Argentina

DAY 1:

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT – BUENOS AIRES. (Plane)

Upon your arrival at the international airport of Buenos Aires, Ministro Pistarini de Ezeiza, you will be welcomed by a Novalys representative. Transfer and installation in your hostel. Your guide will be waiting for you in the hostel lounge, with a wine glass comes from Argentina. You guide will present you your trip and will rest on your disposal to give an answer to all your questions.

Suggestion :

In order to begin this stay in the best conditions, we suggest you to enjoy of hostel’s services totally dedicated to your well-being : Spa, massages, sauna… A real rest moment in a sophisticated and convivial atmosphere.

Evening :

Discover the Argentean cuisine in the « El Cabernet » restaurant where, despite of years, this traditional cuisine has kept all its charms. In the pation, you could taste and appreciate the chief’s specialities as the “Risotto”, or “fish trio in a foil carcel” which will delight your palate.

Faena Hostel,

Maybe the most beautiful building of Buenos Aires. Drew by the dressmaker Alain Faena and the designer Philippe Starck, the Faena+Universe hostel has an avant-gardism and futuristic style with a small retro touch : the perfect harmony. More than a simple facade and a sumptuous decoration, this hostel has also lots of exceptional services : upscale restaurant, very provided library, open bar and swimming-pool, cabaret where you could see some famous Tango shows, and a fitness and SPA centre offering yoga, massage and meditation sessions, according to old Indian methods.

DAY 2:

BUENOS AIRES – BARILOCHE – CIRCUITO CHICO – BARILOCHE. (Private Pan / Plane).

Departure in a private van to the international airport of Buenos Aires for your flight to San Carlos de Bariloche, capital of one of the most beautiful Argentina’s areas, at the feet of the Andean Cordillera and on the famous Seven Lacks road : Patagonia. Upon you arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide. Transfer to your hostel.

After your installation, departure for our first excursion in the middle of Patagonia. We will go along the south bank of the Nahuel Huapi lack to join the Peninsula of Llao Llao. During this journey, we will do a stop at the feet of the Cerro Campanario where we will take a chair lift to climb to 1050m in order to discover this mix between lacks and peninsulas. A mind-blowing panorama which will leave you reflexive. Then we will continue our circuit through the Patagonian forest in which you could discover several unforgettable and magic points of view. We will join Colonia Suiza and you will install in your hostel.

Pestana Bariloche Hostel,

In the middle of Patagonia, on the Gutiérrez lack’s banks, you could discover a hostel which unites charm and exception in a unbelievable environment. Enjoy of its numerous activities to be free of your stress : tennis, squash, golf, sauna, Jacuzzi…

DAY 3:

BARICLOCHE – LAC NAHUEL HUAPI – VILLA LA ANGOSTURA.
(Private Van / Collective Boat).

After the breakfast, departure in a private van for a Nahuel Huapi Lack tour, glacial vestige of more than 100km, located in the same name reserve. On its banks, you will be enchanted by several natural and typical species, and by this rich fauna which lives in there. You could also admire imperial caimans, huillins, gulls, otters or the colonial Tuco-Tuco.

We will continue our route to Villa Angostura where we will take on board a pleasure boat which allows you to discover wonderful landscapes around the Arrayanes Park. Lunch on board. At the end of the park, we will do a stop and we will take benefit of this landscape thanks to a small hiking in the famous myrtle forest.

At the begining of afternoon, we will begin our return with a walk during 3 hours, to join the pier. This hiking will allow you to observe sumptuous landscapes, luxuriant vegetation and dense fauna characteristics of Patagonia. Return in the La Villa Angostura and transfer to your hostel.

Option :

Possibility to cross the Nahuel Huapi Lack, in a private ship, with two steps during this navigation : the Victoria island where you will discover the Cerro Belle Vista, and the Quetrihué Park.

Relais et Châteaux Las Balsas Hostel,

Las Balsas Hotel is the ideal hideout for those who wish to get away from it all, except from comfort and pleasure. Uniting unique infrastructure with an unforgettable landscape, this establishment heightens the nobility of the area and its guests. The serenity of Las Balsas Hotel, the refinement in each of its 15 rooms, the extraordinary view over Lake Nahuel Huapi combined with the excellence of the service, constitute the essence of the Relais et Châteaux Las Balsas. All this plus the exquisite signature cuisine and the biggest and most sophisticated spa of the province.

DAY 4:

VILLA LA ANGOSTURA – 7 LAKES ROAD – SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES
(Private Van).

Departure for the famous « 7 Lacks Road » which will allow you to discover landscapes more beautiful the ones than the others, to reach San Martin de los Andes; During this journey you will go from a point of view to another, and you will do several hiking and detours along the most beautiful sites of Argentina : Espejo Chico Lack, Traful Lack, Villarino and Falkner Lacks, Vulignanco falls, Hermoso lack or the Arrayan watchtower. This natural wealth will charm you and will leave you reflexive front of all this beauty. Installation in your hostel.

Estancia Tipiliuke Hostel,

The Estancia Tipiluke Hostel combines the experience of an authentic Patagonia Estancia with live stock activity, dreamy Patagonia landscapes, a typical gastronomy of Argentina and an attention which will steal visitors’ hearts away. Walk, fauna observation, horse, or participation in the Gaucho’s work are also the special characteristics of this hostel.

DAY 5:

TIPILIUKE – HUECHULAFQUEN and LANIN LAKES – TIPILIUKE. (Private Van).

After the breakfast, departure for an excursion around the Huechulafquen Lack, located on the south side of the majestic Lanin volcano. We will go along the Rio Chimehuin in order to take benefit of a wonderful and memorable view on the lack and the volcano. Then we will continue our hiking along the lack and we will enter in a forested area which will drive us in the middle of a large mountain pasture where the Huechulafquen and Paimun lacks join themselves. From this area, you will be in the Mapuche community, one of the forgotten people from Argentina, living thanks to fishing, agriculture and hunting.

From there, you have two options :

Option A : Trekking with your guide to the splendid El Saltillo fall (2h).

Option B : Excursion on the Huechulafquen lack, from Puerto Canoa to the Epulafquen lack to observe the impressive Achen Niveu volcano, and the Escorial, petrified valley’s river.

Return at the hostel.

DAY 6:

TIPILIUKE – PASO DE CORDOBA – TRAFUL LAKE – ENCHANTED VALLEY – BARILOCHE.
(Private Van).

Departure for a full day to observe these enchanted landscapes which make the beauty of Patagonia. We will begin our trip along the Meliquina lack. We will do a small detour via the Filo Hua Hul lack before to go back on the Paso Meliquina road. This road, winds and towers above passes, and will allow you to discover some eccentric roc formations. You will be captivated by this sumptuous view.

Then we will go down to join the village of Villa Traful where we will do a stop at the El Viento watchtower to admire the magisterial panorama on the Traful lack just front of you. Free lunch in Traful city. Located on the Traful lack’s banks, this small village will charm you by its calm and its fishmen teasing the Goujeon. After the lunch, we will cross the Enchanted Valley where you could discover the natural strangeness through several roc forms as the Dedo de Diao, Centineal, Tren Expreso, Los Siameses and others. Then, and before to join Bariloche we will go along the Rio Limay in order to be enthusiastic front of the natural amphitheatre. Installation in your hostel.

DAY 7:

BARILOCHE – SALTA. (Plane / Private Van).

Early in the morning, departure to Bariloche airport for you flight to Buenos Aire and for your connction to Salta. Capital of the province with the same name, this city if the starting point to visit one of the most beautiful area in Argentina. Its geographical situation made a important communication centre with Chili and Bolivia, and allows to have a good climate to produce sugar, tobacco, fruits and cereals.

Upon your arrival in Salta, you will be welcomed by your guide. Transfer and installation in your hostel. Free lunch.

During the afternoon, you will discover the numerous sites which are the wealth of this city. You could discover the “Plaza 9 de Julio” with its splendid cathedral, the San Bernardo Mountain and the traditional market. A total immersion in the cultural history of Argentina which will fill you. Return to your hostel. Free dinner.

Legado Mitico Salta Hostel,

Located in the town centre of Salta, the Legado Mitico hostel will charm you with its mix between colonial furniture and Andean suiting. This colonial building has conserved its beautiful wooded stairs, its library, its chimney, real characteristic elements of this historic period. All its rooms, with a nice decoration, we will offer you the possibility to enjoy of the sun and Andean landscapes thanks to their balconies and patios.

A real savor from the past mixing charm, comfort and history.

DAY 8:

SALTA – CACHI – ESTANCIA COLOME. (Private Van).

Departure to the Calchaquies Valley through tobacco plantations of the Lerma Valley and small typical villages as Cerillos, El Carril and Chicoana. This valley is without doubt one of the most beautiful site in Argentina, located in the middle of a splendid landscape composed of red mountains and wonderful sculpted roc which will be you speechless.

Then we will take the Escoipe valley where you will discover with delight a subtropical vegetation in a perfect contrast with the supernatural Andean sky. Our circuit will continue to the top of the impressive Ouest del Obispo, on the culminant point of our excursion, the Piedra del Molino (3348m) which will allow you to have a splendid view on the valley. Unforgettable landscapes which will follow you to the end of your stay.

Then we will do a detour through Los Colorados, wonderful natural amphitheatre surrounded by several multicolor mountains. We will cross the national park of Loas Cardones where the main vegetation is the Cactus Candelabra which stretches its arms in the Puna’s vegetation. We will reach the village of Cachi where we could have lunch and visit the village.

After the lunch we will follow our trip to Estancia Colomé through the famous Road 40. This mythic and fantastic road is a real dream for several travelers. It is a real odyssey crossing Argentina, through extraordinary landscapes. Installation in your hostel.

Estancia Colomé Hostel,

Transformed into a rural luxury hotel, Colome offers an absolute unique environment for those who seek to disconnect and regain energy. Estancia Colome is characterized by its beautiful decoration, an exceptional organic gastronomy, a first class wine-cellar and numerous outdoor activities in a Hollywood environment.

Few places in the world keep their natural beauty but this hostel is one of them, a natural hostel which offer you all you need.

DAY 9:

ESTANCIA COLOME – CAFAYATE. (Private Van).

Departure to Cfayate, famous area for its vineyards, its excellent vines and its bodegas. We will do, during our route, a stop in a farm to observe several vicunas in the Molinos village. This south American animal lives in the high plains of the Cordillera. It will surprise you with the fineness of its wool using to product luxury clothes. Then we will take again the Road 40 and its amazing landscapes as Las Flechas.

We will cross Calchaquies valley to reach Cafayate. This small city is a marvelous attraction with is atmosphere, its colonial style and its open bodegas. After the lunch, we will begin a tasty circuit during which you could taste several typical wines. You could discover a wonderful vineyard, the speciality of Cafayte : the Torrontés. With its Spanish origins, this wine is characterized by an intense tropical fruit and white flower flavors. A real pleasure for your palate. Transfer and installation at your hostel.

Patio de Cafayate Hostel,

Open the charming glass door of Patios de Cafayate’s lobby and discover the essence of elegance. This establishment will allow you to discover the richness of culture, wines and traditions of the region and enjoy an exceptional view of the vineyards of the Calchaquies Valleys.

Patios de Cafayate’s prority is well-being, relaxationand pleasure thanks to its Spa and its unique cares which will be perfect for each of your desires. Continue your « therapy » in the restaurant where the chief will propose you recipes passed on through generations, in this valley filled with strong traditions.

DAY 10:

CAFAYATE – RUINS OF QUILME – QUIJANO. (Private Van).

During the morning, you will visit the ruins of Quilmes, one of the most famous archeological sites in Argentina. This old pre-inca city, populated from the IX and the XVII centuries, will surprise you with its natural amphitheatre offering an exceptional panorama on the valley.

After the lunch, we will follow our route through the Las Conchas valley where we will do several stops in order to you could appreciate these multicolor roc formations and semi-desert mountains. A splendid natural show will appear just front of your eyes.

Transfer and installation in your hostel.

House of Jasmines Hostel,

House of Jasmines is a faithful reflection of the colonial period, an elegant and noble location, with over a century of history. The house, transformed in a magnificent lodge has opened its doors for you complete pleasure. You will be charmed by the comfort, the style and the generosity of this unique place and you will appreciate this incredible environment between the park and the swimming-pool.

Take benefit of an intense moment of relaxation with a real well-being moment in the Spa. You could find in this Spa, the serenity and all cares what you need. A magic union completely dedicated to your well-being and your relaxation.

DAY 11:

SALTA – SAN ANTONIO – SALINAS GRANDES – PURMAMARCA. (Private Van)

Early in the morning, departure to San Antonio de los Cobres (3775m), intersection between the famous Road 40 and Road 51 which lead to Chilean border. Our route will follow, during several kilometers, the well-known “Train of clouds”, we will cross the El Toro valley which will offer you an unforgettable panorama on the Andean snowy tops. Then we will join the Salinas Grandes, large salt desert which will blind you with its whiteness in a splendid contrast with a sky always blue. A landscape of a real beauty

After the lunch, we will visit a salt exploitation and we will continue our circuit along the Lipan coast to reach Purmamarca in the middle of the Seven Colors Hill. Probably one of the most picturesque and enchantress in Argentina, surrounded of multicolor mountains and offering several pretty and ochred houses. Installation at your hostel.

El Manantial del Silencio Hostel,

El Manantial del Silencio is a small colonial style luxury hotel with spacious, bright, sunlit rooms. The rooms and the restaurant offer peaceful views of the famous Hill of the Seven Colors.

Its rooms are characterized by an exquisite Andean decoration and discrete luxury will charm you.

Discover the gastronomic restaurant which could just delight your palate through typical dishes. A pleasure for your eyes, your comfort and your palate.

DAY 12:

PURMAMARCA – QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA – PURMAMARCA. (Private Van).

Departure for a full-day to discover the sumptuous valley of Humahuaca. During this trip we will do several stops in different typical villages. We will begin with Tilcara village well-known thanks to its pre-Columbian fortress, built between 1000 and 1480. You could also discover with happiness its archeological museum the Devil’s Throat, one of the most beautiful falls in the Iguazu reserve.

Then we will visit Uquia and its charming chapel. We will go to Humahuaca, an old inca location, and then the famous place of Plata empire. You will take benefit of an exceptional view on the Argentinian landscape. Then we will do down all this valley to enjoy of the light on the “Painter’s Palette” in Maimara, offering wonderful shades of colors. An unforgettable and unique show. Return to the hostel.

DAY 13:

PURMAMARCA – CORNISA – SALTA – BUENOS AIRES. (Plane / Private Van).

Departure to join Salta for your flight to Buenos Aires. During this route, we will discover Jujuy city, promise of a new circuit with lots of colors. We will take the Corniche road which will drive us in a completely different landscape, in a wonderful forest of Yungas. Through this forest, you will again discover several landscapes of an extreme beauty, which will drive you to Salta where you will take your flight.

Arrival in Buenos Aires and welcome by your guide. Transfer and installation in your hostel.

DAY 14:

BUENOS AIRES CITY TOUR.

Full-day to discover Buenos Aires. This capital looks like an European city with a touch of Tango and a vintage style which give it all its charm. From a district to another, from the business centre to the Boca district, through the San Telmo district with its bars of Tango and its shops of antiques, you will discover the well-being and the simplicity of Argentina.

Also, you will visit the National Congress, the Plaza de Mayo or the Pink House. You will charmed by the beauty of the Metropolitana Cathedral and the Colon Theatre. Enjoy of this journey to discover the traditional shops and local restaurant which are the wealth of this city. Return to the hostel.

DAY 15:

BUENOS AIRES – IGUAZU FALLS. (Private Van / Plane).

Departure in a private van to the Jorge Newbery airport in Buenos Aires for your flight to Iguazu. Upon your arrival, welcome by your guide and transfer to your hostel. Then we will begin our unforgettable excursion in Iguazu Falls, one of the most important natural wealth in Argentina. You will be captivated by this unique show all over the world. First of all, we will take a train to Garganta del Diablo station from which we will take a footbridge to reach the watchtower allowing us to admire the most impressive and magical fall of this national park.

Then we will take again the train to Cataratas where we will continue our route but on foot. With the first circuit you could discover with delight the Alvar Nunez falls, the main panoramic viewpoint, the Bossetti fall and the San Martin island. At the end of this way there will be another belvedere where we will take a small boat to approach these falls and be enchanted by all this beauty.

The other circuit will allow you to appreciate with happiness the famous Devil Throat, the most mind-blowing fall. The exuberant vegetation, the sounds and smells, the multicolor birds and butterflies make this excursion, more marvelous. A real cocktail of feelings and captivations. Back to the hostel.

La Aldea de la Selva Hostel,

Close to the Iguazu natural park, La Aldea de la Selva hostel is perfectly integrated in this tropical forest landscape in order to you take benefit of all its exuberance, smells and animals sounds. Built with wood, this hostel has known to adapt itself thanks to terraces and chain bridges which will charm you. Also you will be enchanted by the wonderful view on the forest in each room. Enjoy of this evening in the jungle to have a rest moment in the swimming-pool or in the Jacuzzi with a small tropical fruit cocktail in your hands. A real paradise for your spirit and your body.

DAY 16:

IGUAZU – BUENOS AIRES – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT. (Private Van / Plane).

In the morning, departure for your flight to Buenos Aires. Upon your arrival, welcome by your guide for your international connection.

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