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Premiere Inns
Trip Price:
  • $3,998 to $4,098 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$800 to $820 for sgl. occ.)
TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Salta, Argentina /Salta, Argentina

Special Interest

Culture & History, Exotic Adventure, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders, Horseback Ride, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or Honeymoon, Spa

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The Stunning Andean Northwest

Join Backroads to experience the stunning natural beauty of northern Argentina, an evocative landscape of immense geologic variety: dramatic wind-carved rock formations, mountain passes tinted in vibrant rainbow colors, lush cloud forests and green vineyards. Pedal along routes of contrasting landscapes, varying from stark altiplano to verdant subtropical forest. Journey through the dramatic and colorful canyons of Quebrada de las Flechas and Quebrada de Cafayate, and along the way, you'll pass through adobe villages, visit with local weavers, and discover the wine regions of Salta and Cafayate, long admired by connoisseurs for intense malbec and fruity torrontés. Evenings are spent at one-of-a-kind hotels featuring spas and gourmet cuisine.

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Day 1 Bordo

Meet in Salta  Warm up your legs on a ride near our first hotel in the pueblo of Bordo  Indulge in an authentic Argentine asado

Day 2 Outskirts of Salta

A landscape of tobacco plantations and pine and algarrobo forests changes to subtropical primary forest as you bike past huge trees filled with bromeliads, ferns and serenading birds Join in learning the chacarera or zapateo folkloric dances of the Salta region  Enjoy the warm and luxurious atmosphere of the welcoming House of Jasmines hotel with its wide selection of spa services

Days 3-4 Cachi

Shuttle to 11,000 feet in the altiplano Ride through Los Cardones National Park, abundant with giant cardón cacti Keep an eye out for llamas and guanacos A hilly ride in the countryside offers views of the snowcapped Nevado de Cachi  Visit with a local family and watch empanadas bake in adobe ovens  Visit a master weaver for a treadle-loom and wool-dyeing demonstration Explore the quaint town of Cachi

Days 5-6 Molinos

A challenging ride ends at Estancia Colomé, a remote paradise set amidst some of the world's highest-altitude vineyards Explore the extraordinary property (96,000 acres) by mountain bike or on horseback  Get a massage in your room, relax by the pool or play a game of bochas (bocce ball) Enjoy a tour of Colomé's impressive bodega, followed by a private wine tasting

Days 7-8 Cafayate

Shuttle from Colomé to the mouth of the Quebrada de las Flechas  Ride along the famed Ruta 40 toward the extensive vineyards of Cafayate  Take time out at Patios de Cafayate's luxurious wine spa or shop for local handicrafts in town  Pedal through the Quebrada de Cafayate, filled with otherworldly landforms called such fantastical names as the Devil's Throat, the Toad and the Obelisk  Return to Salta

Guest Trip Reviews

Excellent! Challenging cycling and amazing guides, beautiful terrain, great accommodations! All the hotels had plenty of hot water which is important to me and they were all clean and staff was friendly.
Chris Donohoe - San Francisco, CA

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HISTORIC HACIENDAS: Premiere Inns

Estancia El Bordo de las Lanzas
Estancia El Bordo de las Lanzas

Bordo (1 night)
One of Argentina's most historic estancias, this working farm and inn boasts an idyllic setting in a fertile valley just 35 miles outside of Salta.

House of Jasmines
House of Jasmines

Outskirts of Salta (1 night)
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.

La Merced del Alto
La Merced del Alto

Cachi (2 nights)
A new luxury hotel with amazing views of the Cachi Valley, gourmet cuisine, a swimming pool and spa, and proximity to the charming town of Cachi.

Estancia Colome

Molinos (2 nights)
This exclusive boutique hotel and wine estate features a contemporary art museum and comes highly recommended by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.

Patios de Cafayate Hotel & Spa
Patios de Cafayate Hotel & Spa

Cafayate (1 night)
A former Colonial mansion, surrounded by vineyards and extensive gardens and offering elegant guest rooms, a pool and spa.

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Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours
10-20
miles
2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours
21-30
miles
5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours
31-40
miles
7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours
41-55
miles
9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours
56-75+
miles
11-13+
miles
Day 1
  • Level 2 1 Route Option Available
  • 12 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 4 to 5 2 Route Options Available
  • 26, 45 miles
  • 1000 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 3 to 5  3 Route Options Available
  • 28, 35, 42 miles
  • 0 - 2500 elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 3 to 4 2 Route Options Available
  • 15, 24 miles
  • 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 5  3 Route Options Available
  • 21, 33, 43 miles
  • 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 2 to 3  2 Route Options Available
  • 11, 18  miles
  • 250 - 1000 elevation gain
Day 7
  • Level 3 to 5 3 Route Options Available
  • 13, 29, 42 miles
  • 1000 - 2000 elevation gain
Day 8
  • Level 3 to 5  2 Route Options Available
  • 38, 50 miles
  • 0 - 1000 elevation gain

Our biking routes follow dirt and unpaved gravel roads; 58% of the time we'll be riding on paved roads over very hilly terrain.