Enigmas of the Puna and of the Andes 2

A trip for the lovers of the adventure. Extensive routes between the vast Puna and the mountain range of the Andes, arriving at the more inhospitable landscapes never imagined. Volcanos, salares, dunes, lagoons of height, vicunas, flames, great mountains and small towns scattered in the immensity.

Program

First day. San Miguel de Tucumán.

Reception in the Airport of the City of San Miguel de Tucumán. Lodging in Hotel Garden Pak. Supper of welcome.

Second day. S.M. de Tucumán - Cachí.

Route by spectacular cañadón of the Tala river, finishing next to the Great Pampas. From there we follow to Guachitas and then, by going over the Hill of the Bishop, we will arrive to Cachi, one of the more important towns of the Calchaquíes Valleys. Hotel Cachí.

Third day. Cachí - Cafayate.

We will use all this day to cross the more traditional places of the Calchaquíes Valleys: the looms of Seclantés, church, the realistic house of Mills and the vineyards of height of Colomé. Passing the Gorge of the Arrows, finally we will arrive at Cafayate. Farm The Rose

Fourth day. Cafayate - Belén.

Route by the South end of the Calchaquíes Valleys, visiting the Ruins of Quilmes and arriving at the town of Belén.

Fifth día. Belén - Antofagasta de la Sierra.

We will begin the entrance to the Puna, ascending by the hills of Indalecio and Randolfo. Passage next to the White lagoon, where they inhabit flamenco pink and vicunas.
After passing the small pueblito El Peñon, we will begin a route off-road towards the surprising Field Pomez Stone, that will culminate with the return towards Antofagasta. Hotel Antofagasta.

Sixth day. Antofagasta de la Sierra - Galán Volcano- Antofagasta de la Sierra.

Route towards the biggest volcano crater (45 km of diameter), ascending until the 4700 meters next to an incredible geologic formation, small lost lagoons in immensity and rivers that finish in great salares. A day to everything off-road. Hotel Antofagasta.

Seventh day. Antofagasta de la Sierra - San Antonio de los Cobres.

We will initiate the trip towards San Antonio of Cobres. In those many kilometers we will have to cross salares and extensive plains leaving to ours step rural schools and almost uninhabited small villages. The passage by Santa Rosa of the Great Grass indicated the proximity to our destiny at which we will arrive transposing Abra del Gallo. Hotel de las Nubes.

Eighth day. San Antonio de los Cobres - Susques.

Taking the morning as rest, we eat for lunch and we begin our trip by the Viaduct of the Polvorilla towards Susques, a very interesting route next to thermal wells, great volcanos and lost pueblitos. Hotel El Unquillar.

Nineth day. Susques - Casabindo - Humahuaca.

Route towards the mystical town of Casabindo, last in its salary with a bullring and in which traditional festings are made annually. Leaving behind this place, we will travel to Opens Pampas, important point of commerce for the market of the region. Retaking towards the South, our destiny will be the city of Humahuaca, where we will be able to enjoy its customs, streets and bars. Hostería Way of the Inca.

Tenth day. Humahuaca - Salta.

We will descend by the Gorge of Humahuaca visiting some of its typical towns like Tilcara and Purmamarca, soon to follow our trip towards the city of La Salta.
Hotel Salta.

Characteristics.

Total distance (approximated) to cross: 3000 km.

Incluye:

Complete organization integral, guides (bilingual) through the whole journey.
Transfers in vehicles Land Rover Defender and Toyota Hilux with equipment of communications VHF.
Lodging. Drinks in the exits.

Not included:

Transfers from Bs.As. to Salta and viceversa. Meals.

Months:

April to December.

Duration:

10 days, 10 nights.

Difficulty:

Moderate.

Alternative activities (not included):

Rafting, riding in horses, Tren de las Nubes, trekking, fishing in Puna rivers.

Alternative routes:

1. From Antofagasta de la Sierra, instead of goind directly to San Antonio de los Cobres, a journey to Tolar Grande by the Salar de Antofalla can be made. Then San Antonio de los Cobres. One day extra.
2. From Humahuaca, roundtrip to Iruya. One (better two) day extra.

Notes

The guide-coordinator has the right to modify the paths if the weather or any other circustances endanger the travellers' life.

ALL THE PROGRAMS CAN BE MODIFIED ADDING OR RESTING DESTINIES, DAYS OR KIND OF HOTELS.
FOR BIG GROUPS, ASK FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
Consult conditions and prices.

TEG - Travel Experience Group
E-mail: info@offroad-argentina.com.ar
Tel: +54 (011) 5555-4833