Spend a half day exploring the city of Salta, founded in 1582. This cosmopolitan spot in north west Argentina displays a wealth of colonial architecture. Around the leafy main plaza, 18th & 19th century buildings line the streets. Our tour takes in the main highlights of the city, such as the excellent MAAM (entrance fee payable locally), a museum built to house the mummified remains of three sacr...
The journey leaves from Salta, but really begins once in Purmamarca, where there is time to observe the Seven Coloured Hill, the Church and the Craft Market on the square, and a small walk along its narrow streets. Continue towards the town of Tilcara where you visit the Pucará (ancient ruins). After Huacalera you cross the Tropic of Capricorn, from where the colours of La Pollera de la...
Day 1 - After heading south from Salta until El Carril, you climb steadily up the Cuesta del Obispo – an amazing feat of road engineering - to the route’s highest point (3348 metres above sea level), known as the Piedra Del Molino. From here the road straightens out as you go through the Los Cardones National Park, which is particularly famous for its giant cacti (cardones) which d...
The tour sets out early for the penguin colony at the Punta Tombo Provincial Reserve. After a two-and-a-half hour journey along Patagonian roads, you will get to the penguin colony. You will be able to walk around the paths among the penguins for about an hour and a half to watch their behaviour. The reserve has a park keeper and also offers sanitary and cafeteria facilities to the visitor. La...
An early departure for Peninsula Valdes Provincial Reserve. After a one-hour drive, we arrive in Puerto Pirámides where you can go on a whale watching boat trip (optional extra from June to December). From December to March you can also see sea-lions, cormorants and probably dark dolphins. This tour is subject to weather conditions. Once the boat trip is over, you explore the south of t...
Start the tour early this morning in order to beat the crowds and reach the infamous Devil’s Throat. One of nature's greatest spectacles, this is where the largest proportion of water plummets 90m into a U-Shaped chasm. Once within the national park, discover a series of walkways along upper and lower circuits offering many vantage points. The suspended walkways are detached from the j...
Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Argentina to cross the border into Brazil and visit the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls. Please don't forget your passport, with the relevant visa should you require it. A long paved walkway between the lush sub-tropical jungle and the edge of the falls allows for spectacular views over to the Argentine side. Spot butterflies, coatamundis, monkeys ...
The Argentine Experience offers a unique dining experience which cleverly blends exquisite food and wine, local culture and social integration. Individuals, couples, families and groups are mixed around two 13 person banquet tables, led by two charismatic guides, and supported by our international team. They teach the art of making traditional empanadas, then everyone gets creative in Argentina&rs...
Spend this evening at La Ventana, where some of Argentina's finest singers and dancers will perform an evocative show featuring music, lyrics and the sensual dance of the tango. A variety of dance is performed including folkloric dance and song. Enjoy a wonderful Argentina dinner, the speciality being prime beef, with excellent Argentinean wines, all served in a charming atmosphere. ...
Enjoy an intimate and exclusive tango show in a stunning ballroom in San Telmo. The Gala Tango showcases the best of tango alongside refined folkloric dance and song. Enjoy a gourmet a la carte dinner accompanied by exclusive Argentine wines. ...
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