Gems of the north
luxury trip through Argentina
GEMS OF THE NORTH
what to expect
Embark on an extraordinary luxury journey through the Northern gems of Argentina. Delve into the enchanting landscapes of Salta and Jujuy, where exclusive experiences are curated just for you. Join us on a captivating adventure designed to mesmerize the most discerning eyes.
The itinerary
Discover a customized trip designed to match your preferences. The prices listed are estimates and may change based on your selections, but we’re here to adjust accordingly. Just schedule a complimentary discovery call, and we’ll discuss crafting your ideal escape!
Day 1 – Purmamarca
After arriving at Salta International Airport, you’ll be picked up by our private transfer and we’ll take you to Purmamarca, your first stop on this trip. Please sit back and relax, the views are nothing short of spectacular! This first day is for you to relax, we know traveling can be tiring. Enjoy what the hotel has to offer. Our recommendation: head directly to the spa!
Day 2 – Purmamarca
Good morning! Be sure to have a full breakfast as the day awaits with many adventures! Explore a full day of adventure starting from the lodging and making your way to El Porito Viewpoint. Embark on a 3-kilometer hike at Los Colorados with a low-intensity walk, followed by a visit to the Antena Viewpoint for a medium-intensity 1- kilometer hike. Refuel with a delightful included lunch at Los Morteros Restaurant before continuing the journey to explore the charming villages of Patacal, Quisquiri, and La Cienaga, including a visit to the Ci.Pa.Qui Sweets Factory. As the day winds down, return to Purmamarca to catch the breathtaking sunset from Cerro El Morado Viewpoint before heading back to the lodging for a relaxing evening.
Day 3 – Pristine Camp
Jump on our private transfer to Piedras Blancas where you’ll be picked up by another private transfer and taken directly to the camp. The first day at the camp is not short to extraordinary. Visit Pristine Camps’ exclusive Piletones del Salar (Salt Pools) to learn about the salt extraction process. After sunset, a magical experience comes alive where you’ll get to interpret the constellations at night.
* Meals included throughout the whole stay.
Day 4 – Pristine Camp
Full Day Excursion to Barrancas. It is an archaeological interpretation experience where you visit the Municipal Reserve, the “Piedra Mapa” circuit and the new Archeology Interpretation Center of the town of Barrancas. Includes gourmet lunch in the bed of the Barrancas River. The tour is done aboard a vehicle or combined with trekking (optional).
Day 5 – Pristine Camp
As you start your third day at the camp, fuel up to enjoy a day full of tradition. Full Day Excursion to Alfarcito. During the tour, you will visit the town of Alfarcito and its main attractions, the viewpoint of the town and the town of Rinconadilla. Includes lunch at the Alfarcito Community Center or at the Guayatayoc lagoon, depending on the season.
Day 6 – Salta
As you wake up on your last morning in Purmamarca, our private transfer will pick you up after breakfast and take you to Salta, the next stop on this trip. At the hotel, we invite you to a two-hour horseback ride experience. The gauchos will guide you through the paths and hideaways of the Estancia. Then, our next activity prepared for you is an empanada cooking class with the chef. We start by making the dough. Then it’s time to prepare the empanada filling. Salteñas empanadas are known for having potatoes in the filling. During the workshop, you’ll learn to make different types of fillings. Once the filling is ready, you’ll master the famous “repulgue” technique. It takes a bit of practice, but by the end of the class, you’ll be an expert at “repulgue.” Congratulations, Your empanadas are ready to go in the oven!
Day 7 – Salta
Today you’ll get to venture into San Antonio de Cobres. Starting from Salta and heading southwest on National Route 51 through the Lerma Valley, you’ll pass Campo Quijano and enter the Quebrada del Toro. Here begins a continuous ascent, always accompanied by the tracks of the famous Tren de las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). We reach the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, visit its ruins of the same name, and continue ascending to the highest point at 4080 meters above sea level, known as Abra Blanca. Afterward, you’ll descend to San Antonio where, following lunch and a village visit, we return to Salta.
Special Highlights:
* Experience Turu Maky, where we engage with women from a cooperative dedicated to crafting artisanal ceramics. During this activity, they teach us about their raw material (clay), how they process it, and even invite us to create a piece with our own hands. The piece remains with the cooperative, and we take home one that another visitor has already made and fired.
* Visit Anatolio and his llamas enterprise. Anatolio is a young llama herder who will guide us into the life of shepherding, sharing his anecdotes, stories, and experiences amidst his own llama herd.
Day 8 – Salta
Day 9 – Cafayate
On your last morning at House of Jasmines, please enjoy your breakfast as you prepare to jump on our private transfer that will take you to Cafayate, another gem of the north. During the drive, you’ll get to see the Quebrada de las Conchas, an amazing geological formation with an English-speaking guide who will show you the most incredible formations with stops along the way. When you arrive at the astonishing Grace Cafayate Hotel, enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the spa and a horseback riding experience, followed by a wine and goat cheese tasting from their own local production. Younger visitors can also visit the cheese factory and goat pens there.
Day 10 – Cafayate
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll prepare to enjoy the Cafayate wine route at its best. We have a full-day wineries tour for you. The terroir, altitude, and thermal amplitude contribute to the unique qualities, character, and personality of the region’s wines. The proposal is to visit different wineries and learn about their particularities. In the morning, you´ll visit the Museum of Vine and Wine, and the winery Finca el Recreo, or El Porvenir. At noon, you’ll head to one of these wineries: Piattelli, Finca Las Nubes, or Viñas en Flor, for a lunch experience overlooking the vineyards. In the afternoon, you continue the tour and go to Yacochuya, a beautiful valley region at 2000 meters above sea level, to taste wines from that area. Finally, you’ll conclude by visiting some charming boutique wineries like Domingo Molina, San Pedro de Yacochuya, or Burbujas.
Day 11 – End of Trip
Have the last breakfast of this trip at the hotel and jump on our private transfer for a smooth ride to the International Airport of Salta where you’ll board your flight to Buenos Aires. Make sure you don’t forget anything as we say our last farewell. We hope to see you again soon!
Your Accommodation
Pristine Luxury Camp | Salt Flats | Jujuy
Between heaven and earth, where there are no borders and the landscape offers a unique spectacle in the world, this unique experience awaits you. The setting and scenery are something you don’t want to miss. You‘ll enjoy: *Full board: breakfast, tea, lunch, and dinner with regional products.
Includes local drinks and wines. The on-site menu is curated by chef Mariana Garcia del Rio and features Argentinian ingredients paired with wines sourced from the nearby Colomé vineyard.
*Experiences: programmed activities with specialized local guides.
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
El Manantial del Silencio | Purmamarca
Fling wide the windows in the morning: the view from your room is the vivid red, cream, green, and aubergine rock of the celebrated Cerro de Siete Colores (the ‘Rock of Seven Colours’). The hotel is in keeping with its spirit: a white monastic-style building, with spare wrought-iron details. Inside, luxury comes in wide spaces, flamboyantly colored locally woven rugs, carved wood, 19 comfortable bedrooms, a spa, and a separate house. The cuisine is award-winning and the pool is gorgeous. The elegant simplicity instills a sense of peace, allowing you to unwind and absorb the ancient serenity of Andean culture. This hotel truly lives up to its name: ‘the wellspring of silence’.
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
House of Jasmines | Salta
This incredible hotel is an experience on its own. At the end of an alley lined with eucalyptus trees, a century-old estancia welcomes travelers for an unforgettable stay. A symbol of the art of hospitality dear to the Fenestraz family, the suites allow you to enjoy absolute comfort and evoke softness and refinement. The ideal starting point to explore the diverse landscapes of Northern Argentina, home to many natural wonders, and relax in the spa after a day of exploring where saunas, massages, and a pool await you.
Tailored Journeys Beyond the Ordinary
Your Accommodation
Grace | Cafayate
A luxury hotel with a spa nestled in ‘La Estancia de Cafayate’, a secluded 1,360 acre residential and sporting estate in the heart of an area famed for its spectacular scenery, outstanding wines and equestrian sports, the superb facilities at La Estancia de Cafayate that include one of the most prestigious golf courses in South America, a lively clubhouse and polo fields as well as access to the estate’s vineyards.
Pricing of experience
$8,800 USD
*final price per person based
on two adults sharing
includes
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Transfers for tours with accommodation pick ups
- Tours and experiences in the itinerary
- Transfers to and from Pristine Luxury Camp
- Domestic transfers to the next destination: Salta – Purmamarca; Purmamarca – Pristine Camp: Pristine Camp – Cafayate; Cafayate – Salta
does not includes
- International and domestic flights (can be included upon request)
- Flights needed: Home country – Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires – Salta; Salta – Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires – home country
