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Argentina's northwest is a place of extraordinary colour, and this eight-day journey takes you through the best of it. Base yourself in Salta, then wind south through the Quebrada de las Conchas — 83 kilometres of rock sculpted into amphitheatres, obelisks, and devil's throats — to the vineyards of Cafayate, where Torrontés and Malbec are poured straight from the source. Climb the Cuesta del Obispo into a national park of towering cacti to reach the colonial cobblestones of Cachi. Stand beneath Purmamarca's Hill of Seven Colours, cross the high Puna to the blinding white Salinas Grandes salt flats, and follow the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca through Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca. The finale is pure gaucho country: a ride through the hills of Finca Lesser, a three-course regional lunch with wine, and live folk music. With handpicked hotels, private transfers, and local assistance throughout, this is the north as it deserves to be seen — slowly, and in full colour.
- Meet-and-assist service upon arrival and departure at the airports
- All airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transfers between Salta and Cafayate (round trip)
- Accommodation for 5 nights in Salta, 1 night in Cafayate, and 1 night in Purmamarca
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- 2 lunches: one at a winery in Cafayate and one at Finca Lesser
- Full-day excursion to Cafayate from Salta, including a winery visit and wine tasting
- Full-day excursion to Cachi from Salta
- 2-day mini-trip to Purmamarca, the Salinas Grandes salt flats, and the Quebrada de Humahuaca
- Country day at Finca Lesser in Salta, with horseback riding, wine tasting, and a live folk music show
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of professional local guides during tours
- Permanent assistance in each destination throughout the trip
- International and domestic airfares
- Any services or meals not specified in the itinerary, including drinks
- Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extras
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and hotel staff
- Optional or alternative tours
Welcome to Argentina's northwest! Our team will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in.
Overnight in Salta.
Optional (not included): Walking City Tour — Explore Salta on foot, through its colonial streets, monuments, and traditions.
Head south through the Lerma Valley and into the spectacular Quebrada de las Conchas — 83 kilometres of rock sculpted by wind and water, including the Amphitheater, the Devil's Throat, the Obelisk, and the Tres Cruces viewpoint. As the first vineyards appear, stop at a winery for a tasting of Salta's famous Torrontés and Malbec, followed by lunch. The afternoon is yours to discover Cafayate.
Overnight in Cafayate.
Optional (not included): Stargazing Experience — An evening in the Quebrada del Colorado with regional cheeses, fine wines, and Andean legends under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
A relaxed day in beautiful Cafayate, with your driver at your disposal. We'll head back to Salta later on.
Overnight in Salta.
Optional (not included): Hot-Air Balloon Flight — Drift in silence above the hills and valleys, with a glass of sparkling wine on landing.
Meals: Breakfast
One of the region's most jaw-dropping drives: up the winding Cuesta del Obispo, through the cactus-studded Los Cardones National Park, and along the arrow-straight Recta del Tin Tin. Arrive in Cachi, a postcard town of cobblestone streets, adobe houses, a lovely church, and an archaeological museum. Then back to Salta.
Overnight in Salta.
Meals: Breakfast
Off to Purmamarca, home to the unforgettable Hill of Seven Colours. Wander the craft stalls and little streets, then climb the dramatic Cuesta de Lipán to the vast Salinas Grandes — 21,000 hectares of dazzling white salt flats. Overnight in Purmamarca.
Meals: Breakfast
Start the day with a visit to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage valley of colourful hills, colonial chapels, and warm-hearted people. Stop in Tilcara, Huacalera, Uquía, and Humahuaca before returning to Salta. Overnight in Salta.
Meals: Breakfast
Just minutes from the city, saddle up for a two-hour ride through hills, rivers, and forests to panoramic views over the Lerma Valley. Afterwards, a three-course regional lunch with wine tasting and live folk music.
Overnight in Salta.
Alternative (not included): Gastronomic Experience — Shop the San Miguel Market, then cook a traditional dish with a Salta chef and share the feast.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport. End of our services — until next time!
Meals: Breakfast
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