Luxury Honeymoon in Argentina: A South to North Adventure

• Half-Day Cooking with Lucas Mallman

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you on a cooking Experience.

You will be able to enjoy dinner & to cook with tasty wine, at Lucas Mallman’s house. Mallman’s family philosophy will always be “wherever and whenever you can make a fire, you can make a meal”, so cooking outdoors can be a good reminder that you do not need an expensive barbecue grill to prepare good meals! Lucas is a Patagonian chef, and you might have heard talk about his uncle Francis. All their family loves Argentinean Patagonia and love simple cooking with the right products, to taste the natural food flavour, like trout with just salt and lemon, without adding a lot of spices. The most important thing is knowing that this is an experience, not a traditional cooking class; Lucas will not teach you like a teacher, he will give you some instructions and then it is all about enjoying dinner like a local! You can get involved at any time of the meal process: if you want to put the trout on the fire, cut vegetables or if you just want to see, chat and relax.

At the end of the Experience, we will take you back to your hotel.

• Day at leisure in Bariloche

Day at leisure to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Bariloche. Visit a chocolate factory, walk along the lakeshore, or take one of the many optional tours available in the area.

• Optional Tour – Rafting in Manso River

For your leisure day in Bariloche, we suggest an optional excursion to go rafting on the Manso River within Nahuel Huapi National Park.

The journey begins with a drive along the iconic National Route 40, which stretches from the north to the south of Argentina, offering breathtaking views as we pass by Lakes Gutierrez, Mascardi, and Guillelmo. We’ll make a stop to visit a Native American Mapuche community, where you’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast (maté or tea, along with homemade fried bread and marmalade) and gain insights into their unique culture and traditions—a truly immersive and personal experience.

Following this cultural encounter, we’ll embark on our rafting adventure, navigating the emerald waters of the Manso River. For approximately an hour, you’ll tackle medium-intensity rapids against the stunning backdrop of this enchanting valley. If the weather permits, there may be a chance to take a refreshing swim.

On our return, we’ll stop for lunch at the historic El Viejo Almacén restaurant. After this enriching 10-hour experience, we’ll drive you back to Bariloche.

• Transfer Bariloche Hotel / Bariloche Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight.

• Transfer Salta Airport / Salta Hotel

Welcome to Salta!
Upon arrival in Salta you will be transferred to your hotel.

Salta has it all: the geographical diversity (green, red and brown mountains) and the historical richness. Do not forget that, in these lands, one day they fought for the independence of Argentina! It also has exquisite and well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque and very crowded cafes in the main square (a great place to sit and watch the locals in their daily hustle and bustle!), and the characteristic and fun peñas, places where Salteños sit and listen to their local folklore idols, and then end up dancing (after one or two encouraging glasses of wine) together.

The perfect base to explore the Argentinian Northern area is Salta city

Keep in mind that religion is very important here: religiously speaking, people take a siesta in Salta… so between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. it will be more difficult for you to find the places open, so take advantage of it to take your first northern siesta!

• From Salta to Cachi through Cuesta del Obispo

The tour begins in Salta with a pick-up from your hotel.
Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we will ascend along the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the impressive Cuesta del Obispo and the Encantado Valley, surrounded by mountains.

Then, we will continue to Piedra del Molino (2113 miles above sea level), through Los Cardones National Park, which occupies 65,000 hectares in the middle of hills and dry ravines of around 1677 and 3100 m.a.s.l. The area is covered by thick vegetation, mainly cacti that measure almost 10 feet high once they turn 250 or 300 years old. The magical town of Cachi, the highest area of the valleys, is a village at the foot of the snowy mountain (3928 m.a.s.l.) that bears the same name. The town stands out for its old colonial-style houses that are located on the edge of narrow cobbled streets, its church dating from the 18th century, and is known for its floor, ceiling, and cactus wood furniture and its adobe walls.

In addition, the town has an important Anthropological Museum, where the history of indigenous civilizations is exhibited in almost 5,000 pieces.
Total Distance: 323 miles

Overnight in Cachi.

• From Cachi to Cafayate through National Route N°40

After our breakfast we will continue along National Route N°40, there are other attractions on the way:

The town of Seclantás, also known as the “cradle of the Salteño poncho” is the home of tissue experts. Molinos, irregularly, stands out for its Church (declared a National Monument) built-in 1639, where the mummified remains of the last realistic governor Nicolas Isasmendi are preserved. Angastaco: from where the Quebrada de las Flechas begins, named for its capricious forms carved by rain and wind erosion. San Carlos, an old town that originated when the Jesuits established the so-called “Mission of San Carlos”. Nearby, visitors will find the only stone mill to operate using the millenary system.

Finally, Animaná, a town famous for its production of artisanal wine. We will arrive at Cafayate, a town known for its colonial-style, baroque, single-story houses from the late 19th century. Its church is one of the few temples in the country that has 5 naves.

Overnight at Cafayate.

• Winery visit and return to Salta

We will visit the wine center of the province, Cafayate, particularly famous for the ‘Torrontés’ wine variety.

In the town, we will visit a winery where the whole wine production process will be explained to the passenger, as well as some wineries, offer a small tasting as a courtesy. After lunch, we return to the city of Salta, driving along the Quebrada de las Conchas that originated in the Tertiary Age, 70 million years ago, and divides the Lerma Valley and the Calchaqui Valley. Wind erosion has formed a succession of capricious natural phenomena such as Los Castillos, El Obelisco, El Fraile, El Sapo, El Amphitheater (with excellent acoustics), and Garganta del Diablo (The Devil’s Throat), a deep and narrow canyon.

Arrive at Salta and drop off at your hotel.

• Full-Day Salinas Grandes through Purmamarca

Departing from your hotel in Salta in the morning, our first destination is Purmamarca, a town which has earned popularity for its Seven Colour Hill which can be observed from the village streets and the handicraft market bordering the main square.

From Purmamarca, we will ascend in successive curves along the Cuesta de Lipán until 4,170 m.a.s.l. or 13681 ft., in the midst of landscapes of singular beauty, and we will finally arrive in a huge salt flat, Salinas Grandes (Jujuy). No urbanization exists and people who work on the salt mines have to spend the night in precarious shelters or travel to the closest villages on a daily basis. We’ll have free time to explore and take some pictures.

Return to your hotel in Salta by the same road.

• Transfer Salta Hotel / Salta Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight.

• Welcome to Iguazu’s Pristine Luxury Camp!

A transfer will be waiting for you at the Puerto Iguazú International Airport to take you to your accommodation. Immersed in the Puerto Bemberg Nature Reserve and on the banks of the Paraná River, Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp is located 28 ml from the Iguazú National Park (which is equivalent to 1 hour and 10 minutes per route).

Today you will be able to know and choose the experiences specially designed to live Iguazú through the four elements of nature: water, earth, air and fire.

End the day with a gourmet dinner in the Main Tent.

• Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp

During the day you can carry out different activities within the Camp such as trekking, sailing, biking, kayaking and much more.

• Experiences outside the Camp: Visit to the Iguazú National Park
  
• Land Experiences: Guatambú Stream Trekking – Corridor de los Helechos Trekking – Paraná Beach Trekking – Native Flora Interpretation Trekking – Trekking to the viewpoint of the strict reserve and gallery jungle – Bicycle tours.
  
• Air experiences: Night activity in the astronomical refuge – Mangrullo de la Matera – Skywalk.
  
• Water experiences: Navigation to Salto Yasy.
  
• Fire experiences: Space of fire – Cooking class.

• Pristine Iguazú Luxury Camp

During the day you can carry out different à la carte activities within the Camp such as trekking, sailing, biking, kayaking and much more.

• Goodbye Pristine Camps!

After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the International Airport of Puerto Iguazú to take your flight.