Argentina
Argentina Tour – Experiencing the Untouched Northwest
Description
Discover the spectacular landscapes of the untouched Northwest on this 14-day self-drive Argentina tour. From the wine region of Mendoza, your route takes you through the dramatic Calchaquí Valleys to Salta La Linda. Experience UNESCO World Heritage sites, colourful mountains, and authentic colonial cities at your own pace.
What awaits you
Your journey through Argentina's Northwest begins in the famous wine region of Mendoza, where you'll set off amidst vineyards with views of the majestic Aconcagua. The highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere will accompany you on the first stages of your self-drive tour.
The route, via Uspallata and picturesque Barreal, will lead you to the geological wonders of Talampaya and Ischigualasto National Parks, where ancient dinosaur tracks tell tales of a prehistoric past. The red rock formations and bizarre landscapes of this region will captivate you.
Further north you will reach the legendary Valles Calchaquíes with the charming wine town of Cafayate and the colonial mountain village of Cachi. The Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site, welcomes you with the famous Hill of Seven Colours near Purmamarca and the endless expanses of the Salinas Grandes.
Your trip around Argentina concludes in the elegant colonial city of Salta, which is known as "La Linda" – the Beautiful – for good reason.
Your route at a glance
Day 2-3: Explore Mendoza and its wine region
Day 4: Journey via Uspallata to Barreal
Day 5: Barreal - El Chiflon
Day 6-7: Talampaya National Park and Ischigualasto Provincial Park
Day 8: Continue to Belen
Day 9-10: Valles Calchaquíes and Cafayate
Day 11: Trip to Cachi
Day 12: Cachi - Chicoana
Day 13: Purmamarca and Quebrada de Humahuaca
Day 14: Salta, transfer to the airport
Highlights of this trip
- Mendoza Wine Region with traditional bodegas
- Aconcagua highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere
- Talampaya National Park and Ischigualasto Provincial Park with dinosaur footprints
- Quebrada de Humahuaca UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Valles Calchaquíes Spectacular mountain landscapes
- Salta the Beautiful Elegant colonial town
- Mountain of Seven Colours in Purmamarca
- Salinas Grandes endless salt desert
Services
- Airport Mendoza - Private Hotel Transfer
- Private transfer Salta Hotel - Airport
- Accommodation in selected hotels
- Meals as per accommodation list
- 12-day car rental with basic insurance
This self-drive tour of Argentina's pristine Northwest offers the perfect combination of spectacular landscapes, cultural highlights, and the freedom to travel at your own pace. From the vineyards of Mendoza to the colonial treasures of Salta, you will experience Argentina authentically and intensely.
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