Biking & Hiking in the Andes Northwest Argentina

BIKING & HIKING IN THE ANDES

An active trip that combines adventure with cultural exploration
Salta & Jujuy - Northwest Argentina

ACTIVITY:

Biking/Hiking

LEVEL:

Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

Boutique

DURATION:

7 days / 6 nights

ACCOMMODATION:

Boutique

DURATION:

7 days / 6 nights

WHERE: Calchaquí Valley, Salta
Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy
Grandes, Puna, Salta & Jujuy

WHEN:

Autumn: Mar - Apr - May

Spring: Sep - Oct- Nov - Dec

WHEN:

Autumn: Mar - Apr - May

Spring: Sep - Oct- Nov - Dec

A soft adventure with balanced design that combines biking, hiking, horse riding through coloured mountains, a forest green canopy, on white salt flats or easy walks in altitude vineyards with cultural experiences.

A multi-adventure trip for active people that want to explore NW Argentina with everything organized. Bike on paved roads, hike on sandy trails, horse riding in gaucho style in a high desert.

Active mornings, easy evenings. Lunch at small restaurants or wineries, stay at boutique hotels. All is taken care of: transport, lodging, guides, bikes and helmets, bike mechanic in support vehicle, snacks, lunches and cultural experiences.

Slow down to explore the remarkable landscapes of the Andes Mountains. A week-long guided itinerary designed to discover what makes NW Argentina unique.

HIGHLIGHTS

Bike in Los Cardones National Park.

Discover archaeological evidence when hiking on mountains trails.

Taste local altitude wines paired with local ingredients.

Horse riding gaucho style in the coloured Andean landscapes.

Stay at small boutique hotels in comfort and style.

Itinerary

Day 1

SALTA Arrive in Salta. Afternoon city walk, briefing and welcome drinks. Meet your guide and learn about the next days. Optional hike in Yungas.

Day 2

CARDONES Find your bikes at Piedra del Molino and bike through Los Cardones National Park. Start learning about altitude wines and Andean flavours in Cachi.

Day 3

PONCHOS Discover the Camino de los Artesanos, Molinos and Quebrada de las Flechas with a short hike. Dinner in Cafayate with tasting and pairing.

Day 4

QUEBRADA DE LAS CONCHAS Morning horse riding. Afternoon hike through red formations. Drive back to the lower green valleys, check in to your hotel in Salta.

Day 5

YUNGAS Morning biking through the Yungas cloud forest from Salta to Jujuy. Lunch. Sleep at the foot of the Mountain of the 7 Colours in Purmamarca.

Day 6

BIKE ON SALT Drive up the Cuesta de Lipán and bike down to Salinas Grandes from a pass at 4000 m.a.s.l. Regional lunch. Glamping on Salinas Grandes.

Day 7

QUEBRADA DEL TORO Hike up coloured mountains. Visit a local community project. Follow the tracks of the Train to the Clouds. Return to Salta.