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 Freeland Salta - Adventure trip in Argentina
FREELAND SALTA - ADVENTURE TRIP IN ARGENTINA: PROGRAM
Highlights: Jujuy, Quebrada Humahuaca, Salta, Trekking, MTB, Rafting, Horseback riding, 4WD.
Accommodation: lodges and hosterias, 2 nights 3-star hotel
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Departures 2008 - 2009 |
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7
Days
6 Nights |
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- Private departures all the year from Buenos Aires.
- 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
to June.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 (1 N Lodge) (B, Lunch, Dinner)
Plane to Jujuy, which arrives around midday. Reception at Jujuy
airport before starting an amazing 7 days adventure of 4x4,
mountain biking and trekking. The journey begins
exploring the jungle in the mountains better called "Yunga",
in the Quechua language. This region hides one of the highest
biodiversity rate in Argentina and offers the possibility of
bird watching a great variety of species. You'll visit "Potreo
de Yala", a 4300 hectares reservation protected by the
UNESCO. Besides from the extraordinary flora and fauna, there
are also 5 lagoons situated very high up in the exuberant jungle.
After a short trekking, we may take a rest and enjoy a regional
tea to regain strength. The trip then continues across Quebrada
de Humahuaca up to Tilcara were we'll spend the night.
Days 2, 3, 4: (Full Board)
After having breakfast, the day begins mountain biking around
Quebrada de Humahuaca, recently declared Patrimony of Humanity
by the UNESCO. The Quebrada, is basically a valley with extraordinary
landscapes, with a millenary culture and lots of historic events
that took place during its infinite existence. Then we arrive
to Purmamarca, a very beautiful little town with its famous
"Cerro de los 7 Colores", its typical square plaza
with art crafts for sale. There we 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 sheep too. This people cultivate their
land the same way it was done 100 years ago. Once in La Banda,
an archaeological site will be discovered before enjoying the
warm welcome of an aborigine tribe who will be waiting for us
with a traditional lamb barbecue and potatoes. After lunch we
will visit Humahuaca and walk all around its lovely little roads,
church and square. Going north, again, only 18 Km. fromHumahuaca,
we will visit the Zapagua archaeological site. Our guide will
be glad to explain the drawings, rocks carved by the oldest
habitants and stories about this mysterious people. This are
all "sacred" places out in the open air right by the
river. Here we'll rest and enjoy a regional tea, before returning
to Tilcara in the afternoon.
Today: after breakfast we depart towards Alta Pampa to
ride to the well known route 40 up to Laguna de Guayatayoc,
from where, after a trekking around rivers we reach the lagoon
and admire a colony of Flamingos and enjoy a pick nick around
outstanding landscape.
Then, we continue mountain biking through the route up to the
big Saline. There, you will experience mountain biking on the
salt lakes with perfect view of the "Chañi"
snowed peak, 6200 meters high. Finally, we return to Tilcara,
down the Lipan slope and going through a clouded roof up to
Purmamarca. We'll spend the night in Tilcara.
The next day, we will enjoy a free morning with opcional activities such as Horseback riding, rappel, trekking and visit of Tilcara. We will drive to Salta through the corniche path.
Day 5: (1 N Lodge Salta) (B, Box Lunch,
Dinner)
Rafting in Peñas Azules, a stunning zone, placed in the
heart of Río Juramento canyon near Cabra Corral dike.
We will descent by the rapids of Juramento River (12km route).
Difficulty scale: III. Also, the excursion includes a trekking
around the area and the possibility to enjoy a delicious “asado”
(our typical dish).
Day 6 : (1 N Lodge Salta) (B, Box lunch,
Dinner)
Horseback riding day.
Day 7 (B)
Departure to Buenos Aires in the Afternoon. Transfer to Hotel. 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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