In the Northeast of Argentina a dense forest, inhabited by over 400 different varieties of birds, marks one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world, Iguazu Waterfalls. It is here that Iguazu River hurls itself down to a rocketed in 257 falls over 70 meters high. Crashing at the bottom the water shatters to a fine spray which, rising up forms a multitude of rainbows.
Salta and the Northwest Region
The provinces included in this area are Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Chaco and Formosa. This corridor displays the wide diversity enveloping the North of Argentina: rainforests, yungas forests, valleys, ravines and the mythical high plateau or puna, with the intermingled pre-Columbian cultures characteristic of the area.
Worldwide known due to its magnificent natural sceneries and the settlements where time seems to have stopped, this area gives travelers the possibility to travel back to the times of Hispanic colonization. Buildings from those days can still be seen in cities like Salta or San Miguel de Tucuman.
Tapestries, textiles made with fine threads, sheep, llama or alpaca wool ponchos, gold and silver works and baskets of vegetal fiber are some of the typical crafts tourists can purchase in the area.
Iguazú
Day 1: Buenos Aires - IguazúBreakfast. You will be transferred to Jorge Newbery airport to take your internal flight towards Iguazú city. Arrival and transfer to chosen hotel where you will stay for twoo nights in a double room with breakfast included. Rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2: Iguazú
Breakfast. “Argentinean” Falls
Full day visit to Iguazú. Walk along the upper and lower trails around the spectacular Iguazú, admiring the whole system of more than 270 different falls. Also visit Devil's Throat, the main fall of the Iguazú system, where you will see many species of wildlife such as toco toucans, parakeets, coatis, capuchin monkeys and several species of tropical butterflies. Falls National Park.
Optional: Great Adventure, Nautic Adventure, Floating, Iguazú Forest
Day 3: Iguazú (Yacutinga Lodge)
Midday land transfer to Raices Argentinas for connecting a land transfer to a luxurious lodge in the middle of the Argentinean rainforest. Yacutinga Wildlife & Nature Reserve still maintains richness in bio-diversity, far away from massive tourism concentration. Enjoy diverse out-door activities with a soft adventure and eco-tourism focus, such as: floating, bird-watching or hiking which will provide you with a variety of information unlocking the mysteries and peculiarities of the rainforest.
Day 4: Iguazú (Yacutinga Lodge)
Enjoy an early morning 3-hour navigation of San Francisco stream, and perhaps start a photo safari session and fauna watching all over the gallery forest. Walk the several self-guided interpretation tracks or to take advantage of the lodge facilities such as swimming pool, observation towers, hanging footbridge, and visitor center. Afternoon guided trekking activities hosted by specialized bilingual guides who give professional information as to diverse natural environments, flora and fauna. This evening you may enjoy a nocturnal outing to get in touch with forest at night, a terrific experience.
Day 5: Iguazú – Buenos Aires
Breakfast. Morning is yours to explore the lodge trails, followed by a mid-morning land transfer to Raices Argentinas. You are met and transferred to Iguazú airport for your flight to Buenos Aires city.
Included services:
- 4 nights sharing double room with breakfast and taxes.
- Private transfers in all destinations as itinerary.
- Iguazú Falls in private service with English speaking guide and entrance tickets.
- Taxes.
- Assist-Card Domestic Medical Insurance and assistance.
Not included services:
- Airport taxes
- Tips and extras at hotels
Iguazú and Salta
Day 1: Buenos Aires / Iguazu- Flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu airport
- Reception and Transfer Iguazu (IGR) airport / Hotel
- SIB FD Argentinean Falls Visit
Catwalks and observatories will let us enjoy the magnificent falls, one of the wonders of the world, which culminates in the impressive Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), where the Iguazu River crashes down almost 80 meters offering a breathtaking experience.
From the visitors centre you can walk around trails or in a pictu resque train. There are two basic circuits: an upper path and a lower r path. The lower path leads to the base of the falls, where the spray moistens visitors. It is a unique experience, worth daring the adventure. From the upper path you have panoramic views from the footbridge in an unforgettable experience. Leaving from Cataratas station, we go to the footbridge on the upper part of the river. We get to the balcony on the Devil's Throat, the biggest fall with such a big flow of water that you will be overcome by the grandeur of the scenery.
- Overnight at Recanto Hotel (Foz de Iguazu) – 4* or similar
Day 2: Iguazu
- Breakfast at Hotel
- SIB HD Brazilian Falls Visit
Along a beautiful route, crossing a bridge over Iguazu River, we reach Brazil. From there and bordering the river, the bus arrives at the falls where the passengers will have a panoramic view.
You will be able to observe the incomparable beauty of the Iguazu Waterfalls across a 1200 meters path, with a full view of them, with several balconies and a runway over the river up to the ¨Devils Throat¨, the greatest fall of Iguaçu. The Path ends in a viewpoint right by the Floriano fall.
- Overnight at Recanto Hotel (Foz de Iguazu) – 4* or similar
Day 3: Iguazu / (Buenos Aires) / Salta
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Time at Leisure until Transfer out Hotel / Iguazu (IGR) airport
- Flight to Salta
- Transfer in Salta (SLA) airport / Hotel
- Overnight at Almeria Hotel - 4* or similar
Day 4: Salta
- Breakfast at Hotel
- SIB HD Salta City Tour
During the afternoon, visit to this historic city and its surroundings: visit the monuments and historic places located in the city like "The Carmelitas Descalzas Convent" and the monument of General Guemes (Hero of this Land). Salta is one of the oldest cities in Argentina. It used to be an important place during the Hispanic colonial period. Salta´s Cathedral is the biggest one in the northwest area. We shall see San Francisco Church, which has the highest Dome in the north as well as many other typical constructions built during the XVIII century.
- Overnight at Almeria Hotel - 4* or similar
Day 5: Salta
- Breakfast at Hotel
- SIB FD Humahuaca
Full Day tour to Humahuaca Gorge visiting Purmamarca, typical village from where one of the most colorful and beautiful landscapes of the north-west, surrounded by green trees and mud brick-houses, can be appreciated: Seven Colors Mountain. Going up we
shall reach the Pucara de Tilcara: although in "quechua" language Pucara means fortress, it really used to be an "omoguaca" (aborigines who inhabited this place during the X Century) village. During the way back to Salta, there will be a visit to Jujuy city, capital of Jujuy Province.
- Overnight at Almeria Hotel - 4* or similar
Day 6: Salta
- Breakfast at Hotel
- SIB FD Cafayate & Visit to wine cellar
Full day tour to Cafayate Gorge, which in aborigine language means "Grave of Sorrows". Being the cradle of Torrontes wine, this place is located in the southwest area of Salta Province. After passing by Cabral Corral Dam we shalll follow the way to Cafayate Gorge, through Flechas gorge, where geologic formations of breathtaking beauty, such us the Amphitheatre, the Devil’s Throat, the Friar, the Obelisque and the Castles, will catch your attention and let you discover the magic of this natural formations.
- Overnight at Almeria Hotel - 4* or similar
Day 7: Salta / Buenos Aires
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Time at leisure until Transfer out / Salta (SLA) airport
- Flight from Salta to Buenos Aires airport
General remarks:
- Included services: Services with local guides in Spanish, French, English or Italian depending on departure selected.
- Departures till March 2010.
- Order of destinations can be modified based on air schedule or operational reasons.
- Quote Valid only for published departure dates.
- Please check visa requirement for entering Brazil.
- No meals and beverages are included, except when mentioned.
- Economy Flight Tickets Buenos Aires / Iguazu / Salta / Buenos Aires are included.
- First and last services included are the first and last domestic flights from/to Buenos Aires domestic airport.
- If a client requests you any of the other dates than the ones corresponding to their own language, please, check with our offices and we will do our best effort to accommodate them.
