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A truly epic adventure to a lesser known region of Argentina! The north west is also full of history and its landscapes are truly breathtaking. Driving here is not for everybody as not all roads are paved, we can also organise the same trip but with a driver/guide so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

This itinerary is here to inspire you as all of our holidays are tailor-made to suit you. We’re happy to add or subtract days, change hotels, and adjust as you see fit. To learn more about this 2-week holiday to Argentina, give us a call at UK 020 7112 0019 or email argentina@fleewinter.com to start planning your holiday.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Argentina!

Welcome to the ‘Paris of Latin America’. Upon arrival at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza Airport, you will be greeted by one of our English speaking guides who will privately escort you to the Carles hotel, a boutique accommodation centrally located in the Retiro neighbourhood and where you will stay in an executive room. The rest of the day if free.

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Buenos Aires day tour

Day 2 - City tour

You will be collected from your hotel for your three-hour morning tour visiting the most important highlights of the city of Buenos Aires. Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square, wonder in awe at the oldest residential neighbourhood in Buenos Aires: San Telmo, live the original Tango in the neighbourhood of La Boca: walk along Caminito Street and enjoy watching the dancers. Finally, contemplate the modernisation of the city whilst traveling along Puerto Madero and its exclusive docks, full of excellent restaurants and luxury hotels.

Day 3 - Free day in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a friendly city and easy to go around. Maybe you want to go back to some of the areas you have discovered in yesterday’s tour. Or you could go somewhere new like the Palermo Soho neighbourhood, with plenty of boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Nearby, Los Bosques de Palermo gardens are perfect for a lovely stroll on a sunny day.

Salta church

Day 4 - Flight to Salta and start of your self-driving adventure!

Today, you will be privately transferred to the airport for your flight to Salta, at the foothills of the Andes mountains. At the airport you will be collecting your rental car with English speaking assistance. And now on the ready, start your self-driving adventure in this beautiful north western region!

Drive the 180 km on route 33 and then 40 stopping in charming Cachi. Accommodation in Molinos in a standard room.

 

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Cafayate

Day 5 - Cafayate

Today is a shorter drive further south to Cafayate: 111 kms approximately. We suggest to visit Molinos before setting off and starting your drive. 

You can start the drive to Cafayate after lunch along route 40.

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Day 6 - Free day in Cafayate

You can relax in the lovely surroundings of your accommodation or you can choose to visit one of the famous wineries of the region. Lesser known than Mendoza, the Cafayate wine area produces some of Argentina’s finest and it is also one of the highest places in the world for viticulture, as the majority of the region’s vineyards are located at 1700m above sea level.

Day 7 - The longest drive! On the way to Purmamarca!

Today is going to be the longest drive. Please set off in the morning and drive on route 68 towards Salta. You will drive through some beautiful scenery. Just outside Cafayate you will go through the beautiful Quebrada de las Conchas.

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Day 8 - Free day to explore

Today you can visit places like Maimara and Tilcara, and if you wish, carry on further north towards Humahuaca. However, as there is only one road, route 9, your return journey will be through the same route. Tilcara has a local market, usually daily,  in the main square and there is a nice restaurant called “El Antiguo Progreso” where you could have lunch.

Day 9 - Salinas Grandes

Drive back towards Salta through route 52 and visit the amazing salt flats. There will be local people offering their services to guid eyou and there will also be others selling “tortillas” (flat bread mixed with cheese and jam and grilled on a parrilla) that are typical of the region – so make sure you bring some cash with you if you fancy trying something like this. Accommodation in a charming finca on the outskirts of Salta.

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Day 10 - Free day!

Enjoy a deserved day of leisure! You can relax or you can choose to do a horse riding tour or cooking class at your finca: learn to make the famous empanadas and enjoy eating them with a local wine!

Day 11 - Flight to Iguazu

Today we will fly you to Puerto Iguazu in Misiones, another completely different part of the country. Upon arrival, you will be collected at the airport and, depending on the flight arrival, you will cross into Brazil for a group tour of the Brazilian side of the falls. You will then check into your accommodation just outside of town in the middle of nature. Accommodation in Standard Room.

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Iguazu Falls

Day 12 - Argentina side of the falls

To experience fully the Iguazu falls you have to visit the national park from both sides, Brazil and Argentina. Yesterday you enjoyed a panoramic views whilst today you will take the trails that run along the edge of the falls in Argentina. You can also add a boat tour to get really close! This is optional, ask us if you wanted to add it.

Day 13 - Buenos Aires

A domestic flight will take you back to Buenos Aires for the last night of this epic holiday. So many wonderful sights and memories and things to talk about on this last day in Argentina! Once you arrive in the capital the day is free for you to spend as you wish. All private transfers are included

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Day 14 - Goodbye Argentina

A private transfer will take you to the airport for your international flight back home.

What's included?

INCLUDED:
  • Prices start from £2,349 per person
  • Accommodation on B&B basis based on two sharing
  • Any other meals mentioned
  • Transfers in private vehicle
  • Rental car (Medium car) with insurance
  • Entrance and National Park fees
  • All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Internal flights
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital, you'll find graceful plazas, tango shows, melancholic melodies, historic buildings reflecting European grandeur, trendy bars, nightlife every night of the week, steak dinners, an emerging art scene and a Latin flair.
There is so much to do and see that you could spend weeks in "the Paris of South America" but to catch the highlights, we recommend at least 3 days in this exciting city.
Las Cataratas de Iguazú
The spectacular Iguazu Falls are located within the Iguazu Falls National Park on the Northern border of the Province of Misiones. This series of 275 waterfalls is at the heart of the Paranaense Rainforest, where the Argentine, Brazil and Paraguay borders meet, and where the cities of Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) face each other.
We recommend at least 2 nights in Puerto Iguazu so you can visit both sides of the falls. They are very different and both are jaw-dropping.
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Perito Moreno is one of the highlights of Argentina. This vast glacier is located in the Parque Nacional Las Glaciares, close to the town of El Calafate. Whether you watch its huge ice blocks collapsing into the lake from the viewing platform or take a hiking tour on the glacier itself finishing at the only bar in the world where the ice is older than the whiskey, the glacier's scale and shades of white and blue will leave you speechless.
We recommend at least 2-3 nights in El Calafate, the gateway to the National Park.
Mendoza
Mendoza is famous for its Malbec wine and vineyards in a spectacular setting, but there is so much more to enjoy. From white water rafting, fly fishing for trout, horseback riding in the Andes at sunrise, biking through the vineyards, to climbing Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America, there are plenty of ways to experience this region. We recommend at least 3 nights in Mendoza.
Salta "La Linda"
Set at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, Salta is at an elevation of 1,152m. The city's architecture is spectacular and you can see the influences from bordering Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile. While it's worth spending at least one or two nights in Salta, build in time for the surrounding area. Take a day tour to El Cafayate and marvel at the unique mountain formations and desert colours on the way, or an overnight tour to Cachi in the Calchaquí Valley, known for its adobe houses and white colonial buildings, surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Peninsula de Valdes
The Peninsula de Valdes, a nature reserve in Northern Patagonia, is best known for whales, sea lions and elephant seals. Probably the largest draw are the Southern Right Whales (Ballena Austral) that come to take shelter in the natural bays of the peninsula between June and November. We recommend spending at least two to three nights in Puerto Madryn, the gateway to the peninsula.
Bariloche and the Lake District
San Carlos de Bariloche, simply known as Bariloche, is situated in the foothills of the Andes and is Argentina's most popular destination for skiing and hiking. Its ever-present views of the glacial lake Nahuel Huapi are spectacular, but the area is also a foodie hub, well known for its traditional asados (BBQs), choloatiers and micro breweries.
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego area in the southernmost tip of South America, often nicknamed the “End of the World.” Nestled between snow-capped Andean mountains and the shores of the Beagle Channel, it is an adventure hub where guests can visit national parks, kayak and hike, crab fish, visit penguins or explore old shipwrecks. In the winter, you'll find the world's southernmost ski resort, Cerro Castor.

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