Fifteen days connecting Argentina’s capital, the Calchaquí Valleys at 2,000 meters above sea level, the endless skies of the Puna and one of South America’s great natural wonders. The journey is private, with exclusive transfers and real time to enjoy every stop.
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Duration
15 days
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Season
April to November
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Buenos Aires
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Salta & Cafayate
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Iguazú
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A private journey without rushing
This itinerary offers something traditional tours cannot: a connected journey where every stop makes sense in relation to the others. You do not go to Salta and then randomly to Mendoza. You go to Cachi because the Cuesta del Obispo lies along the way, to Colomé because it is between Cafayate and Salinas Grandes, and to Purmamarca because it is the gateway to Iguazú. Everything connects. Each day is planned around real rest and travel distances. There are mornings of scenic driving, free afternoons at the hotel and evenings dining privately at an estancia. Neither a rushed sightseeing tour nor an unstructured journey: simply private. |
On this journey
— Travel through ten stops — Buenos Aires, Salta, Cachi, Colomé, Cafayate, Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca, Salta again, Iguazú and return to Buenos Aires.
— Stay at high-altitude wineries — Colomé has been operating since 1831; Cafayate has vineyards at the foot of the Andes; Iguazú is set in the Misiones rainforest.
— Enjoy without rushing — real free time at every stop, without the feeling of working through a checklist.
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| 01 | Colomé: the museum in operation | Argentina’s oldest operating winery (1831) + the James Turrell Museum just meters from the hotel. A luxurious night inside a 190-year history. |
| 02 | Salinas Grandes: sleep on the salt flats | Luxury domes at 3,500 meters, the only accommodation of this category inside the salt flats. Sunset over endless white, dinner with regional products and stargazing under skies free of light pollution. |
| 03 | Cuesta del Obispo: a changing landscape | One of the most beautiful roads in the country. Leave Salta surrounded by green landscapes, rivers and eucalyptus trees. Arrive in Cachi among the Puna, giant cacti and the Nevado de Cachi in the background. One road that changes everything. |
| 04 | Iguazú without rushing | Three full days at the waterfalls. The Argentine side to get close to the Devil’s Throat. The Brazilian side for panoramic views. And time for the rainforest breathing all around. |
A flexible structure, with a carefully considered pace and time to enjoy. Each day is adapted to your preferences when preparing your tailor-made quotation.
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Days 1–2
Stop 01
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Buenos Aires
Arrival and private transfer to the selected hotel. The first afternoon at your own pace — a gentle walk through the city, coffee at a notable café, or rest at the hotel. The first two days work as a buffer: settle in, find your rhythm and begin to savour the journey. Where to stay
Hub Porteño — Historic mansion in Palermo, with more of a home atmosphere than a hotel.
Legado Mítico — Palermo. Each room is inspired by a different Argentine figure.
Tailor-made experiences
— Private asado dinner — a meal centred around the Argentine barbecue, seated around the grill, with several cuts served from beginning to end.
— Argentine cooking class — techniques for empanadas, stews and grilling. Ends with a tasting of what has been prepared.
— Walking food tour — Palermo or San Telmo, with stops ranging from street stalls to signature restaurants.
— Private navigation in the Delta — boat from Tigre, lunch on an island in the Paraná River, without a tight schedule.
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Day 3
Stop 02
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Salta city
Flight Buenos Aires–Salta (2h). Private transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to explore the city on foot: historic square, colonial churches and old town. Salta is the gateway to the northern circuit. Still an urban rhythm. Where to stay
House of Jasmines — 15 minutes from the centre. A 100-hectare colonial estancia, Relais & Châteaux.
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Day 4
Stop 03
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Cachi: the Cuesta del Obispo
Private transfer from Salta (~3.5h). The road climbs through the Cuesta del Obispo and crosses Los Cardones National Park — giant cacti, an abrupt change of landscape and views stretching to the horizon. Arrival in Cachi: a village at the foot of the Nevado, dirt streets and silence. Where to stay
La Merced del Alto — 2 km from the village. Restored estancia house, 14 rooms and spa.
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Day 5
Stop 04
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Colomé: winery, museum, history
Transfer from Cachi (~2h) via Molinos, an even smaller colonial village. Colomé has operated as a winery since 1831. Tour of the facilities, visit to the James Turrell Museum — minimalist art installed on the estate — and dinner at the winery restaurant. Where to stay
Estancia Colomé — Nine suites within the estate. Winery + museum + hotel, all in one place.
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Days 6–7
Stop 05
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Cafayate: high-altitude vineyards
Transfer from Colomé (~1.5h). Cafayate is the centre of the high-altitude wine valley. Torrontés is its signature grape variety. Wineries can be reached on foot or with a short drive. The Quebrada de las Conchas surrounds the town. Two days to enjoy without an agenda — vineyard visits, lunches at wineries and sunsets over the valley. Where to stay
Grace Cafayate — La Estancia de Cafayate, set away from the town. Contemporary design, views of the Andes and spa.
Tailor-made experiences
— Winery visit and lunch in Cafayate — tour of the facilities, tasting and regional dishes.
— Horseback ride and asado at an estancia — ride through the quebrada, stop at a pottery workshop or artisan cheese producer, followed by a full asado with local wines.
— Sunset at a winery — no guide, no structured tour, just the changing light over the vineyards with a glass of wine in hand.
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Day 8
Stop 06
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Salinas Grandes: sleep on the salt flats
Full-day transfer from Cafayate (~7h) along Route 40 via San Antonio de los Cobres, the road through the Puna. Viewpoint of the Train to the Clouds along the way. Endless plains, endless skies, silence. Arrival at Salinas Grandes at 3,200 meters. Tour of the salt pools. At night, stargazing under skies free of light pollution. Where to stay
Pristine Salinas Grandes — Luxury domes, the only accommodation of this category on the salt flats. Dinner with regional products included.
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Days 9–10
Stop 07
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Purmamarca: gateway to the Quebrada
Transfer from Salinas Grandes (~2.5h). Purmamarca is the gateway to the Quebrada de Humahuaca. The Hill of Seven Colours forms the backdrop. A central square with an artisan market. A peaceful rhythm. Two days to settle in before the journey to Iguazú. Where to stay
El Manantial del Silencio — Just meters from the village. Colonial style, no TV, spa and views of the Hill of Seven Colours.
Tailor-made experiences
— Tour to Hornocal — Hill of Fourteen Colours, one of the most impressive viewpoints. Reached by vehicle along a mountain road.
— Pottery and traditions of the Quebrada — experience with a local artisan, create your own piece and discover ancestral knowledge.
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Day 11
Stop 08
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Salta: farewell to the north
Transfer from Purmamarca (~3h). Return to Salta before the flight to Iguazú. Free afternoon in the city or time to rest at the hotel. |
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Days 12–14
Stop 09
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Iguazú: three days to take it all in
Flight Salta–Iguazú (2h30). Private transfer to the hotel. Three full days at the waterfalls: the Argentine side to get close to the Devil’s Throat, the Brazilian side for panoramic views, and the rainforest breathing all around. No rushing, no compressed itinerary. Where to stay
Awasi Iguazú — 14 villas on stilts, each with a private pool. All-inclusive with a dedicated guide.
Gran Meliá Iguazú — The only hotel inside the National Park. Access to the trails before public opening hours.
Tailor-made experiences
— Waterfalls, Argentine side — upper and lower circuits, walkway to the Devil’s Throat.
— Waterfalls, Brazilian side — panoramic views, border crossing included.
— San Ignacio Ruins and Wanda Mines — full-day journey to the World Heritage Site + semi-precious stone extraction.
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Day 15
Stop 10
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Return to Buenos Aires
Flight Iguazú–Buenos Aires (2h). Private transfer to the selected hotel. Free day — one last walk, shopping or rest. Transfer to the airport according to departure time. |
