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Northern Argentina Biking
Vineyards & Andean Culture Off the Beaten Path
Most destinations claim to be like nowhere else. Argentina is different. It's a true blend of everywhere else. The landscape - as dramatic as the great national parks of the Americah Southwest and as breathtaking as the Alps. Its wines like the intense malbec and fruity torrontés; its high altitude vineyards of Estancia Colomé; and traditional dances like the chacarera or malambo - feel like they've been handpicked from the finest in Europe. But Argentina is no copycat. It proudly displays its South American roots. And it enjoys the finer things. And so will you.
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• Ride through amazing high-altitude valleys, canyons, subtropical forests and a cactus national park
• Experience gaucho culture, based on horse riding, farming, maté drinking, wine and folklore
• Savor world-renowned wines from the Cafayate region
• Connect to Andean indigenous culture and sample asado, a local specialty
• Remote haciendas that appear like a mirage amid the rugged landscape
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Days 1-2
From Salta, bike through amazing high-altitude valleys, canyons and subtropical forests on dirt and paved roads. Varied vegetation - from algarrobo (carob) trees to lush bromeliads and ferns - lines our route Got on your dancing shoes? Let's chacarera!
• Two nights at House of Jasmine. Over 100 years old, this inn is a faithful reflection of the stately Colonial home it once was. Private and impeccable, this hotel is rated one of the "50 most romantic places in the world" by Travel+Leisure.
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Days 3-4
Experience gaucho culture and its horse riding, farming, maté drinking, wine and folklore. From an 11,000-foot summit, descend past giant cardón cacti through Los Cardones National Park. Watch for llamas and guanacos. The hilly ride to the quaint town of Payogasta offers views of the snowcapped Nevado de Cachí.
Connect to Andean indigenous culture. In the beautiful Cachí Valley, learn to make empanadas with a local family Visit an artisan's home for a treadle loom demonstration.
• One night each at Sala de Payogasta and Hacienda de Molinos.
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Days 5-6
Remote haciendas appear like a mirage amid the rugged landscape. A challenging ride ends at Estancia Colomé, set amid some of the world's highest-altitude vineyards. Explore the 96,000-acre property on two wheels, then tour its impressive bodega and renowned James Turrell Museum.
• Two nights at Estancia Colomé. This exclusive boutique hotel and wine estate features a contemporary art museum and comes highly recommended by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.
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Days 7-8
Savor acclaimed wines from the Cafayate region. Ride along the famed Ruta 40, which stretches the length of Argentina. Pedal amid multicolored canyons with otherworldly landforms like Devil's Throat and the Toad.
• One night at Patios de Cafayate Hotel & Spa. A former Colonial mansion, surrounded by vineyards and extensive gardens and offering elegant guest rooms, a pool and spa.
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Dates: Oct 3-10, Oct 17-24, Oct 9-16, 2011, Nov 6-13, 2011, Nov 27-Dec 4, 2011
Length: 8 days/ 7 nights
Level: 3 to 5
Cost: $3998 - $4598
Single Supplement: $800 to $920
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
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