Crossing the Andes from Chile to Argentina.
Luxury Travel Chile & Argentina
Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of the Chilean Atacama Desert and the rich diversity of the Argentine North west region. The Atacama Desert offers some of the most spectacular vistas on the planet including towering volcanoes, multi-coloured lagoons, and inviting hot springs. In Argentina, explore the dazzling salt flats of the Salinas Grandes and the Mountain of the Seven Colors in Jujuy before travelling through some of the country’s finest vineyards in Cafayate.
This tour to Chile & Argentina is merely an example. All of our luxury journeys are custom-made.
Santiago, Chile (1 night)
Begin your luxury Chile tour where you will stay in a Deluxe hotel of your choice in the heart of the city. Discover the main highlights with your personal guide, including the Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace, and the attractive neighborhoods of París Londres and Santa Lucía. In the afternoon one can visit the San Cristóbal lookout point for a spectacular view of the city, before dining at one of Santiago’s finest restaurants.
Atacama Desert (3 nights)
Following your 2-hour flight to the Atacama Desert, your host will take you to one of our recommended lodges, either Alto Atacama, Awasi Atacama, or Explora Atacama. During your time here, enjoy the tranquility of the high mountain desert and its serene surroundings, which allow for memorable adventures in lunar-like landscapes.
Jujuy (2 nights)
Embark on an adventurous drive from the Chilean desert across the Andes Mountains and into the Northwest of Argentina, taking in unusual landscapes along the way. Staying at the boutique hotel Manantial del Silencio in Jujuy’s quaint town of Purmamarca, you’ll discover the incredible Salinas Grandes salt flats and the majestic Mountain of the Seven Colors. During your spectacular Andes tour, enjoy hiking trails through Jujuy’s dramatic scenery in the valley Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the town of Tilcara, including the pre-Inca fortification of Pucará.
Salta (1 night)
Continue your luxury Argentina tour with a drive to the colonial city of Salta. During your time in Salta, stay just outside the city limits at the expansive estancia House of Jasmines, originally owned by actor Robert Duvall and his Argentine wife. When not exploring the 40 acres of your estancia, discover the highlights of Salta, a small yet proud city. You will learn about the region’s traditional heritage from your expert guide.
Cafayate (2 nights)
Take a private transfer through spectacular natural landscapes to the town of Cafayate in the Calchaquí Valleys, surrounded by excellent wineries and famous for their native Torrontés grape. Stay at the elegant Patios de Cafayate Hotel, which boasts its own vineyards and a lovely location within the valleys.
Buenos Aires (2 nights)
Take a private transfer to Salta to catch your domestic flight to Buenos Aires. Alternatively, we can arrange a private charter flight from Cafayate to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, your personal host will take you by private transfer to your luxury star hotel of choice. On the first day of this amazing tour, with your expert guide, you will discover the chic neighborhood of Recoleta home to the world-renowned Recoleta cemetery. In the evening, dine at an authentic “parilla” to savor some of the world’s best steak and malbec wine.
Start the following day with a private tour of the magnificent Teatro Colón (with exclusive access to the theater’s backstage studios and dressing rooms). Visit the Plaza de Mayo with your private guide before continuing to the cobblestone streets of San Telmo with its artisans and antique shops. Should you be interested, we can also organize a private biking tour through the gorgeous parks of the Palermo neighborhood, a personal shopper for insider access to the high-end Argentine shopping scene, or even a private tango lesson with a professional dancer. Following dinner, you will be taken to the best tango show in town to watch this iconic dance firsthand.