Itinerary

Day 1 - Buenos Aires - Salta

MAAM Museum

After lunch, private guided tour at MAAM Museum (High Mountain Archeology Museum) to see the amazing mummies “the children from Llullaillaco”. The snow-capped summits of the Llullaillaco Volcano, 6,700 meters above sea level, preserved for over 500 hundred years, three Incan children protagonists of the capacocha, a ceremony during which they were sacrificed to act as mediators between the people and the gods. These mummies are one of the best preserved in the world according to National Geographic experts.

#Optional: private presentation of Christian Vitry, an inspirational speaker, who was born in Salta Capital in September 1965 and from an early age is dedicated to mountaineering. At 12 he made his baptism in the mountains rising to Tuzgle volcano (5,500 m), at 14 years of age amounted to Llullaillaco volcano (6,739 m) and the Nevado de Cachi (6,380 m). He was with the National Geographic expedition in search of the Mummies, and today is Director of the Museum.

Eveninig > Feel like a local at the Peña

What is a “peña” ?

It’s a form of entertainment in various Spanish-speaking countries that combines folk music, food, and drink. Salta is particularly famous for them - what tango is to Buenos Aires, peñas are to Salta. Be one with locals who bring their instruments, play at tables right next to you. Everyone gets involved! Explore all the rooms you hear singing and music coming out of after your meal. t here’s no problem just standing to the side and enjoying the music. Here no one is expecting to be paid for music …. these people are singing because they want to have fun and they want you to have fun. The food is traditional and includes mouth-watering empanadas, humitas, tamales, meats, brochettes and regional desserts accompanied by good wines.

Day 2 - Salinas Grandes

100% Adrenaline. Drive to the clouds!

GET READY!! WALKIE TALKIES & ROAD BOOKS IN HAND

Six to eight 4x4 (Toyota Hilux, VW Amarok or Ford Ranger models) will be waiting for you at the hotel to start an adventure driving along widing roads in stunning scenery. The town of Campo Quijano leads us to the spectacular Bull’s Gorge.
We depart on 4x4 vehicles, through the breathtaking landscapes of the Quebrada del Toro (Toro Gorge). On the side of the road we can see the tracks of the famous high altitude Tren de las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). We continue on sand and dirt roads, ascending the mountains, a road side marker indicated the highest point for this route, 4,170 meters (13,344 feet), until the gleaming salt flats come into view. Amid the treeless, brown countryside, the vast Salinas Grande Salt Flats reflect the sun like an immense mirror. These are among the world’s largest and highest naturally renewing salt flats in existence covering an area of 3,200 square miles.

#Our staff will surprise our group in the way to have some coca tea & leaves for altitude – and some drinks at the archaeological site of Santa Rosa de Tastil where we can explore old Inca trails and discover ancient “petroglyphs” (stone and cave paintings), a unique place where almost nobody go.

Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch...

...Specially set up with lovely local furniture!

Then we continue the journey, driving down through the impressive Cuesta de Lipán and till we get to the beautiful town of Purmamarca, with its Seven Colors Hill.

Day 3 - Cafayate

Ride along Valles Calchaquíes!

We continue our trip down the Calchaquies Valley through dramatic scenery carved by the wind and sun. We will drive through the breathtaking “Quebrada de las Conchas” deep valley of red canyons, characterized by intense colors and spectacular geological formations. Our final destination is Cafayate, the most important town in the “Valles Calchaquies”, well known for its wines and especially the white grape Torrontés.

Our next 2 days will be at the deluxe GRACE HOTEL & SPA …

Day 4 - Quebrada de las Conchas

Explore Quebrada de Las Conchas, riding from Cafayate

#Mountainbiking along this gorgeous gorge

The Calchaquí Valleys, is an unforgettable journey through a region that has witnessed a turbulent pre-Inca and colonial history forged in dramatic surroundings, where the winds and the sun have sculpted its geography. Behind the incredible rock formations of its ravines and multi-colored hills, there are quiet villages whose adobe and thatch houses take travelers back in time to the distant past.

Dinner under the stars in the vineyard

#Cafayate is well known because of its famous torrontes wine product of the exquisite combination of temperature and humidity that provides the ideal environment to the growth of the sweet and deep fruit flavor. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience sitting at the great table right among the grapes, under the stars, while you gaze at the magnificent hills in the background. The cool mountain breeze will be right for the surprise we have for this final night …

Authentic PONCHOS from Northwest Argentina will be given as a gift for the group to enjoy in a warm way the outdoors dinner. This traditional outfit, normally in red with black stripes, is still worn by the gauchos and it is also used as a ceremonial piece. Dinner will be joined by live classical music!

Day 6 - Salta

Last day...

We will drive through the breathtaking “Quebrada de las Conchas” deep valley of red canyons, characterized by intense colors and spectacular geological formations. On our way, along the Quebrada de las Conchas, a Natural site protected by UNESCO; we will stop at the rock formation of the “Anfiteatro”. From all the rocky formations of the area, this one is probably the most impressive. The acoustic is so perfect that it is said that many musicians have recorded albums here…. And why not having our farewell from the Northwest with local musicians playing at this perfect spot, just for us.

We have more experiences to share, but we do not want to overwhelm you!

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