Holiday Overview
Argentina's north west is a world away from the glaciers of Patagonia, a land of high desert plateaus, rainbow coloured mountains and colonial charm. This ten night journey begins in the sophistication of Buenos Aires, continues through Mendoza's celebrated vineyards, winds through Salta's dramatic Andean landscapes and the UNESCO listed Humahuaca Gorge, before finishing at the thundering Iguazú Falls, straddling both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Every detail is tailor made around you, and for those wanting even more, the adventure continues on to Rio de Janeiro for a final few nights of Brazilian beach and city life.
Argentina Highlights From Vineyards to Waterfalls with Rio includes:
- International and Domestic Flights
- Accommodation
- All transfers and sightseeing as listed
Day 1 - Buenos Aires
Touch down in Buenos Aires and be met on arrival for a private transfer to your hotel, your base for the next three nights.
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Pulitzer Buenos Aires
Day 2 - Buenos Aires
Discover the city on foot, wandering plazas, parks and boulevards that echo the grand architecture of Paris. In the evening, enjoy a three course dinner and VIP tango show at the historic Café de los Angelitos, where live music and passionate dancing bring over a century of tradition to life.
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Pulitzer Buenos Aires
Day 3 - Buenos Aires
Step into an Argentine home for a hands on asado experience, visiting the local butcher, baker and wine merchant before helping prepare a five course feast on the grill. Along the way, explore the bohemian streets of Palermo Viejo and its vibrant street art scene.
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Pulitzer Buenos Aires
Day 4 - Mendoza
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mendoza, Argentina's premier wine region. Settle into the boutique Finca Adalgisa in leafy Chacras de Coria for two nights.
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Finca Adalgisa
Day 5 - Mendoza
Spend the day amongst the vineyards of Mendoza, you can use the free on site bike hire service, or just lounge by the pool overlooking the vines.
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Finca Adalgisa
Day 6 - Salta
Fly north to Salta, exploring its striking colonial heritage on a half day tour taking in the baroque Cathedral, the historic Cabildo, the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology and sweeping views from Cerro San Bernardo
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Design Suites Salta
Day 7 - Purmamarca
Set off into the high Andean plateau, driving through the mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres and on to the dazzling white expanse of the Salinas Grandes Salt Flats. Continue over a 4,180 metre mountain pass to the colourful village of Purmamarca, nestled beneath the Ridge of Seven Colours, for an overnight stay.
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Manantial del Silencio Hotel
Day 8 - Salta
Explore the UNESCO listed Humahuaca Gorge, visiting the reconstructed Pucará fort at Tilcara, the Tropic of Capricorn at Huacalera and the historic town of Humahuaca, before returning to Salta for an overnight stay.
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Design Suites Salta
Day 9 - Iguazu Falls
Fly to Puerto Iguazú and settle in for two nights at the Mercure Iguazú Iru Hotel, perfectly placed for exploring the falls.
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Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru
Day 10 - Iguazu Falls
Ride a jungle train to Devil's Throat, the most powerful segment of the falls, then explore the Upper and Lower trails for close up views of the cascades and the surrounding rainforest, alive with butterflies and birdlife.
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Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru
Day 11 - Iguazu and Rio
Cross into Brazil for a panoramic perspective of the falls, following a walkway to a catwalk suspended above the rushing water, before transferring onward to continue your journey to Rio de Janeiro.
Pulitzer Buenos Aires
Hotel Pulitzer sits at the heart of Buenos Aires, on Maipú and Paraguay, a boutique hotel among the city's elegant avenues, art galleries, and tree lined parks. Its 104 rooms carry their own personality, each filled with natural light and small details that set them apart from the ordinary. Beyond the doors, the neighbourhood offers local markets and cafés once favoured by the city's writers and artists, a fitting match for a hotel that treats every guest as its very first.
Finca Adalgisa
Century old Malbec vines wrap around Finca Adalgisa, a family run manor in Chacras de Coria, a sleepy village twenty minutes outside Mendoza. This finca has a working vineyard with olive and fruit trees where the harvest happens outside your window rather than somewhere off in the distance. Eleven rooms sit across two buildings, the old stone Casa Vieja and the newer Casa de Piedra, each one unique, each with a king bed and private bathroom, some with a terrace or fireplace of their own. Thick stone walls keep the old rooms naturally cool, no air conditioning needed, just shuttered light and quiet.
Design Suites Salta
In the heart of Salta's old colonial centre, this design led hotel pairs sleek, contemporary interiors with the warmth of the northern Argentine sun. Fifty one rooms and suites open onto views of the surrounding sierras, each space understated and calm, a quiet counterpoint to the terracotta rooftops and church spires below. An art gallery runs through the public spaces, and a heated outdoor pool offers a place to linger between days spent exploring the Quebrada de Cafayate or the city's colonial plazas.
Manantial del Silencio Hotel
Poplars line the riverbank at El Manantial del Silencio, and beyond them the Cerro de los Siete Colores rises in bands of ochre, rust and violet, a mountain that seems to change colour with the hour. The hotel sits at the edge of Purmamarca, in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a valley carved by ancient rivers and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in Spanish neocolonial style, with adobe walls and hollow cane roofs, it wears its architecture lightly, whitewashed and understated, its rooms and suites bright with garden or mountain views, some with four poster beds and jacuzzi baths.
Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru
Deep in the Iryapú Forest Reserve on the edge of Puerto Iguazú, Mercure Iguazú Hotel Irú blends comfort with the surrounding jungle. Rooms stay spacious and air conditioned, many opening onto balconies with views over forest or pool, while the restaurant pairs local flavours with international dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A pool area and jungle set Pool Bar keep the pace easy, birdlife often visible right on the hotel grounds
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