Trekking North Argentina

Trekking North

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Trekking Humahuaca

Trekking Puna Selva

Trekking Atacama

Through the valleys and the Quebrada, the silent and mysterious “CAMINO DEL INCA” (The route of the Inca) will take us to the very heart of a millenary culture. We will walk following the incredible Inca route just like they used to do hundreds of years ago, joining the Kolla hamlets pegged among the hills all along the way. The route begins at the “Quebrada of Humahuaca” itself. From the PUNA to the jungle, we propose the crossing over of a very extense region of enormous mountains and deep valleys, visiting the originally Kolla communities within, which are only approachable on foot. And what’s more, this tour will indulge you with stories, places, experiences and people you will remember forever...

Physical Level
We qualify this tour as "Intense". This means that you need to be fit to enjoy it. No previous technical knowledge is required. The group will walk an average of 6 to 7 hours a day, may be 9 in some specific days, at a moderate pace and with all the necessary stops for water, snacks or rest. The trek includes up hills and down hills, some of them quite steady.

Technical level
This adventure do not require any special technical level. moderate to intensive trekking.

Security
The trip does not include medical assistance. The guides always carry a basic first-aid kit and VHF communication equipment in case of emergency.

Transport
Private Transportation service, except in the rare case of a group of 8 or less people, when regular buses will be taken.

Guides
All groups have the assistance of guides. They are all professional bilingual Mountain Guides belonging to the Argentine Association of Mountain Guides and authorized by National Parks.

Food
This trip includes almost all the meals. The few meals not included are those where experience taught us travelers prefer to choose freely. During stays at hostels or hotels, drinks are not included. When camping out, the four meals are served. The menu, always based on fresh ingredients, is carefully designed considering not only quality and savor but also the energetic demands of physical activity.
Breakfast: Thermos with hot water are provided with tea or coffee, and milk, cookies, jam, fruit and cereal.
Lunch: A main course and dessert or a lunchbox enjoyed at a panoramic point.
Fruit juice for beverages. The lunchbox contains a full salad or a sturdy sandwich, fruit juice and candy or chocolate bar.
Snack: The choice of different teas, cakes, cookies and sometimes “Tortas Fritas”, i.e. rich typical fried cakes. Snacks are served in the afternoon, once you return from the trek.
Dinner: It includes a starter (salad or soup), a main course (pasta, rice with squids, beef, stews, etc.), and dessert (such as pears in chocolate cream, fruit, fondue). Fruit juice, wine and coffee.

Equipments and gears
Backpack, 50 lts or so
Sleeping bag down or synthetic for -10º C
Sleeping mattress
Trekking shoes or boots
Thermal underwear
Trekking pants
Fleece
Breathable parka and over pants
Gaiters
Gloves

Climate
It is usually cool in Buenos Aires from March to November (Average of 15°C). It also may be a little bit cold during July and August. The climate can be a little bit dry. But the county is getting wet by storms from the ocean.
In the North West, near the province of Salta, the average of temperature is about 18°C from March to November with maximum until 25°C. It is colder by night and in the higher mountains (3000 to 4000 meters). During this period, the region is meanly dry

Time
GMT -3.

Currency
The local currency is the peso. One euro is about 4 pesos and One Usd is about 3 pesos. It is not necessary to travel with a lot of cash (pesos or dollars). Visa, MasterCard or American express are accepted everywhere.

Customs
To enter the country, only a passport is needed (expiration date 6 month after departure).

Health
Nothing is compulsory concerning vaccination. Being vaccinate against Hepatitis B is recommended. We advise not drinking tap water.

Food
Argentina is well known for its wines, produced mostly in  the province of Mendoza, near the Andes, and for its fabulous beef! Ask for a "bife de chorizo" or "lomo" and have it with a good red Malbec wine. In Patagonia, don´t miss the Patagonian lamb barbecue, nor the trouts from the lakes nor the Pacific salmons.
If you are a vegetarian: no problem, Argentina is a great fruit and vegetable producer, so you will find quality and variety at very low prices.

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