Tucumàn to Salta via Calchaquíes Valley by Antique Car The thrill of a Unique Experience…

San Miguel de Tucumàn to Salta Aurora Travel EVyT – Leg. 16.262 – Disp. 2637/2014

October 13 – 15, 2017 (arrive Oct 12)

Imagine the challenge of traversing Argentina’s longest road, the magical Route 40, linking its extremes, from La Quiaca, in the north, to Ushuaia’ in the south at the end of the world. 7.201 km / 4,500 mi full of stunning, varied landscapes, adventure, thrill and mind-boggling touristic attractions. Antique Tour drives this route in style in the classic 1928 – 1930s antique model Ford “A”. This touristic route which was born in 1934, is parallel to the Andean Mountains and goes through 21 national parks, crosses 18 important rivers, connects 27 Andean ways and at km 4.601 / mi 2,876, in the Abra del Acay reaches almost 5000 MASL, making it the highest road point in the Americas and the highest in the world outside the Himalayas. Route 40 traverses eleven provinces and along it, it is possible to get to Argentinian’s most important touristic attractions.

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A Majestic Adventure

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Tucumán –Salta

Through Calchaquíes Valley

3 full days of Adventure

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Tour on an absolutely different

way, complemented by high level

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Tucumàn to Salta via Calchaquíes Valley by Antique Car– The thrill of a Unique Experience…

Activities: Tourism, Thrill, Culture and Adventure | Duration: 3 days – 4 nights

Be immersed in the spirit of this journey with a shorter tour and many activities!

Tucumàn to Salta via Calchaquíes Valley by Antique Car – 3 days Full Adventure Tour

• Tour scenic Route 40 from San Miguel de Tucumàn to Salta in style

• Ride in a 1928-31 classic Ford Model A Phaeton with white glove service

• Enjoy a dash of adventure with easy hiking and biking along the way

• Sip wine from Cafayate’s vineyards, Argentina’s second center of wine production

Experience three glorious days touring in a dazzling 1928s - 1931s Ford Model "A" with the very

personable Tour Driver Christian (alias “Perkins”).

The journey through the surrounding colorful mountains and vineyards is made more special in this

antique car complemented with white glove service.

A magical wicker hamper containing picnic treats …. delicious ham, salami, cheese, local wine,

regional desserts, champagne and more, appears throughout the trip.

The leather seats and spacious legroom of the Phaeton are made for a comfortable ride through this

scenic countryside.

It is a wonderful, tranquil, and unique way to sightsee! All of this accompanied with a dash of

adventure – easy hiking and biking, bungee jumping, and much more along the route!

Tucumàn to Salta via Calchaquíes Valley by Antique Car – The thrill of a Unique Experience… Prepare our spirit, your soul, and your senses to experiment a full of thrill tour.

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Itinerary

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October 13 - Day 1 San Miguel de Tucumán – Cafayate, Salta

Distance: 227 km / 141 mi

Biking: 19 miles decent

Note: You must arrive in Tucumàn on October 12. See Day 0.

We begin in the State of Tucumán and travel in style to Salta.

On our way, we visit “El Indio” monument and “El Moyar”. In a setting of

valleys and ravines that relaxes the senses, we take a walk along the

Archaeological Reserve “Los Menhires” and witness the 50 types of rocks

dating back more than 2000 years (from the beginning of the Christian era)

- that rise to 3 meters high!

The "Infiernillo" is a geographical area between the valleys of Tafí

(Tucumán) and Yokavil (Tucumán, Salta and Catamarca) where there is an

amazing view of the valleys at 3,042 MASL/9,982’.

The gateway to the “Cumbres Calchaquíes Provincial Park”, which is located

to the north, has mountains up to 4,800 meters high, such as "Cerro

Negrito" and "Lagunas de Huacahuasi" reserve.

From "El Infiernillo" 3,042 M.A.S.L. to "Amaicha del Valle" 1,996 M.A.S.L.

we ride mountain bikes, descending 19 miles through incredible landscapes.

We also visit the "Ruinas de Quilmes" an archaeological site. This is the

largest pre-Columbian settlement in the country, occupying around 30

hectare. The area dates back to 850 AD and was habited by the Quilmes

Indians. It is believed that an average of 5,000 people lived here during its

height.

Cafayate is the last stop for the day.

October 14 - Day 2 Cafayate all day

Day trip: 30 km / 19 mi

Hiking & Biking – easy

Only 10 kilometers from the city of Cafayate, we will arrive to the Colorado

River Springs, "Cascadas del Río Colorado". We hike in this wonderful

place, barely visited by man.

Trekking at “Cascadas del Rio Colorado” from El Cafayate, we discover this

corner of the province, in a combination of hiking, fun climbing over

boulders, and swimming.

October 12 - Day 0:

Arrive at Tucuman Airport

(TUC) by 3:00pm and

transfer to the hotel.

This afternoon we introduce Antique

Tour’s team and provide an

orientation about the journey ahead.

Documentation preparation for the

trip and facilitation of the Trip

Manual “Route 40 by Antique Tour”.

Tour the downtown, 9 de Julio Park,

emblematic buildings, and

bicentennial monument.

Luggage fitting in car. Dinner.

Tucumàn to Salta via Calchaquíes Valley by Antique Car – The thrill of a Unique Experience…

Prepare our spirit, your soul, and your senses to experiment a full of thrill tour.

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After trekking, lunch awaits us, accompanied by the best wines of the area.

Next, we visit the Wine Museum and then ride a bike through the vineyards.

To finish an amazing day full adventures a very special dinner awaits us

with folkloric music at "Una Peña.”

October 15 - Day 3 Cafayate – Salta

Day trip: 197 km / 123 mi

Bungee jumping – optional

North of Cafayate, Salta`s road heads through the spectacular “Quebrada de

Cafayate”, a wild landscape, richly colored sandstone and unearthly rock

formations like The Obelisk, "El Obelisco," and The Devil's Throat, "La

Garganta del Diablo.”

Carved out by the “Río las Conchas”, the canyon’s twisted sedimentary

strata exhibit a stunning array of tones, from rich red ocher to ethereal

green.

You will get a visual feast from the road itself; it’s one of the country’s more

memorable rides.

After lunch at “Al Cabra Corral” dam, we can experience a rush of

adrenaline like never before, bungee jumping from a height of

approximately 40 meters and dipping headfirst into the dam's water

(optional) while bouncing back and forth and taking in the awe-inspiring

natural surroundings, full of dazzling waters and green islands.

As you slow down, you'll be lowered onto a boat, which will take you safely

back to the shore.

The end of our journey brings us to Salta. “Balance” street, that runs south

from Salta’s train station, has a large concentration of restaurants and bars,

were we try the local beer and taste the northern food.

A traditional dinner waits for us in a restaurant with live music to celebrate

the end of an amazing journey.

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What´s included:

• Personalized excursion in a vintage Ford Model “A” car from 1928s-1931s

• Safety equipment: Cell phones, maps, GPS and radio VHF

• Support vehicle

• Support staff

• Airport transfer

• All ground transportation

• All accommodations - 4 Nights from Tucumán to Salta (twin share/double occupancy)

• All meals (Dinner on Day 0 to Dinner on Day 3)

• Professional guide service with a 8:1 client / guide relationship

• All entries required for visits

• All meals from lunch on the first day to dinner on the last day of the itinerary

• Bungee jumping included

• Transportation of luggage and belongings

• Exclusive certificate of participation in a vintage car on “The Majestic Route 40 by Antique Tour”

What´s not included:

• All necessary flights to Tucumán.

• Safety equipment: Satellite phone, medical kit and Medical Insurance, etc.

• Personal gear (rain gear, warm clothing, etc.)

• Trip cancellation insurance

• Alcoholic beverages

• Gratuities

Packing List:

Luggage:

Medium to large duffle or soft-sided rolling duffle

Packing cubes/stuff sacks Day pack (15-20 liters)

Clothing:

Casual clothing/shoes for travel and city wear (lightweight, easily washable)

Water/windproof jacket, lightweight

Fleece/softshell jacket

T-shirts, synthetic or wool

Long sleeve shirt, synthetic or wool

Hiking pants

Underwear/sports bra (quick drying)

Sleepwear

Sun hat

Wool or fleece hat

Neck warmer or buff

Liner gloves, synthetic or wool

Footwear:

Hiking shoes

Hiking socks, synthetic or wool

Assorted Personal Items:

Water bottles (2 1-Liter or 2L hydration bladder)

Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF

Sunglasses with UV filter

Insect repellant

Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, quick drying travel towel, etc)

Toilet Kit: Toilet paper, Ziplock bags (at least one for clean TP, one for dirty TP), wet wipes, hand sanitizer (You must pack out all toilet paper out of the wilderness.)

Personal first aid kit, medications, blister kit

Bandana

Camera/memory cards/battery/charger

Optional: o Earplugs and eye shade o Binoculars o mp3 music player, e-book reader

High Altitude Alert: This trip ascends to high altitude, traveling close to 3,048m/10,000’ for part of the trip. It is important you understand the symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS) and the more severe forms of altitude illness, HAPE (High-altitude pulmonary edema) and HACE (High-altitude cerebral edema) so that you can self-monitor your reaction to high altitude. Take the necessary precautions to prevent or alleviate symptoms of high altitude such as staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and eating well. Be sure to share any symptoms with your guide. If you feel unwell, you have altitude sickness until proven otherwise. Do not ascend further if you have symptoms of altitude sickness. If you are getting worse, then descend immediately.

For more information: Altitude Illness at CDC (Center for Disease Control); Altitude sickness at altitude.org

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Travel Information: • This trip begins at San Miguel de Tucumán - Tucumán and ends in Salta, Argentine.

• Getting to Tucumán and leaving Salta from/to Buenos Aires is a snap.

• Aerolineas Argentinas, Latam, Avianca, your travel agent, online travel sources, or the carrier of your

choice are options to easily arrange roundtrip airfare

Getting to San Miguel de Tucumán

Important Note: Please take note of which airport in Buenos Aires you are arriving and departing when you book your airline tickets. International flights from North America and Europe land in Buenos Aires at EZE (Ministro Pistarini International Airport; Ezeiza International Airport). Your flight to San Miguel de Tucumán, however, may depart from AEP (Jorge Newbery Airfield), Buenos Aires. The distance between the two airports is ~44km and an hour without traffic.

However, traffic can be very heavy in Buenos Aries and we recommend you allow several hours between flights to clear immigration, customs, obtain luggage, and transfer to AEP to be sure you can make your connection.

Trip Minimums and Maximums:

• Our trips require a minimum of 2 VIPs Passengers to guarantee departure.

• The maximum is 3/4 VIPs Passengers by car.

• However, we will operate our adventures at below the minimum required. Please contact us for details

Reservation and Cancellation Policy:

• Trip Cancellations or Delays: Antique Tour Experience & Aurora Travel EVyT reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary of a trip.

• Occasionally, weather or other factors may cause delays or make impossible some travel tract.

• Furthermore, Antique Tour Experience & Aurora Travel EVyT is not responsible for any additional costs (e.g. airline flight changes, additional hotel nights, etc.) associated with trip delays or itinerary changes due to weather or other factors.

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Reasons to choose Antique Tour Experience and its vintage cars.

Experience: Realizing an unequaled excursion in a car older than 88 makes you feel unique and

extraordinary lucky.

Exclusiveness: Antique Tour Experience offers touristic expeditions to introduce its region to the

whole world. The discovery of our area’s richness is made in a convertible Ford A Phaeton from 1928/1931

which is perfectly maintained since then. Each tour is realized with a view to offer the best possible service,

with privacy and personalization. That’s why our Premium services are inimitable.

Difference: Antique Tour Experience has an exclusive, distinguished and personalized range of

services. Each service is prepared with a high degree of details to provide not only guided tours, but also

sophisticated journeys in a vintage car.

Universality: Antique Tour Experience is also a trilingual service, which makes it accessible for

tourists from the whole world.

Commitment: Antique Tour Experience is committed to offering the best quality that ensures the

fulfillment and enjoyment of an innovative and unforgettable experience.

Antique Tour Experience & Aurora Travel EVyT - Leg. Nº 16.262

Crisóstomo Álvarez 467 – 1º Floor – Office 101- Zip Code T4000CHI – Tucumán - Argentina

Phone (+54) 381 430 5445

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