Overview & Highlights
On this covid-conscious holiday we put you behind the wheel for a whole week in the rugged Andean north-west of Argentina. Superb road trips await you, along with a colourfully exotic vibe. Then we’ll take you to Iguazu Falls for a grand finale at one of nature’s finest displays.
- Self-drive in the north-west of Argentina
- Stay at a rural estancia on the Pampa
- Visit the Iguazu Falls
This covid-conscious holiday explores the fabulous landscapes of northern Argentina at a relatively leisurely pace. Upon landing in Buenos Aires we whisk you straight off to the countryside, where you’ll settle into Argentine life at a typical rural estancia in the Pampa. From here, fly to Salta in the Andean north-west, where it’s you in the driving seat for the next week. Self-drive between carefully-chosen and characterful hotels at your leisure, with total freedom to stop for photos at ancient, sun-splashed villages, drop in at a local comedor for an empanada or park up for the day and round off at a local winery. Then it’s onwards to the subtropical Iguazú Falls, with two full days to wander its vast network of jungle boardwalks. And finally a short stay at Puerto Madero, a spacious, modern waterside neighbourhood on the edge of Buenos Aires and the River Plate.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer to a rural estancia on the Pampa.
Day 2
Relax and sample typical estancia life, with optional activities.
Day 3
Fly from Buenos Aires to Salta and overnight outside the city.
Day 4
Self drive to the Humahuaca Canyon.
Day 5
Day at leisure to explore towns and villages in the the Humahuaca Canyon.
Day 6
Return to your rural hotel near Salta with option to explore the city if you wish.
Day 7
Self drive to the Cafayate wine region
Day 8-9
Explore and relax in and around Cafayate wine region.
Day 10
Fly from Salta to the Iguazú Falls.
Day 11
Exploring the Iguazú Falls
Day 12
Day of leisure
Day 13
Fly to Buenos Aires and transfer to Puerto Madero
Day 14
At leisure. Optional walking and cycling tours available.
Day 15
Transfer to the airport
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Accommodation
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Argentina / Buenos Aires
Estancia La Bandada
Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
El Manantial del Silencio
Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
Vinas de Cafayate
Argentina / Iguazu Falls – Argentinian side / Iguazu Falls
Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru
Argentina / Salta and the northwest Andes
Finca Valentina
Argentina / Buenos Aires
Hotel Madero
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
I could not fault the restaurants recommended by Sally, our tour leader. The Central Market in Santiago, Restaurant Bota Salvavidas in Valparaiso, Broccolinos in Punta Arenas, La Tablita in El Calafate (Patagonian Lamb to die for!), La Casa de Mariscos in Ushsuaia for excellent crab and the eclectic Ramos Generales and in Buenos Aires, El Establo – an excellent parilla.
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Sophie Barber - Travel Expert
Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.
Ben Line - Travel Expert
Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.
Evie Oswald - Travel Expert
It's hard to believe that Evie has had time to cram so much in to her life so far. Having lived as a child in the Americas and Europe she found herself immediately attracted to Latin America.
Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert
Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.
Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert
Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.
Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert
Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.
