Could we end the trip in Salta on day 12? If so what would the cost be?

You may leave the tour 2 days early but there is no reduction in cost for this as we sell the trip as package.

What hotels do we stay in?

On this trip we use really well located hotels that are perfect for exploring this stunning landscape. The Hotel Acrux, in Barreal, is quite small, and we use a mixture twin rooms and 'apartments'. These are made up of two twin rooms, together with a bathroom and a living room area. So if you're in one of the apartments, you may be sharing a bathroom with another two travellers.

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This is a land only price as we would not provide flight inclusive from the US.

I'm interested in booking this tour for October 2022. I'm a little confused though-it says it goes from Santiago to Buenos Aires but in the description it says it starts in Buenos Aires. Can you clarify this please?

Arrive in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, located in the shadow of the mighty Andes. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Mendoza at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (airport code MDZ), a 20 minute drive from our hotel.

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Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest

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The long journeys were a great part of the trip with always something to look at and many stops along the way.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

Day 1
Mendoza
Mendoza
Start point
Paraguay 450, C1057AAD CABA, Argentina (Hotel Waldorf, Hotel reception, 20:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fuente Mayor Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Mendoza
- Explore Mendoza city by strolling leafy streets
- People-watching and coffee in plazas
Day 2
Mendoza
Mendoza
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fuente Mayor Hotel)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting tour at two wineries in Lujan de Cuyo
- Taste multiple varieties of grapes in the region
Optional Activities
- Afternoon coffee shop visit for alfajor (Argentinian cakey biscuit with dulce de leche)
- Walk around Plaza Independencia
Landmarks
Lujan de Cuyo
Plaza Independencia
Day 3
Mendoza
Mendoza
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fuente Mayor Hotel)
Included Activities
- 90-minute hike to Horcones Lagoon in Aconcagua Provincial Park
- Visit Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge)
Landmarks
Aconcagua Provincial Park
Aconcagua
Horcones Lagoon
Puente del Inca
Day 4
Mendoza to Barreal
Mendoza to Barreal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Acrux Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit El Leoncito National Park
- Night sky watching at El Leoncito National Park (weather-dependent)
Landmarks
El Leoncito National Park
Day 5
Barreal to Villa Union
Barreal to Villa Union
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Pircas Negras)
Optional Activities
- Stop at viewpoint to see Talampaya and Ischigualasto National Parks
Landmarks
Las Burras Gorge
Jachal River Gorge
Talampaya National Park
Ischigualasto National Park
Day 6
Barreal to Villa Union
Barreal to Villa Union
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Pircas Negras)
Included Activities
- Easy hike through Don Eduardo Gorge in Talampaya National Park (approximately 8 kilometres on flat terrain)
- Explore Ischigualasto National Park (Moon Valley) by bus with stops at notable geological formations
Landmarks
Talampaya National Park
Ischigualasto National Park
Don Eduardo Gorge
Day 7
Villa Union to Belen
Villa Union to Belen
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Belen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit women's weaving co-operative in Belen
Landmarks
Cuesta de Miranda
Day 8
Belen to Cafayate
Belen to Cafayate
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Los Sauces)
Included Activities
- Visit indigenous Quilmes ruins
- Walk to top of Quilmes terraced site for valley views
- Wine tasting at a winery in Cafayate region
Landmarks
Quilmes Ruins
Cafayate
Day 9
Cafayate to Cachi
Cafayate to Cachi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (ACA Cachi)
Included Activities
- Scenic stops through Arrows Gorge
Landmarks
Arrows Gorge
Day 10
Cachi to Salta
Cachi to Salta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Caseros)
Included Activities
- Stop at viewpoints along Bishop's Hill Road
Landmarks
Bishop's Hill Road
Cardones National Park
Sierra del Obispo
Day 11
Salta
Salta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Purmamarca), Dinner (Dinner at a traditional folk music peña)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Caseros)
Included Activities
- Easy hike on Los Colorados trail in Purmamarca (2.5 kilometres)
- Explore Purmamarca town
- Visit traditional village of Tilcara with its square, market and church
- Traditional folk music 'peña' performance in Salta
Landmarks
Humahuaca Gorge
Purmamarca
Seven-Coloured Hill
Tilcara
Maimara
Painters Palette
Day 12
Salta to Buenos Aires
Salta to Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Principado)
Optional Activities
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery
- Explore Palermo Park
- Experience Buenos Aires nightlife
Landmarks
Rio de la Plata
Recoleta Cemetery
Palermo Park
Day 13
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Principado)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Plaza de Mayo
- Visit La Boca neighborhood
- Traditional Porteño coffee and pastries at a local Cafecito
- Explore bohemian San Telmo
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional Bodegon (tour leader suggestion)
- Explore San Telmo antiques market
- Visit Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore
- Tango show and Buenos Aires nightlife
Landmarks
Plaza de Mayo
La Boca
San Telmo
Ateneo Grand Splendid
Day 14
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
End point
Paraguay 450, C1057AAD CABA, Argentina (Hotel Waldorf, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Lujan de Cuyo
Plaza Independencia

Landmarks
Aconcagua Provincial Park
Aconcagua
Horcones Lagoon
Puente del Inca

Landmarks
El Leoncito National Park

Landmarks
Las Burras Gorge
Jachal River Gorge
Talampaya National Park
Ischigualasto National Park

Landmarks
Talampaya National Park
Ischigualasto National Park
Don Eduardo Gorge

Landmarks
Cuesta de Miranda

Landmarks
Quilmes Ruins
Cafayate

Landmarks
Arrows Gorge

Landmarks
Bishop's Hill Road
Cardones National Park
Sierra del Obispo

Landmarks
Humahuaca Gorge
Purmamarca
Seven-Coloured Hill
Tilcara
Maimara
Painters Palette

Landmarks
Rio de la Plata
Recoleta Cemetery
Palermo Park

Landmarks
Plaza de Mayo
La Boca
San Telmo
Ateneo Grand Splendid

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Fuente Mayor Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3
Acrux Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 4
Hotel Pircas Negras
Hotel 3*
Days 5, 6
Belen Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 7
Los Sauces
Hotel 3*
day 8
ACA Cachi
Hotel 3*
day 9
Hotel Caseros
Hotel 3*
Days 10, 11
Hotel Principado
Hotel 3*
Days 12, 13

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Sarah4.3•April 2023
The walk in Talampaya was amazing - fabulous scenery and an excellent local guide. The variety of scenery in the trip...
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Donna4.0•September 2023
Highlights include walking in Talampaya, watching the stars from a cemetery in Cachi. Wine tasting and the...
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Kiran4.0•September 2023
The scenery especially The Andes Mendoza and wine tasting Unscheduled wine stops en route
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Michelle4.5•October 2023
The guide-Andreas was great! The scenery-stunning and so varied The wine-several chances to visit wineries The...
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Alexandra4.7•November 2023
Talampaya was 100% the biggest highlight for me
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Stephen4.2•November 2023
Highlights were Broken Arrow Gorge, the Triassic park, Painted Mountain.
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Diana4.2•November 2023
Stunning scenery that is ever changing and takes your breath away. Walking in a Triassic park. Expert tour leader....
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Lynsey4.5•November 2023
The wine tasting was excellent. It would have been lovely to have time to be able to have lunch at Kaiken as the...
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Bryan4.5•November 2023
IInca site at Quilmes. Stunning scenery throughout
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John4.5•November 2023
The Andes themselves, surrounding landscape and great places of interest close to Rita 40
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Lisa
Asked on February 25th, 2026
Could we end the trip in Salta on day 12? If so what would the cost be?
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- Explore!Operator•Written February 2026
  You may leave the tour 2 days early but there is no reduction in cost for this as we sell the trip as package.
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Greg
Asked on November 26th, 2023
What hotels do we stay in?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2023
  On this trip we use really well located hotels that are perfect for exploring this stunning landscape. The Hotel Acrux, in Barreal, is quite small, and we use a mixture twin rooms and 'apartments'. These are made up of two twin rooms, together with a bathroom and a living room area. So if you're in one of the apartments, you may be sharing a bathroom with another two travellers.
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Linda
Asked on January 12th, 2023
Does this amount include airfare?
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Price / Availability
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2023
  This is a land only price as we would not provide flight inclusive from the US.
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Douglas
Asked on March 27th, 2022
I'm interested in booking this tour for October 2022. I'm a little confused though-it says it goes from Santiago to Buenos Aires but in the description it says it starts in Buenos Aires. Can you clarify this please?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2022
  Arrive in Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, located in the shadow of the mighty Andes. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Mendoza at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (airport code MDZ), a 20 minute drive from our hotel.

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