5 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America
SEMI PRIVATE & Guided Tour from Salta to Mendoza, drivin...
Enjoy this unique experience driving through the National Route #40 from Salta to Mendoza, will see a huge variety of landscapes. this tour is semi private as maximun of people is 7! IMPORTANT NOTE: according to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your int... Read More
By Pablo, Marilda and Pablo
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Salta
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Indigenous culture
Meet local people
Hiking
Rural home stays
Culture & History
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Quebrada de las Conchas, among which the Garganta del Diablo stands out.
Archeological site of Los Quilomes
Pachamama Museum
Del Chincal Ruins
Quebrada de las Conchas, among which the Garganta del Diablo stands out.
Archeological site of Los Quilomes
Pachamama Museum
Del Chincal Ruins
Itinerary
Standard Double Room in Cafayate
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
We will drive 190 KM!
The trip starts in the morning from Salta. The route anticipates passing through tobacco plantations (typical of the area) arriving at a totally different landscape at Valle Calchaquí. There you will find forms created as a result of erosion and rain. This is known as the Quebrada de las Conchas, among which the Garganta del Diablo stands out. The day ends up at Cafayate, a famous region for its wines, where we will visit two vineyards. Overnight @ Hotel Alto del Valle Cafayate or similar
Guide: Included for the day
Accommodation:
- Standard Double Room in Cafayate: Hospedaje Alto del Valle
Day 2
We will drive 261KM!
Route 40, southbound, will take us to the archaeological site of Quilmes. The day continues in the Museo de la Pachamama and ends up at Belén village. Overight @ Hotel Belen or similar
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Double Room in Belen: Hotel Belén
Day 3
We will drive 340 KM!
We start the trip at Ruinas del Shincal, one of the unique Incas human settlements in Argentina. Through route 40 southbound we will arrive at Chilecito city to have lunch and visit the Museo del Cable Carril and Mina La Mejicana. In the afternoon, we will go through Miranda hill to Villa Unión to have some rest. Overnight @ Hotel Cañón de Talampaya
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Double Room in Talampaya: Hotel Boutique Cañón de Talampaya
Day 4
We will drive190 KM!
We will start the day at Parque Nacional Talampaya where we will take the canyon field trip. Then we will visit the provincial Parque Ischigualasto, known as Valle de la Luna. Finally, we will arrive at Valle Fértil to complete the day. Overnight @ Hosteria Valle Fertil
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Standard Double Room in Valle Fertil: Hostería Valle Fértil
Day 5
We will drive 408 KM!
In the morning, we will go to Mendoza city where our services will be completed.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Hospedaje Alto del Valle
- Hotel Belén
- Hotel Boutique Cañón de Talampaya
- Hostería Valle Fértil
Meals
- Breakfast (4)
Transport
- All transportation from starting point until the end of the trip is included
Activities
- Excursion At Talampaya Canyon
Extras
- Bilingual Proffessional english speaking guide will accompany all the route.
- Expenses And Accommodation Of The Driver Guide
- Entrance Fee To Quilmes Ruins, Shincal, Cable Carril Museum, Talampaya National Park, Ischigualasto
Not Included
- Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.
- Personal Travel Insurance
- There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us.
About Pablo
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Hi! I´m Pablo Freddi and I´m 33 years old. I´m lucky enough to say I have been in Signature Tours creating, developing and assisting with tour services in Argentina for 10 years to nearly 150.000 passengers.
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