Overview & Highlights
Drive from Salta through wild canyons, Spanish colonial towns and vineyards in the Andean northwest, with Buenos Aires and the Iguazú Falls..
- Guided walking tour along the Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires
- Tango show in Buenos Aires
- Guided visit to the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls
- Guided visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls
We’ve enhanced this holiday of self-drive exploration in Argentina’s north-west at the foot of the Andes with time in the magnificent capital, Buenos Aires and a visit to the immense Iguazú Falls.
The sunlit mountains and russet-red rockscapes of the provinces of Salta and Jujuy are a rugged canvas interwoven with white colonial churches, characterful markets and adobe villages. The scenery is especially lovely when shades of green, wildflowers and deep red carpets of chilis drying out in the high-altitude sunshine add vibrant glimpses of colour to the view through your windscreen. Throughout the year, there’s tasty regional food and wine to please your taste buds too. Our self-drive holidays give you freedom as soon as you get behind the wheel but you have the added security of knowing your accommodation is booked for you at the end of a day on the road.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Buenos Aires, transfer to your city-centre hotel.
Day 2
Walking tour along the Avenida de Mayo.
Day 3
Fly to Puerto Iguazú. Visit the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls.
Day 4
Guided excursion to the Argentine side of the falls.
Day 5
Guided tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls.
Day 6
Fly to Salta in the northwest. Collect your hire car.
Day 7
Drive to Molinos in your hire car.
Day 8
Self-drive to Cafayate in the wine district.
Day 9
Drive to Purmamarca in the northern canyons by hire car.
Day 10
At leisure to explore the Humahuaca Gorge independently.
Day 11
Return to Salta; overnight.
Day 12
Fly to Buenos Aires
Day 13
At leisure in the capital.
Day 14
Transfer to international airport for your flight home.
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
Very efficient with the booking process and very helpful with his service throughout. Adam was always prompt and helpful in answering all our questions prior to departure.
IR, London
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Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.

Sophie Barber - Travel Consultant
Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia.
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
Hacienda de Molinos

Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
Hotel la Candela

Argentina / Buenos Aires
Kenton Palace

Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
La Comarca

Argentina / Iguazu Falls – Argentinian side / Iguazu Falls
Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru

Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
Vinas de Cafayate
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