10-Day The Essential of Salta and Jujuy Tour from Buenos Aires: Cafayate, Purmamarca and Puerto Iguazú

What you'll experience

Highlights

10 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Buenos Aires

   Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
   In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic city tour starting at the historic Plaza de Mayo, witness to the country's most significant events since 1810 and surrounded by iconic buildings. Continue to La Boca, with its colorful streets, once tenement housing and now home to the famous Calle Caminito, where Porteño art and cultural spirit come alive in every corner. Continue to your final stop in the elegant Recoleta, an aristocratic neighborhood that houses the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, resting place of many notable figures in Argentina's history.
   In the evening, immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience: a tango lesson and a dinner show, where you will enjoy the magnetism and passion of Buenos Aires' most emblematic dance.

   

   Plaza de Mayo

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Tourist Category: LENNOX BUENOS AIRES (4*), First Category: NH CRILLON(4*)
2. 2

   Day 2 — Buenos Aires - Salta

   In the morning, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Salta. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
   In the afternoon, discover on foot the essence of Salta, "La Linda," wandering through its colonial streets, historic churches, and plazas that preserve centuries of history. The walk begins at Plaza 9 de Julio, the heart of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral Basilica and the Historic Cabildo. From there, the tour continues to the Church of San Francisco, with its striking red façade, and the San Bernardo Convent, one of the city's oldest buildings.
   The experience is enriched with a visit to the High Mountain Archaeology Museum (MAAM), where the famous Children of Llullaillaco, one of the most important Inca archaeological discoveries, are on display.
   A walking tour that combines architecture, history, and living culture.
   Maximum altitude: 1,152 meters above sea level

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: First Category: WYNDHAM SALTA (4*), Tourist Category: ROOMIE HOTEL(3*)
3. 3

   Day 3 — Salta - Cachi - Cafayate

   Experience the unique beauty of the Calchaquí Valleys. The tour begins with the Cuesta del Obispo, a winding mountain road that captivates with its natural viewpoints, before continuing along the historic Recta del Tin Tin, an ancient stretch of the Inca Trail. Further on, the landscape opens into Los Cardones National Park, where thousands of towering cacti dominate the scenery. The route then leads to Cachi, a colonial town with its charming church and cobblestone streets that invite you to step back in time.
   After some free time for lunch (included), continue along the legendary Route 40, crossing the astonishing Quebrada de las Flechas, a landscape of sharp rock formations that seem to reach toward the sky. Finally, in the late afternoon, arrive in Cafayate, a unique enclave in the valleys, surrounded by vineyards that provide the perfect setting for your stay.
   Total distance: 320 km
   Travel time: 11–12 hours
   Maximum altitude: 3,348 meters above sea level

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: LOS SAUCES(3*), First Category: IRAOLA (4*)
4. 4

   Day 4 — Cafayate - Salta

   Enjoy a unique day departing early from Cafayate towards Salta. The route passes through the magnificent Quebrada de Cafayate, a natural corridor where wind and water have sculpted rock formations that astonish travelers. Among the most notable are the Amphitheater, with its natural acoustics, and the Devil's Throat, an impressive red canyon that invites photographs. Along the way, the landscape of vineyards, hills, and ravines accompanies the journey, showcasing the diversity of Salta's geography. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
   Total distance: 197 km
   Travel time: 4–5 hours
   Maximum altitude: 1,683 meters above sea level

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: ROOMIE HOTEL (3*), First Category: WYNDHAM SALTA(4*)
5. 5

   Day 5 — Salta - Purmamarca

   Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Quebrada del Toro, where Andean nature reveals its full grandeur amid towering mountains and small villages that have preserved their ancestral traditions. As the road climbs higher, the landscapes become increasingly imposing until reaching San Antonio de los Cobres, a typical mining town located at over 3,700 meters above sea level, embodying the authenticity of life in the Puna. After lunch (not included), the journey continues toward the majestic Salinas Grandes, a vast white salt desert that dazzles with its immensity and brilliance. The trip concludes with the descent along the winding Cuesta de Lipán until arriving in Purmamarca, home to the magical postcard view of the Hill of the Seven Colors. Overnight stay.
   Total distance covered: 320 km
   Travel time: 10/11 hours
   Maximum altitude: 4,170 meters above sea level

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: CASA DE ADOBE (3*), First Category: LA COMARCA (4*)
6. 6

   Day 6 — Purmamarca - Salta

   Embark on a unique journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site that enchants with its multicolored mountains, picturesque villages, and Andean culture. The journey begins in Tilcara, with a visit to the ancient Pucará, and continues to Uquía, where the colonial church houses the renowned arquebus-bearing angels. The next stop is Humahuaca, from where the ascent starts toward the impressive Serranía del Hornocal, also known as the Hill of the 14 Colors, whose viewpoint lies 4,350 meters above sea level. After the descent, the return to Salta begins, with a stop in Maimará to admire the striking Painter's Palette, which tints the mountains with vibrant hues. Arrival in Salta at dusk.
   Total distance covered: 308 km
   Travel time: 11–12 hours
   Maximum altitude: 4,350 meters above sea level

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: ROOMIE HOTEL (3*), First Category: WYNDHAM SALTA(4*)
7. 7

   Day 7 — Salta - Puerto Iguazú

   Enjoy a morning at your own pace, strolling through the streets of Salta in search of local handicrafts. If you prefer, go up to San Bernardo Hill, from where you can enjoy one of the most panoramic views of the city and the surrounding valleys, or simply relax until it's time for your flight. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport.
   Upon arrival in Misiones Province, transfer to the selected hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may unwind and enjoy the subtropical atmosphere of the region or, if you wish, take part in the Argentina Experience Iguazú: a gastronomic and cultural proposal that combines flavors, tradition, and entertainment. It's an ideal experience to share, discover curiosities about Argentine culture, and enjoy a pleasant evening before beginning to explore the jungle and the waterfalls.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: CITY FALLS IGUAZU (3*), First Category: FALLS IGUAZU(5*)
8. 8

   Day 8 — Puerto Iguazu

   In the morning, get ready to explore the Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
   During the tour, explore the park's three main circuits:
   • Devil's Throat, the most emblematic waterfall, where the sheer drop of water creates a powerful spectacle of sound and force.
   • Upper Circuit, offering views of the falls from above and a chance to grasp the full magnitude of the cascades.
   • Lower Circuit, allowing you to get close to the base of some waterfalls and feel the energy of the falls.
   During the excursion, we will enjoy lunch at one of the park's restaurants.
   For those seeking adrenaline and adventure, don't miss the Great Adventure, a tour that combines jungle trails with a boat ride near the falls, providing unique perspectives and the chance to experience nature in its purest form.

   

   Iguazu Falls

   

   Iguazu National Park

   Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Tourist Category: CITY FALLS IGUAZU (3*), First Category: FALLS IGUAZU(5*)
9. 9

   Day 9 — Puerto Iguazú - Buenos Aires

   In the morning, before returning, Foz do Iguaçu National Park awaits. As you begin the walk along the path leading to the trailhead, the air is already filled with the scent of the jungle. Stroll along the boardwalks and panoramic viewpoints offering unique views of almost 80% of the waterfalls, including the famous Devil's Throat, whose flow amazes at every moment. This visit allows you to admire the power and magnitude of the falls from a completely different perspective.
   Before returning to your hotel, weather permitting, you may optionally complement the experience with a helicopter flight for a breathtaking aerial view of this spectacular environment.
   At the end of the tour, board your flight back to Buenos Aires. Reception and accommodation.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: First Category: NH CRILLON(4*), Tourist Category: LENNOX BUENOS AIRES(4*)
10. 10

    Day 10 — Buenos Aires

    Depending on your flight schedule, we invite you to experience the city at your own pace: explore must-see museums, enjoy a mate tasting experience where, in addition to sampling this traditional infusion, you will learn about the customs surrounding it and discover myths and curiosities of a tradition that is part of everyday Argentine life. You may also visit one of the city's viewpoints and be amazed by a panoramic view revealing the vastness of Buenos Aires and its blend of modernity and history.
    At the appointed time, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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