Introducing this new experience: flying in a private aircraft from SALTA airport to classic destinations of NORTHWEST ARGENTINA –
The Puna, Cachi and Cafayate. Pressurized cabin and good soundproofing, this is a new alternative to the traditional tours, enjoying unique views over some of the most beautiful landscapes that Argentina has to offer combined with a selection of the best sites to visit on the ground.
Taking off from the city of Salta, leave behind the fertile Lerma Valley to cross the first mountains and fly over the central part of the Calchaquí Valley. Fly over the peaks of the Mount Luracatao to enter the desertic Puna de Atacama.
During this overflight view the impressive caldera of the Galan Volcano. Continue flying over the snowy peaks that separate the Puna from the Valley to reach: Cafayate. A vehicle will be waiting for a transfer to the renowned Piatelli winery. Enjoy an interesting tasting comparing the best wines produced both in Cafayate and Mendoza. A paired lunch will be the culmination of this experience in Cafayate before flying back to Salta.
Estimated Departure time from Salta airport: 11:00 a.m.
Total flying time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Time on the ground in Cafayate: 3:30 hours including transfer time to the Winery, Tasting, Lunch and return to the airfield.
Total distance traveled: 470 km / 292 miles
Taking off from the city of Salta, to the west, reaching an altitude of 15,000 feet, with views of the Quebrada del Escoipe, to admire the break between the fertile valley and the arid desert. The frame of these views will be the imposing Nevado de Cachi with its eternal snow. A few minutes later land at the Cachi aerodrome to visit the beautiful Andean town of Cachi with its colonial architecture.
On the return flight fly over the most scenic stretch of the mythical Route 40, the charming villages of Seclantás and Molinos. Reaching the Quebrada de las Flechas just before arriving in Cafayate. A vehicle will be waiting for a transfer to the renowned Piatelli winery. Enjoy an interesting tasting comparing the best wines produced both in Cafayate and Mendoza. A paired lunch will be the culmination of this experience in Cafayate before flying back to Salta.
Time on the ground in Cachi: 1:30 hours including transfer time to the town and back to the airfield.
Time on the ground in Cafayate: 2:30 hours including transfer time to the winery and return to the airfield.
Total flying time: 1 hour
Total distance covered: 400 km / 250 miles
Taking off from Salta airport to the west appreciate the transition from the green landscape of the valleys to the arid desert of the Puna Fly over the largest salt flats in Argentina, the Arizaro Salt Flat. In the salt flat, most attractive geological formation of the Puna of Salta: the Arita Cone.
Continue towards the east leaving the Puna and flying over the massif of Cachi with its peaks covered with eternal snow, to descend in Cachi. Visit the beautiful Andean town of Cachi with its colonial architecture.
The experience in Cachi will be completed with a visit to a winery in Cachi Adentro, to enjoy the high altitude wines and a paired lunch.
Estimated Departure time from Salta airport: 11:00 a.m.
Total flying time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Time on the ground in Cachi: 3:30 hours including transfer time into town, the winery and back to the airstrip.
Total distance covered: 500 km / 312 miles
The King Air 200 is a twin-turbo propeller aircraft with pressurized cabin. It has capacity for 8 passengers and 2 crew members. The King Air 300 is an almost identical aircraft with some differences in technology and engine power.
They are versatile aircraft, both for medium and long distance trips, with performance comparable to that of a light jet, capable of operating on all types of runways, both short, dirt or tarmac. It is considered one of the safest aircraft models in the world.
The passenger cabin has 4 seats in club configuration, a 2-seater divan, and 2 individual seats. It also has 2 small tables in the club, as well as a small cupboard with coffee maker and compartments for drinks and ice.
The pilots have tested and the aircraft have been certified for special operations at altitude, obtaining the necessary clearances to land on runways above 12,000 feet.
Contact Matias Gomez at mgomez@atpdmc.com for prices, pre-set fixed departure dates and tailored itineraries.
