Wines and High Mountains: Salta & Mendoza

Leaving early in the morning, we enter Jujuy province to visit Unesco World Heritage Quebrada de Humahuaca. We visit Purmamarca and its colorful “Seven Colours Hill”. Then, we enter the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through the Posta de Hornillos, continuing towards the town of Tilcara. We continue to Huacalera, passing through the Tropic of Capricorn, from where you can see the colors of the hill called “Pollera de la Colla”. We visit the mystical Church of Uquía, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (important vestige in the area of ​​the Cuzqueña school) are located. Then we arrive in Humahuaca and admire its important Cathedral and the Independence Monument (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño. After lunch we return to observe “Paleta del Pintor” mountain range that frames the town of Maimara from the route. And at the end of the afternoon, we arrived in the city of Salta.

Accommodation in Salta - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast

Early, after breakfast we start our day of traveling through incredible landscapes. We make a parallel route of the Train of the Clouds railway by Quebrada del Toro. Then we continue, starting the ascent until reaching 4080 meters above sea level and get to San Antonio de los Cobres. We take a break for lunch and enjoy some of the typical meals offered in the village. Back in the vehicle, we cross route 40 until we reach Salinas Grandes, right on the border between Salta and Jujuy. Then we return to Salta.

Accommodation in Salta - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast

At the indicated time, according to the flight, transfer to Salta airport to take a flight to the city of Mendoza, famous for its vineyards and high mountains. Upon arrival, we moved to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Accommodation in Mendoza - Double or Single Base.

Meals: Breakfast

Domestic Flight from Salta to  Mendoza is not included.

There are direct flights from Salta to Mendoza but keep in mind that depending on your travel date, the flight can have a stop over in Buenos Aires.  

Experience the immensity of the Andes range. Enjoy panoramic views of beautiful mountain landscapes. Explore the mountains with a local guide stoping at places such as Potrerillos and Uspallata. We then arrive at Puente del Inca with its fascinating geological shapes and thermal springs. From here we enter the Aconcagua Provincial Park and the Horcones lagoon with incredible views of Aconcagua Peak. We continue our trip to Las Cuevas, the last Argentine village before the border with Chile. Then we go back to our hotel in Mendoza.

Accommodation in Mendoza - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

Free day in Mendoza to visit the city on our own or to do any of the optional tours that the city has to offer us. 

Accommodation in Mendoza - Double or Single Base

Included Meals: Breakfast

At the indicated time we transfer to Mendoza Airport where our services end. 

Meals: Breakfast