Argentina Itineraries
Northern Argentina
enjoy the spectacular valleys and stunning landscapes of the north-west
This 13 day itinerary explores some of the less-visited parts of the country, including the wonderful scenery around Salta and the famous Iguassu Falls.
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Itinerary summary
Buenos Aires
Days 1-2: Arrive in Buenos Aires and stay two nights. You will have a tour of the city's main highlights, including the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca and the famous Recoleta cemetery, burial place of Eva Peron. A visit to an authentic tango show is highly recommended.
Salta and the highlands
Days 3-5: Fly to Salta where you will be met by your driver/guide to begin your private 4x4 tour. Travel north to Pumarmarca, a small town in the Andes for a two night stay. This makes the perfect base to explore the stunning landscapes of Las Senoritas Gorge, the rainbow coloured mountains around Humahuaca and the dazzling salt flats at Salinas Grandes.
Days 6-10: Return to Salta, and after a two night stay to explore the city, continue with your private tour through the Calchaquí Valley to Cachi and on to Cafayate. This is a beautiful part of the country with some stunning scenery and high altitude vineyards.
Enjoy one night in Cachi and a two night stay in Cafayate before transferring directly to Salta airport for your flight to Iguassu.
Iguassu Falls
Days 11-13: Fly to Iguassu Falls for a two night stay at one of the most overwhelming natural sights in the world. The Argentine side has walkways for views from all angles, and you can also visit the Brazilian side of the falls before your onward flight.
Go further - into the Puna
Extend your time in the north-west and travel into the high-altitude desert of the Puna. This is one of the most remote and dramatic regions on earth, with vast landscapes, giant salt flats and deep turquoise lagoons populated by pink flamingos. A journey through the Puna offers a stark, breathtaking contrast to the valleys of Salta and provides a truly adventurous, off-the-beaten-track adventure.
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Accommodation options
In the following section you will see our suggested options for possible accommodation.
The estimated flight cost included in this itinerary (assuming international flights from the UK plus any internal flights that are necessary) is £1,465 per person.
Standard - £6,500
El Cortijo
- a charming hotel in Cachi (Salta), with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly owners.
Finca Valentina
- a lovely, country house style hotel which provides a fantastic base to explore Salta and the north-west.
Gran Melia Iguazú
- the only hotel inside the Argentine national park at Iguazú.
Viñas de Cafayate
- just outside the town looking out over the surrounding vineyards.
Price and validity notes
We have tried to give you as accurate an idea of prices as possible, including meals where appropriate (but not when there are good local options so you don't pay for a meal that you might not want), accommodation, transfers, and any tours we have included.
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a room and are intended as a guide (local high or low seasons can cause some variation). All prices were correct when published but may vary with exchange rate fluctuations, fuel surcharges, or changes in the general economic situation.