Valleys and Deserts (14 days/ 13 nights)

Day 1: Buenos Aires

Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the International Airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Breakfast. In the morning, City Tour. Explore Buenos Aires with a guided panoramic tour of its main attractions, from the picturesque neighborhoods of San Telmo and La Boca in the south to the districts of Recoleta and Palermo in the north, exploring squares and historic buildings of magnificent architecture. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation

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Day 3: Buenos Aires

Breakfast. Day at leisure. We recommend attending a Tango Show in the evening (optional). Accommodation.

Day 4: Buenos Aires - Salta

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board for Salta. Arrival, assistance and reception by our staff at the airport and transfer in private service to the selected hotel. In the afternoon we will take a city tour. In the afternoon, we will take a City Tour, visiting the most attractive tourist spots: the 1855 Basilica Cathedral where the remains of General Güemes are located, the Cultural Center of the Americas, the Historical Museum of the North (Cabildo) showcasing sacred art and rooms dedicated to ancient Salta families, San Francisco Church, Carmelite order's San Bernardo Convent, General Güemes Monument, ascent of San Bernardo Hill for a panoramic city view, passing by the Battle of Salta monument where Belgrano participated, and 20 de Febrero Park. We will then head to the outskirts of the city to visit the summer village of San Lorenzo with its subtropical microclimate and the Craft Market where artisans from the entire province exhibit their creations. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 5: Salta

Breakfast. In the morning, departure to the south of the city to visit the beautiful town of Cafayate. The journey begins in the Lerma Valley, crossing tobacco cultivation fields and towns with colonial architecture such as Alemania, which used to be the final stop of the Belgrano railway. We will enter Quebrada de Las Conchas, a gorge where the curious formations eroded by wind and water will be the main attraction: the Dunes, the Toad, the Bishop, the Devil's Throat, the Castles, the Amphitheater, among others. Then, we will continue along National Route 68 to arrive in Cafayate, the youngest city in the Calchaquí Valleys, internationally recognized for the varietals of its wines, particularly the Torrontés, which can be tasted during visits to its wineries, whether artisanal or industrial. Visit to 1 winery, which may be Domingo Hermanos, Vasija Secreta, or Quara. We will return to Salta by the same route, but with sunlight that will completely alter the illumination of the landscape in the gorge. Return to hotel and accommodation.

Day 6: Salta - Purmamarca

Breakfast. Early in the morning, departure from the hotel to enjoy a High Altitude tour. We'll pass through Tastil and arrive at San Antonio de los Cobres, where we'll break for lunch before crossing Route 40 to reach the Salinas Grandes, a vast salt flat covering 212 km2 at an average altitude of 3450 meters above sea level, right on the border between Salta and Jujuy. Next, we'll begin the descent through Cuesta de Lipán, a winding scenic route that reaches up to 4170 meters above sea level and where Andean condors are often spotted, arriving at the picturesque town of Purmamarca to admire the colorful Cerro de los Siete Colores. Accommodation in Purmamarca.

Day 7: Purmamarca

Breakfast. Day at leisure to explore this charming town. Accommodation.

Day 8: Purmamarca- San Pedro de Atacama

Breakfast. Transfer in private service to the selected hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Accommodation.

Day 9: San Pedro de Atacama

Breakfast. We will head to the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt mountain range) to enter the Los Flamencos National Reserve and reach the renowned Moon Valley, named for its resemblance to the lunar surface. We will see its stone and sand formations, enjoying unbeatable views of the Andes Mountains and volcanoes. The Moon Valley is located 8 miles west of San Pedro de Atacama. In 1982, it was declared a Nature Sanctuary and is part of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. It covers an area of 440 square kilometers, almost tripling the size of Easter Island. We will conclude by going to Kari viewpoint, also known as Coyote Stone, to observe a beautiful and colorful sunset, after which we will return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 10: San Pedro de Atacama

Breakfast. This day’s journey will start at Red Rocks viewpoint, an impressive geological formation located in the Salar de Aguas Calientes, where we will be amazed by its beautiful reddish landscape, a product of iron oxidation. Then, we will head towards the Altiplano to visit the Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons at over 4,200 meters above sea level, surrounded by imposing volcanoes formed by the elevation of the Andes Mountains, and habitat to a great variety of birds. We will continue the tour to Chaxa lagoon, a scene of spectacular beauty that is divided into several water mirrors where a large number of flamingos and other birds such as large and small parinas inhabit. Finally, before returning, while the landscape gives us impressive views of the Licancabur and Láscar volcanoes, we will visit Toconao, a village with typical colonial architecture, where its bell tower, declared a National Monument, and the church of San Lucas stand out. Return to hotel and accommodation.

Day 11: San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. We will leave the hotel very early to go explore one of the most important geothermal fields in the world: the Tatio Geysers, the largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere, to enjoy a beautiful sunrise and a replenishing breakfast surrounded by the beauty of the Andes. Then, we will visit the Pozón Rústico, where we can take advantage of the exquisite thermal waters provided by the mountains, and afterwards, we will stop at Machuca, a village of adobe, straw, and cactus wood houses dedicated to tourism, offering local products such as Andean crafts, llama meat, sopaipillas, and empanadas. We will also visit the Church of San Santiago, the patron saint of the town, and after this, we will return to the hotel in San Pedro. After this, pick up and transfer to the Calama Airport, to take a flight to Santiago. Arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Accommodation. 

Day 12: Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. In the morning, we will go on a City Tour of Santiago, exploring both its historic downtown and modern areas. Starting on the main street, Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins, we'll visit the Presidential Palace of La Moneda and stroll through Plaza de Armas. We'll also ascend Cerro Santa Lucía and explore Parque Forestal and the Bellavista Neighborhood. Crossing the Mapocho River, we'll reach Providencia and the communes of Las Condes and Vitacura, including a visit to Bicentennial Park. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Accommodation.

Day 13: Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. Day at leisure - we recommend taking a tour to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. Accommodation.

Day 14: Santiago de Chile

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the International Airport to board your flight to the city of origin.