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Secrets of North-West Argentina
Private Travel
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General interest
7 Days & 6 Nights
Lead-in price: £725
Take a guided tour of the rugged landscapes of the north-west and discover colourful hills, dramatic gorges, colonial towns, adobe villages and pre-Columbian culture.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Travel through dramatic scenery, from the high altiplano and salt flats to giant cacti deserts
- Explore the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires
- Stay on a wine estate
- Stay in 3- & 4-star accommodation
Tour variations
Standard Private Tour in brief
Days 1–2: Fly to Salta via Buenos AiresFly from Buenos Aires to Salta and stay 2 nights at Hotel La Candela or similar. Explore this beautiful city, with its colonial architecture and fascinating museums, such as the splendid High Mountain Archaeological Museum (MAAM). (B)
Day 3: PurmamarcaTravel north to the high altiplano and the Salinas Grandes salt flats. Stay overnight at Hotel El Marques de Tojo in Purmamarca and see the stunning Hill of the Seven Colours, a rainbow of green, yellow and purple cliffs. (B)
Day 4: Tilcara • Humahuaca • SaltaVisit the pre-Hispanic treasures of Tilcara and admire the multi-coloured Humahuaca gorge before returning to Salta for 1 night. (B)
Day 5: CachiHead south through rugged canyons, high summits and giant cacti deserts to the colonial villages of Cachi and Molinos. Stay overnight at Hotel El Cortijo in Cachi. (B)
Day 6: CafayateContinue through the Calchaqui valley to Cafayate with its excellent wine estates. Stay overnight at Hotel Viñas de Cafayate. (B)
Day 7: SaltaTravel back to Salta through the impressive cliffs and rock formations of Las Conchas canyon. Fly to Buenos Aires or another destination. (B)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Standard tourThis tour is based in 3- and 4-star accommodation.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Standard private tour accommodation
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Viñas de Cafayate Wine Resort
Situated on a hill just a 10-minute drive from the main plaza in Cafayate and surrounded by vineyards, Vinas de Cafayate Wine Resort is a charming hotel with beautiful views of the countryside. The hotel has simple but well-appointed rooms with garden views. The restaurant serves regional cuisine made with home grown organic produce, and is complemented by a fully stocked wine cellar. Features: 22 rooms, restaurant, wine cellar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Television, heating, air conditioning, safe, private bathroom.
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Hotel Marques de Tojo
The Marques de Tojo is located a few blocks from the main square of Purmamarca and just a few minutes walk from the Hill of the Seven Colours. Built in the style of traditional Andean architecture, using wooden beams and whitewashed walls, the property offers 10 comfortable rooms with air conditioning and wooden floors, a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a terrace with views of the mountains.
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El Cortijo Hotel Boutique
El Cortijo Hotel is a boutique hotel with 12 individual rooms located close to the main square of Cachi. Built around a former colonial house, the hotel retains its typical high Andean style of adobe, stone and wood. The restaurant combines local ingredients and regional old recipes with contemporary touches.
Dates & prices
SEN2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £725 per person
High season from £725 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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- • Domestic flights
• Overseas airport taxes
• Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
• Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
• The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
• Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Destinations on this tour
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