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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. The remaining part of the day is free. We suggest walking the city center (Plaza 9 de Julio), the San Bernardo hill, the wide variety of handicrafts and the many gastronomic choices. Next morning, after breakfast, our adventure trip begins.
Distance traveled: 200 km in 5 hours
Included: Lunch, Lodging in 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 Patios de Cafayate
This day will be dedicated to the appreciation of the wines of Cafayate and the cuisine of northern Argentina. In the morning we will tour the vineyards on horseback.
Good budget food
International cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere
"Gourmet fusion" cuisine in a richly decorated setting
Close
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 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.
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, after breakfast, we transfer the group to the airport and our services end.