Landscapes of the North - "Puna and Forest"

An interesting proposal that combines the varied and vast geography of the argentinean Puna with the Forest of the Yunga.
Routes by typical Puneños towns and the exuberance of a mysterious forest. Territory that urges us to recall its customs and that invites to the adventure.

Program

First day. San Miguel de Tucumán.

Reception in the airport of the City of San Miguel de Tucumén. Check-in in hotel and lunch. City Tour by the city. Supper.

Second day. San Miguel de Tucumán - Molinos.

Exit by the Tucuman forest towards Tafí of the Valley and ascent to Open of the Infiernillo, arriving at Amaicha of the Valley. Access to the Ruins of Quilmes. We continue the trip towards Tolombón zone of vineyards, old home-made production zones and indigenous ruins. Lunch. Itinerary to Molinos by the Calchaquíes Valleys, crossing small and colorful towns (sowing cultures of grapevine and of pimentón). Lodging and supper in Molinos Hotel, in front of a church that dates from the XVII century.

Third day. Molinos - San Antonio de los Cobres.

Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Cachi, view of the snowed hill of Cachi and Devil's Throat. Lunch. We continue by the Poma and we ascend to Abra of Acay (4895 meters). Access to San Antonio of Cobres, lodging and having supper in Hotel of Clouds.

Fourth day. San Antonio de los Cobres - Yavi.

Exit to Susques, town of indigenous origin and importance miner, passing through the Viaduct of the Polvorilla (Train of the clouds) and the pueblito Sey. Lunch. Then, journey to Casabindo, where the Cathedral of the Puna is located, as also a singular seat of bulls. We continue the route towards Yavi, lodging and having supper in a hotel.

Fifth day. Yavi - Iruya.

We undertake a large trip by the bordering zone with Bolivia, where we can see numerous small towns like Casira (the potter), Piscuno (half Argentinan, half Bolivian) and Santa Catherine. Then we follow towards the Mountain range of Zenta. Lunch. Routes by colorful Pampas of height and landscapes. Access to Iruya. Lodging and supper in its warm hotel.

Sixth day. Iruya - Calilegua.

We began the descend towards Tilcara and Purmamarca, sites that go back to Incas' Era. Brief trip by its streets. Lunch. We continue by the lagoons of Yala towards the city of San Salvador of Jujuy and from there we will be entering in the zone of the forest. Lodging and has supper in Calilegua.

Seventh day. Calilegua - Las Lajitas.

Access to the National Park Calilegua, where we will be able to enjoy the dense forest. Route towards a small town located in the Great Valley, where an old inca way was placed a long time ago. Lunch. Direct trip towards the Lajitas, bordering the mountain ranges of Santa Bárbara. Lodging and has supper in Hotel The Lajitas.

Eighth day. Las Lajitas - Salta.

Journey by the National Park The King, located in another cornet of Forest of the Yunga. Lunch.
Itinerary towards Cabra Corral. Final destiny in the City of Salta. Lodging and supper in Hotel Salta.

Characteristics

Total distance (approximated) to cross: 2300 km.

Included:

Integral organization, guides (bilingual) coordinating throughout all the trip.
Transfers in vehicles Land Rover Defender and Toyota Hilux with VHF communication equipment.
Lodgings and breakfasts, lunches and suppers.
Drinks in the exits.

Not included:

Transfers from Bs As. to Tucumán and from Salta to Bs As.

Months of exit:

April to December.

Duration:

8 days and 8 nights.

Difficulty grade:

Moderate to low.

Alternative activities (not incluided):

Rafting in Juramento river, horse riding in Dique Cabra Corral, trip of Train of the Clouds.

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
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