Day 1: CITY OF ORIGIN - BUENOS AIRES
Flight from city of origin to Buenos Aires. Night on board.
Contrasts of Argentina
Buenos Aires - Tucumán - Tafí del Valle - Quilmes - Cafayate - Quebrada de las Conchas - Salta - San Lorenzo - Quebrada del Toro - Salinas Grandes - Purmamarca - Quebrada de Humahuaca - Maimara - Salta - Iguazú - Iguazú National Park - El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier
Itinerary
Day 2: BUENOS AIRES
Arrival at the Buenos Aires international airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Day 3: BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast. Half-day panoramic city tour passing by the Obelisk and San Martín Square, Corrientes, De Mayo, and 9 de Julio Avenues, among others; historic neighborhoods like La Boca and San Telmo, upscale areas like Palermo and Recoleta, and modern districts like Puerto Madero. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 4: BUENOS AIRES - TUCUMÁN
Breakfast and transfer to Buenos Aires airport. Arrival at Tucumán airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, panoramic city tour with a journey through the roots of Argentina's modern history. This tour will help you understand the foundations of those decisive moments. We will pass by Plaza Independencia and its surroundings: Government House, San Francisco Church, Cathedral Church, San Martín Street at the 400 block, La Merced Church, and the Historical House of Tucumán Museum. We will visit 9 de Julio Park and the Sugar Industry Museum (Casa Obispo Colombres); the area around Plaza Urquiza: the Legislature, the Casino, the San Martín Theater, and the National College; the Belgrano House; and a tour of Yerba Buena, the Garden City, a tree-lined residential area. Overnight stay.
Day 5: TUCUMÁN - TAFI DEL VALLE - AMAICHA - QUILMES - CAFAYATE
Breakfast and departure for Cafayate via Tafí del Valle, Amaicha, and Quilmes. Route 307 marks the ascent into the Calchaquí Valleys. The road enters the Los Sosa River Gorge, and we stop at the "El Indio" monument. Further up, we reach El Mollar and the Menhirs (*). Then we visit the picturesque town of Tafí del Valle. Provincial Route 307 climbs steeply into the Calchaquí Valleys to the Abra del Infiernillo pass, at 3,042 meters above sea level. In Amaicha del Valle, we visit the main square and its surroundings. The journey continues along National Route 40, with the Sacred City of Quilmes appearing on the left. On the hillside, the reconstructed residential area is visible, crowned by a fortress at the summit and two smaller forts on either side. The legendary RN 40 disappears into the valley heading north, but not before passing through Colalao del Valle. Finally, we arrive in Cafayate, land of sun and fine wine, which welcomes us with vineyards trained on trellises and pergolas. Check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.(*) The Menhirs archaeological site is currently closed.
Day 6: CAFAYATE - SALTA
Breakfast. Cafayate, located in the province of Salta, is one of the most important towns in the Calchaquí Valleys due to its thriving wine industry. Its Calchaquí, Spanish, immigrant, and Creole history has resulted in a city with a style that blends colonial and late 19th-century Baroque influences. We will visit a winery where you can taste the distinctive Torrontés wine. Afterward, we depart for Salta through the majestic Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells Gorge), where the curious formations eroded by wind and water are the main attraction: the sand dunes, the toad, the bishop, the Devil's Throat, the castles, the amphitheater, among others. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 7: JUMP
Breakfast. Free morning. In the afternoon, a panoramic tour of the city's most attractive sites: the Cathedral Basilica, the Cultural Center of the Americas, the Historical Museum of the North (Cabildo), the Minor Basilica of San Francisco, the San Bernardo Convent, the Güemes Monument, and an ascent of San Bernardo Hill for a panoramic view of the city. We will also visit the summer resort town of San Lorenzo, on the outskirts of the city, with its subtropical microclimate, and the Artisan Market where certified handicrafts from all over the province are displayed. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.Day 8: SALTA – SALINAS GRANDES - PURMAMARCA (JUJUY)
Breakfast. Departure for San Antonio de los Cobres, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. The road runs parallel to the railway line of the famous "Train to the Clouds" through the Quebrada del Toro gorge. Continue the ascent to 4,080 meters above sea level. Arrival in San Antonio de los Cobres and free time for lunch (not included) before continuing towards the Salinas Grandes salt flats, right on the border between Salta and Jujuy provinces. Next, begin the descent down the Cuesta de Lipán pass, where condors are often sighted. Finally, arrive in the town of Purmamarca with its famous Hill of Seven Colors in the background. Overnight stay.
Day 9: PURMAMARCA (JUJUY) – HUMAHUACA - SALTA
Breakfast and departure to begin a journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the landscape and the colors of the hills blend with the cultures that inhabit this area. It is a journey of social interaction and a glimpse into the ancestral past. We will pass through the Posta de Hornillos and continue towards Huacalera, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. We will visit the Church of Uquía, where the famous paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (from the Cuzco School) are located. Then we will arrive in Humahuaca with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence, known as El Indio (The Indian). Afterwards, we continue our journey to Santa Bárbara Hill to reach the incredible viewpoint overlooking the Hornocal mountain range. Finally, on the return route to Salta, we will be able to observe the hill known as the Painter's Palette, which frames the town of Maimara. Arrival at the hotel in Salta in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
Day 10: JUMP
Breakfast. Free day to continue enjoying this beautiful city and its surroundings. Overnight stay.Day 11: JUMP - IGUAZU
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to the airport.
Flight from Salta Martin Miguel de Güemes International Airport to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport.
Arrival at Iguazú International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Puerto Iguazú. Remainder of the day at leisure. Accommodation.(Note: Hotel rooms will be available after 3:00 PM)
Day 12: IGUAZÚ – IGUAZÚ NATIONAL PARK (Argentine side) - IGUAZÚ
Breakfast. Departure on a full day excursion to visit the Argentine side of the Iguazú Falls, located within the Iguazú National Park. With an area of 67,000 hectares, the falls are made up of 275 waterfalls with an average height of 70 meters. In this part of the sub-tropical jungle it is possible to observe a variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies. We head towards the Central Station where our option is to take a train service that takes us to the Cataratas Station and/or Garganta del Diablo Station. From this place, for the visit you can choose one of the following options:
- Paseo Superior: 800-meter route of elevated walkways above the surface of the land in order not to hinder or scare away the passage of the fauna that inhabits the Jungle. Highlights: Dos Hermanas, Bosetti, Bernabé Méndez and M'Bigua waterfalls. Duration of the walk 1 hour. Difficulty range: low, without stairs.
- Lower Promenade: 1,600-meter walk along a raised walkway above the ground surface. Highlights: Dos Hermanas waterfalls, Alvear Nuñez, San Martín, Bosetti, the Peñón de la Bella Vista (with a panoramic view of the Devil's Throat and the Lower Iguazú River Canyon). Duration of the walk 2 hours. Difficulty range: moderate, with stairs.
- Devil's Throat: leaving from Cataratas Station, the train will take us to Garganta Station. The walk along the catwalks will be about 1,200 meters to delight us with the spectacular balcony of the most important waterfall in the National Park: the Garganta del Diablo. Duration of the walk 2 hours. Difficulty range: low, no stairs.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 13: IGUAZU - THE CALAFATE
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to the airport.
Flight from Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport to El Calafate Airport.
Arrival at El Calafate airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free.
Day 14: EL CALAFATE - PERITO MORENO GLACIER - EL CALAFATE
Breakfast and departure on a full-day excursion to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most spectacular and famous glaciers in the world for being one of the few that continues to advance today. On its several-kilometer-long front we will observe constant calving of enormous blocks of ice onto the waters of Lake Argentino. Quite a spectacle that can be seen from strategically located catwalks. I'll go back to the hotel, then I have the rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Day 15: THE CALAFATE
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the area or hire an optional excursion. Accommodation.
Day 16: THE CALAFATE
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to El Calafate Airport.
Flight from El Calafate Airport to your hometown.
Day 17: HOMETOWN
Arrival in the city of origin and end of the trip.
General conditions
- Scheduled flights.
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers.
- 14 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Tours described in the itinerary, on a regular service basis, with bilingual local guides.
- Entrance fees to Los Glaciares National Park and Iguazu National Park.
- Plus travel assistance insurance.
- Tips.
- Optional insurance.
- Drinks, lunches and dinners.
- Optional visits and activities.
- Easter, Christmas, New Year and carnival supplement.
- In general, any extra service not specified in the previous section, such as special meals, personal expenses or any other not specified as included.
- MANAGEMENT FEES - From the moment the booking is made: €30 / booking
- FLIGHTS: 100% penalty from the moment the airline tickets are issued. Date and/or name changes are not permitted.
- NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS FROM THE MOMENT OF CONFIRMATION: National Park entrance fees.
- TRANSFERS, TOURS AND EXCURSIONS: Cancellations received less than 8 business days before the start date of the trip will incur a 100% penalty on all transportation services.
- HOTELS: Hotel cancellation penalties vary depending on the establishment. Please inquire in each case.
announcement
-Guaranteed daily departures from 2 passengers.
-Free time: during free time, clients do not have transportation or a local guide.
-Possible change of route: our representative in Argentina has the full right to modify the program for the benefit of the client or due to force majeure.
-Possible Changes in accommodations: if in any of the departures it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same category contracted.
-The breakfasts included in the hotels have assigned hours according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being generally between 06:00 hrs and 10:00 hrs. Outside the hours established by each hotel, the passenger will lose this service. Room services or breakfast bag have an additional cost.
-An early arrival at the hotel on the first day of travel does not guarantee that the rooms will be available. Standard check-in time applies, unless additional room nights are purchased to ensure immediate room access. Rooms are generally available after 3:00 p.m.
- triple rooms: keep in mind that in most hotels, triple rooms are not They consist of three beds, but two beds where the clients must accommodate themselves. Only rarely will they be able to find a third bed, but it will be slightly smaller than the ones already in the room, generally being a folding bed.
-Luggage: In case of loss of luggage by the airlines, it will be the responsibility of the passenger to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing due to loss or breakage of suitcases.
-People with reduced mobility: some places, hotels and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, please consult and notify it before making the reservation. Any additional cost of assistance that they require throughout the tour will be borne by the client.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc. .) must be communicated before arrival in Argentina, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of diet or special menu.
-Consumer withdrawal: the circuit is sold as a closed package , so there will be no refund or discount for the services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal or medical reasons, flight schedules or other events.
-Behavior during the trip: in the event that the attitude of a passenger endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group, they will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that you cannot enjoy.
-Credit card: generally, hotels require the passenger a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to facilitate the services telephone call services, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal documentation and entry requirements in Argentina: it is the responsibility of the client to find out about the current regulations regarding entry and exit of the country to which they are traveling, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour does not assume any responsibility in this regard. Keep in mind that visa regulations, transit, entry and health requirements vary from one country to another and, in turn, can be modified at short notice and without prior notice.
Consult discount for children under 12 years old, sharing a room with 2 adults. Children from 12 years old pay as adults.