Luxury Northwest Argentina Tours made for you
Discover Northwest Argentina's spectacular scenery and fascinating history
Experience the vibrant spirit and breathtaking natural beauty of Northwest Argentina
Northwest Argentina is a captivating region where diverse landscapes, timeless culture and rich history merge to create a truly unique travel experience.
Salta, the gateway city to the region, is nicknamed ‘La Linda’ (the beautiful). It was founded in the foothills of the Andes in colonial times, intended as staging point between Lima and Buenos Aires. Today, it serves as a convenient and interesting stop on a visit to Argentina. You’ll find beautiful Spanish buildings in the heart of the old town, but there is so much more to discover beyond the city streets. The fertile green valley is the ideal place to relax and soak up the pleasant climate for a few days before or after your adventures in the nearby brightly coloured mountains and canyons.
Between Salta and the borders of Chile and Bolivia, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the desolate, Mars-like beauty of Argentina’s north-western Altiplano, the Puna. This elevated (4,500m) plateau of wildly striking and desolate landscapes is filled with the rare sights of salt flats, flamingos, ancient Incan trails, desert labyrinths, herds of llamas and vicuñas, the turquoise ponds of Ojos del Mar, the oasis of Antofajita and clay-brick pueblos (towns).
Another highlight of this part of the country, the Calchaqui Valley is a grand and ancient landscape set to the south of Salta City. This is scenery on an epic scale, with arid canyons and mountains flanking the dusty elegance of sleepy colonial towns. It’s best enjoyed as travel in its purest form; a road trip. Take the road winding through mountain passes; endless cactus deserts and startling vistas formed by the seasonal rains’ carving of ancient rock formations.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Northwest Argentina specialists
Tour award-winning wineries in the CalchaquÃ
Visit award-winning wineries deep within the fruitful CalchaquÃ
Walk among the cacti of Los Cardones National Park
Marvel at seemingly endless sea of cacti in the Los Cardones National Park
Stroll Salta's cathedral square
Stroll through the busy Salta city centre and admire the impressive Salta Cathedral
Spot flamingos at Laguna Grande
Visit Laguna Grande and spot a sea of brightly-coloured flamingos
See the Salt Flats, Cono de Arita and Llullaillaco Volcano
See the Cono de Arita, the Oasis of Antofajita, Salt Flats, Llullaillaco Volcano and Ojos del Mar
A word from one of our experts
Northwest Argentina offers an unparalleled blend of striking natural beauty and deep-rooted culture, where colourful mountain ranges and ancient traditions create a landscape unlike any other.
Lily Bunker
Luxury accommodation in Northwest Argentina
There are many incredible places to stay in Northwest Argentina. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Pristine Salinas Grandes Luxury Camp
Discover the height of luxury with this domed camp
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Why book with Jacada?
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Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
Get inspired with our Northwest Argentina example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
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Meet your Latin America team
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Berni De Luca
Client Experience Manager for Latin America
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Charles Kronsten
Senior Travel Designer
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Dan Scott-Kerr
Travel Designer
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Delfina Russo
Travel Designer
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Demi Roberts
Senior Travel Designer
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Em Jennison
Travel designer
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Flavia Toledo
Latin America Concierge
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James Sirotkin
Travel Designer
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Jennifer Richt
Senior Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
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Lizzie Slater
Travel Designer
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Melanie Vieira
Senior Concierge – Latin America
When to visit
The seasons in Argentina are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring and autumn are a good time to visit Buenos Aires, which can otherwise be quite sticky and humid. To enjoy Argentina’s incredible mountain scenery on a private tour, Summer is the only time you can climb the tallest Andean peaks and is the most reliable time of year to visit Tierra del Fuego. Autumn is a great time to visit the wine regions and Patagonia where the beech groves turn rusty red and orange.
Hiking and walking
May–September
Outdoor activities
March–November
Warm and sunny
April
When Is the Best Time to Visit Argentina?
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