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Argentina is widely known for its traditional cuisine and flavorful wines -- and this Argentina trip lets you find out exactly why it's so celebrated! You will also have the chance to visit a number of culture-rich villages and some of northern Argentina's most spectacular landscapes where colorful rock formations leave a lasting impression. Your journey begins in the colonial town of Salta where you can enjoy the beautiful architecture and local markets. Next, visit the Los Conchas Gorge where you'll meet local artisans. Enjoy wine in the vineyards in Cayafate Valley and walk through the famous Humahuaca Gorge. The end of your trip includes an Andean cooking class where you'll learn the secret to a traditional Tamale. Each day offers plenty of opportunities to experiment with local dishes and wines. Salud Argentina!
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Highlights
  • Explore Salta's colorful markets where locals sell fresh produce
  • Visit the Guitierrez Castex family goat farm & learn about local cheeses
  • Tour vineyards with an oenologist & savor local wine flavors
  • Attend an authentic Andean cooking class with Chef Mercedes Costa
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires

Arrive to Argentina today and transfer independently to your comfortable hotel. Spend your free time exploring the amazing architecture of Buenos Aires, or simply relax after your long international flight. Overnight.

Day 2: Salta the Beautiful

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Salta -- commonly referred to as "Salta the Beautiful." The city is a gem of a colonial town set in the Lerma Valley. True criollos (native Argentineans of Spanish lineage) reside in colonial Salta and uphold a culture that has remained traditionally strong. This afternoon you will have a chance to visit the colorful markets where local people sell such fresh produce - avocados, peppers, spices and gourds. During lunch, you'll have your first taste of the local dishes and rich wines from nearby Cafayate. This evening, enjoy gourmet Andean haut-cuisine at a local restaurant. Recommended delicacies include tamales, humitas, meat empañadas and casseroles of grilled goat meat. Argentina Salud!

Day 3: Las Conchas Gorge

You'll begin Day 3 entering the breathtaking Las Conchas Gorge, once the bottom of the ocean and now a feast for the eyes with its strange shapes etched in deep red sandstones. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and pre-arranged local activity (confirmed upon booking). Tonight, relax in the hotel nestled in the heart of Las Conchas Gorge. Spend time wandering the brilliant surrounding grounds before heading to bed.

Day 4: Vineyard and Cafayate

After a traditional breakfast you will take a trip with an oenologist through nearby vineyards and learn about local wine production, distinctive flavors and regional grapes that make this country's wine so unique. In the wine cellar you'll have a chance to sample malbec-cabernet -- enjoy its smooth and fruit-rich flavor. Continue your day of wine tasting at two more local wineries. Let us know in advance if you'd like to upgrade to a private winery visit or enjoy lunch/dinner in Cafayate. 

Day 5: Village Path to Cachi

Descend to the famous Calchaquies Valley this morning, where a striking natural landscape combines with unique architecture and cultural attractions to make this a fascinating off-the-beaten-path locale. You'll take a walk through the impressive Quebrada de la Flecha (Flecha Gorge), where a collection of sandstone spikes often appear like moving figures due to the light. To keep you going strong, your guide will prepare a picnic lunch of typical Argentine foods. This area displays historical evidence of aboriginal settlements -- adobe huts stand on sand dunes here. The town of Molinos is a great spot to search out a unique gift -- you'll find many local craftsmen selling handmade ponchos and blankets that they make using ancestral techniques. This evening you will arrive in Cachi. With time, wander the cobblestone streets, visit an ancient chapel made from cactus wood, or explore one of the best archaeological museums in Argentina.

Day 6: Cultures and Landscapes

Today you take a beautiful drive through the National Park Los Cordones and the Encantado Valley on your way to Salta. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the city before you leave for the Humahuaca Gorge. The region is a recognized World Heritage site. The Spanish, from Peru, were the first to colonize this area, and as such the region boasts colonial churches with simple bell towers and beautiful doors. But even more spectacular is the landscape itself -- the canyon's colorful rocks decorate the horizon. You will make your way through several small villages until arriving at Purmamarca, today's final destination. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and toast the day's adventure.

Day 7: Afternoon in an Andean Kitchen

Begin your morning with an early morning transfer to Tilcara and greet the Chef, Mercedes Costa, at her home. Listen to and observe Costa as she shares her secrets and knowledge of typical Andean food and its relation to the local culture. The cooking class uses traditional products from the region. Learn the trick to tasty Tamales de Charqui, made with dry Andean maize and traditional methods. Lunch includes your homemade tamales and several other regional dishes, such as Mankakanca, Hajchalocro and Chairo de Tunta. Return to Purmamarca in the evening, just in time to visit a local artisan market.

Day 8: Enjoy Salta

Today you'll have the chance to reacquaint with lovely Salta. Find wonderful old cathedrals, churches and museums to wander into today. There are shops full of local artisans' works, a delicious food market and ancient city squares to discover. You can get a superb view of the city by taking the cable car to the top of Cerro San Bernardo. The city is yours to explore!

Day 9: Return Home

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Catch your flight to Buenos Aires and connecting flights homeward or continue to another destination in Argentina, such as Iguazu Falls. With more time in Salta, spend an extra night and do the Train to the Clouds excursion to witness beautiful landscapes and scenery as you travel on one of the world's most amazing railways.

Accommodations

Carles Hotel

Salta - Hotels

Cachi - Hotels

Cafayate - Hotels

Purmamarca - Hotels

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The restaurant for the cooking class, El Patio, is closed on Tuesdays.
Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Box Lunches
  • 8 Nights Accommodations
  • 8 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Wine Tasting
  • Entrance Fee: Pucara 
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Buenos Aires Hotel tax (up to $2 per person/night) - paid at checkout
  • San Bernardo Cable Car Entrance Fee
  • Internal Flights: Buenos Aires - Salta - Buenos Aires

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This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
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