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Northern Argentina Discovery and Buenos Aires

from $ 1599 USD | 8 Days

Destinations:

Buenos Aires

,

Cafayate

,

Jujuy

,

Salta

Northern Argentina Discovery and Buenos Aires

Visit Buenos Aires, Cafayate, Jujuy and Salta

Explore the exciting capital city of Buenos Aires

Take a tour through San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta Buenos Aires

Experience tango in an authentic Art Nouveau theater Jujuy Province

Discover the amazing landscapes of northern Argentina

Enjoy a wine tasting tour of Cafayate's wine cellars Jujuy Province

Take the 'Road to the Clouds' from Salta to the Chilean border

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Tour Highlights

Explore the exciting capital city of Buenos Aires
Take a tour through San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta
Experience tango in an authentic Art Nouveau theater
Discover the amazing landscapes of northern Argentina
Enjoy a wine tasting tour of Cafayate's wine cellars
Take the 'Road to the Clouds' from Salta to the Chilean border

The Northern Argentina Discovery and Buenos Aires tour combines a visit to Buenos Aires with a tour of the striking desert region of Salta in Argentina’s north-west. Beginning in Buenos Aires you’ll experience all the highlights before heading north to the city of Salta. Often referred to as Salta la Linda (meaning Salta the Beautiful in Spanish), the city attracts visitors from all over the world with its unique charm. Salta’s proximity to the many natural attractions found in the area also makes it an ideal base from which to tour the fascinating north-western regions of Argentina. Explore Buenos Aires and northern Argentina on the Northern Argentina Discovery and Buenos Aires tour from CAT Travel – experts in Argentina travel and tours.

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Day 1: Arrival in Argentina

Buenos Aires

Upon arrival at Argentina's international airport in Buenos Aires you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your hotel, or exploring the city. Ask your Argentina travel specialist about a visit to Recoleta Cemetery, a beautiful historical site surrounded by parks and cafes and a busy arts and crafts market during weekends. Show more

Day 2: Exploring the Tango Capital

Buenos Aires

After breakfast at your hotel you'll be able to head out and explore Buenos Aires. Traveler Service includes a half day tour of the capital's most important buildings and neighborhoods with one of our private local guides, including the city centre where you'll see the Obelisco and the Casa Rosada before continuing on to La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta and Palermo. In Premium Service you will have the choice to take a peaceful guided walking tour through the elegant neighborhood of Recoleta in the morning, or experience a wine tasting in the afternoon. Show more

Day 3: Buenos Aires at your leisure

Buenos Aires

Today is free for you to enjoy your last day in the city of Buenos Aires at your leisure, either exploring on your own or choosing one of our many extra tour options. If the day falls on a Sunday you may wish to take a stroll around the colourful San Telmo market. Alternatively, you can take a morning walk thorough Palermo Woods and the Rose Garden or visit the Evita Museum or the MALBA museum of Latin American art. Show more

Day 4: Salta La Linda

Buenos Aires to Salta

After breakfast at your Buenos Aires hotel you'll be driven to the airport for your flight to Salta where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The city of Salta is often referred to as Salta La Linda (meaning Salta the beautiful) due to its well-preserved colonial architecture and year-round warm climate. In the afternoon you will take a guided city tour visiting Salta's most important buildings and churches, including the church of San Francisco and the 1762 built Convent of San Bernardo. Show more

Day 5: The Road to the Clouds

Salta to Purmamarca

Today you will begin a two day excursion taking in many of north-western Argentina's geographical highlights. Firstly you'll take the road to the clouds, which follows the route of the famous railway track The Train to the Clouds', up through the Quebrada del Toro to San Antonia de los Cobres high in the mountains. The train track is an amazing feat of engineering which includes 21 tunnels, 31 bridges, 13 viaducts and 1279 bends as it winds its way up from Salta to the Chilean border. Show more

Day 6: Exploring Northern Argentina

Purmamarca to Salta

After breakfast and a visit to the handicraft market in Purmamarca you'll continue your trip up through the colorful hills of the region, passing through small villages of whitewashed adobe houses and historical churches. In the afternoon you'll arrive at Humahuaca, the largest town between Jujuy and the Bolivian border. Founded in 1591 on the site of a major pre-Hispanic settlement, Humahuaca is a typical Andean colonial town, with narrow streets and one storey adobe buildings. Show more

Day 7: Cafayate daytrip

Salta and Cafayate

After breakfast at your hotel in Salta you'll be met for your full day tour to Cafayate. Heading out of the city to the south, you'll pass through large expanses of tobacco plantations as you head towards the wine producing town of Cafayate. First stop will be at the Dique Cabra Corral, an impressive 'water mirror', before driving through the deep ravine of either the Quebrada del Rio Las Conchas, or Quebrada de Cafayate. Show more

Day 8: Leaving Argentina

Salta to Buenos Aires and away

This morning you'll be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport in Salta for your return flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival at the domestic airport you'll be welcomed and transferred to the international airport for your flight home. (Meals B)

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Included

- 7 nights at selected hotels
- Traveler Service includes tours in smallest groups available
- Premium Service includes private guides and transportation
- All intermediate transfers and entrance fees
- All domestic ground transportation
- Total customer satisfaction
- Excellent dining selections upon request
- Expert advice from our Argentina travel specialists

Not included

- Domestic flights (quoted separately)
*** Buenos Aires/Salta/Buenos Aires
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- Meals in areas not stated

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Day highlights

Day 1 Buenos Aires

Arrival and transfer to hotel
An evening at a top tango show
Enjoy dinner and a glass of wine

Day 2 Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires highlights city tour
Visit La Boca, San Telmo and more
Dine at a traditional steak restaurant

Day 3 Buenos Aires

Free day to enjoy Buenos Aires
Visit parks or museums
Optional excursion to Uruguay

Day 4 Buenos Aires to Salta

Flight to the northern city of Salta
Take a tour of Salta's highlights
Cable car up San Bernardo Hill

Day 5 Salta to Purmamarca

Scenic high-altitude Andean drive
See 'Painted Hills' and salt flats
Overnight in Pumamarca village

Day 6 Purmamarca to Salta

Scenic drive back to Salta
Pass through Andean villages
Visit the Humahuaca Gorge

Day 7 Salta and Cafayate

Scenic drive to Cafayate
Enjoy beautiful scenery
Tour the town's wine cellars

Day 8 Salta to Buenos Aires and away

Free morning in Salta
Transfer to airport and departure

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	Comfort Hotels	Superior Hotels	Luxury Hotels
Premium SERVICE	$2049/per person	$2249/per person	$2749/per person
Traveler SERVICE	$1599/per person	$1799/per person	$2299/per person
Buenos Aires	Solar Soler	Vain Boutique	Legado Mitico
Purmamarca	Huaira Huasi	La Comarca	El Manantial del Silencio
Salta	2D Movitrack - Safari to the Clouds and Humahuaca	2D Movitrack - Safari to the Clouds and Humahuaca	2D Movitrack - Safari to the Clouds and Humahuaca
Salta	Kkala Boutique Hotel	Legado Mitico Salta
Salta Surroudings			House of Jazmines

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