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