Altiplanic Deserts of Argentina, Chile & Bolivia 15 Days Deluxe Class
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- Inclusions: All transfers as per itinerary Accommodation: 14 nights Buenos Aires (2) -Salta (3) -Cafayate (1) -Purmamaca (2) – Atacama (3) -Malku (1) –Colchani(2) Tours: Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show Salta: Walking tour, MAAM included – De Las Flechas, De Cafayate, Del Toro Gorges Jujuy: Humahuaca Gorge Atacama: Altiplanic Lagoons – Atacama Salt Flat – El Tatio Geysers – De La Luna Valley Uyuni: Colores Lagoons – De La Mañana Geysers – Uyuni Salt Flat Meals: 14 breakfasts – 4 lunches – 4 dinners Needed tickets to the Parks, Reserves and museums To keep in mind: During the rainy season (from December to March), the itinerary could be modified. Due to the altitude, atmospheric pressure and reduction of oxygen of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care.
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Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, visiting the most relevant places. In the evening, we attend a dinner show where we take a tango lesson, learn the basic steps of this rhythm, and then enjoy the magnetism of tango.
Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Salta. Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, the city awaits us. We will explore it by foot, walking along its cobbled streets, churches, colonial buildings and visiting the High Mou...
Departure from Salta to Calchaquí Valleys, passing by the Obispo Slope, Recta del Tin Tin, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi and De Las Flechas Gorge, to finally arrive at Cafayate.
Travel time: 12 hours
Max. Altitude: 3.400 MASL (10.984 ft.)
In the morning, we visit the town and after lunch, we head back to Salta visiting the Cafayate Gorge.
Travel time: 7 hours
Max. Altitude: 1.660 MASL (6.167 ft.)
(Note: The Vine and Wine Museum closes on Mondays)
Early departure travelling through Del Toro Gorge. Later, we get to know the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres. After lunch (not included), we continue across the Puna up to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat, in the Province of Jujuy, and then we start descending...
In the morning, departure towards San Pedro de Atacama, passing by Paso de Jama border crossing. Arrival at this oasis in the middle of the dessert.
Travel time: 7 hours
Max. Altitude: 4.400 MASL (14.436 ft.)
(Please, ask about the frequency of the bus Purmamarca – S.P. de Atacama)
Departure to the Altiplanic Lagoons, one of the seven sectors that embrace Los Flamencos National Reserve, along with Chaxa Lagoon in Atacama Salt Flat. During the tour, we visit the Miscanti, and Miñiques Lagoons and the town of Toconao.
Travel time: 7-8 hours
Max. Altitude: 4.220 MASL (13.845 ft.)
Early departure to El Tatio Geysers, the highest geothermal field in the world where we observe the steam and fumaroles produced by the high temperatures of its craters. During the afternoon we enjoy the sunset in De La Luna Valley.Travel time: 9 hoursMax. Altitude: 4.320 MASL (14.173 ft.)
Departure to Hito Cajón, the border with Bolivia. On the way to Malku Cueva, we visit landscapes such as Verde Lagoon, Dali Valley with the thermal springs of Chaviri, De la Mañana Geysers and Colorado Lagoon, where we appreciate James flamingos.
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In the afternoon, we visit a valley of stones and then continue to Uyuni passing by the towns of Culpina and San Cristóbal. During the trip and before we continue to Colchani, we visit the Cemetery of Trains to finally arrive at Colchani where we stay at a salt hotel.
Travel time: 8 hours
Max. Altitude 3.843 MASL (12.608 ft.)
Today we dedicate the day to explore Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest in the world. During the tour, we will visit a salt processing plant, the Incahuasi Island where we can observe the giant Cactus, and the mummies of the Pucara de Ayque. Lunch will be served at t...
Very early in the morning, departure towards Tupiza to arrive at La Quiaca and once we do the migrations procedures, we continue through the Humahuaca Gorge, a Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity. On the way, we will make a detour to admire the Hornocal, ...
We explore the Humahuaca Gorge, Humanity’s Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Travel time: 9/10 hours
Max. Altitude: 3.000 MASL (9.843 ft.)
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Buenos Aires. Meet and greet in the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport.
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