Argentina is an ideal year-round destination. As it's in the southern hemisphere, expect warmer temperatures between November and March; with cooler days from May to September.
Tour Overview
Towns, cities, national parks and wine!
Journey along Argentina’s northern loop and soak up the atmosphere in colonial towns with their leafy plazas and beautiful architecture, visit local villages with original adobe houses, explore Ischigualasto and Talampaya National Parks full of interesting rock formations and dinosaur fossils, and of course enjoy sipping local wines and fabulous Argentine steaks along the way!
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Fly to Buenos Aires and have an afternoon free to start to explore or relax.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Monserrat
Monserrat
Named after a church built in 1750 to honour the virgin of Montserrat, the hotel is stylish and modern. Rooms are spacious with Wi-Fi, satellite television and mini-bar. There is also a restaurant, outdoor heated swimming pool, spa and Jacuzzi.
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Buenos Aires
Enjoy an afternoon tour of the city’s captivating sights. You’ll see the historic Plaza de Mayo Square, ´Casa Rosada´ Government House, Cabildo (the Old City Hall) and cathedral, and in the south of the city visit La Boca district with its colourful "Caminito" street and San Telmo, one of the oldest and most traditional neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires. This evening enjoy a traditional Argentinian dinner and tango show.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Monserrat Included meals: Breakfast
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Fly to Mendoza
Depart Buenos Aires for you flight to Mendoza, where you collect your hire and drive to the hotel. Mendoza has stunning landscapes of mountains and rivers, combined with lively plazas with bars and restaurants. Winery and vineyard visits are the main reason to go Mendoza, as there are almost 550 vineyards lying all across the province, and the next two days are free to explore the area.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Posada Verde Oliva Included meals: Breakfast
Posada Verde Oliva
This cosy inn is located n the middle of the wine and olive oil production area, in a small farm with large gardens and a swimming pool. The house dates back to the 19th century and offers large en-suite bedrooms and the warm, rustic charm of a country house. Wine tasting, beauty treatments, short tours and activities are offered locally by the hotel.
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Drive to Villa Union
Leaving Mendoza you drive north through San Juan province to La Rioja province, arriving at Villa Union town late afternoon. Approximately seven hours drive.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Canon de Talampaya Included meals: Breakfast
Canon de Talampaya
Built in the style of an adobe house, Canon de Talampaya combines traditional country decor with modern amenities. There hotel has great views of the surrounding mountainside, a great restaurant serving regional dishes and local wines and a swimming pool. Rooms have hairdryers and cable TV.
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Ischigualasto and Talampaya National Parks
Today we recommend you visit Ischigualasto and Talampaya National Parks. The Ischigualasto National Park, a 62,000 hectare river bed that dried up millions of years ago, creating fascinating rock structures and many fossils, the park is known as Valley of the Moon. Talampaya National Park nearby is a dusty desert of spectacular rock formations and canyons, set to a backdrop of lovely mountains
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Canon de Talampaya Included meals: Breakfast
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Drive to Belen
Heading further north, your journey takes you to Belen. A little visited friendly town. It is the best place in Argentina to purchase woven goods, such as ponchos, made from llama, sheep or alpaca wool. Just south of Belen is Londres, the province’s oldest Spanish settlement.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Belen Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Belen Hotel
Belen Hotel is a stylish and unusual hotel, with a small museum attached. The rooms are grotto-like in design and bathrooms have exposed stone walls. The hotel also offers a restaurant serving great home-cooked food.
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Drive to Cafayate
Driving through the provinces of Catamarca, Tucumán and Salta you arrive in Cafayate. Best known for its torrontes grape, producing a fruity white wine, the town also has some great handicrafts including pottery, woollen clothes and artwork.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Killa Included meals: Breakfast
Hotel Killa
Hotel Killa is charming converted mansion, located in the heart of Cafayate town. Rooms are decorated with local calchaqui art and have views over the hotel gardens and surrounding mountains. The hotel also offers a pool, bar and restaurant.
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Day at leisure
Today has been left free for you to relax, visit some wineries or drive to Las Conchas Gorge.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Killa Included meals: Breakfast
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Drive to Cachi
Departing Cafayate you drive to Cachi. This small village is situated at the foot of Mount Nevado, and until 1946 was a closed private property. Now open to visitors you can explore the cobblestone streets, plazas and adobe house. There is an interesting Archaeological Museum which holds more than 5000 objects dating back before the Spanish conquest, when the Diaguita Indians lived in this area.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in El Cortijo Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
El Cortijo Hotel
El Cortijo Hotel is a traditional colonial family villa, with 12 rooms converted to create a charming hotel, still maintain much of the original architecture. Rooms are spacious and inviting, decorated with local artwork. There is a modern restaurant serving regional cusine and local wines.
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Drive to Salta
Departing Cachi, your journey continues to Salta, a drive of approximately four hours. One of the first colonial settlements in Argentina, Salta has great architecture, lively cafes but a laid-back atmosphere. It is a lovely place to relax for the afternoon.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Patios de Lerma Included meals: Breakfast
Patios de Lerma
This small and elegant boutique hotel features wooden furniture and warm bright colours throughout. There are standard and superior rooms as well as suites. There is an attractive rooftop terrace with sun loungers and two Jacuzzis, spa and restaurant.
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Day at leisure
Today has been left free for you to do a little or as much as you wish. You may like to wader round the city and explore the local buildings, museums and cathedral or take a trip to the spectacular Humahuaca Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with surprisingly coloured rock formations and giant candelabro cacti.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Patios de Lerma Included meals: Breakfast
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Fly to Buenos Aires
Depart Salta and fly to Buenos Aires, the rest of the day is free.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Monserrat Included meals: Breakfast
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