Welcoming at Ezeiza International Airport and transfer to Buenos Aires in a private vehicle. Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city with European features, is among the 10 most active cities in the world. City of arts, cultures, theaters, traditions ... The variety satisfies the most demanding visitor. You visit the 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest in the world, dominated by the Obelisk, a symbol of Buenos Aires. You will pass the Colon Theatre, one of the jewels of the Argentine architecture. Then you arrive to the famous or central Plaza de Mayo, next to buildings such as the Casa Rosada or Casa de Gobierno, the Cabildo and the Cathedral. You end your day with the picturesque neighborhood of La Boca, and specifically the alley El Caminito, the spot for painters, tango dancers and singers. Return to your hotel after the visit. Overnight at your accommodation

Guide: Included for the day

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Two Hotel Buenos Aires

Transfer from the hotel to the Buenos Aires Domestic Airport in a private vehicle. Domestic flight Buenos Aires* - Salta. *National o international airport depending on time schedule and availability. Welcoming at Salta's Airport and transfer to the hotel in private vehicle. Half-day walking tour of the city. Salta, capital of the province of the same name is located at 1187m above sea level at the foot of the San Bernardo peak. The capital of Salta was founded on 16 April 1582 by Hernando de Lerma. The houses of colonial style rub shoulders with modern buildings. From the historical buildings, you will visit the cathedral dating from the 19th century and the Cabildo which houses the picturesque Historical Museum of the North. You climb to the Cerro San Bernardo to enjoy a panoramic view of Salta. Then you discover the recent and very interesting MAAM museum (Museo Archelogia de Alta Montaña) which exhibits mummies found at more than 6000 meters above sea level. Note: Maam Museum closed on Mondays. Overnight at your accommodation

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Inkai

Taking charge of your rental vehicle type 4x2 Duster or Ecosport or similar (category E) Free km. Compulsory Insurance Included. Pick up at your hotel Itinerary given as an indication: Departure in a rented vehicle to reach the small colonial village of Cachi situated at 2200 m altitude, about 150 km from Salta by the RN33 road. We cross spectacular landscapes: the Piedra del Molino pass at 3600 m, the Quebrada de Escoipe, a large deep gorge where the green forests contrast with the ochre colour of the earth, the peeled mountains of the Cuesta del Obispo, and then the Los Cardones Regional Park, arid lands bristling with candelabra cacti... Cachi is a peaceful Indian village with low whitewashed houses, where the 18th century church of San José with its carved cactus wood roof is enthroned. We visit the small archaeological museum which presents beautiful collections of ceramics from the pre-Inca and Inca periods and especially from the Santa Maria culture. The museum is closed on Mondays. We take our vehicle for a short excursion 6 km from the village towards Cachi Adentro. We explore the most beautiful landscapes of Cachi by getting closer to the snowy peaks of Nevado de Cachi. We also recommend a visit to the Bodegas Puna, Mira Luna and Isasmendi, where you can enjoy a high altitude wine tasting. 157 km, of which 70 km is on a track, about 3.5 hours drive. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Miraluna

Departure by hire car to the small village of Molinos, which dates back to 1659 and has a majestic church with a cardoon (cactus) roof, San Pedro Nolasco de los Molinos, and the elegant farmhouse La Hacienda de Molinos, which dates back to the last governor of the city of Salta. We leave Molinos to reach Cafayate by crossing the majestic "Quebrada de las Flechas", surrounded by a mysterious lunar landscape. White dunes announce the proximity of Cafayate, the most important town in the Calchaquies valleys, whose economy is based on the wine industry. We recommend that you enjoy a glass of local wine. 165 km, 138 km of which are on the track, about 5 hours drive. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Vieja Posada

Half day dedicated to visit the city of Cafayate, we suggest to visit: You can start your tour by visiting the artisan markets, the most important is in front of the cathedral in the city center and there you can buy local crafts of all kinds. The most important is the production of handcrafted ceramics, but we can also see textiles, silverware, Here you will learn how all the elements have their role in the elaboration of a good wine. You start with the history of wine, how the cultivation in this area began and you will know which are the wines cultivated at the highest altitude in the world. After the Museum of the Vine and the Wine of Cafayate, you will want to taste a high altitude wine, a Torrontés or one of the other varieties. What better than to do it in a cellar? We recommend Bodega Nanni, Vasija Secreta and Porvenir... and a little outside Cafayate, taking a taxi you can visit and have lunch at Bodega Las Nubes. This morning you will cross the "Quebrada de las Conchas" also known as the "Quebrada de Cafayate" which offers probably the most spectacular landscapes of the Argentine Northwest: imposing and semi-desert mountains with multicoloured rocks sculpted by erosion. A spectacle that nature has prepared for you for centuries and that will surprise you! Return road to Cafayate. Note: 3h30 - 170 kms. Night in the Vieja Posada Hotel in a Superior room.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Vieja Posada

Departure from Cafayate to reach the archaeological site of Quilmes, an ancient fortified bastion of the Inca period that sheltered up to 3000 people, resistant to Spanish evangelization and then to military conquest. The city, with its labyrinthine structure, was built in stages on the sides of a hill. Visit of the site. You then continue on your way which follows a desolate and arid landscape, dotted with cactus called "cardones". You leave the province of Tucuman to enter the province of Catamarca. Today, you cross a desolate landscape with in the background the peaks El Fraile (4100 mts) El Mojon (4630 mts), Cerro Alto del Volcan (4811 mts). You arrive in Santa Maria, after 90 km of road. Santa Maria is a picturesque village of 20,000 inhabitants, which is considered the national capital of archaeology. It was one of the main bases of the Yokavil Indians. Today, Santa Maria is an important craft centre in the Catamarca region. In the village, you can buy ponchos and carpets of sheep or alpaca, semi precious stones and regional wines. You take back your asphalted road for 70 km to continue then by a track along the Rio Belen for 80 km to La Cienaga then Belen, pretty small village capital of the poncho. Continue to Chañarmuyo to spend the night. 413 km, about 6 hours of travel. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: CHAÑARMUYO Bodega y Casa de Huéspedes

Early morning departure to Chilecito, located at the foot of the Famatina massif, which rises to 6250 m. Chilecito is known nationally due to its important mining centre. Its name "Chilecito" means "little chili" and comes from the large number of Chileans who arrived at the end of the 19th century to work in the mines. The visit of the "cable carril" (cable car) built in 1903 is really exciting and instructive. This cable car is one of the greatest engineering works of the time, it is 36 km long and reaches an altitude of more than 4600 m... the journey took about 4 hours to reach the mine. We take the road again and cross eroded and grandiose landscapes, 119 km of track by taking the cuesta de Miranda, a mountain path built between 1918 and 1928. Its winding curves offer us views of the pink valleys. The highest point is at an altitude of 2020 m where we can stop to contemplate these pristine expanses. We arrive at the end of the day at the evening stage, Villa Union. 194 km, about 3 hours of travel. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Cañón de Talampaya

Early morning departure to reach the beautiful Talampaya National Park, 120 km gravel road, of which 58 are paved. Talampaya National Park, with its 215,000 hectares, was created in 1975 to safeguard the archaeological and paleontological resources presented in a beautiful environment. The Talampaya River Canyon, with its gigantic walls which shelter the nests of condors, one of Argentina’s natural wonders. Grey foxes or Southern vizcachas hide behind the old carob trees and arum lilies. With an official guide and a car park approved, you go for a ride of 3 hours to complete a loop in a magical setting where the ochre colors contrasts with the intense blue color of the sky. In the afternoon, you return to the vehicle, towards the Ischigualasto ProvincialPark, better known as “Valle de la Luna” or “Moon Valley”. 225 million years ago, this valley was a luscious green paradise with huge ferns and colossal vertebrates. Under the vivid blue sky, lie such natural sculptures as “the mushroom” or “the sphinx” and many reptile fossils that figure among the countless treasures located in this region. In fact, this park is the only place in the world where nearly all of the Triassic is represented in the rock deposits (between 248 and 206 million years ago). It is only natural, therefore that these 60,000 hectares were listed among UNESCO’s Natural World Heritage in the year 2000. We visit this site with an official guide (approximately 3 hours) and the small museum which houses several reconstituted dinosaurs which inhabited this region. You head to Villa Union. Note 1: An official guide has to accompany us on our tour around the Valle de la Luna (compulsory) – we use our own vehicle. Note 2: The Park opens between 8 am - 5 pm (Oct - Apr) & between 9 am - 4 pm (May - Sep). Note 3: Talampaya is operated by the National Park, making it impossible to drive in your vehicle. It is open from 8am - 6pm (Oct-Apr) and from 9am - 5pm (May - Sep). Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Cañón de Talampaya

You leave in the direction of Barreal by taking a magnificent road in the heart of the Cordillera. If you wish, you can leave the road 40 to reach the town of Rodeo and continue to the lake of the "Crête des Vents", and the Huaco slope, where the mountain scenery is surprising! In Calingasta, you will find the main road that runs along the river "Rio de los Patos". Arrival at the end of the day in Barreal. 401 km, about 6 hours drive. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Posada Paso de los Patos

You leave Barreal early in the morning to discover the Leoncito National Park. This ancient dried-up lake lies on high plateaus and enjoys one of the clearest skies on earth. You then descend towards Uspallata and head west through the Aconcagua Park. The landscape now changes drastically as you gradually approach a new mountain range with higher peaks. Arrival in Upsallata, heading west towards Chile, to reach Puente del Inca - the Inca Bridge. At the beginning of the 20th century, this small town was home to one of the most important thermal hotels in the world (Hotel du Pont de l'Inca). Since then, an avalanche has almost completely destroyed the hotel, with the exception of the chapel and halls. The chapel is very well preserved, and the thermal water continues to flow on the cobblestones of the old halls. A unique landscape! You then continue on to the Aconcagua Provincial Park. You are only 40 km from the base of the "Stone Sentinel" from where you enjoy a breathtaking view of the highest peak in America, Europe and Africa! Depending on the weather conditions, you can walk (30 to 45 min) to the Horcones Lake to reach the high mountain lake. From here you will have a complete and striking view of the Aconcagua (6962 m above sea level). Return road to Upsallata - you follow route 7 to Mendoza and soon you will find the vineyards - crossing Chacras de Coria, which is home to many wineries. Note: 376 km, about 5 hours drive. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

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• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Argentino

Free day to visit the city. Mendoza is a city located at the foot of the Andes and bordering Chile to the west, it has 1.5 million inhabitants. In the city centre, you will find the same characteristics of a big city but have the advantage of being able to stroll along the main avenues, in the squares under the shade of trees or have a drink in one of the many café terraces and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. Mendoza was founded in 1561 by the Spaniard Pedro del Castillo. You will pass through the 5 main squares: Plaza España with its ceramics, Plaza Italia where in February the Festa in Piazza is held with its typical dishes and dances, Plaza Chile, Plaza San Martin with the General's monument and finally Plaza Independencia, the most lively central square in the city. You are heading towards the pedestrian street of Sarmiento with its numerous cafés where the "mendocinos" meet every lunchtime before taking a nap. You then walk down the main street of San Martín to the Alameda, the classic promenade of the city. From here, you will go to the General San Martín Park, passing through its elegant vaults, brought from France, which mark the entrance to the park. With its 900 hectares, 500 of which are wooded, this park, a veritable oasis in the middle of Mendoza, is the pride and joy of the Mendocinos. You climb up to the traditional Mount of Glory where the imposing statue of General San Martín stands overlooking the city. On the way back, you will see the Frank Romeo Day amphitheatre where the National Grape Harvest Festival is celebrated (1st week of March since 1936). Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Argentino

Return your vehicle to the airport. Domestic flight Mendoza - Buenos Aires*. *National o international airport depending on time schedule and availability. Welcoming at Buenos Aires domestic airport and transfer to the hotel in private vehicle. Overnight at your accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bel Air Hotel

Transfer from the hotel to Ezeiza International Airport in a private vehicle.

Meals: Breakfast