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Activity Level: M
Start / Finish: Tucumán / Salta
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Two-Wheeled Tango
Unbelievable variety is commonplace in Argentina’s northwest—from jaw-dropping mountain vistas and canyons that change colour when the sunlight hits them to incredibly lush cloud forests and the blank canvases of the Andean salt pans on which Nature paints her prettiest skyscapes. Humans have done their best to complement nature’s genius with colourful colonial towns, miles of bike-friendly pavement, strong Incan and Catholic traditions that still live in the rural communities, flavours and rhythms that have fed and moved generations of Altiplano people, and Salta, known locally as simply “The Beautiful.” And then, there’s the wine: as good to luxuriate in (via a wine-spa treatment) as it is to drink. Deliciousness all over.
Day 1 Ride from Tafi del Valle in the majestic “holy valley” to a tutorial on local wine in Cafayate
Day 2 Bathe in barrels of bubbling waters spiked with cabernet at a wine spa
Day 3 Challenge yourself to a Century Ride through the incredible landscapes of Route 68
Day 4 Experience the quiet surroundings of “Salta the Beautiful” in the foothills of the Andes mountains
Day 5 Ride through a cloud forest and explore Purmamarca, the “Town of Seven Colours”
Day 6 Soak up the incredible sights of the Salinas Grandes salt flats and the blood-red rocks of Los Colorados
Day 7 Breakfast in Purmamarca and chau in Salta
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2010
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March 14 – 20
7 Days / 6 Nights
Price per person from: $5,995
Single supplement: $700
October 17 – 23
7 Days / 6 Nights
Price per person from: $5,995
Single supplement: $700
November 7 – 13
7 Days / 6 Nights
Price per person from: $5,995
Single supplement: $700
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Patios de Cafayate, Cafayate
This charming 30-room boutique hotel is situated on the property of the El Esteco winery. Manicured grounds hug the hotel’s colonial architecture, while vineyards drape the surrounding hills. Temptations include the innovative and modern “wine spa” and the outdoor pool.
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Legado Mitico, Salta
Located in Salta’s historic centre, this former mansion has
been painstakingly restored and renovated into a charming
eleven-room inn. The property’s spacious rooms and modern
amenities are nicely complimented by welcoming common areas and artwork, furniture and décor carefully selected for its cultural significance.
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Hotel El Manantial del Silencio, Purmamarca
This stylish hotel, built with local materials, is infused with the traditional colonial spirit of this area: antique tapestries, sofas buried under cushions, and gourmet Andean cuisine by a famed Argentinean chef. The outdoor pool is immersed in the oasis of green that surrounds the hotel.
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Ken & Susan Seamans
Argentina Biking 2008
“…the views were awesome. Each day was a new experience with breathtaking views of the Andes. These were some of the best rides of any bike trip, and our most memorable moment was the next-to-last day when we began our ride at approx 13,000 feet and rode all the way to the salt flats. The descent was absolutely exhilerating and the views were unbelievable.”
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Moderate
This trip is rated Moderate. The daily bike rides will average roughly 40 km (25 mi.). There is also the option of a Century Ride, and your guides always have some extra optional rides if you want more. Some optional afternoon hiking is offered as a way to explore the coloured canyons.
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