THE BEST OF THE NORTH
Description
Operational note: Day 2: The Train to the Clouds has fixed departure days starting at noon from S.A. de los Cobres and returning at 3PM. To keep in mind: • The Puna is a very special environment that is characterized by the height and reduction of oxygen, high atmospheric pressure which makes it necessary that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care. • necessary that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care. Day 1 Salta. Arrival at the airport and pick up of the car rental. After the necessary procedures, drive for a short distance to the city of Salta. Leave the vehicle and explore Salta through its colonial streets and churches. Day 2 Salta / Purmamarca. B Depart early driving through Del Toro Gorge, reaching the town of San Antonio de Los Cobres, from where you can take the Train to the Clouds if you wish. In the province of Jujuy, continue to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat and then, descend De Lipán Slope to Purmamarca. Day 3 Purmamarca / Salta. B Spend the day exploring the Humahuaca Gorge, Natural and Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you are brave, you could get to El Hornocal (Hill of the 14 Colours). Return to Salta. Day 4 Salta / Molinos. B Enjoy the Calchaquíes Valleys, through Del Obispo Slope, Tin Tin Straight and Los Cardones National Park. In Cachi, we have time for lunch (not included) and also to walk around the town. Then, we continue towards Molinos, Day 5 Molinos / Cafayate. B Continue along National Route 40 to tour De las Flechas Gorge, a curious formation produced by the erosion of water and wind. After admiring the landscape, continue to Cafayate where vineyards will welcome you. Day 6 Cafayate / Salta. B On the way to Salta, we visit De las Conchas or Cafayate gorges, characterized by its curious formations such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil’s Throat, product of wind and water erosion. Arrival at Salta and accommodation. Day 7 Salta. B End of the adventure. Please, allow plenty of time for you to return your rented car at the airport.
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Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: 6 nights Salta (3) - Purmamarca (1) - Molinos (1) - Cafayate (1);
- Car rental: 6 days
- Meals: 6 breakfasts;
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Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions
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- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
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