Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest
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- Road trip through magnificent mountain scenery, and taste Argentina's famous wines
- Explore the differences between the indigenous, rural northwest and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires
- See colourful mountains, cactus-strewn deserts and giant rock formations in unusual national parks
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Our tour starts today in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, located in the shadow of the mighty Andes. For those arriving in time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is...
Today, we'll head to Lujan de Cuyo, 30 minutes outside of the city. Lujan de Cuyo is a wine-growing region where row upon row of vines grow in neatly ordered lines under the shadow of the Andes mountains. Drinking wine in this landscape is an unforgettable experience,...
Today we have a full-day trip to Aconcagua Provincial Park, home to the magnificent Aconcagua - standing at 6,961 metres/22,837 feet it's the tallest peak in the Americas. At the bottom of the permanently snow-covered peaks, we'll find lush meadows and some forested v...
Today we'll set off to Barreal, one of the most beautifully situated towns in this sleepy region of the country. The town is a shot of green in the often desert-like landscapes of the northwest, with seven snow-capped Andean peaks overlooking it. The highlight is the ...
We have a long day of driving today, approximately seven hours, to Villa Union. Much of the drive is on the iconic Route 40 - similar to Route 66 in the US, the road is embedded into the country's culture, taking travellers from Salta in the north down to the wilds of...
A full day exploring weird and wonderful landscapes awaits us as we delve into the moonlike scenery of Ischigualasto National Park, and the red rock towers of Talampaya. Once the kingdom of dinosaurs, these two parks contain the most complete fossil record known from ...
We'll get back on the Ruta 40 today, driving towards the small town of Belen and passing through characterful, rural villages en route. Part of the drive takes us on a winding upward journey over the Cuesta de Miranda, perhaps one of the most photogenic and visual cli...
Setting off this morning to Argentina's northern Winelands around Cafayate, we'll stop at the indigenous Quilmes ruins en route. The Quilmes people, dating back to around AD1000, famously resisted the Incan invasion and lived through over a century of Spanish colonisa...
The Argentina of the Andes is steeped in Inca heritage, and the indigenous populations have retained many of their old traditions - in small towns like Cafayate, local methods of weaving have been maintained since pre-Hispanic times, and during our journey through the...
This morning, we'll head on to Salta, down the 'Bishop's Hill Road', 20 kilometres/12 miles of hairpin bends that offer views down to the Sierra del Obispo. During the drive, the change in scenery is simply amazing, as we travel from the cactus-filled deserts of the C...
Today we'll set out to explore the UNESCO Heritage area of the Humahuaca Gorge, a highlight of any trip to the northwest of Argentina. Purmamarca is one of the towns within the gorge, and setting off today we can appreciate the town's incredible backdrop - a mountains...
This morning, we'll say goodbye to the northwest and catch our flight to cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. Here we'll find ourselves amid Argentina's capital, located on the southern shores of the Rio de la Plata. Since its founding by Pedro de Mendoza in the 1500s, the city...
We're experiencing the city as a Porteno (a Buenos Aires native) today, using the local buses and exploring on foot. Each neighbourhood of Buenos Aires has a distinct character, with grand Italianate architecture rubbing shoulders with winding cobbled streets or tree-...
Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Buenos Aires. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Buenos Aires at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Robert
Apr 2024
Wine and Landscapes of Argentina
Wow, what a trip! This is a holiday full of varied experiences, its very full on with plenty of road miles covered visiting different parts of Northern Argentina wit...
Alasdair
Apr 2024
Wine and Landscapes of Argentina
The tour leader was excellent - very organised, helpful and friendly, and on top of every detail. The itinerary involves travel of long distances and stops of just o...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Wine and Landscapes of Argentina
This trip focuses on the varied and incredible landscapes of northwest Argentina, showcasing the incredible diversity and beauty in each area. We travelled 3000 km w...
Lynne
Feb 2024
Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest
There were so many of them - from the magnificent landscapes & National Parks throughout, the small sleepy villages to lively South American towns & cities, ...
Renee
Nov 2023
Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest
An excellent trip. Quite long road journeys but worth it as saw and experienced so much. It truly was a landscapes and wine experience. Andres our guide was amazin...
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