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Departures:
Tailor made departures from April to December for NW Argentina.

For Crossings of the Andes or other trekkings in the high Andes of Mendoza, tailo rmade 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 traveling 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 a variety of ecosystems, landscapes & culture. Here you can still find the soul of indigenous cultures mixed with Spanish influences which led to the rise of gaucho culture.

Most travelers to Argentina visit Patagonia following a standard itinerary. They are not aware of the hidden beauty and secrets of Northwest of Argentina. According to the best Argentinean specialists working in tourism and knowing the Northwest personally very well, it has yet to be discovered. For those who like to be surrounded by the magnitude of nature and who are interested in meeting the indigenous soul of the Andes it is the place to be. In these isolated mountains you are absorbed by the elements, a natural way of life and the rhythm of trekking.

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 mail & priest still go by horse. Some local schools have radios using 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 Inca (and pre-Inca) archaeological sites, follow valleys with huge cacti, beautiful colored canyons, and cross over passes between 3450 and 4600 metres high with views of snow topped volcanoes. You camp with your own tent during the trekking and a gaucho cook prepares your meals. Your luggage is transported by mule and there is time to take a walk after each day ride or hike, to go bird watching & to 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. This is the ideal ambiance to experience 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 or internet reservations & payments need to be made 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.