Today you will arrive in Salta and will be taken to your hotel from the airport or bus stop by one of our staff. After arriving at your hotel, you'll have the option to rest there, or take a short stroll through "La Linda" and see some attractions. We recommend stopping by the Plaza Principal, the Cabildo, the cathedral and the Museo de alta Montaña if you have time. You can also ride the gondela, Teleférico Cerro, up to San Bernardo where you'll have a panoramic view of Salta. For dinner, a Calle Balcarce is a great idea as they serve traditional cuisine: empanadas, salteñas, and vino Torrontes (sweet white wine spritzer).  Hotel La Candelaria* *or similar

After enjoying a typical Argentinean breakfast, you will be met by your guide at the hotel for your day trip to Cafayate, a small province southwest of Salta. First, ride along the beaufiul Valle del Lerma, where you'll see fascinating rocky landscapes in the background of the lush valley. You'll make a stop in Alemania, a former Spanish colonial city. There you'll be able to marvel in the scenery of colorful red sandstone mountains. Continuing on, you'll drive through Quebrada de las Conchas, another mountain, until you finally reach Cafayate. Your guide will take you to a winery where you'll taste Torrontes -- the typical wine produced there. You'll eat a typical lunch of empanadas, salteñas or locro. You'll also be able to buy some souvenirs and take pictures with locals. Afterward you'll meet back with the tour guide and head back to the hotel.  Hotel La Candelaria*       Breakfast *or similar

Thinking about what to do next? We are pleased to offer several options to extend your stay in South America if you are not ready to head home. Either stay in Salta and book one of our optional activities or explore other destinations near Salta: a three-day trip in Mendoza, or visit San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile. Breakfast