to Café de Los Angelitos for a night of love, passion, madness and glamour with a traditional tango show. Born in the brothels of the 1920s, Argentine tango is a completely improvised dance and attracts both the old and the young.
Day 3: Salta
Location: Salta
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Buenos Aires – Salta. After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to the colonial city of Salta in the northwest of Argentina. An appealing mix of festive atmosphere and handsome architecture, Salta sits between two rivers with steep, rippling mountains off in the distance. Upon arrival take a scheduled transfer to the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure. Why not head to one of the lively peñas, informal folk-music clubs where you can usually enjoy dinner and drink.
Day 4: Cachi
Location: Cachi
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Salta
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today enjoy a scheduled excursion to the charming village of Cachi. Founded in 1694, Cachi features whitewashed streets branching off the delightful Plaza Mayor with the permanently snow-capped peak of Nevado del Cachi providing a spectacular backdrop. Visit the pretty church with a roof made from cactus wood, the anthropological museum and the craft market. The drive here is as picturesque as the village and along the way you’ll pass quaint little towns and old Inca roads, entering the desert land of Cardones National Park also.
Day 5: Purmamarca
Location: Purmamarca
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salta – Purmamarca. This morning follow the Quebrada del Toro gorge to the pre-Inca city of Santa Rosa de Tastil, home to some of the most important ruins in the region, on a scheduled transfer. Continue to a pass of 4,080m above sea level and stop for lunch at the small town of San Antonio de Los Cobres. Route 40 brings you to the Salinas Grandes, a glistening expanse of salt-flats ringed by mountains on all sides. Downwards along the zig-zagged Cuesta de Lipan, one of the region’s most dramatic roads, you might be lucky enough to spot condors cruising on the air thermals. Arrive in the tiny, picturesque village of Purmamarca
Day 6: Humahuaca Gorge
Location: Humahuaca Gorge
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Purmamarca – Humahuaca – Salta. Spend the morning enjoying a scheduled tour of Purmamarca and its tranquil main square, pretty 17th century church and the famous Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colours) so called for the candy stripes of shades that mark the dramatic bluff of rock. Continue to the town of Tilcara to visit the local pucará, ruinous fortifications originally built by native Andean cultures. Cross the Tropic of Capricorn at Huacalera and head to the town of Uquía to see the beautiful paintings hanging in the Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula. From here it is a short journey through brilliant gorge scenery to the town of Humahuaca and on pass the striking La Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette), sloping mountains banded with hues of pink and burgundy. Return to Salta.
Day 7: Lerma Valley
Location: Cafayate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salta – Cafayate. Touring of Argentina’s rugged northwest continues with a scenic scheduled drive to Cafayate, the centre of the region’s wine industry. Traversing the Lerma Valley and historical towns along the way, stop at Shell’s Gorge where wind and water have eroded curious shapes into the rocks.
Day 8: Cafayate
Location: Cafayate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Cafayate your own way. Visit Cafayate’s high-altitude vineyards on a scheduled excursion and enjoy wine tasting at a local bodega or set off on bike or horseback and soak up the surrounding scenery.
Day 9: Quilmes Ruins
Location: Quilmes
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cafayate – Quilmes – Tafi del Valle. Departing Cafayate continue south to the attractive village of Tafí del Valle on a scheduled transfer. Along the way stop at the ruins of Quilmes, one of the most extensively restored pre-Inca archaeological sites in the country. The fortified citadel was built by the Quilmes Indians, an indigenous tribe who fiercely resisted the Inca invasions of the 15th century and the Spanish invasions 130 years later. Explore the terraced fortifications and the site museum.
Day 10: Tafi Del Valle
Location: Tafi del Valle
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Tafí de Valle
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the day at leisure. Perhaps trek in the surrounding mountains or sample Tafí’s delicious cow’s and goat’s cheeses at one of the small farms or stalls that dot the town.
Day 11: Back To Ba
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tafí de Valle – Tucuman – Buenos Aires. After breakfast take a scheduled transfer to the airport in Tucuman for your flight back to Buenos Aires. The afternoon is free for last-minute souvenir shopping.
Day 12: Buenos Aires
Location: Buenos Aires
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your unique journey comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out. We’ll transfer you to the airport for your onward departure journey, bidding you a fond farewell.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Standard (superior and deluxe available on request) -
11 nights STANDARD accommodation
Enjoy 11 nights of standard accommodation with options to upgrade to superior or deluxe upon request.
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11 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Savor 11 breakfasts and 1 dinner during your tour.
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Airport arrival and departure transfer
Receive airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 12.
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Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
Benefit from the services of local English-speaking specialist guides throughout the tour.
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Entrance fees to all sites
Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary are covered.
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City tour and excursions
Participate in a city tour in Buenos Aires and excursions to Cachi, Salinas Grandes, Quebrada de Humahuaca, Cafayate and wineries, Quilmes, and Tafi del Valle on a shared basis.
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Tango Show and Dinner
Enjoy a Tango Show and Dinner with shared transfers.
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All relevant transfers and transportation
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided on a private basis unless otherwise stated.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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Tipping
Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.
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Domestic flights
Domestic flights from Buenos Aires to Salta and Tucuman to Buenos Aires are not included.
Age Policy
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with airport transfers on arrival and departure days, and all relevant transfers and transportation on a private basis unless otherwise stated, ensuring a smooth journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy 11 nights of STANDARD accommodation with options to upgrade to SUPERIOR or DELUXE upon request, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 11 nights of standard accommodation, with options to upgrade to superior or deluxe accommodations upon request.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 11 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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Is airport transfer included in the tour?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on day 1 and day 12.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary are covered.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided on a private basis unless otherwise stated.
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Is there a guided city tour in Buenos Aires included?
Yes, a city tour in Buenos Aires is included as part of the itinerary.
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Is there a tango show included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a tango show and dinner with shared transfers.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights and visas are not included in the tour package.
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Is tipping included in the tour price?
No, tipping is not included and is considered an entirely personal gesture.
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Are domestic flights within Argentina included in the tour?
No, domestic flights from Buenos Aires to Salta and from Tucuman to Buenos Aires are not included.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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North Argentina Highlights - 12 days
12 Days Starting and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Visiting: Buenos Aires, Salta, Cachi, Purmamarca, Humahuaca Gorge, Cafayate, Quilmes, Tafi del Valle ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1151/NAH
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-