San Juan and Moon Valley (AR 060)

Departures: daily except Saturdays.
Guide: Spanish and bilingual (English - German - Italian - French)
Meals: half Board. Air Fare: not included.

Day 1 - San Juan
Reception at the airport and afternoon departure to Valle Fértil, passing by some typical arid hilly towns which contrast with the greenish beauty of the valley that will appear upon arrival in Valle Fértil. Spend the night at Valle Fertil Inn. Dinner.

Day 2 - Valle Fértil
Continental breakfast. Early departure for the astonishing 'Ischigualasto' (the indian word for “The place where the moon goes down” or “Moon Valley”), one of the most important paleonthological reserves in the world, estimated to be over 180 million years old. The gradual accumulation of rocks and sand and the sculptural effects of erosion caused by wind and the rain have created different shapes. Then continue your most impressive tour visiting Talampaya, the true jewel of natural architecture, a tall gorge flanked by 120 m. of red walls is a pictographic deposit guarded by the majestic condor flying above. Talampaya is one of the greatest gifts nature has given us. Return to San Juan. Accommodation. Dinner.

Day 3 - San Juan
Continental breakfast. Departure to San Juan for a short visit to this nice and quiet town. Continue to Ullum Dam a beautiful touch of blue in the middle of this dry area, located at the bottom of the Andes Precordillera. Later continue to the Zonda Valley, an amazing mountain gorge. Transfer to the airport.