Discover the best of Northern Argentina
This journey travels deep into the heart of Argentina, weaving together cultural cities, dramatic landscapes and wildlife-rich wetlands. Beginning with your journey from the UK to Buenos Aires, the itinerary reveals a country shaped by music, history and everyday traditions. Grand boulevards, historic neighbourhoods and a strong cultural identity provide a rich introduction, setting the tone for a journey defined by contrasting landscapes and regional character.
From the capital, you fly north to Salta, a city rooted in colonial history and Andean culture. Beyond the city, the landscapes unfold in striking fashion, from the sculpted scenery of the Humahuaca Gorge to the vast white expanse of the Salinas Grandes salt flats. In Purmamarca, the colours of the surrounding hills reflect the region’s geological history, while journeys through the Calchaquí Valleys reveal remote towns such as Cachi, historic estancias and vineyard landscapes shaped by altitude and mountain scenery.
The route continues to Cafayate, one of Argentina’s most important wine regions, before travelling through the dramatic rock formations of Quebrada de las Conchas. From here, the pace shifts as you arrive at Iguazú Falls. Exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides offers different perspectives on this remarkable natural wonder, where subtropical rainforest surrounds vast cascades and mist rises from the gorge below.
The journey concludes in the Iberá Wetlands, a peaceful and wildlife-rich region shaped by waterways and open landscapes. Staying at a lodge on the Paraná River, guided excursions reveal caiman, capybara and abundant birdlife, with time for gentle activities such as walking, horse riding and kayaking. It is a fitting finale before returning to Buenos Aires for your onward flight to the UK.
Visit several regions in Northern Argentina
Accommodation detailed in itinerary
All included as per below
15 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinner included
What you'll experience
- Discover Buenos Aires: Immerse yourself in Argentina’s vibrant capital with a guided city tour, exploring historic neighbourhoods, grand architecture and cultural landmarks
- Explore the Humahuaca Gorge and Salinas Grandes: Travel through dramatic multi-coloured canyons, wide desert valleys and the striking white expanse of the salt flats
- Journey through the Calchaquí Valleys: Enjoy scenic drives linking colonial towns and rural landscapes, with stays at historic estancias set amid Andean scenery
- Taste Argentina’s wines in Cafayate: Visit high-altitude vineyards to sample distinctive wines and enjoy regional cuisine shaped by climate and tradition
- Experience Iguazú Falls and the Iberá Wetlands: Witness one of the world’s most impressive waterfall systems before exploring peaceful wetlands rich in wildlife and waterways
What's Included
- International flights
- 15 nights’ accommodation as detailed
- 22 meals; 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- All excursions as per itinerary
- Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
Prices from £9,999pp
Excludes:
- Meals not indicated in your itinerary
- Local departure taxes payable locally
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc
- Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)
- Camera or video fees at any sites
Quick Itinerary
Northern Argentina 11-day Itinerary
Days 1-3 UK - Buenos Aires
Today you will depart the UK on your international flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where you will spend two nights in the home of the tango, at a centrally located hotel.
Enjoy a fascinating half-day city tour on your first morning and learn about the fascinating history of Argentina which has shaped what the country has become today. In the evening you’ll experience Argentina’s passion at a Tango Show with dinner.
Day 4 Salta City
On arrival into Salta, you will have a half-day walking tour of the city, taking in the markedly Hispanic architecture, with one-storey houses and narrow pavements.
Days 5-6 Purmamarca
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Humahuaca Gorge offers dramatic scenery of multi-coloured canyons and sweeping desert valleys mixed with historical ruins and Quechan villages. Sit and admire Hornocal, the mountain of 14 colours, take in the flat white landscape of the salt flats and explore the village of Purmamarca, at the base of the Seven Colours Hill.
Day 7 Rural Salta
Return to the rural outskirts of Salta for a night in a beautiful traditional country house, set in peaceful gardens. An ideal spot to break up the journey.
Day 8 Cachi
Leave Salta behind and pass through the fertile Valle de Lerma, where green fields meet distant peaks. The road twists into the lush Quebrada del Escoipe, then climbs the dramatic Cuesta del Obispo, a mountain pass with sweeping views often veiled in mist. Continue through the surreal Valle Encantado, its rock formations glowing in the highland light, before crossing Los Cardones National Park, a vast plateau dotted with ancient cacti.
By afternoon, arrive in Cachi, a charming colonial town of cobblestone streets and adobe houses, perfect for a relaxed evening.
Days 9-10 Calchaqui Valleys
After a morning exploring Cachi, continue to Estancia Colomé, hidden in the Calchaquí Valleys and home to Argentina’s oldest winery. This colonial estate invites you to step back in time, uncovering stories of its rich past while savouring exceptional wines and regional cuisine crafted from homegrown ingredients. Embrace the silence and beauty of the surrounding landscapes with activities such as hiking, horse riding, or simply relaxing by the pool. As night falls, gaze at the endless Andean sky from your terrace.
Days 11-12 Cafayate
Continue your journey along a spectacular unpaved route, winding through the rugged beauty of the Calchaquí Valleys. Towering boulders and dramatic rock formations line the way, creating countless opportunities to pause for unforgettable photos. This slow, scenic drive is an experience in itself, revealing the raw grandeur of northern Argentina.
Arrive in Cafayate for a two-night stay at a serene wine resort on the town’s outskirts. Here, you’ll explore high-altitude vineyards, sample exceptional wines, and indulge in regional flavours. Between tastings, relax by the pool and soak in sweeping views of the Andes.
Days 13-15 Iguazu Falls
Your final drive in the Calchaquí Valleys is a breathtaking three-hour journey through the Quebrada de las Conchas, one of Argentina’s most spectacular routes. Marvel at its vibrant, sculpted landscapes and iconic formations like the Devil’s Throat and Amphitheater, with plenty of stops for photos and short walks to viewpoints you won’t want to miss.
Arrive in Salta and board your flight to Iguazú Falls, where the next two days are dedicated to exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of this natural wonder. Prepare for unforgettable encounters with cascading waters, lush rainforest, and panoramic views.
Days 16-18 Ibera Wetlands
Today, transfer to your elegant luxury lodge on the banks of the Paraná River, just 55 km from Posadas. Each spacious room opens onto a balcony with sweeping views of the gardens and river. The property features its own lagoon, home to caiman and capybara, plus an outdoor pool, wine cellar, and a restaurant serving exquisite regional dishes.
Your stay includes all meals and guided activities: nature walks in search of black howler monkeys, wildlife viewing by boat on the Iberá wetlands, horse riding, kayaking, and cycling
Days 19-20 Ibera Wetlands to UK
Return to Posadas airport for your flight to Buenos Aires connecting with your international flight to the UK.
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