Andean Altiplano
Andean Altiplano
Colomé, El Esteco, Etchart, Nanni, Mounier, Yacochuya, Vasija Secreta, Domingo Hermanos, El Transito: these are some of the "bodegas" (wineries) that we will visit along the Wine Route, located in the Calchaquí valley. We will stay in the renowned Patios de Cafayate wine spa and the beautiful Estancia Colomé hotel. We will get to know the towns of Cafayate, Angastaco, Molinos, Seclantas and Cachi. We return to Salta by way of the Los Cardones National Park and the Cuesta del Obispo.
Included: Lodging in Hotel Salta
After our transfer from the airport to the hotel, we hold a briefing session, where we will discuss the most important aspects of our trip. During the remaining part of the day we will do a city tour: we will visit the San Bernardo hill, the monument to Güemes, and walk around the city center (Plaza 9 de Julio). Next morning, after breakfast, our adventure trip begins.
Distance traveled: 200 km in 5 hours
Included: Lunch, Lodging in Hotel Patios de Cafayate
From Salta, we will drive to Cafayate via the Quebrada de las Conchas, with its splendid rock formations, a gift from nature. In Cafayate, besides the "bodegas", there are many opportunities for fine dining and a large choice of handicrafts.
Distance traveled: 50 km
Included: Breakfast,Lunch, Lodging in Hotel Patios de Cafayate
This day will be dedicated to the appreciation of the wines of Cafayate and the cuisine of northern Argentina - empanadas, humitas, tamales, locro, carbonada, quinoa, llama meat, goat cheese. In the morning we will tour the vineyards on horseback.
Wines from the Calchaquí valley, spirits and tobacco
Wide variety of handicrafts in metal
Distance traveled: 140 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch, Lodging in Estancia Colomé
From Cafayate we will proceed to Cachi via the Calchaquí valley, getting to know the Quebrada de Flechas, amongst others, and enjoying its beautiful scenery and rocks sculpted by nature. We will spend the night in the Colomé "bodega", which offers us a luxury hotel and art museum.
Distance traveled: 90 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast, Lodging in Hotel La Merced del Alto
From Colomé we will follow the Calchaquí valley to the town of Cachi, at 2,200 meters of altitude. In Cachi we recommend a visit to the archaeological museum.
A good opportunity to see the area's history
Distance traveled: 200 km in 6 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch
From Cachi we will leave the Calchaquí valley, climbing to the Los Cardones National Park, with its uncountable cacti of the Trichocereus genus, that resemble guardians of the Altiplano. We will drive along the Tin Tin Stretch, on our way to the Piedra del Molino, at 3,300 meters of altitude, before descending the Cordillera via the fantastic Cuesta del Obispo.
Included: Lodging in Hotel Salta
We drop off the group in the hotel and the rest of the day is free. The following morning, with adequate time, we transfer the group to the airport and our services end.