Wine and Landscapes of Argentina’s Northwest
The packed two-week itinerary of this small group escorted tour takes you to the magnificent mountains of the remote north west of Argentina and includes wine-tasting in Mendoza. This northwest region houses some of Argentina’s most inspiring scenery, from colourful mountains barren plains, to spectacular gorges lunar landscapes. Woven into this tapestry is a strong cultural and gastronomic presence – throughout the tour, discover the indigenous heritage still found in the Andean region and contrast this with multi-cultural Buenos Aires.
- Wine tasting – Taste the specialities in vineyards around Cafayate and Mendoza, famous for their Malbec and Torrontes wines
- Magnificent scenery – Journey from arid cacti-strewn deserts to rich fertile forests
- Humahuaca – The immense gorge and ‘seven coloured mountain’, and take a drive up to San Antonio de los Cobres
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
13 Nights comfortable hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 13
Dinner: 1
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Mendoza
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Wine-tasting in Argentina's famous vineyards
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Walk in the Aconcagua Provincial Park and visit the Inca Bridge
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Drive to Barreal; night visit to the observatory at El Leoncito National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Drive to Villa Union through the Las Burras gorge
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 The weird geoshapes and red rock landscapes of Ischigualasto and Talampaya National Parks
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Drive to Belen and visit a women's weaving co-operative
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Wine-tasting in Cafayate and visit to indigenous Quilmes ruins
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Drive drive to Cachi through 'Broken Arrow Gorge'
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Drive to Salta through high arid cactus deserts down to fertile forests on the 'Bishop's Hill Road'
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 11 Discover Humahuaca Gorge; visit local villages
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Fly to Buenos Aires
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Walking tour of La Boca and Plaza de Mayo; free afternoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Trip ends in Buenos Aires
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Buenos Aires.
