Salta, Argentina

Introduction

Highlights

• Salta City.
• MAAM Museum.
• Cafayate, Town Wineries.
• Las Flechas Gorge.
• Los Cardones National Park.
• Humahuaca Gorge.

Accommodation

• Salta: Hotel Villa Vicuña STD room or similar

The elegant Spanish colonial style of Villa Vicuña Hotel and the excellent personalized attention of its staff provide a feeling of warmth and create an atmosphere of peace and serenity, allowing travelers to relax and disconnect from the fast pace of the city.

• Cafayate: Hotel Killa Cafayate STD room or similar

Killa Cafayate is a charming hotel located in the heart of town. Once an old colonial house, today this hotel offer its own unique character and particular style. It is a place to rest and enjoy ample guest rooms, fresh galleries and colorful gardens.

• Cachi: Hotel El Cortijo STD room or similar

El Cortijo is a beautiful hotel in small and charming town. The geographic features of the place make it unique in terms of culture and architecture. It’s a treat to stay in this wonderful village, one that appears frozen in the 1700s.

• Purmamarca: Casa de Piedra STD room or similar

Casa de Piedra is a hotel with stone and adobe structures, a reed roof and fine touch details in the finishes, all with the rustic charm of the area. It is located in the center of the town of Purmamarca, steps from the main square.

*Optional upgrade available

Included

Included

• Accommodation at selected hotels.
• On day 1 transfer to the Peña (local restaurant) transfer out to the hotel.
• Private transportation with English speaking driver guide from day 2 to 6.
• Dinner at local peña on day 1.
• Entrance fees detailed in the program.
• Vineyard visit premium wine tasting on day 2.
• Meals:
  B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, BL: Box Lunch, D: Dinner
  • Day 1: D.
  • Day 2: B, BL.
  • Day 3: B, BL.
  • Day 4: B, BL.
  • Day 5: B, BL.
  • Day 6: B.

Not included

• Flight or Bus Tickets.
• Insurance.
• Voluntary tipping.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Personal expenses.
• Services not detailed in the program.
• Voluntary tips.

Facts

Departures

Private Departure.
Every day on request.

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts in the morning at Salta Bus Station or Airport.
The trip ends at Salta Airport.

Physical demands

This trip does not demand physical activity other than walking a maximum of two or three consecutive hours over fairly easy terrain, with as many stops as necessary to fit in with the rhythm of the group. If you feel that you want to be more active during excursions then our local guides will be ready to incorporate more action into the excursions.

Weather

The area of valleys, canyons, and hills in Northern Argentina offers a kind weather, concentrating the main agricultural activities and the bulk of the population.
Here the average annual rainfall reaches the 1000 mm.
Overall, the average summer temperatures
vary between 25C to 30C during the day, falling to 15C at night. In winter, the averages are lower than 14 ° C.

What you need to bring

We recommend you to bring the following items:

• Water-bottle.
• 3 to 4 cotton sleeved shirts.
• Heavy wool socks.
• Light socks.
• Sunscreen.
• Rain and wind-proof jacket.
• Polar-fleeces.
• Jeans.
• T-shirts.
• Shorts.
• Trekking shoes.
• Wool cap.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide and based on operational considerations. The trip guide can modify, change or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety/weather considerations.