Northern Argentina: Iguazu and Salta 13 days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival al Buenos Aires, transfer to the apartment and free day

Stop At: Palermo Hollywood House
You will arrive at the city of Buenos Aires and will be transferred to an apartment in the neighborhood of Palermo. Your local correspondent will welcome you and some recommendations to make the most of the neighborhood and local cuisine with your family.
Afternoon and free night.
Recommendation: In the afternoon we suggest visiting Bosques de Palermo - Floralis Generica - Japanese Garden - Botanical Garden - National Museum of Fine Arts - Museum of Decorative Art - Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA) - Recoleta Cultural Center - Recoleta Cemetery
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in an apartment in Palermo.

Day 2: Buenos Aires City Tour: Historic centre and Southern Neighborhoods (La Boca)

Stop At: San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
A specialist in History and Architecture of the city will accompany you to discover the hidden treasures of the city, passing through mythical places such as the Plaza de Mayo and the Cabildo, and then you will arrive at the neighborhood of La Boca and its famous Caminito street. They will have the impression of reliving the past and discover the old houses built by immigrants. Free evening to explore the city.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: You will spend the night in an apartment in Palermo.

Day 3: Flight to Salta, transfer to the hotel and free day/night

Stop At: Salta, Capital
Transfer to the airport to take a plane to Salta. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel where you can rent a car.
Afternoon and free night to explore the city.
Recommendation: In the afternoon we suggest a tour of the historic center, the Cabildo, the Cathedral and its baroque style, the Convent of San Bernardo and the Church of San Francisco (with its appearance of the colonial past of the city), San Bernardo Hill and the High Mountain Archaeological Museum (MAAM). At night, we recommend you visit some of the famous peñas (traditional tavern) where you can taste some tasty empanadas, roast and a rich wine to the rhythm of northern folklore.
Duration: 24 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) hotel standar selected.

Day 4: Jujuy: Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca

Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Drive through the legendary route 9 to the province of Jujuy. You will have the opportunity to know the beginning of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and you will arrive at Purmamarca, house of the famous Hill of the 7 colors, where you will spend the night.
Recommendation: In the afternoon, you can take the route towards the Salinas Grandes, a salt desert located at more than 1,400 meters above sea level.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) hotel standar selected.

Day 5: Discovering the Quebrada de Humahuaca: Tilcara and Humahuaca Valleys

Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
You will drive to the town of Tilcara and go for a walk through the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Along the walk, with the company of llamas, who will carry the picnic on their back. You will go up to Punta Corral where you will appreciate a magnificent view of the valleys of Humahuaca. Here you can enjoy the picnic to recover your strength and then walk to the town of Tilcara.
Duration: The tour lasts 5 hours.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) hotel standar selected.

Day 6: Welcome to Hornaditas: Rural Community (Lamas Family)

Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
You will take the road to the small town of Hornaditas, where your hosts will receive you with a traditional meal. You will meet your host family and share daily and rural activities with them: the preparation of typical foods, goat cheese, natural medicinal creams. You will spend the night at the hosts' house.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You will spend the night at the hosts' house in the community of Hornaditas.

Day 7: Exchange cultural experience at a rural community (Lamas Family)

Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
You will share a new day of immersion with their hosts, have breakfast together and participate in the preparation of the meal. All the family will put their hands in the dough to prepare some delicious empanadas. Then, you will go for a walk through the Humahuaca Valley to discover the old cemetery or visit the famous Inca cave.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: You will spend the night at the hosts' house in the community of Hornaditas.

Day 8: Flight to Puerto Iguazú, transfer to the hotel and free day

Stop At: Puerto Iguazu, Puerto Iguazu, Province of Misiones, Litoral
After breakfast, you will go to Salta airport and you will leave your rental car. Then you will leave for the Northeast of Argentina and will go to Puerto Iguazú.
Free afternoon.
Recommendation: In the afternoon, we suggest visiting the animal shelter of Güra Oga, located 5 km from the city on the way to the National Park. This place is a veterinary clinic and rehabilitation center for injured wild animals. You can make a detour to the birdhouse of the hummingbirds: "The garden of the hummingbirds". At 1km to the west there is a craft market or you can visit the point of view of the 3 borders between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
Duration: 24 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) hotel standar selected.

Day 9: Iguazu National Park: Touring and navigation the Iguazu Falls (Argentine side)

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park, Province of Misiones, Litoral
You will discover the famous Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side. After walking along the numerous footbridges and appreciating the different views, you will sailing at the foot of the falls.
Return to Puerto Iguazú to spend the night.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) hotel standar selected.

Day 10: Touring the Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) and Bird Park

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana
Today you will go to the Iguazú National Park, to discover the impressive views of the waterfalls of Brazil. After the visit, the hiker will take you to the Bird Park to explore the trails of the 5 large aviaries, the flora and fauna of the jungle.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) hotel standar selected.

Day 11: Ecoturism experience in Andresitos (day and night tour in the jungle)

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana
You will wake up with your family in the middle of the jungle and enjoy this wonderful place where you can walk and canoe with your naturalist guide who will share the secrets of the forest, the best trails and birds of all colors.
At night, the more adventurous can go out for a night walk with a guide to observe owls and other nocturnal animals.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: An eco turism lodge in the middle of the jungle in Andresitos.

Day 12: Flight to Buenos Aires, transfer to the hotel and day free

Stop At: Palermo Hollywood House
After breakfast, you will leave for the airport of Puerto Iguazú to take your flight back to Buenos Aires. You will be transferred to your hotel in the city.
Day and night free.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 3 (*) standar hotel selected.

Day 13: End of the trip. Transfer to the airport

Stop At: Ezeiza International Airport
Last hours in Buenos Aires. Transfer to the international airport according to the schedule of your flight.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.