Best of Salta & Northwest Argentina

(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Salta, Purmamarca, Cafayate

This private tour explores fascinating but little-known Salta and Jujuy, provinces of diverse beauty that border the Andes in Northwest Argentina. See stunning mountain and desert landscapes, abundant wildlife, pre-Inca ruins, Spanish-colonial architecture and Andean villages, and sample some of Argentina's most distinctive local food and wine.

Begin with an overnight in the city of Salta, the capital of the eponymous province. From there, enjoy one of the most spectacular one-day drives in South America. See verdant sub-tropical valleys, cactus-filled desert landscapes, pre-Inca ruins, mountain villages, vast salt lakes, and llamas and vicuna in the puna (Andean high plateau). Continue to the village of Purmamarca for two nights at a whitewashed traditional finca-style hotel. Nearby, tour historic Andean villages in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a rugged mountain valley and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Return to Salta for two nights at an atmospheric Relais & Chateaux estancia (ranch) resort on hundreds of acres of parkland just outside town. During private touring, see highlights of the historic city, such as plazas, churches, local markets and the acclaimed Museum of High Altitude Archaeology, which is dedicated to the 500-year-old mummified remains of Inca children discovered atop a volcano in the Andes. During leisure time, relax at the resort, book appointments at the spa, explore the gardens, or go for a walk or bike ride on the grounds.

Continue to Cafayate, a small town surrounded by vineyards at the base of the Andes. En route, explore the bright colors and unusual rock formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas gorge. Stay two nights at Patios de Cafayate, an upscale and historic wine estate set among vineyards. Sample Torrontes and other varietals at top local wineries, browse local boutiques, and tour pre-Columbian ruins in Quilmes, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Argentina.

Northwest Argentina combines well with many recommended destinations in Argentina and Chile, including Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and the Atacama Desert.

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