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TRAVEL ARGENTINA |
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ARGENTINA TOUR - Northwest Argentina Tour |
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Classic Algeria tour package includes visit to Casablanca,Morroco,Gibraltar, United Kingdom,Oran,Algiers,Annaba,Bizerte, Tunisia,Tunis (for Carthage),Sousse (for Kairouan), Tunisia, Gozo Island, Valletta, Malta(Disembark) |
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| Day 1 |
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San Miguel de Tucumán - Reception at Tucumán airport and transfer to the hotel. City tour including a visit to Villa Nogués and Mount San Javier. Accommodation. Dinner. |
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| Day 2 |
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San Miguel de Tucumán / Quilmes - Continental breakfast. Departure for a tour to the Quilmes ruins, passing by the Quebrada de los Sosa (Los Sosa |
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Ravine), viewing the Monument to the Calchaquí Aborigine and El Mollar with its "Menhires" (monolitic rock statues). We will also visit Tafi del Valle, a wondrous summer resort by an artificial lake, and the aborigine ruins of Quilmes. Accommodation at Quilmes Inn. Dinner. |
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| Day 3 |
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Quilmes / Molinos / Cachi - Continental brekfast. Departure to Cafayate, through the Calchaquí Valleys, passing Colalao del Valle at Tolombón. Visit to Cafayate, located 1,700 m. (5,577 feet) above sea level. This town is one of those peaceful, colonial-style settlements that never fails to evoke the feeling of a time long past. In such a wonderful climate, its vineyards produce a worldwide known wine. Visit to a winery. The panoramic view of the valleys continues while travelling by the Quebrada de las Conchas (also known as Cafayate Gorge) with colorful rock formations carved by the wind: the 'Amphitheatre', the 'Castle', the 'Priest', and the 'Devil's |
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Throat'. Afterwards, we will go on our way towards Cachi, and for so doing we will have to go down the same road (Route 68) towards Cafayate, and then northbound. In our way we will pass by small typical villages devoted to sweet pepper farming for the elaboration of paprika, such as Animaná, el Barrial, San Carlos and Molinos. Once in Cachi, we will be able to appreciate an ancient town, founded in the XVII century at the foot of the white snow-covered peak of Cachi, with a wonderful view of the surrounding valleys. Accommodation. Dinner. |
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Cachi / Salta - Continental breakfast. Visit to the archeological museum and the parish church. We will follow this route, across Los Cardones National Park, (characteristic for its great abundance in giant cacti), upwards Cuesta del Obispo, called the Condor's home, reaching 3,720 meters (12,204 feet) above sea level. At this point there is a splendid and colorful view of the Calchaquí Valleys, a natural treasure located in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Afternoon arrival in Salta. Accommodation. Dinner. |
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Humahuaca / Salta - Departure for a drive along the historic Humahuaca Gorge, passing León, Volcán, Tumbaya, Purmamarca framed by the Seven-Colored Mt., Tilcara with its archeological museum and the old refurbished indian fortress (known as Pucará de Tilcara), and Uquía Church, arriving finally in Humahuaca. Visit to the Handicraft Fair. On the way back to Salta it will be interesting to stop at Jujuy for a visit of this nice city. Afternoon arrival in Salta. Accommodation. Dinner. |
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| Day 6 |
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Salta - Day at leisure for optional tours. Accommodation. Dinner. |
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| Day 7 |
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Salta - City tour visiting the major points of interest and transfer to the local airport. |
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| Day 8 |
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El Calafate - Continental breakfast. Transfer to El Calafate airport. |
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| Optional tours |
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Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes) to Viaduct La Polvorilla (The Polvorilla Viaduct), 214 km away at 4,200 meters above sea level, admiring the changing colors of the sharp rocks. The highest spot of this trip is the amazing crossing of the viaduct suspended on the abyss on fabulous pillars. (Saturdays from May to October)
Safari Movitrack following the famous track of the "Train of the Clouds" through the Del Toro Gorge to San Antonio de los Cobres; arriving at Salinas Grandes (Grand Salt Pits) in Jujuy after crossing the Puna. On the way back, the downhill trip of Lipan will allow a visit to the picturesque village of Purmamarca. Return to Salta. |
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