Itinerary
.
DAY 01: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Contact with the bilingual speaking guide at the Ezeiza Airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Buenos Aires.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY 02: Buenos Aires / Walking city tour
Buenos Aires / Walking city tour
Breakfast and we will begin our walking tour of the city, visiting the traditional Plaza de Mayo with the Casa Rosada, the Cabildo and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Then we will walk through the streets of pavers of San Telmo, where we will relive the colonial past of the city. We will visit La Boca district and their mythical Caminito Street, symbol of football, tango and art.
The tour will continue in the trendy Puerto Madero, Recoleta and Retiro, visit the Plaza San Martín, the elegant Avenida Alvear, the Basìlica Nuestra Señora del Pilar and Recoleta Cemetery, where lies - among others-the famous Eva Peròn and where our tour ends. Return to hotel.
In the evening, we will go to enjoy a Dinner with a famous Tango show.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
DAY 03: Buenos Aires / Mendoza
Buenos Aires / Mendoza
Breakfast and transfer to domestic airport to flight to Mendoza. Arrival and pick up the 4x4 vehicle and go by yourself to hotel where you will be stay.
Overnight in Mendoza.
DAY 04: Mendoza - Full Day Wine Experience
Mendoza - Full Day Wine Experience
Early in the morning, you will meet the oenologist who will accompany you throughout the tour. You will be able to depart to Mendoza’s agricultural oasis and will be able to visit two prestigious wineries, of Wine’s Circuit. You will visit its facilities and be able to participate in a guided wine tasting, during which you will begin to familiarize ourselves with the local’s wines, and its elaboration process.
Our guide will explain you the technique of wine tasting, wine production techniques, the importance of the cork in the bottle and the correct way to handle a glass in order to taste wine.
At noon, you will have lunch in a recognized winery, where you will enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic experience. In the afternoon, you will be able to visit other winery and enjoy a wine tasting session.
As the sun sets behind the Andes Mountains, you will return to the hotel.
Overnight in Mendoza city.
DAY 05: Mendoza - Potrerillos / Uspallata
Mendoza - Potrerillos / Uspallata
After breakfast, we will depart from Mendoza city to Potrerillos Valley. You will arrive to Potrerillos´s Dam and Mendoza river where you will enjoy and outstanding sightseeing and you can do different activities; trekking or walk along pathways between mountains.
You will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna of mountain and you will be able to appreciate the Cordón del Plata.
Then you can go to discover the famous “Puente del Inca”, it is a formation of stones with a yellowish color that forms a natural bridge over the “Las Cuevas river”.
Used centuries ago as a bridge to cross the river, at the beginning of the XX century and thanks to the discover thermal waters, the Puente del Inca hotel was installed in the place, it was a very important lodging with thermal bath for the time.
Trip is to Uspallata where you will lodging.
Overnight in Uspallata.
DAY 06: Uspallata / Barreal
Uspallata / Barreal
After breakfast you will depart to Barreal town in San Juan province, on the way you can enjoy the Alkazar hill, then you continue to visit the “Casleo Astronomical Observatory“, here you can take a tour of the facilities to see the main telescope and the control room. You will be able to have dinner at the Observatory and then a stargazing with equipment and accompanied by the Observatory staff. Tonight you will be in the town of Barreal.
Overnight in Barreal town.
DAY 07: San Juan - Barreal
San Juan - Barreal
Today you can visit the Leoncito National Park, where you will be able to enjoy the natural fauna and flora.
Here you will be able to practice wind karting in a magnificent and natural scenary.
Overnight at Barreal town.
Day 08: Barreal / Rodeo
Barreal / Rodeo
This day, you will leave after breakfast to the town of Rodeo. On the way you will be able to discover churches built in the eighteenth century, then you will arrive to Rodeo where you will stay to enjoy the visit to the Cuesta del Viento Dam.
Overnight at Rodeo town.
DAY 09: Rodeo
Rodeo
Leisure day in Rodeo, if you like you can enjoy thermal bath in Pismanta.
Overnight in Rodeo town.
DAY 10: Rodeo / Villa Unión
Rodeo / Villa Unión
After breakfast, you will leave to Villa Unión town by National Route 40. You will make a stop to continue the next day your trip to the next town.
Overnight in Villa Unión.
DAY 11: Villa Unión / Tinogasta
Villa Unión / Tinogasta
This day you will have an early departure, you will begin your journey crossing La Cuesta de Miranda, a winding road with one of the best viewpoints in the area, and its maximum altitude is 2.040 meters above sea level.
On the other side, we will find the town of Chilecito, where we can stop to recharge supplies and then you will continue the journey to the town of Tinogasta.
Arrival and overnight in Tinogasta.
DAY 12: Tinogasta "Seismiles route" (full day)
Tinogasta "Seismiles route" (full day)
After breakfast, you will be able to start your journey to discover the Route of the seismiles, a region of volcanoes that are over 6.000 meters high and reach the border crossing with Chile, Paso de San Francisco.
The most important volcanoes are “Ojo del Salado (6.864 meters), Nevado de Pissis (6.792 meters) being the second highest peaks of the Andes after the Cerro Aconcagua (6.962 meters).
Return in afternoon to rest in the Tinogasta hotel.
Overnight in Tinogasta.
DAY 13: Tinogasta "Adobe Route"
Tinogasta "Adobe Route"
This day, after breakfast you will be able to follow the Adobe Route on the way to the town of Fiambalá.
They are constructions that built between the years 1600 and 1800 and that today still represent the Native American idiosyncrasy.
Overnight in Tinogasta.
DAY 14: Tinogasta / Belén
Tinogasta / Belén
Breakfast and departure towards “Caminos del Inca” (Inca Trails). One town in the way is Londres, the second oldest town in the country, you will be able to visit their weavers with their handlooms in their homes.
Arrival at the hotel.
Overnight in Belén town.
DAY 15: Belén
Belén
This day you will be able to visit the Shincal del Quimivil, because Belén is the principal city in this area and the enter to this monumental archaeological park built and inhabited by the Incas.
Overnight in Belén town.
Day 16: Belén / Tafí del Valle
Belén / Tafí del Valle
After breakfast, you will leave to Tafí del Valle in the Tucumán province, it´s an oasis between the Calchaquíes Valleys.
Here, you will be able to visit the “Menhires Archeological Reserve”, menhirs are relatively large stones arranged vertically, like a monolith or a primitive obelisk, associated with fertility rites by the Diaguitas people who were agriculturalists.
Overnight in Tafí del Valle.
Day 17: Tafí del Valle
Tafí del Valle
This day you will be able to visit the Quilmes Ruins, an archeological site with a museum with all history of Diaguita - Calchaquí people in this region.
Relax in the Las Carreras ranch and discovery of its artisanal cheese factory.
Overnight in Tafí del Valle.
Day 18 Tafí del Valle / Catamarca
Tafí del Valle / Catamarca
After breakfast, you will depart by south crossing the Tucumán province until you reach to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, the capital city of the province.
Visit to the town and lodging.
Overnight at Catamarca
Day 19: Catamarca / La Rioja
Catamarca / La Rioja
After breakfast you will depart to La Rioja city. You will be able to visit the town and lodging.
Overnight in La Rioja.
Day 20: La Rioja / El Chiflón - Talampaya National Park
La Rioja / El Chiflón - Talampaya National Park
After breakfast, you will travel to El Chiflón, our hotel outside of Talampaya National Park.
The Talampaya National Park preserves and protects rock formations dating back to the Triassic, in shades of red, grey and ochre.
Attractions such as the Talampaya Canyon, the Botanical Garden, the Lost City, the Rainbow Canyon are part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lodging and overnight at El Chiflón.
Day 21: Ischigualasto Provincial Park
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
Today, it is time to visit the Ischigualasto Provincial Park. It is unique in the world for its continental sediments of the Triasic: rocks of ash, white, grey and shades of red and vermilion that harbour fossils of reptiles and dinosaurs.
Curiously, shaped geoforms (El Submarino, El Hongo, la Cancha de Bochas) and the remains of the oldest dinosaur are some of the attractions of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight at El Chiflón.
Day 22: El Chiflón / San Juan City
El Chiflón / San Juan City
After breakfast, you will leave to San Juan city by National Route 40.
Here you will be able to visit the Sarmiento Museum and rest of the city.
Overnight in San Juan, your trip is coming to end.
Day 23: San Juan / Mendoza
San Juan / Mendoza
After breakfast, you will leave to Mendoza airport where you drop off the rented car and will take the flight to Buenos Aires.
At arrival, you will be transfered to hotel.
Overnight in Buenos Aires.
Day 24: Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Breakfast and you will be transfered to Ezeiza airport to flight back to home.
Trip Includes
What's Included
- Transfers in/out in Buenos Aires – private service with bilingual guide (only at first arrival)
- 03 nights in Buenos Aires in hotel 4* with breakfast
- Walking city tour with bilingual guide
- Dinner with Tango Show – with transfers
- Rental vehicle 4x4 (type Nissan Frontier or similar) with by 22 days with insurances, airport charge, taxes and ilimited km. Pick up and drop off in Mendoza city
- 02 nights in Mendoza in hotel 4* with breakfast
- Wine´s route in Luján de Cuyo place – (include 3 vineyards and lunch)
- 01 nights in Uspallata town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 02 nights in Barreal town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 02 nights in Rodeo town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 01 night in Villa Unión town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 03 nights in Tinogasta town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 02 nights in Belén town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 02 nights in Tafí del Valle town in hotel standard with breakfast
- 01 night in Catamarca city in hotel standard with breakfast
- 01 night in La Rioja city in hotel standard with breakfast
- 02 nights in El Chiflón hotel with breakfast
- 01 night in San Juan city in hotel standard with breakfast
What's Excluded
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees to National Parks
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Tips
- Personal and medical insurances
