North Authentic
The Authentic NW Argentina is the perfect journey for those who seek to explore the classic regions of North West Argentina, always enjoying an excellent selection of hotels and services.
It starts towards the south of Salta, with three days of travel visiting the Calchaquí Valleys and its Gorges, passing by the region of the Highest Wineries in the World – a unique experience of culture, perfumes and human contact - that goes beyond the wine theme.
It continues to the North of Salta via the Quebrada del Toro, where sometimes the Train to the Clouds will pass by, it reaches the desert plateau of the Puna and Salinas Grandes, to visit later on the Province of Jujuy, the Humahuaha Gorge and the Eastern Andean Range in the area of a little village called Iruya, returning to Salta via the path of the Yungas Forest.
We select Boutique Hotels, where after dinner it is possible to get lost in short walks under a thousands of stars and where sometimes the same hotel owners will welcome you.
The Authentic NW Argentina itinerary can be organized differently, adding days according to your preferences, a lunch at the highest winery in the World and the oldest in South America, hosted by a descendant of the Spanish colonist that planted the first vine at the beginning of 1800, or maybe go on a hike inside a private canyon of clay walls, or enjoy an authentic Argentinean Asado in the middle of nature prepared for you only.
Finally, don’t miss the opportunities for luxury, such us trying one of the most innovative Golf course in Cafayate, or flying for a couple of hours over the natural wonder of the immense and stunning nature of this region.
Please find here under the brief Itinerary of the Authentic NW Argentina. To receive the full programme we kindly ask you to complete the contact form or to send us an e-mail to info@socompa.com Thank you very much!
Authentic NW Argentina Itinerary:
Day 1: Salta | Cuesta del Obispo | Cachi | Molinos | (L)
Distance: 130 km paved road. 70 km gravel road.
Altitude: Highest point 3.500 m./ 11.400 feet. Molinos 2.020 m. / 6.627 feet
Estimated driving time: 5 hs
Day 2: Molinos | Angastaco | Quebrada de las Flechas | Cafayate | Sunset in Quebrada de las Conchas | Cafayate (B|L)
Distance: 100 km paved road. 90 km gravel road. :
Altitude: Highest point 2.300 m./ 7.546 feet. Cafayate 1.683 m. / 5.522 feet
Estimated driving time: 5 hs
Day 3: Cafayate | Ruinas de Quilmes | Quebrada de las Conchas | Salta (B|L|D)
Distance: 270 km paved road.
Altitude: Highest point 1.850 m./ 6.070 feet. Salta 1.200 m. / 3.937 feet
Estimated driving time: 5 hs
Day 4: Salta | Quebrada del Toro | San Antonio de los Cobres | Salinas Grandes | Purmamarca (B|L)
Distance: 110 km paved road. 170 km gravel road
Altitude: Highest point 4.170 m./ 13681 feet. Purmamarca 2.324 m. / 7.625 feet
Estimated driving time: 6 hs
Day 5: Purmamarca | Tilcara | Uquía | Hornocal |Iruya (B|L)
Distance: 90 km paved road. 50 km gravel road
Altitude: Highest point 4.000 m./ 13123 feet. Iruya 2.780 m. / 9.121 feet
Estimated driving time: 5/6 hs
Day 6: Iruya | Humahuaca | Route 9 | Salta (B|L)
Distance: 260 km paved road. 50 km gravel road
Altitude: Highest point 4.000 m./ 13123 feet. Salta 1.200 m. / 3.937 feet
Estimated driving time: 6 hs
End of our services.
The Itinerary is subject to weather conditions in the region, for this reason last minute changes may take place in order to ensure a safe trip.
Food references: | B: Breakfast | L: Lunch |D: Dinner
Accommodation:
1 Night in Hacienda de Molinos www.haciendademolinos.com.ar
1 Night in Viñas de Cafayate Wine Resort www.cafayatewineresort.com
1 Night in Finca Valentina www.finca-valentina.com
1 Night in Marques de Tojo www.marquesdetojo.com
1 Night in Hostería de Iruya www.hoteliruya.com
Notes:
1. Breakfast is included in every hotel.
2. Accommodation in these properties is subject to availability. If there is no availability, we will propose options of the same category, except for the Hotel in Iruya, which is the only option.
Meals:
• Day 1: Lunch in typical restaurant.
• Day 2: Breakfast at the Hotel. Lunch in restaurant.
• Day 3: Breakfast at the Hotel. Lunch in restaurant. Dinner in Finca Valentina
• Day 4: Breakfast at the Hotel. Lunch in restaurant.
• Day 5: Breakfast at the Hotel. Lunch in restaurant.
• Day 6: Breakfast at the Hotel. Lunch in restaurant.
Notes:
1. Soft drinks are included with every meal.
2. Please be patient with the timing for the services.
Transportation & Guiding:
Pick up 4WD vehicle of Socompa comprising:
• Bilingual professional guide/driver, trained in the guiding school of Socompa. (Languages English, Italian or French – subject to availability).
• Permits for passenger’s transportation.
• Insurances for transported passengers and driver.
• Water (1 ½ liters per day per person) and snacks on board.
• Special equipment for overland trips and earth tracks (first aid kit, satellite communication, extra tools, fuel, extra tire and chains for snow in case of travelling in winter in the high plains regions).
• 24/7 Logistics support from the Salta office.
• Daily monitoring of the trip through SPOT GPS.