Wonders of Northern Argentina

Salta, Cafayate, & Tucuman - Tour Extension

7 Days / 6 Nights per person*

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Wonders of Northern Argentina

Summary

7 Days / 6 Nights

Take this 7-day tour from Salta to Tucuman, taste wines in Cafayate, & visit Tucuman. This tour also includes Pumamarca & its vibrantly-hued Hill of Seven Colors, the archaeological treasures in Tilcara and Pucará, and a city tour of Tucuman. We highly recommend adding on the train from Tucuman to Buenos Aires; it is a comfortable, and scenic train ride (albeit 22 hours long), perfect for train enthusiasts. Please note that the Tucuman-Buenos Aires train should be booked in advance, due to its popularity. Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

FROM 1460 Per Person

This tour includes:

7-Nights accommodations
All breakfasts
All tours, transfers, and entrance fees
English-speaking guides
Vineyard visit & stay in the winery resort

Highlights

Salta & Tucuman City Tour
Salinas Grandes
Purmamarca & Hill of 7 Colores
Tilcara & Pucará archaeological ruins
Cafayate Wine Tasting

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Salta

Arrive at Salta Airport and be escorted by a welcoming guide to your hotel located in the historical center of the city. Relax at the hotel or explore the neighborhood at your leisure.

Day 2Salta City Tour

Get acquainted with Salta on a tour this morning. Climb the Cerro San Bernardo on the outskirts and be rewarded with a sweeping view of the city below. Then visit the towering Cathedral, the Church of San Francisco, the stately Town Hall and the Historic Museum of the North. Wander down to the crafts market and shop for silver trinkets and handicrafts. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time at the hotel or explore the city more on your own.

Day 3Visit Purmamarca & the Hill of Seven Colors

Depart from Salta this morning and travel through the villages of Quijano Field and White River. Continue to the Gorge of El Toro near San Antonio de los Cobres, pass the vast white salt flats and the Cuesta de Lipán and reach the village of Purmamarca which lies peacefully on the rainbow-tiered Hill of Seven Colors. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, and after unpacking the bags, take a swim in the hotel’s pool or venture out to see the town on your own.

Day 4Explore the Jujuy Region

Depart from Purmamarca and journey to Tilcara, known as the “Archaeological Capital of northwestern Argentina”. Visit Pucará and the Archeological Museum to understand the region’s rich history before seeing the church of Uquía. Afterward, head out for a city tour of Humahuaca and then return to Salta to check into your hotel.

Day 5Cafayate & Quilmes Tour

Explore this fascinating area during a 2-day excursion to the heart of the wine-producing region in Cafayate and the Ruins of Quilmes. Visit Cafayate, renowned for its delicious Torrontés wine and its beautiful landscape. Take a vineyard tour and see several famous geological creations here, such as the “Obelisk”, the “Key” and the “Devil’s Throat”. Enjoy a break for lunch and wander around the area. Stay in a wine resort that overlooks the majestic Cafayate Canyon and its granite hills.

Street with large buildings in Tucuman, Argentina

Day 6Transfer to Tucumán & City Tour

Say farewell to the wine resort and transfer to Tucumán. Along the way, enjoy a stop at the ancient ruins of Quilmes and Tafí, and the valley of Amaicha. From Quilmes, the bus journey continues to the Calchaquí peaks, that rises up to a lofty altitude of 3,042m. From there, descend to the valley of Tafí to visit La Banda Church. Next, travel to the Gorge of Los Sosa and discover its unique yungas vegetation. Finally, arrive in Tucumán and take a city tour to explore the graceful Cathedral, the Historical House of Culture, the popular meeting place of Independence Square and the leafy green 9 de Julio Park.

Day 7Departure from Tucumán

This morning, transfer to the Tucuman Airport and board a flight for your return journey home or embark on yet another wonderful Argentine adventure.

Summary

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Tour Highlights

Salta & Tucuman City Tour
Salinas Grandes
Purmamarca & Hill of 7 Colores
Tilcara & Pucará archaeological ruins
Cafayate Wine Tasting

Included

7-Nights accommodations
All breakfasts
All tours, transfers, and entrance fees
English-speaking guides
Vineyard visit & stay in the winery resort

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