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Departures:
Tailormade departures from April to begin December for NW Argentina.

For Crossings of the Andes or other trekkings in the high Andes of Mendoza, tailormade departures in December, January & February, also with Christmas. More specific information about Mendoza trekkings contact us directly.

Price:
From €525 (3 days) - €1125 (10 days) per person excluding flights. Price based on 2 persons travelling with private guides. Ask for a quotation for a customized holiday.

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Northwestern Argentina is the most fascinating area of Argentina offering variety of ecosystems, landscapes & culture. Here you find still the soul of indigenous cultures mixed with Spanish influences which led to the rise to the gaucho culture.

Many travellers dream of the beauty of Patagonia, but the Northwest of Argentina has to offer much more for those who like to be surrounded by immense nature in silence and meet the deep soul of the Northwest. In these desolated mountains you are absorbed by the elements, a natural way of life and the rhythm of trekking.

There are only a few local families left in these remote mountains who try to keep making a living.

You will meet the people of the fincas where you usually camp & experience the kindness and hospitality of your gaucho guides. In these mountains the post & priest still go by horse. Some local schools have a radio on solar energy, but that is all. You can only come here by horse or on foot.

The itineraries we offer are unique, pass along several (pre) Inca archaeological sites, follow valleys with huge cacti, beautiful coloured canyons, and cross over passes between 3450 and 4600 metres high with views on snow topped volcanoes. You camp with your own tent during the trekking and a gaucho cook prepares your meals. Your luggage is transported by mules and there is time to make a walk after each dayride or hike, go birdwatching & enjoy the flora and variety of landscapes. As the sun sets, the spectacular stars of the southern hemisphere lighten up the sky. You can relax at the camp & around a campfire with its peaceful atmosphere. The ideal ambiance to feel the timeless spirit of nature.

The itineraries can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration and amount of free days. As the gaucho families are living in the mountains and do not have a direct access to the telephone net, reservations & payments need to be fulfilled at least 7-8 weeks before departure time. We can arrange all transfers needed, make reservations for accommodations and offer several kinds of individual travel programs before or afterwards in the Northwest of Argentina, traveling with rental car or by bus.