THE COLORS OF THE ANDES

Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, Founded in 1536 by the Spaniard Pedro de Mendoza, for a century and a half Buenos Aires was cut off from the main routes of South America, only gaining importance in the 18th century. As the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, Buenos Aires saw a large influx of European immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. With its wide tree-lined avenues, impressive buildings, and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Buenos Aires is considered one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The Argentine capital has a more European than South American atmosphere and is characterized by lively streets, luxurious boulevards, old-style cafes, and classy restaurants. Buenos Aires is rich in history, culture, and must-see attractions, starting with its colorful neighborhoods and the historic city center, which is the nerve center of the city's relationship with politics., free lunch, afternoon visit of Buenos Aires attraverso i suoi luoghi più significativi tra cui le zone di San Telmo, la Boca, Recoleta e Palermo, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to Salta (not included), arrival at Salta, Nicknamed "Jump the beautiful," it is a beautiful city whose center preserves the monuments of its colonial past. Unlike the cities of Patagonia, built in the 20th century, the city of Salta is rich in history and dates back to the 16th century. The colonial architecture, religious buildings, craftsmanship, music, and typical dishes with Andean flavors all speak of a culture and traditions preserved over time and still alive today. During a visit to Salta, one must not miss the MAAM, the High Mountain Archaeological Museum, an incredible place where Inca mummies are also preserved., free lunch, afternoon visit of Salta e del Museo MAAM (Museo di Archeologia di Alta Montagna), Dinner at leisure, accommodation dusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar,

Breakfast, full day tour of Cafayate. Si percorre la Quebrada de Las Conchas, dichiarata Monumento naturale dall’Unesco per le particolari formazioni geologiche dei picchi circostanti, fino a raggiungere Cafayate, cittadina dalla tradizione coloniale inserita nelle Valles Calchaquies, caratterizzata per l’alta produzione vinicola, free lunch, return to Salta, Dinner at leisure, accommodation dusitD2 Naseem Resort, Jabal Akhdar,

Breakfast, departure to, full day tour of Salinas Grandes, un mare di sale che si estende per 212 km₂ circa a 3450 mt di altitudine. Vi si giunge percorrendo la Quebrada del Toro fino a San Antonio de los Cobres e la Cuesta de Lipán, uno splendido tratto della Strada Nazionale 52 nella provincia di Jujuy, noto per i suoi paesaggi spettacolari e la salita impegnativa. Proseguimento verso Tilcara con visita di El Pucará, un’antica fortificazione indigena, free lunch, continue to Purmamarca, Purmamarca is a tiny village nestled in the heart of Northwestern Argentina. It is located right at the foot of the Hill of Seven Colors and is the best starting point to reach Las Salinas Grandes. With its old traditional houses, colonial church, and streets crowded with visitors, Purmamarca is not your typical Andean village, but rather a small tourist center that combines tradition and modernity. Among the large carob trees and the breathtaking backdrop of the Cerro de los Sietes Colores, there is a very diverse and colorful population., Dinner at leisure, accommodation trasferimento Alghero aeroporto - Hotel zona Santa Teresa di Gallura/Capo Testa,

Breakfast, full day tour of Tilcara, villaggio dai paesaggi montani spettacolari e ricco di tradizioni indigene. Si visiterà il Pucará de Tilcara, una fortezza indigena eretta centinaia di anni fa per il controllo delle vie di accesso. Si prosegue visitando i piccoli paesi della Quebrada de Humahuaca, un’ampia vallata dal caratteristico paesaggio arido circondata da imponenti montagne. Da questo punto si farà una deviazione per raggiungere la splendida collina dei 14 colori, Serrania de Hornocal, una delle meraviglie naturali più belle al mondo, box lunch en route, arrival at La Quiaca (confine tra Argentina e Bolivia), meeting with the guide, continue to Tupiza, dinner at the hotel, accommodation Fortina Hotel,

Breakfast, departure to Colchani, box lunch en route, arrival at Colchani, dinner at the hotel, accommodation,

Breakfast, full day tour of Salar di Uyuni, il più grande del nostro Pianeta con una superficie di 12.000 km2. Questa bianchissima ed abbagliante distesa desertica si estende sotto un cielo azzurrissimo, box lunch en route, return to, dinner at the hotel, accommodation,

Breakfast, departure to Laguna Hedionda, full day tour of vulcano attivo Ollague, le lagune Canapa, Hedionda, Chiarcota e Honda popolate da fenicotteri, box lunch en route, dinner at the hotel, accommodation Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown,

Breakfast, departure to San Pedro de Atacama, Located at the northernmost tip of Chile, at an altitude of 2430 meters, San Pedro de Atacama is the gateway to the Atacama Desert. San Pedro de Atacama is surrounded by majestic sites with unique landscapes in the world: the Moon and Death Valleys, geysers, salt flats, turquoise-colored lagoons, and some of the highest volcanoes on the continent., box lunch en route, arrival at Hito Cajon (confine tra Bolivia e Cile), meeting with the guide, arrival at San Pedro de Atacama, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Transfer hotel to airport,

Breakfast, morning visit of Pukará (fortezza) de Quitor importante sito archeologico situato su una collina che offre meravigliose viste panoramiche dei dintorni quali la Valle della Luna ed il Salar di Atacama. Visita della Aldea Tulor, altro importante sito archeologico, uno dei più antichi villaggi preispanici che si sono trovati in questa regione. Il disegno e le architetture delle case lo rende particolarmente interessante, return to, free lunch, afternoon visit of Valle della Luna, set naturale di uno spettacolare tramonto sullo sfondo del deserto di Atacama, return to, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to Santiago of Chile (not included), arrival at Santiago of Chile, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, free lunch, afternoon visit of Santiago del Cile con la Cattedrale e il Palazzo del Governo “La Moneda”; si percorrerà a piedi il centro della capitale attraversando l’area pedonale. Proseguimento in minibus lungo i viali della zona antica della città, dal quartiere Bohémien di Bellavista fino a raggiungere Cerro San Cristobal da cui si potrà godere di una splendida vista panoramica della capitale e della Cordigliera delle Ande, Dinner at leisure, accommodation QUAD GUIDED TOUR, 03H00,

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, end of the tour,