Call us on (UK)
0207 407 1478
to speak to one of our experienced travel advisors.
You can also make an enquiry online.
| |
Tailor-made tours
The Colourful Northwest: Salta
Overnights in a hotel of your choice to explore this colourful area. See our Salta Hotels list. We particularly recommend the following excursions:
City tour of Salta - 3 hours
A visit of Salta, one of the oldest cities founded in the country by the Spaniards. The main points of interest will be the Cabildo (Town Hall), the Archbishop's Palace and Cathedral, all around the main square 9 de Julio, San Francisco's Church, San Bernardo's Church and Convent. A visit to the crafts market, actually an old mansion transformed into a museum and gift exhibition centre, offers an excellent chance to see authentic native artisan work and the opportunity to buy at very reasonable prices.
Rate: Please enquire for prices.
Bike tour of Salta - 3 hours
A visit of the city including its most interesting spots, a ride on the lift to the San Bernardo Hill, which overlooks the city. The tour includes fully equipped mountain bikes (mirror on both sides, front and back lights, protection helmets). Bilingual guides, snacks and mineral water, entrance fees to museums. Relaxed and easy.
Rate: Please enquire for prices.
Full day Cachi - 285km
Southwest drive through the spectacular Cuesta del Obispo, climbing to more than 3,000m and the Recta del Tin Tin, with the unforgettable landscape of giant cardon cacti and snow-capped Andes. Visit the ancient town of Cachi, with its old chapel and archaeology museum – one of the best of its kind in Argentina.
Rate: Please enquire for prices.
Full day Cafayate - 368km
Full day expedition to Cafayate, home to the only true native varietal Argentine wine - the Torrontes - of fruity and sweet flavour. Visit the wineries with opportunities for wine tasting. The drive to Cafayate passes by some impressive geological formations, produced by erosion, of the colorful sedimentation of sandstone over the past 60 million years.
Rate: Please enquire for prices.
Full day Humahuaca Canyon – 380km
Full day expedition to the multicoloured landscape of the Humahuaca Canyon, the peaceful villages, old chapels, native markets, small museums with astounding archaeological pieces, such as Pre-Columbian mummies, and the remains of an ancient pre-Inca fortified town. Humahuaca, Uquia, Tilcara, Maimara and Purmamarca will be some of the fascinating stops on this tour.
Rate: Please enquire for prices.
Full day Train to the Clouds - Easy
Departures: Saturdays from April to October. Additional departures in July.
A full (and long) day drive on the famous "Train to the Clouds". Leave Salta on board the legendary train to reach San Antonio de los Cobres (at 12,500 ft) through the breathtaking canyons of Quebrada del Toro. Visit the small village and drive through the "La Polvorilla Viaduct", one of the highest railroads of the Americas (formerly a commercial train to the Pacific coast) and a wonderful piece of engineering work.
Rates: Please enquire for prices. Includes: Ticket only.
Important Note: Passengers suffering from altitude sickness must obtain medical authorization to join this tour.
Airline tickets: Buenos Aires-Salta approximately £210 per person return including taxes, subject to change.
|