Salta (AR 055)

Departures: daily. All year round.
Guide: Spanish and bilingual (English - German - Italian - French)
Meals: half board. Air Fare: not included.

Salta is the Argentine city where the Spanish influence is best preserved. Enjoy its touch of elegance that talks of a sumptuous past that is still alive in its large old houses and flowery courtyards. Also visit Cafayate, a beautiful village in the Calchaquí Valleys famous for its wine production. And do not miss the beautiful landscapes of the Humahuaca Gorge with its old towns full of history and tradition.

Day 1 - Salta
Reception at Salta airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, a city tour visiting the Cathedral, the San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Hill with a magnificent view of the city. Return to the hotel. Dinner at restaurant.

Day 2 - Salta
Breakfast. Full day excursion to Cafayate, a beautiful village in the heart of the Calchaquí Valleys passing by Las Conchas River Gorge (also known as Cafayate Gorge) with its amazing rock formations eroded by the carving action of wind and due to the pass of time.Lunch. In Cafayate, visit a winery and the Aborigine Art Museum (optional). Return to Salta.

Day 3 - Salta
Breakfast. Early departure for a drive along Humahuaca Gorge, passing by Purmamarca, Tumbaya, Tilcara with its Archeological Museum and the old Indian fortress called 'Pucará de Tilcara', and the typical parrish church in Uquía, finally arriving in Humahuaca. Lunch. Visit to the Northern Carnival Museum and the Handicraft Fair. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 4 - Salta
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

Optional Tour:

2-hour rafting along the Juramento River (Difficulty: level 3) with accommodation at Hotel del Dique located on the coast of the largest man-made lake in the north: the Cabra Corral Dam; framed by a wonderful landscape and gorgeous views of the imposing dam along with high quality services. See dinosaur footprints, petrified seaweed, all set in a beautiful environment.