SALTA
Description
Operational notes: Day 1: The Alta Montaña Museum is closed on Mondays. Due to the closure of Cabildo (TUE) and Mercado de San Miguel (SUN). The points of interest to visit will be modified Day 4: The wine museum closes on Mondays. A return flight after 9.00 PM is required. Day 1 Salta. Arrival and reception at the airport. In the afternoon, we go on a walk through the city and visit the MAAM (Museum of High Mountain Archeology). Max. Altitude: 1152 masl (3779 ft.) Day 2 Salta. B Today we explore Jujuy Province to get to know the Humahuaca Gorge, a Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. On our way, we make stops at typical towns such as Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía and Humahuaca. On the way back, we visit Maimará, to admire the Painter’s Palette. Travelled distance: 476 km (295 miles) Travel time: 12 hours Max. Altitude: 3012 masl (9881 ft.) Day 3 Salta / Cafayate. B Departure towards the Calchaquíes Valleys passing by Del Obispo Slope, Del Tin Tin Stretch, Los Cardones National Park and De Las Flechas Gorge, with its curious formations. Arrival at Cafayate. Travelled distance: 320 km (199 miles) Travel time: 11/12 hours Max. Altitude: 3348 masl (10984 ft.) Day 4 Cafayate / Salta. B We visit Cafayate and then, depart towards Salta, visiting De las Conchas Gorge, which is a result of wind and water erosion. Transfer to the airport. Travelled distance: 197 km (122 miles) Travel time: 8 hours Max. Altitude: 1683 masl (5521 ft.) Notes: Entrance transfer with guide. Departure transfer with driver only Day 1: Arrival on an earlier flight is required by 2PM. City tour on foot: The High Mountain Museum is closed on Mondays. Due to the closure of Cabildo (MAR) and San Miguel Market (DOM), the points of interest to be visited will be modified. Day 2: The Pucara de Tilcara is closed on Mondays. Day 3: On the Tour of the Calchaquí Valleys Luggage allowance no more than one piece of hand luggage per person of similar dimensions to cabin luggage. Day 4: The Wine Museum is closed on Mondays. Return on a later flight at 9PM is required. The additional night takes place in the city of Salta. Regular service: Transfer in with guide, transfer out without guide.
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Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Acommodation: 3 nights Salta (2) - Cafayate (1) ;
- Walking tour with MAAM, De Las Flechas, Cafayate and Humahuaca Gorges;
- Meals: 3 breakfasts;
- Needed tickets to museums;
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