Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable
Argentine Chili
14 days / 11 nights
Salta, gateway to Argentina’s Northwest
Arrival in Salta, a handsome colonial city that has inherited splendid architectural treasures. You will stay in a century-old colonial residence under the Relais & Châteaux label.
Salta, capital of Argentina’s Northwest, sits at 1,200 m altitude and is a stronghold of Andean folklore, with a rich colonial heritage.
House of Jasmines
Landscapes and vineyards of the Northwest
With your guide, depart south from Salta toward the Calchaquíes valley. A winding road through a succession of striking, varied landscapes at different altitudes. Stop in the Calchaquíes valley.
Taking the legendary Route 40 and crossing the Quebrada de las Flechas in the morning light reveals an almost lunar landscape. The small town of Cafayate, the country’s second wine region, is known for its high-altitude wines. The night is spent at the heart of the vineyard.
Nord argentin, Argentine © Shutterstock
Patios de Cafayate, Argentine
The Quebrada de Humahuaca
From Cafayate, cross the Quebrada de las Conchas, a fine palette of ochre and red, heading north toward Salta. Then continue north toward Purmamarca, a village at the foot of the “hill of seven colours” at the heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. This valley is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accommodation for 2 nights in a fine colonial building converted into a luxury hotel. You will have an exceptional view over the Quebrada de Humahuaca and the “hill of seven colours”.
Beyond the tranquillity of the place and its privileged view over the Quebrada, this is also a fine gastronomic stop.
Nord-Ouest argentin, Argentine
San Pedro de Atacama
Cross the quebradas toward Chile. Passing a mountain pass above 5,000 m altitude, then a vertiginous descent into the Atacama Desert before reaching the village of San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis of small red houses built of the desert’s own earth.
You will stay 4 nights at an exceptional lodge located outside the village, in a splendid setting.
Each day, meet with the lodge’s guides for excursions in very small groups. You can choose your activities according to your preferences and pace, on foot or by mountain bike, hiking or by vehicle.
Tierra Atacama, Chili
El Tatio, Chili © Alain Pons