A trip to Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy, touring the picturesque Calchaqui Valleys and Humahuaca Gorge, the timeless villages of Purmamarca, Molinos and Cachi, and the region’s grand Estancias.
Stunning landscapes
Diversity
Deliciuos food & wine
House of Jasmines in La Merced Chica (15 minute drive along a road disappearing into farms at the base of the mountains). A centenary boulevard of trees leads to the rambling collection of adobe–style buildings making up the farm with the Arenales River flowing along its border.
Check-in and rest of the day to enjoy leisure time at the estancia.
Enjoy a delicious homemade dinner at House of Jasmines.
Overnight at House of Jasmines in La Merced Chica, Salta.
SALTA – HUMAHUACA
Day Trip to the Humahuaca Gorge (220 km paved, max. altitude: 3,000 m above sea level/arrival point: 2,300 m) Visit the village of Purmamarca and Estancia “El Bordo de las Lanzas.” 9:00 am – 6:30 pm.
The magnificent Cerro de los Siete Colores (the Seven Colored Hill) frames the entrance to the village of Purmamarca. Multicolored brush strokes, a rocky rainbow painted with fire-red, olive, violet and ochre.
Enjoy lunch at leisure in this picture setting. We suggest Los Morteros to taste regional food of long-dated tradition.
Dinner and overnight at House of Jasmines in La Merced Chica, Salta.
SALTA – CALOMÉ
Travel to the Calchaqui Valleys and Estancia Colomé.
We shall leave behind the tobacco plantations of the Lerma Valley as the road begins to climb along the Quebrada de Escoipe, also called the "three-colored" gorge, because of its red earth and green hills in contrast with the blue sky.
Further on, in a setting of wild beauty, appears the imposing Cuesta del Obispo, a former Indian trail to the Calchaqui Valleys. In the course of 21 km of steep winding road, we shall ascend 2,400 meters until reaching the heights of Piedra del Molino.
We shall traverse Los Cardones National Park and turn southwards towards Seclantás. In this small village artisans continue to produce the famous, traditional hand woven Ponchos de Guemes, in red and black, made of fine wool and carried over the shoulders of proud gauchos.
Finally, we will visit Molinos, a quaint colonial village of adobe houses with tile roofs, an 18 th century church and an old inn, the Hacienda de Molinos, dating from colonial times, which was the manor of the last Spanish Governor of Salta; Nicolas Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar.
Continue transfer to the estancia and Bodega Colomé (20 minutes).
The last stretch passes by an NGO, San Pedro Nolasco de los Molinos, that raises vicuñas and an association of local artisans sell there fine crafts there.
Check-in at Estancia Colomé – Rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy this heavenly setting.
Overnight at Estancia Colomé in Salta’s Wine Country, by the village of Molinos.
SALTA – COLOMÉ
Day at leisure at Estancia Colomé to enjoy the marvellous desert scenery, visit the famed Colomé Winery, and Hess Art Collection.
You may choose to have lunch in the beautiful terrace with soothing views and tranquillity, or at the state-of- the-art new winery where the restaurant looks over an extension of vineyards.
Overnight at Estancia Colomé in Salta’s Wine Country, by the village of Molinos.
SALTA - CALCHAQUI VALLEYS - SALTA CITY - Travel to Salta City
Visit to the enchanting village of Cachi. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Transfer to Cachi (1 hour).
Visit to the village, its Archaeological Museum and colonial church.
We suggest a stop for lunch at Sala de Payogasta, an authentic working ranch with views to the Nevado de Cachi.
Transfer to Salta City (3 hours) to the Legado Mítico Boutique Hotel.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner suggested at La Vieja Estación for a savory, authentic and regional meal with live folk music.
Overnight at Legado Mítico Boutique Hotel in Salta City, meals independently.
City Tour of Salta
Visit the main square, cathedral, and Cabildo; the MAAM Archaeological Museum displaying the famous Inca Mummies; San Francisco Church and the craft market. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
A highlight of our tour will be the MAAM: High Altitude Archaeological Museum, to view the amazing Inca children mummies discovered in the high Andes Mountains, found with their belongings.
Transfer to Salta Airport (20 minutes) to take flight to your next destination.
