4X4 Adventures Set in the Heart of ARGENTINA
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Custom made 4x4 Adventures set in the heart of ARGENTINA Breath taking scenery & great hospitality in the wilderness of Argentina Join in the fastest growing sport in Argentina 10 day 4x4 Adventure in North West Argentina (Salta, Catamarca & Jujuy) Day 1: You are scheduled to arrive in Buenos Aires on where you will Socompa and the harbor of Antofagasta in Chile, when the mining be met your local guides and transferred to your boutique hotel for an industry was at its peak. evening of relaxation. Distance: 180 km (180 km – dirt/gravel) Day 2: The group will enjoy the morning with a brief City tour of Buenos Day 6: We will begin the day crossing the Arizaro Salt Flat, the second Aires with lunch at your own account. largest in the world after the Uyuni Salt flat in Bolivia, until we reach the Private transfer to the domestic airport where we will assist you with Cono de Arita (a striking formation similar to a volcano in the middle your check in for your flight to Salta. of the salt flat. The lava fields will change the landscape of the area; we Reception at the Salta Airport where you will be transferred to your hotel have to ascend the heights of the Calalaste Hills in order to reach the before enjoying a welcome dinner at our favourite Peña/restaurant of village of Antofagasta de la Sierra and from there to El Peñon. Salta. Estimated distance: 195 km (65 km main/tar road, 130 km dirt/gravel) Day 3: After breakfast we head north towards the state of Jujuy, the old Day 7: Another amazing and unique landscape to discover today, endless route 9 will take us through the lush vegetation of the Yungas Jungle to sandbanks to cross where we need to test our skills driving in Low 4wd the arid landscape of the Humahuaca ́s Gorge. We will be visiting the to finish on the “Campo de Piedra Pomez” (Pumice Stone field), a strange foothills of the seven-color mountain and the impressive Hornocal hills and stunning landscape of white labyrinth formed by volcanic rocks. The near the town of Humahuaca. There will be time to visit the local market field is located in a region where giant dunes, volcanoes and colored hills and the crafts market and after lunch, we will start using the 4wd on a dazzle us with their out-of-this-world landscapes. Silence and cold reign dirt road that goes up to the 4300 meters of altitude, the perfect view of in this desolate natural wonder of Argentina. The rest of the afternoon, the Hornocal Hills. After that, we we will use a pavement road to reach Cafayate. have to drive up to the Santa Victoria hills to start the descent, following Estimated distance: 385 km (340 km main/tar road, 45 km pathway) the canyon created by the Colanzuli River that will lead us to the village of Iruya. Day 8: Going back to the RN40 to discover the Calchaqui Valley. 170 km Distance: 330 km (245km – main/tar, 85 km – dirt/gravel) of dirt road to connect these two villages, we will have the opportunity to visit some families that still work with looms to weave the typical Day 4: A day to discover the Puna or Altiplano. After Susques we are “Ponchos”. In the afternoon, we will be in Cachi a small colonial village. going to leave the pavement roads behind driving on Argentina’s most Estimated distance: 175 km (25 km main/tar road, 150 km dirt/gravel) famous route, RN 40, the longest of the country. During this journey, we are going to see the Tuzgle volcano while we Day 9: On the last day of this adventure, we are going to be descending to border it. The road goes under the railway bridge of the “Train to the the Bridge of the Devil, a tunnel created by the erosion of the Calchaquí clouds” a real icon of the tourism in Salta. River after its natural channel has been covered by volcanic activity. Distance: 285 km (120 km – main/tar, 165 km – dirt/gravel) In this tunnel, we can see stalactites of different colors. Then we have to cross “Los Cardones” National Park by the same route that will lead Day5: After breakfast, we head west to have incredible views from the us through the Cuesta del Obispo to the Lerma Valley, where the city of “Abra del Gallo” at 4560 meters altitude. The region near Tolar Grande it Salta is located. is probably the most amazing place in the state of Salta, not only because Estimated distance: 160 km (140 km main road, 20 km ground road) of its beauty but also because of the elements which have contributed to science giving us a better understanding of the beginning of life on We will head directly to the domestic airport where we will check in for Earth. We are going to visit “Ojos de Mar” where researchers have found your flight to Buenos Aires prehistoric microorganisms called stromatolites that are still alive and inhabited our planet 3.5 billion years ago! Day 10: After breakfast you’ll have the option of enjoying a guided We will finish the day watching the sun set over the mountains in Tolar tour of the Tigre Delta with a final lunch by the riverside before being Grande, located at 3500meters with just 150 inhabitants, this village transferred across to the airport for your flight home. emerged with the arrival of the railway line that used to connect Salta, Experience Argentina the way you want www.theoutdoorvibe.com Call now & speak with an expert +44 (0) 1244 940410 10 day 4x4 Adventure Price per person $5410 in North West Argentina (Salta, Catamarca & Jujuy) Based on a party of 10 adults Highlights All tours are designed bespoke to our client requirements and further Drive across the 2nd largest Salt flats in the world. day trips are available including golf Admire the Mars like geography and Volcanoes of Catamarca days at Hurlingham Club, City tours, Traverse rivers and streams in the mountains of Salta. Tango evenings or Guided football Add additional activities along your route such as wine tasting or matches. river rafting Included in price: Not included in price: ✔✔ All collections to/from airports by ✘✔ International flights private vehicle ✘✔ Visa Costs ✔✔ All day/evening activities mentioned in ✘✔ Petrol/Diesel & toll gates (estimated itinerary 400usd per vehicle) ✔✔ Spanish speaking guide during all ✘✔ activities/excursions Personal costs and equipment ✔✔ Internal return flights to/from Buenos (laundry, phone calls, meals in Salta not Aires - Salta including (not including Welcome meal ✔✔ Rental of 4x4 Hilux or VW Amarok on arrival) (2014 model) 2 PAX per vehicle ✘✔ Tips & gratuities ✔✔ 7 nights accommodation in Salta (5* ✘✔ Travel and Medical Insurance where possible) ✔✔ 2 nights accommodation at the Fierro Boutique hotel in Buenos Aires ✔✔ Full board (breakfast, lunch and All party members must ensure they dinner) during 4x4 portion of trip - have up to date travel and medical Not alcoholic drinks insurance. “A Spanish speaking guide will be present during all day excursions and travelling between hotels and airports” Call now & speak with an expert +44 (0) 1244 940410 www.theoutdoorvibe.com.