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 Freeland North - Adventure Trip in Argentina
FREELAND NORTH - ADVENTURE TRIP IN ARGENTINA: PROGRAM
Zekeseven Adventure offers a 2-week outdoor Adventure Trip from Salta to Iguazú National Park with amazing adventures in these wild sanctuaries. You will start in the Salta Province with a 5-day 4WD riding and trekking adventure to discover "Quebrada de Humahuaca”, experiencing mountain biking on salt lakes and the thrill of a rafting day down the Juramento river canyon. Finally, you will fly to Iguazú National Park, where you will spend 5 unforgettable days…
Accommodation: lodges and hosterias, 2 nights 3-star hotel
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Departures 2008 - 2009 |
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Season |
13
Days
12 Nights |
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- Private departures all the year: please consult us
- Open departures: 17/05/08. 05/07/08. 20/09/08. 18/10/08
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All the
year.
Best periods from September to December and from March
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ITINERARY
 Day 1: (1 N 3 stars hotel) (Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival at Buenos Aires.
Option: city tour and tango show.
Day 2 (1 N Lodge) (B, Lunch, Dinner)
Flight to Jujuy, arriving around midday. Reception at Jujuy airport before starting an amazing 7-day 4WD ride, mountain biking and trekking Adventure. The journey begins exploring the jungle (called "Yunga” in native Quechua tongue) in the mountains. This region boasts of one of the highest biodiversity rates in Argentina and offers the possibility of great birdwatching the great variety of species. You will visit "Potrero de Yala", a 4300 hectares reservation protected by the UNESCO. Apart from the extraordinary flora and fauna, there are also 5 lagoons situated very high up in the exuberant jungle. After a short trek, a pause to rest and enjoy a cup of regional tea to regain strength. The trip then continues across “Quebrada de Humahuaca” up to Tilcara were you will spend the night.
Days 3, 4, 5: (Full Board)
The day begins mountain biking around Quebrada de Humahuaca, recently declared World Heritage by the UNESCO. The Quebrada is basically a valley with a most extraordinary landscape, home to a millenary culture and to lots of historic events during its fathomless existence. We then arrive to Purmamarca, a very beautiful little town, with its famous "Cerro de los 7 Colores" (The Hill of Seven Colors”) and its typical square plaza with native artcrafts on sale. There you just can't miss the traditional walk of the "Colorados". Then, we continue north visiting
all the small  towns that show us their way of living, cultivating
fruits and vegetables and raising sheep. This people cultivate their land the same way it was done 100 and more years ago. Once in La Banda, we will discover an archaeological site before enjoying the warm welcome of a native tribe waiting for us with a traditional lamb barbecue and Andean potatoes. After lunch we visit Humahuaca town and walk along its lovely little roads, its church and main square. Heading North again, only 18 Km. from Humahuaca we visit the Zapagua archaeological site. Our guide will be glad to explain the drawings, rocks ingraved by the ancient inhabitants, and stories about this mysterious people. Out in open air right by the river we find sacred native sites. Here we relax and enjoy a cup of regional tea before returning to Tilcara in the afternoon.
The following day, after breakfast, we start towards Alta Pampa on the well known Route 40 up to “Laguna de Guayatayoc”, after trekking around rivers, we reach the lagoon to enjoy a picnic and admire the marvellous scenery and a peaceful flock of flamingos.
Then we continue mountain biking along the route up to the big Saline. There you will experience MTB on the salt lakes, with a perfect view of the snow capped "Chañi"(6200 meters above sea level). Finally, we return to Tilcara down the Lipan slope and bike through the clouds up to Purmamarca. We spend the night at Tilcara.
The following next day we will enjoy a free morning with optional activities: horse riding, rappel, trekking and a visit of Tilcara. We will drive to Salta through the Corniche pass.
Day 6: (1 N Lodge) (B, Box Lunch,
Dinner)
Rafting in Peñas Azules, a stunning area in the heart of Río Juramento Canyon near the Cabra Corral dam. We will go down the Juramento River rapids (12 km by route). Difficulty scale: III. The excursion also includes trekking around the area and the possibility of enjoying a delicious “asado” (traditional Arg. barbecue).
Day 7 : (1 N Lodge) (B, Box lunch,
Dinner)
Horseback riding day.
Day 8(1 N Esturión) (B, Lunch plane,
Dinner)
Early morning departure to Iguazú, in the province of Misiones, with a Buenos Aires stop. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and drive you to Esturión Hotel. Free evening.
Day 9 (1 N Yacutinga) (B, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit of the Iguazú waterfalls on the Brazilean side. At approx. 2 pm, transfer to Yacutinga Lodge in the center of the Iguazú National Park. We are going to travel 45 km in 4WDs around the Park admiring the “Selva Misionera”, the rich tropical jungle. Our guide will only be too happy to point out the flora and fauna species. Then we will navigate about 45´ on the peaceful waters of the Iguazú Superior River, up to the Yacutinga post.
Accommodation at the lodge, reception, dinner.
Day 10 (1 N Yacuntinga) (Full Board)
During the morning we will go on sailing down Riacho San Francisco. Animal-lovers, seize the day and get your cameras ready for the lush fauna. Duration: 3hs. Return to the lodge. Lunch.
You will have the whole afternoon free to enjoy all the activities the lodge provides: swimming-pool, sightseeing, forest tours …
Return to the lodge. Dinner.
After dinner, a most wonderful night excursion: “La Selva de Noche” (The Jungle by Night)
Day 11 (1 N Esturión) (B, Brunch,
D)
You can relax during the morning or enjoy the activities of theYacutinga Lodge. In the afternoon, transfer to the Esturión Hotel near the Iguazú Waterfalls. The semicircular Iguazú Waterfalls are some 80 m high and 2,700 m in diameter, situated on a basaltic line spanning the borders of Argentina and Brazil. Formed by many different cascades producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The surrounding subtropical rainforest boasts of over 2,000 species of vascular plants and homes the typical wildlife of the region: tapirs, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars and caymans.
Day 12 (1 N 3-star hotel) (B)
After breakfast, you will enjoy the Great Adventure and Ecological Tour excursions: a grand entrance to the National Park (Argentina).
The great adventure is to let the Iguazú Falls get under your skin and bewitch your very soul. This ride is a perfect mingle of water and jungle. It starts off taking you deep into the Garganta del Diablo canyon (The Devil´s Throat Canyon) in a motorboat steered by experts in the area, allowing you to appreciate the majestic falls, then you sail 9 km down the Iguazú river, the same the Spanish conquerors followed, to end up at Macuco Harbor, from where the 12 km adventure of going through the “Selva Misionera” (rainforest) of the National Park begins. This trip is done on 4WD vehicles, adequate for jungle roads. After an hour of unforgettable thrills, the great adventure ends at the Viejo Hotel (Old Hotel) parking lot, just where your adventure began. Late afternoon departure for Buenos Aires. Evening free.
Day 13 (B)
Transfert to the international airport. End of services.
BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the
booking request form or simply contact
us by e-mail
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