Real Travel - Salta self-drive

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Incas. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight.

Salta self-drive

8 Days

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotel
AUD$873 pp t/s
AUD$411 SRS

Departures Daily
with min. 2 persons

Self Drive & Accommodation package

For those who feel comfortable undertaking a self-drive holiday we offer three routes in Argentina. Each package includes pre-booked accommodation, rental of a Fiat Palio or similar with unlimited kilometres, complete route notes and regional maps, and contact details of our local representatives. On each route you will find the roads to be quiet, with little traffic, but sometimes unsurfaced. On each route you will come across unrivalled scenery, local villages, small towns and friendly people.

Includes: Arrival assistance on Day 1, eight days car rental Fiat Palio 4-dr with A/C or sim, unlimited km, 7 nights accommodation in Middle Class hotels with breakfast, Civil Liberty car-hire insurance, route description in English and regional maps, office hour pick-up/drop-off.

Not Included: Visas, local taxes (about US$35), excess cover, meals other than breakfasts, entry fees to National parks, personal purchases, petrol.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Salta
You are met on arrival at Salta airport and transferred to the car rental desk. After a short briefing collect your car and self-drive to the colonial town of Purmamarco for two nights.

Day 2: Purmamarca [B]
We suggest a drive to the Quebrada de Humahuaca Gorge via Tilcara (270km return). En-route you’ll find stunning scenery, both colonial and rustic adobe buildings and hauntingly beautiful landscapes.

Day 3: Paso Jama [B]
Drive through a huge salt lake called the Selinas Grande to the Jama Pass and cross the border into Chile (450km). Contine to San Pedro de Atacama for three nights.

Day 4 & 5: San Pedro de Atacama [B]
Use the days to discover the wonders of the Atacama. We suggest an excursion to the El Tatio geysers and an excursion to the moon valley.

Day 6: San Antonio de los Cobres [B]
Todays drive is the border crossing back into Argentina via the Sico pass (480km). Overnight.

Day 7: Salta [B]
Drive along the rails of the Tren de las Nubes and through the Quebrada del Toro to Salta. Overnight

Day 8: Salta [B]
Drive to Salta airport and car drop-off. Check-in for your onward flight