Day 1: Buenos Aires, City Tour in the afternoon

Welcome to Bogota, the capital of Colombia! Upon arrival at the airport, a driver will be waiting for you and will take you to your accommodation in the city center. The rest of the day is at leisure.

 

Day 2: Buenos Aires, City Tour in the afternoon
Arrival at Buenos Aires airport at 07.35 am transfer to the hotel with early check-in and time to rest until lunch. After lunch guided city tour of Buenos Aires by private bus with guide in the language. Meals included: Breakfast. Overnight in Buenos Aires at Waldorf Hotel (private bus).

 

Day 3: Buenos Aires - Departure to Iguazu
We will transfer from the hotel to Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires to take the flight to Iguazu. We will be met at the Iguazu Airport to take us to the Hotel.

 

Day 4: Iguazu Falls: Argentina & Navigation on the Iguazu River (Great Adventure)
Iguazu Falls: Argentina. We will visit the Iguazu National Park, created in 1934 with the purpose of protecting the Iguazu Falls and the biodiversity that surrounds them, within the 67,610ha within which it extends. The Park was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984, and the Falls were included among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. In addition to the incredible 275 waterfalls of up to 80 meters high, 80% of which are on the Argentine side, we can observe, tour and be in direct contact with the subtropical rainforest that surrounds them. The flora is developed in different strata, being some examples the curupay, the cupay, the seibo, whose flower is the National Flower of the country, and trees like the palmito and the palo rosa. The fauna is composed of more than 400 species of birds, the most striking being the swift, which crosses the waterfalls to create their nests in the rock behind the falls; thousands of multicolored butterflies and endangered animals such as the jaguar, the tapir and the great anteater. Walking through the different trails with footbridges that the Park offers, you can get a different view of the incredible landscapes it houses. The Lower Circuit, with more contact with nature, the Upper, giving us excellent panoramic views of all the falls and the islands of the delta, and the impressive viewpoint of Garganta del Diablo, from which we will feel the fury of the water falling in numerous jumps in the form of horseshoe, more than 80mts high.

 

Day 5: Iguazu Falls: Brazil
We begin a journey through the Brazilian roads until we reach the Iguazu National Park, which has a protected area of subtropical rainforest of 175,000 hectares. Due to the conservationist work that is developed in the area, we can marvel at the different species of birds, butterflies, flowers and all kinds of animal and forest life. Once we enter the park, internal buses take us to the point where the 1200 meter long walkways begin, a route that will allow us to get the best views of the falls that make up the waterfalls, undoubtedly the best panoramic view of the Parque Nacional do Iguaçú. At the end of these walkways is a viewpoint of each of the Devil's Throat which can be accessed by stairs or by a panoramic elevator, from where we can take some wonderful pictures of this imposing jump. An extremely beautiful tour awaits us through a unique 1 km walkway to see from another point, the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side. During this tour, besides being able to learn a little more about the fauna and flora, we can have a unique postcard of the falls, since the area is clearer in terms of waterfalls, since most of them are on the Argentine side, forming a wall of water 2700 meters wide. Therefore, the Devil's Throat, on this side will look in all its splendor to leave us amazed. In addition, this place is the habitat of rare species of flora and fauna, some of them in danger of extinction, such as the giant otter, the anteater, the jaguar, the common deer, the yellow caiman. We can also find native flowers such as orchids, bromeliads and countless butterflies. After finishing this tour we will take the transfer to the exit of the park.

Day 6: Iguazu Buenos Aires Salta Free day and night.

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Day 7: Salta, City tour in the afternoon.
In the morning after breakfast. In the afternoon we will make a city tour, visiting the most important points of Salta la linda: the historic center, the Plaza 9 de Julio, the Basilica Cathedral and the Cabildo, the church of San Francisco and the convent of San Bernardo, the Cerro San Bernardo, the monument of Güemes, the old artisan market, the Baqueros river, the cultural center of America, the minor, the stream of Catellano and the Villa de San Lorenzo. Meals included: Breakfast
Night Salta: Design Hotel Salta

Day 8: Salta - Cafayate, Calchaquies Valley
The excursion departs from the city of Salta heading south on RN68 and travels through Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Alemania, Quebrada del Rio Las Conchas, making the corresponding stops at the different geological formations such as, La Garganta del Diablo, El Obelisco and El Anfiteatro among others and breathtaking scenery! In Cafayate we will have time for lunch and visit two wineries and the Calchaquíes Valley. Meals included: Breakfast Cafayate Night: Hotel Munay Cafayate (by sprinter)

Day 9: Cafayate - Quebrada de las Flechas - Cachi Salta
Today we will get to know a breathtaking landscape along route 40! We leave from Calafate, passing through the Quebrada de las Flechas until we reach Cachi. Meals included: Breakfast. Night in Cachi: Hotel La Cabaña Las Lomitas (by sprinter).

Day 10: Salta - San Antonio de las Cobres
From Salta we start with the destination of San Antonio de las Cobres, where we will spend the night. Meals included: Breakfast. Night in San Antonio de las Cobres: Hotel de las Nubas (by sprinter)

Day 11: San Antonio de las Cobres - Viaducto la Polvorilla by train of the clouds Purmamarca
Today we take a ride on the train of the clouds from the San Antonio train station to the Polvorilla viaduct. The ride takes an hour to reach the viaduct at an altitude of 4,200 m, where you can appreciate the most impressive engineering work of the last century. Then we return to San Antonio de los Cobres, where we arrive around 02.00 p.m. for lunch and then visit the salt mines. Finally, we continue to Purmamarca by car. Meals included: Breakfast. Night at Purmamarcas: Hotel Casa de Piedra (by train and sprinter) From Purmamarca we cross the great salt lake and visit the Cerro de los siete colores, which is a spectacular ecological formation in Purmamarca. On the way we also pass by the "Posta de Hornillos", Tilacara and Huacalera. We will continue the journey to Uquia to visit the church of Uquia, where we can see paintings of the Cusco school, which is known as the Arcabuceros Angels. Then we visit Humahuaca, a beautiful town with narrow streets and representing the culture of the Coya people. The Quebrada de Humahuaca was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 for its historical and cultural background. Here we visit the Freedom Memorial and the Cathedral.
Lunch included: Breakfast. Night in La Quiaca:

 

Day 12: Purmamarca - La Quiaca
From Purmamarca we cross the great salt lake and visit the Cerro de los siete colores, which is a spectacular ecological formation in Purmamarca. On the way we also pass by the "Posta de Hornillos", Tilacara and Huacalera. We will continue the journey to Uquia to visit the church of Uquia, where we can see paintings of the Cusco school, which is known as the Arcabuceros Angels. Then we visit Humahuaca, a beautiful town with narrow streets and representing the culture of the Coya people. The Quebrada de Humahuaca was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 for its historical and cultural background. Here we visit the Freedom Memorial and the Cathedral. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight at La Quiaca: Hotel Munay La Quiaca (by sprinter)

 

Day 13: La Quiaca - Villazon - Tupiza
We leave La Quiaca for Tupiza and today we cross the border between Argentina and Bolivia. We arrive in Tupiza (the girls) and take a ride through the Devil's Canyon, Los Machos and the Vergel valleys. Then we return to Tupiza for the night. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight in Tupiza: Hotel Mitru
(by sprinter and jeep 4x4)

 

Day 14: Tupiza - San Pablo de Lipez - Quetena Chico
After breakfast we ascend from Tupiza the beautiful Palala hill to sillar, where the diversity of shapes, peaks and craters, resemble a lunar landscape of intense colors. We continue to the desolate mining areas of Nazarenito, Chilcobija, Cerrillos, Polulos, the San Pablo river and pass through typical highland vegetation such as paja brava, yareta and Tola, to the town of San Antonio de Lipez to admire the colonial ruins of San Antonio new world or ghost town, then continue to the tower, the Morejon lagoon and finally we arrive to Quetena chico. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Night Quetena Chico: SumajJallpa Hotel
(by 4x4 vehicle)

 

Day 15: Quetena Chico - Laguna Verde - Laguna Colorada - Villmar
In the morning we leave Quetena Chico and head towards the Laguna de Hedionda and the Laguna de Kollpa, then we cross the small Salar de Challvri until we reach the medicinal Hot Springs where you can take a bath. Then we will pass through the Dali desert where we can admire fabulous rock formations until we reach the Laguna Blanca, as well as we will visit the fantastic Laguna Verde, which is located at the foot of the volcano Licancabur (5960m altitude). The 5000meter altitude is reached step by step and on the way TWE will see the geysers of the morning sun, volcanic craters with spills of sulfur vapors and heavy water. In the afternoon we arrive at the beautiful colored lagoon (Laguna colorada) where we will have a short walk to see the flamingos and finally we will head to the lodge in Villamar near the Laguna colorada.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Night near Laguna Colorada: Gardens of Mallku Cueva
(4x4 vehicle)

 

Day 16: Villa Mar - Laguna Colorada - Laguna Verde - San Pedro de Atacama
This day we will leave very early for our tour at 4 in the morning to better appreciate the Geysers, better known as "Sol de Mañana". Then we will continue to the thermal baths of Polques. There we will have breakfast to go to the "Blanca" and "Verde" Lagoons located at the foot of the Licancabur Volcano. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama.
Hotel Quechua or similar *** Breakfast

Day 17: San Pedro - Moon Valley Tour
Free in the morning. Our excursion in San Pedro de Atacama In the afternoon, in the Moon Valley, you will visit the salt statues "Las Tres Marias", the salt mine, the viewpoint, the salt caverns and wait for the sunset on the big sand dune.
Hotel Quechua or similar *** Breakfast

Day 18: From San Pedro Calama to Home
Salta in the morning free and in the afternoon flight.

 

 

Incluye en el precio:

• All hotels in double rooms with breakfast
• All transfers (airport – hotel – airport)
• All transportation overland, with train, bus (San Pedro to Alta), …
• All entrance fees to national parks, churches, museums, cathedrals, ruins and other attractions that are mentioned in the program
• Experienced guide during the whole journey
• Transportation in 4x4 land cruiser from the arrival in Tupiza until the Chilean border

 

No incluye en el precio:

• International flights
• flights fron Calama to Santiago
• Excursions or tickets that are not mentioned in the program
• Snacks, water, entrance to discotheques and alcoholic beverages
• Meals not mentioned in the program