12 days tour

From The Falls To The Andes (11 Nights)

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From The Falls To The Andes (11 Nights)

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfasts

Transport

Bus from Iguazu to Tucuman Bus from Tucuman to Salta Bus from Salta to Mendoza

Others

Iguazu Airport or Bus Station pickup and Bus Station drop off Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side Safari to the Clouds / Purmamarca Full Day Excursion Humahuaca Full Day Excursion Half Day Wineries Tour Full Day Aconcagua Valley Excursion

Accommodation

3 nights Accommodation in Iguazu at selected basis with breakfast. 3 nights Accommodation in Salta at selected basis with breakfast. 1 night Accommodation in Purmamarca at selected basis. (Note: accommodation in Purmamarca may be more simple than accommodation in bigger cities). 2 nights Accommodation in Mendoza at selected basis with breakfast.

Not included:

Others

Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Argentine side (aprox 30 USD per person) Entrance fee to Iguazu National Park Brazilian side (aprox 30 USD per person) Entrance fee to Aconcagua Provincial Park Transfers to Salta and Mendoza Bus Stations Meals not specified in itinerary Towels, in case of Hostel Dorm Room

Flights

International flights are not included

Guide

Guide is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip From The Falls To The Andes (11 Nights)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Puerto Iguazu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Puerto Iguazu

      Arrival in Puerto Iguazu, (NOT on Fridays) Airport or Bus Station pick up. From 2 pm on, check in at selected accommodation. Free day.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Puerto Iguazรบ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Puerto Iguazรบ

      Breakfast. 8 am Full Day Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side:  This Tour take will you to visit part of the Iguazรบ National Park. It preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all of them part of the rich local flora and fauna.


      The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.


      You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the Tour along  the Lower  Trail, from where you can see the " Two sisters Falls", the "Bossetti Fall", the "Hidden Fall", a panoramic view of "San Martin island " and the "Union Fall".


      Later you walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fallโ€ from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.


      Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to "Devilโ€™s Throat" station. From there, after 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular "Devilโ€™s Throat", where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Puerto Iguazu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Puerto Iguazu

      Breakfast. Excursion to the Brazilian Side of Iguazu Falls, half day: The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side.


      You will get close to "Floriano", "Deodoro," and "Benjamin" waterfalls, and the walkways lead you also to "Santa Maria Falls." (Beware of visa needs if going to the Brazilian side, eg: Australia, USA, Canada, China, etc)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Puerto Iguazu-Tucuman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Puerto Iguazu-Tucuman

      Breakfast and check out before 11 am. Bus station drop off. Depature to Tucuman city in the late evening. Night bus.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Tucuman-Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tucuman-Salta

      Arrival in Tucuman in the evening to connect with another bus heading to Salta. Arrival to Salta, late in the night. Check in at selected accommodation. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Salta - Purmamarca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Salta - Purmamarca

      Breakfast. Safari to the Clouds/Purmamarca Excursion:  You will travel in the same route as the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the Puna.  On your way, you will visit magnificent ruins, scattered houses, small villages and amazing landscapes. Departure from Salta will be at 7 am and you will quickly reach the small town of Campo Quijano and later, the impressive Quebrada del Toro. Soon you will leave all signs of vegetation as you enter the realms of the solitary Puna. In Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Inca city of the XIII century, you will do a short archeological hiking. Later, you will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, a small minerยดs town rich in tradition and the Train to the Clouds final destination.


      Further ahead, a desert plateau will take you to the surreal landscape of the salt flats, where you stop again to walk around and enjoy the contrasts.


      In the afternoon, you will return through the overwhelming Lipan mountains and arrive at the Seven-color Hill in Purmamarca, a landmark on its own. You will overnight in this village suspended in time.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Purmamarca - Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Purmamarca - Salta

      Breakfast. Humahuaca Full Day Excursion:


      Towns and relics of ancient cultures, superb mountains and the feeling of being in timeless places are the exquisite elements of this trip through the Humahuaca Gorge.


      You will leave Purmamarca at 9:00 am and head north to the province of Jujuy. The small towns of Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimarรก and Tilcara open their ancient charm to your captivated eyes. In Purmamarca, you will stop to see the famous Seven-color hill, in Tilcara, you visit the Pucarรก (fortress) and the Archeological Museum, while in Uquรญa you stop to admire the local church. But itโ€™s in Humahuaca where you enjoy in the extremely peaceful atmosphere, the typical colonial architecture and the charming people.  In your way back you will also visit San Salvador de Jujuy to get to know its monuments and intriguing legends. Let the history behind the walls and stones of these places take you on a ride to the Argentinean past! Arrival to Salta at 7 โ€“ 8 pm

  • Day 8 Day 8: Salta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Salta

      Breakfast. Free day to enjoy optional tours or just relax in beautiful Salta city

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

      Day 9: Salta-Mendoza

      Breakfast.  Check Out. In the evening: Take the nigh bus to Mendoza.

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

      Day 10: Mendoza

      Arrival in Mendoza. Check in at selected accommodation. At 2.30 pm, Half Day Winery Tour: These Tour runs among vineyards in the areas of Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. You will experience the work culture brought by of immigrants, using  irrigation techniques (canals and ditches) inherited from the former Huarpes Indians.  They managed to change a vast desert into a productive river oasis. This is the scene of the settlement of prestigious wineries, which represent Argentine wines in the world with high quality wines.

      You will visit two wineries, one with traditional organic methods and the other that uses the latest avaliable technology. Guided by professionals in winemaking, you will learn about the vinification methods and processes, bottling and labelling of wines, in the end of the tour you will taste the different grapes that the wineries offer. Departure: Monday to Saturday: 2.30 pm. Sundays 08.30 am

  • Day 11 Day 11: Mendoza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Mendoza

      Breakfast. 7 am: Aconcagua Valley Day Trip (Alta Montaรฑa): The Tour offers a variety of colors and sceneries. Early in the morning along the river Mendoza, get a view of the majestic mountain range called Cordon del Plata and the Potrerillos dam, colossal work for hydraulic power generation and water distribution for irrigation. 

      Your next visit will be Uspallata, pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes indians and the southern  last point of the Inca Empire.

      Here you will see the Vaults of Uspallata, historic โ€œadobeโ€ (mud) buildings, that were used by the chaplain Fray Luis Beltran for casting cannons and guns.


      Afterwards you will visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort. Free time for the use of chair lift to enjoy beautiful panoramic views. 

      Later, you will find Puente de Inca along your route, a huge natural bridge with strands of hot springs. 

      Continuing the road and 2750 meters above sea level you will reach the viewpoint of Cerro Aconcagua, the colossus of America (6959 meters high), from where you are going to the Laguna Horcones and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. 

      Following the international route to reach your last destination, Las Cuevas, an European-style village located 3200 meters above sea level. Back to town at 7 - 8 pm

  • Day 12 Day 12: Mendoza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Mendoza

      Breakfast and Check Out.

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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

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

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: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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