11 days tour

Classic North - Culture And Landscapes

$ 2,360 .00 USD

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Classic North - Culture And Landscapes

This tour includes:

Transport

ยญTransfers from / to the airport are included

Accommodation

Standard Accommodation - 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Antiguo Convento, Salta - Double or Single Base - 1 Night Accommodation at Hotel Asturias, Cafayate - Double or Single Base - 1 Night Accommodation at Hosteria del Amauta, Purmamarca - Double or Single Base - 2 Nights Accommodation at Refugio del Pintor, Tilcara - Double or Single Base - 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Azul, Humahuaca - Double or Single Base Superior Accommodation - 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Villa Vicuรฑa, Salta - Double or Single Base - 1 Night Accommodation at Hotel Villa Vicuรฑa, Cafayate - Double or Single Base - 1 Night Accommodation at Hotel Terrazas de la Posta, Purmamarca - Double or Single Base - 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel las Marias, Tilcara - Double or Single Base - 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Huacalera, Humahuaca - Double or Single Base

Others

- Private Transfers from / to the airport - All Nights Accommodations mentioned in the itinerary - Full Day Cafayate with Wine Tasting (Spanish / English Speaking Guide) - Salinas Grandes Salt Flat x Purmamarca (Spanish / English Speaking Guide) - Transfer from Purmamarca to Tilcara - Caravana de Llamas with Lunch (Spanish / English Speaking Guide) - Visit Hornocal Hill (Spanish / English Speaking Guide) - Transfer from Tilcara to Humahuaca - Full Day Tour Iruya Valley - Transfer from Humahuaca to Salta - 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch,

Guide

- Billingual Guide (Spanish / English) is included in all tours

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

Not included:

Others

- Medical and life insurance - Tips - Optional excursions - Air tickets and airport taxes - Services non detailed in the itinerary

Flights

- Flights are non included

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Itinerary of your trip Classic North - Culture And Landscapes

  • Day 1 Arrival Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival Salta

      We welcome you at Salta airport. Upon arrival a transfer will be waiting for you ready to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. to visit the city on your own. 

      Accommodation in Salta - Double or Single Base

      Included Meals: NULL

  • Day 2 Salta - Cafayate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Salta - Cafayate

      After breakfast, our journey starts from Salta city to the south, through route 68 traversing the Lerma Valley and its historical towns. We reach Quebrada de las Conchas (the Shellยดs Gorge), where wind and water erosion carved curious shapes on the rocks (The Amphitheater, Devilยดs throat, The Toad, The Castles, among others). When we arrive to Cafayate, we visit some wineries, famous for their production of Torrontes, with special characteristics due to the particularities of the climate and land. After lunch, transfer to our accommodation in Cafayate.

      Accommodation in Cafayate - Double or Single Base

      Included Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 3 Cafayate - Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cafayate - Salta

      After breakfast, the morning is free to explore this beautiful town. After lunch, we transfer back to Salta through Quebrada de las Conchas (the Shellsยด Gorge) and the Lerma Valley.

      Accommodation in Salta - Double or Single Base

      Included Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 4 Salinas Grandes Salta Flat - Purmamarca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Salinas Grandes Salta Flat - Purmamarca

      Early, after breakfast we start our day of traveling through incredible landscapes. We make a parallel route of the Train of the Clouds railway by Quebrada del Toro. Then we continue, starting the ascent until reaching 4080 meters above sea level and get to San Antonio de los Cobres. We make a break for lunch and enjoy some of the typical meals offered in the village. Back in the vehicle, we cross route 40 until we reach Salinas Grandes, right on the border between Salta and Jujuy. Then we start the descent by Cuesta de Lipรกn where condors are usually seen. We arrive at Purmamarca town and its Hill of Seven Colors where we spend the night.

      Accommodation in Purmamarca - Double or Single Base.

      Included Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5 Purmamarca - Tilcara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Purmamarca - Tilcara

      Free morning on our own to visit the town of Purmamarca. At the indicated timw, we transfer to Tilcara. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the city on our own. We suggest visiting Pucara de Tilcara, an archaeological site formed by numerous constructions made by the Tilcaras, a group of the Omaguacas, at a strategic point on the Quebrada de Humahuaca. 

      Accommodation in Tilcara - Double or Single Base.

      Included Meals: Breakfast

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  • Day 6 Tilcara - Caravana De Llamas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tilcara - Caravana De Llamas

      Today we will make a walk, ideal for everyone visiting Tilcara, adults and children of all ages. We start the circuit in the Corral de las llamas, we walk with the llamas for about 45 minutes, making a tour of the town of Tilcara. After the walk we arrive at the garden of a friendly hotel where we have a small snack: tea, mate or coffee with pastries. After this short break we return to the Corral de llamas to finish the circuit. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming town.

      Accommodation in Tilcara - Double or Single Base.

      Included Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7 Tilcara - Humahuaca - Hornocal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tilcara - Humahuaca - Hornocal

      After breakfast and at the indicated time, we transfer to Tilcara bus terminal to take a regular bus to Humahuaca. We travel as locals do, from town to town. Once there we head east on provincial route 73, which introduces us to the Coctaca cultivation valleys. We stop on the way to taste a regional coca tea and then we drive the way up to 4200 masl. where we can enjoy excellent views of the multicolored hill of the Serranรญa del Hornocal. Beautiful panoramas where we can appreciate and understand the geography of the entire region of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. A unique attraction that will take your breath admiring it.

      Accommodation in Humahuaca - Double or Single Base.

      Included Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 8 Humahuaca - Valle De Iruya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Humahuaca - Valle De Iruya

      On this day, we discover the Iruya Valley region on a journey through time. In this transition environment between the desert and the jungle, crossing the 4000 meters above sea level, there are the High Valleys; where the old settlers were able to organize the self-supply of food based on cultivation terraces that they built on the foothills of the mountains, taking advantage of the water from springs that is born at the top of the hills. These millenary traditions still used today. Nestled in the middle of these mythical mountains is the town of Iruya. On this day we travel 240 km total by vehicle, reaching a maximum height of 4000 meters above sea level. Departure is at 9 am, return is at 6 pm.

      Accommodation in Humahuaca - Double or Single Base.

      Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

  • Day 9 Humahuaca - Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Humahuaca - Salta

      After breakfast, at the indicated time, we transfer to Humahuaca bus station to take a regular bus back to Salta. Upon arrival, we transfer to the hotel.

      Accommodation in Salta - Double or Single Base

      Included Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 10 Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Salta

      The city of Salta deserves a whole day off to explore it. We recommend that you do not miss the High Mountain Museum, located opposite of the main square.

      Accommodation in Salta - Double or Single Base

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 11 Departure Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Salta

      At the indicated time we transfer to Salta airport where our services end. 

      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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