At EscapeXperts, we believe travel should unveil the seldom-seen—the landscapes that stir something deep. This nine-night itinerary brings you from the rhythm of Buenos Aires to the wild horizons of Argentina’s northwest: salt flats, colorful mountain strata, indigenous culture, vineyards in remote valleys. It’s an adventure for those who want both depth and discovery.
Duration: 9 nights
Best months: All year round
Price: from USD 9,360 per person (excluding international flights)
Country: Argentina
What You’ll Experience
Buenos Aires: Urban Energy & Local Flavor
Start in Buenos Aires. Immerse yourself in Palermo Soho’s style—cafés, street art, hidden-door bars. Enjoy a private tango lesson followed by dinner and a show. Stroll the city’s historic avenues, taste empanadas, explore vibrant markets, and feel the city’s pulse as you prepare for remote landscapes ahead.
Salt flats, indigenous trails & mountain vistas that evoke awe
Salta & Valles Calchaquíes: Road into the Sky
Fly north to Salta. Stay at boutique lodgings like House of Jasmines where gardens, eucalyptus trees, and mountain views set the tone. Drive through winding paths to Cachi, across the Cuesta del Obispo, through Los Cardones National Park. Visit Cafayate’s vineyards, sample Torrontés, and explore caves few tourists find.
Quebrada de Humahuaca & Salt Flats of Jujuy
Push further into Jujuy Province: UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca’s layered rock faces—reds, whites, greens—impress with both scale and color. Then venture out to the Salt Flats (Salinas Grandes) at over 4,000 meters elevation: vast white salt sheets under wide blue skies. It’s remote, otherworldly, and absolutely unforgettable.
Hidden Lodges, Local Culture & Night Skies
Along the way sleep in places like Patios de Cafayate (a wine-hotel in a restored mansion), La Merced del Alto (Salta), El Manantial del Silencio: lodging that’s stylish yet rooted. Between activity days, enjoy cooking classes with Andean chefs, sample local cuisine—humitas, empanadas, tamales—share stories with indigenous communities. Evenings bring stars so bright you feel enveloped by sky.
Signature Moments You’ll Remember
- Private tango lesson & dinner in Buenos Aires under city lights
- Tasting wine in Cafayate surrounded by vines and high valleys
- Crossing Quebrada de Humahuaca and absorbing its geological spectacle
- Walking across Salinas Grandes salt flats under altitude skies
- Stays in remote lodges where silence, stars and genuine local life shape the night
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
We craft journeys that go beyond the ordinary—blending stunning landscapes with immersive cultural encounters. Designed for travelers seeking authenticity, wonder, and unforgettable memories.
Why This Journey Leaves an Impression
Because Northwest Argentina isn’t just picturesque—it demands attention. The contrast between Buenos Aires’ vibrant corners and the vast silence of the Andes, between cultivated vineyards and raw salt flats, is dramatic. It reveals how varied landscape can be, and reminds you how alive you feel when far from the familiar. You return not just with photos, but with a sense of place deeper than any postcard.
