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1 DEPARTURE FROM NORTH AMERICA
Enjoy full meal service on your scheduled wide-bodied flight
to Buenos Aires.
DAY
2 ARRIVE BUENOS AIRES (3 NIGHTS)
We will be met at the airport by our tour manager/guide and
transfer into central Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital
city, which if often called “the most European city
in South America.” On arrival we check in to our hotel.
We then take a comprehensive Buenos Aires City Tour,
highlighting many of the important landmarks and buildings
in the city, as well as it various neighborhoods, including
La Boca, San Telmo, La Recoleta and Palermo.
During our tour we will explore the Colonial Center
including, Plaza de Mayo, the Cabildo,
Casa Rosada, the Cathedral,
the Obelisk, the Congress,
the Government House and the wide
9 de Julio Avenue, as well as the
Puerto Madero Riverfront.
DAY
3 SAN ISIDRO & TIGRE DELTA TOUR
This morning we journey just north of the city
to explore the Parana River Delta, an extraordinary
ecological zone. We will board the picturesque Tren
de la Costa (Riverside Train), and take a scenic
ride along the Rio de la Plata coast, affording us beautiful
views of the regions luxurious residences and its lovely coastline.
We will stop at San Isidro station to visit
its attractive shopping center. A short walk around the town
takes us to the San Isidiro Cathedral before
returning to the train, which will depart for Tigre. Upon
our arrival in Tigre, we will enjoy the natural scene, and
crafts at the Fruit Dock in Tigre. This evening
we will enjoy a Tango Dinner and Show at
La Esquina Carlos Gardel, featuring the world-renowned passionate
music and dance native to Argentina.
• Your first concert performance will be
today
DAY
4 DAY TRIP TO THE PAMPAS (ESTANCIA)
Today we will enjoy an excursion to the Pampas
and visit a typical “Estancia”
or farm. The Pampas is one of the most important economical
areas in Argentina and gauchos once made a living farming
this smooth landscape with monotonous vegetation of small
bushes, grass and gramineous. On the Estancia, the gaucho
traditions are kept alive and we will spend a wonderful day
in the countryside getting to know a typical Argentine ranch,
where many agricultural and cattle raising activities are
carried out by modern gauchos. On arrival we visit the Estancia
House (Museum) before enjoying a snack sampling delicious
local homemade empanada pastries. There will be Activities
such as horseback riding and sulky rides (one-horse carriages),
before a Typical Asado Lunch, a delicious
barbecue with famous Argentine beef. We will also enjoy a
Dance and Music Show with typical gaucho
dance and music. This is followed with an opportunity to admire
the gaucho’s skills on their horses as we view Cuadreras
and Ring Races. We return to Buenos Aires for the evening.
DAY
5 BUENOS AIRES - TUCUMAN (1 NIGHT)
After breakfast, we travel to Tucuman where after
checking into our hotel our touring will begin with a City
Tour, visiting the best of the city. This evening
we attend a Light and Sound Show at the Historical
House where the independence act was signed.
DAY
6 TUCUMAN - TAFI DEL VALLE (1 NIGHT)
After breakfast, we start a trip to visit the Quebrada
de los Sosa, the Indian Monument at Los Menhires Park.
We continue on to Tafi del Valle, our base for the evening.
DAY
7 TAFI DEL VALLE - CAFAYATE - SALTA (3
NIGHTS)
After breakfast, we start excursion to the Aconquija Massif,
and visit the Abra del Infiernillo (the Hell
Canyon). We will travel along the Valles Calchaquies (Calchaquies
Valleys), Amaicha del Valle and Cafayate.
After some free time to enjoy the winery area, we will visit
Quebrada de las Conchas, Valle de Lerma (Lerma Valley)
before continuing on to Salta.
DAY
8 HUMAHUACA CANYON & JUJUY
After breakfast, we start our journey to one of the most impressive
places in the northwest, Humahuaca Canyon;
declared a UNESCO World Heritage. En route we will visit Tumbaya
and Purmamarca with the multi-colored
hill. Later, we visit Maimara, Tilcara and its Pucarà;
Huacalera, and Quia. We arrive this afternoon at Humahuaca.
We can enjoy the Market, the Church
and the Cabildo. We continue with a visit
to Jujuy for a City Tour and return to Salta
this evening
DAY
9 SALTA (SAFARI TO THE CLOUDS)
Today we take an excursion called Safari a las Nubes
(Safari to the Clouds), in a special 4x4 vehicle (Movitrack
a las Nubes).
DAY
10 SALTA - FLIGHT
TO BUENOS AIRES - DEPARTURE FROM BUENOS AIRES
Today we transfer to the airport for our return
flight to Buenos Aires. Upon our arrival, our enjoyable and
rewarding tour will come to an end as our tour manager/guide
accompanies us to the Ezeiza airport for our return flight
home.
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