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Discover the best top things to do in Northern Argentina, Argentina including Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi from Salta, 3-Day Tour of Cachi, Laguna Brealito and National Park Los Cardones, Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman, Quebrada De Las Conchas Hiking from Cafayate, Tolar Grande Private Tour, 7-Day Best of Salta & Atacama - Humahuaca, Salt Flats, Moon Valley, Tatio Geyser, Salinas Grandes and Purmarmca: Full Day Tour from Salta Capital, Full-Day San Antonio, Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta, Buenos Aires North of Argentina and Iguazu Falls 12 days, Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine.
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1. Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi from Salta
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
See the incredible natural attractions of the Calchaquí Valley on this ‘wow’-inducing day trip from Salta to Cachi! Enjoy a comfortable and scenic round-trip drive to the charming village, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who describes the terrain along the way. From gorges to bridges to snowcapped Andean mountains, the breathtaking landscape will fill up all the space on your camera. Make several stops — including the town of Payogasta — until you reach Cachi, where you can explore on your own. Visit the Archeological Museum if you wish before returning to Salta via Los Cardones National Park.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned car, van or minibus (depending on the group size), Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (you may bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch during the tour), Entrance fee to the museum in Cachi: approx 1 USD (optional)
Reviewed By 969guruj
we cancel tour 3 weeks before due to pandemic, but not get yet refund, we contact many times but whey to refuse to talk to us
2. 3-Day Tour of Cachi, Laguna Brealito and National Park Los Cardones
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Three days journey to an amazing places in the province of Salta. Committing to the tourist circuit of the Calchaqui Valley we will start our adventure. We appreciate living nature and some unforgettable landscapes of the region in a way where emotions will feel unique at this place. This is what we propose to live in these 3-day of hiking. Cachi and its surroundings are very conducive to the development of active tourism places. The charm of a village with history and architecture make you enjoy the day. Reserves and natural wonders came to captivate your imagination.
Inclusions: Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 2 nights accommodation
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By auwe
We went on a downhill mountainbike ride today with Ernesto and had a great time! He is a super nice guy who likes telling about Cachi and its nature. The tour is suited for everyonewith a little biking experience and lasts about 3hrs. Price is very good! The tourcompany is called turismo urkupina and is located in Cachi
3. Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Diaguita Indians called Tafí del Valle “the town of the magnificent entrance” and they were right: Tafí del Valle is one of the most heavenly destinations in Tucumán. Once people get to this summertime villa, the valleys welcome their visitors with their green and brown colors that contrast with the blue sky, with a dike over which the sun reflects and with unpaved roads that are a testimony of years of history. A must do when visiting San Miguel de Tucumán.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
4. Quebrada De Las Conchas Hiking from Cafayate
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit the Quebrada de las Conchas reservation, an area of great natural beauty with very striking rock formations of reddish colors. Our tour Quebrada de las Conchas Hiking from Cafayate, combines sections traveled by vehicle, with trekking, making it a walk suitable for all kinds of people.
Inclusions: Professional Guide, Hotel Pickup And Drop-Off (Selected Hotels Only)
Exclusions: Lunch, Extras
Reviewed By Rodolfo C
It is all very nice but the best is Pumamarca. Spare a couple of days to stay there and explore and enjoy that amaizing place. El Tren de la Nubes was a deception. Very good organization but they don’t have a policy to return the money to somebody who gave a 3 days in advance cancelation. You will not enter the clouds, it’s just a name and crossing a 150 feet bridge is ........
5. Tolar Grande Private Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Venture into the little-known region, the Altiplano on this private 3-day tour. Your group of no more than 3 will explore magical landscapes, humongous volcano's, and small towns with a private driver/guide. Travel by private vehicle and visit Salar de Arizaro, Cono de Arita, and Ojos del Mar.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 218moniquev
We, my husband an I, did a private tour of 7 days with Facundo Zambrano to explore the Salta region, driving almost 2200 km. 138 reviews and all excellent (!) and this review is going to add to that ???? Traveling with Facundo has been a real pleasure. The nature with all its different landscapes, the remoteness, silence and absence of people are overwhelming and a unique, out of this world, experience. Facundo is all that you may hope for when you decide to travel for 7 days in a car with someone you don't know. He is a real pro, very passionate and knowledgeable about the region and the native people, a storyteller, a musician, wine lover, father and husband. And most importantly, he is just a very nice and pleasant guy to be with. The Salta region has touched our souls and it has spoiled s for ever.
6. 7-Day Best of Salta & Atacama - Humahuaca, Salt Flats, Moon Valley, Tatio Geyser
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the north of Argentina and Chile on this 7-day tour from Salta, one of traveler’s favorite cities. Visit the Salt Flats and Purmamarca, tour along the Humahuaca Gorge (a UNESCO Heritage Site) and discover the famous Pucara de Tilcara, among others. Leaving Argentina, see the best of San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in the driest desert of the world. Little adobe houses and cozy restaurants are the base to explore one of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries: The Moon Valley, Salt Mountain Range, El Tatio Geyser (geothermal field), sand dunes, thermal waters and a totally clear sky full of stars.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights of accommodation (1 in Salta, 2 in Purmamarca, 3 in San Pedro de Atacama), Tours mentioned in the itinerary, Transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Ticket air-conditioned Bus to San Pedro de Atacama (9/10 hs duration), Bilingual guides (English / Spanish)
Exclusions: Gratuities, International and/or Domestic Flights, Unmentioned food and drink, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Moon Valley afternoon tour in San Pedro de Atacama, National Park Entrance Fees (Pucará de Tilcara, Moon Valley CLP 3000, Tatio Geysers CLP 10.000)
7. Salinas Grandes and Purmarmca: Full Day Tour from Salta Capital
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this Service, Passengers will visa one of the most beautiful places in Northern Argentina, which was recently selected as one of the 7 Wonders of Argentina: SALINAS GRANES. You will also know and tour the town of Purmamarca, belonging to the Quebrada de Humahuaca (World Heritage Site) and enjoy the 7 Color Hill and the Beautiful Paseo de los Colorados (Back of the Seven Colors Hill)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation, Lunch, Breakfast
Reviewed By nrg2020
The tour was very good. The mountains and Salinas Grandes were amazing. The driving and explanations were very good. However, we encountered some issues with that company. On the booking, they requested that we confirm the tour, so we sent a message through TripAdvisor 3 days before the tour. As we didn't get any reply, the day before the tour, in the morning, we went to their office in Salta. There, we learned that the part of the tour to San Antonio de los Cobres was cancelled because of some problem with the road. They never sent us any previous notice about that. The agent finally agreed to compensate us by giving a discount on a second tour to Cafayate that we booked with them, which was also interesting. By the way, the price of the tour on TripAdvisor is about twice as the average price for that tour offered by many agencies in the center of Salta. Finally, we received a reply to our request through TripAdvisor in the late afternoon of that day. That reply didn't mention that the visit to San Antonio would be omitted and stressed that we should be ready by 7:00 AM the next morning to be picked up. That morning, the minivan came very late, at about 8:00 AM. So the whole tour was delayed and we returned after 9:00 PM. Considering what happened, I asked the company to give us a more precise pick-up time for the second tour on the next day, which they did. They gave us a 20 minutes interval and for the second tour the pick-up was exactly in the specified period.
8. Full-Day San Antonio, Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This amazing full day guided excursion is by far one of the most impressive and complete tours you will ever do. Travel through the best part of the Puna, doing by truck the Train to the clouds trip up to San Antonio de Los Cobres. This tour is also very complete because you will see part of the Humahuaca Gorge, the amazing "Cuesta del Lipán", the 7 colors hill, Purmamarca and of course the great salt flats.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By 421sebab
Great attention, we had to re schedule twice our transfer to and from the airport due to airline's issues and they were quick to give a solution. Martin and Omar are great guides, very knowledgaeble and funny. From now onwards Nordic is my way to discover the north.
9. Buenos Aires North of Argentina and Iguazu Falls 12 days
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Tour the best of Northern Argentina on this inclusive 12-day tour from Buenos Aires. Discover the city’s beautiful european-style architecture and the sexiness of its tango dancing. Explore Salta and Jujuy surreal deserts, giant salt flats and traditional villages. Visit a local winery and immerse in the northwest local culture. Then, set off to Puerto Iguazu to enjoy the majestic Iguazu Falls, the jungle’s most impressive waterfalls ever seen. With a combination of free time and fixed excursions, this tour will make it easy for you to experience Argentina’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture at your own pace.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Tours and transfers mentioned in the itinerary., 11 nights accommodation (4 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 in Salta, 1 in Purmamarca, 3 in Puerto Iguazu), Bilingual guide (English / Spanish), Ecotourism Tax
Exclusions: International and/or Domestic Flights and Buses., National Park Entrance Fees, Travel / Medical Insurance , Gratuities, Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified , Optional tours & Tips
Reviewed By NancyOD
Karen Rosa worked with me and my sister-in-law, Pat Holland, in arranging a unbelievable trip to Chile in March 2020. She was very accommodating when we kept tweaking our plans and she responded to each of our wishes professionally. We were sent a detailed itinerary delineating our private pick up times, where we should meet for our private tours as well as group tours and description of the sites we would be experiencing . We arrived in Chile on March 12 and due to the pandemic we chose to depart on March 13, late evening. We had arranged our own travel from United States. Karen worked with our wonderful travel insurance agency, Travel Guard. From the beginning, Karen told us she would seek refunds for the hotels, travel and tours that we were not able to participate in. We did receive a refund today from Say Hueque. I know this must be difficult financial times for travel agencies but Karen and her travel company follow through on their promise. When things get a little bit more normal I would not hesitate to use Karen Rosa and the services of Say Hueque
10. Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine
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4.4 based on 108 reviews
This day-trip to Cafayate offers you one of the most beautiful landscapes in South America. You will be able to see formations in the mountains like The Castles, The Amphitheater, The Devil's Throat and more. In the town of Cafayate you will have a wine tasting and time to walk around the beautiful town.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, National Park fees, Snacks, Wine tasting
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By BobandMaggie60
I booked this tour in January for a morning tour with English guide, for our visit to Salta in March. The company quickly contacted me to arrange an alternative pick up point as our hotel was not on their designated pick up list. They suggested outside the station would be nearer for us but never confirmed they would pick us up there. ( I later found out this was actually further away from our hotel than their office which would have been their default option) The day before the trip they asked us to contact the office to confirm our pick up and places on the trip. When we phoned they said there was not a trip in the morning with an English speaking guide ( only in the afternoon..)but they would try to get one. They then let us know by what’s app the only one available was in the afternoon ( but we were flying onwards then so no good for us) and they didn’t know it was mandatory for us to have a trip in the morning!!!! Yet it was advertised as that on trip advisor!!! So I rang them again and asked for a refund but the agent said I would have to claim that through TA and on this occasion he thought it was acceptable. I waited to contact Viator by phone when I was back in the Uk because the automated form online does not give you the opportunity to explain the circumstances for your request for a refund. Viator were very helpful but even then they had to contact Nordic Travel for acknowledgement of the incorrect advertising of a trip that was not actually available as booked. 24 hours later I received an email to confirm my full refund. I will avoid using Nordic Travel in the future.
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