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Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon panoramic tour of the city. We start in Plaza de Mayo, scenery of the most important events of the country since 1810, to then continue to the neighborhood of La Boca and finish in Palermo and Recoleta. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.

Transfer to the local airport for your flight to Salta. The city awaits us to explore Salta by a walk through its streets, churches and colonial buildings. During the tour, we visit the MAAM (Museum of High Mountain Archaeology), which is in charge of sharing and conserving the ‘Niños del Llullaillaco’, one of the most important archeological discovers in the last decades. Max. altitude: 1.152 MASL (3.779 ft.)

Drive from Salta to start our trip through the Calchaquíes Valleys. During the trip, we stop at Del Obispo Slope, del Tin Tin Straight and Los Cardones National Park. In Cachi, we enjoy free time for lunch (not included) and walk around the town. Then, we continue towards Cafayate through National Route 40, passing by enchanting towns such as Seclantas, Molinos and Angastaco, apart from the amazing De Las Flechas Gorge, which is a curious rocky formation. Arrival at Cafayate. Max. Altitude: 3.348 MASL (10.984 ft.).

In the morning, we explore the city, The Vine and Wine Museum and a winery. After lunch (not included), departure towards Salta visiting De Las Conchas Gorge, characterized by its curious formations such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil´s Throat, both consequence of wind and water erosion. Arrival in Salta and accommodation in your selected hotel. Max. Altitude: 1.683 MASL (5.522 ft.).

Early departure travelling along Del Toro Gorge to reach the town of San Antonio de los Cobres and discover part of the route that the Train of the Clouds used to do. After lunch (not included), we continue along the Puna to reach Salinas Grandes Salt Flat, the third largest in the world. Then, we descend along De Lipan Slope to Purmamarca, where well-known De los Siete Colores Hill is located. Check in in your selected hotel.MASL (13.681 ft.)

Today we explore Humahuaca Gorge, a Humanity Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, visiting typical and colourful villages such as Tilcara with its Pucara, Uquía and Humahuaca. On the way back to Salta, we stop at Maimará, to admire Paleta Del Pintor (the Painter’s Palette). Max. Altitude: 3.012 MASL (9.882 ft.).

Morning at leisure in order to continue exploring the city. At due time transfer to the airport to embark towards Puerto Iguazu. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel.

In the morning, we go to Iguazú National Park to visit the Iguazú Falls, which has been declared Natural Heritage Site and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the park: Garganta Del Diablo (to reach the balcony and viewpoint of the most imposing waterfall of the park), The Upper (which provides a vertical view) and The Lower (which offers a closer contact with the vegetation and the falls). During the tour, we have free time for lunch (not included) and the chance to take optionally The Great Adventure, an excursion that combines a boat ride at the foot of some waterfalls and a crossing through the jungle. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

We leave Puerto Iguazú to get to Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and visit the waterfalls on the Brazilian side. We enter the park and walk along the only path that leads to the viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo. While we walk, we are able to appreciate a view of almost all the falls. Return to Buenos Aires.

Time at leisure. If your flight allows it, we suggest you continue discovering Buenos Aires’ secrets. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight. Baggage allowed. Only one hand luggage is allowed in all round trip services with overnight stay outside the city of Salta. This applies to the Vuelta de los Valles Calchaquies as well as the circuits of Salta- San Antonio- Purmamarca- Salta

Time at leisure. If your flight time allows it, we suggest taking the Gaucho Party Excursion and taste the traditional Argentinean barbecue: ‘asado’. In due time, transfer to the Airport to board the scheduled Flight.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

From January to March the itinerary may be changed because of the rainy season at the Northwest. The Puna is a very special environment and is characterized by its high altitude (4170Masl), reduction of oxygen in the air, high atmospheric pressure, high sun level, wind, etc. All of these conditions make it necessary to take special care with people with respiratory, heart or blood pressure ailments. Consult your doctor in such cases.