Northern Argentina - From the Andes to Iguazu

Tour Code: ARG08

A 14-day wildlife holiday that visits a range of habitats in the Andes mountains of northern Argentina and the spectacular Iguazú Falls.

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£5,795 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£4,795
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

A 14-day wildlife tour to northern Argentina focusing on the birds, mammals and other natural history of the spectacular Andes mountains and concluding with time at Iguazú Falls. The tour travels up through the yungas cloudforests around the city of Salta to the high puna steppe, home to hardy Tawny-throated Dotterel and herds of Guancos. It also includes a visit to Laguna de Pozuelos, a soda lake that sits high on the altiplano and around the shores of which breed Andean and Puna Flamingoes, Andean Avocets and much more. At Iguazú we will not only admire the Falls themselves, but will spend time enjoying the flocks of Great Dusky Swifts flying around and through the cascades, and will explore the forests that surround the Falls in search of Toco Toucan, Blond-crested Woodpecker, Swallow-tailed Manakin and South American Coati.

  • Explore the high Andes mountains from the yungas cloudforests at around 1,200 metres to the high puna steppe at around 4,500 metres (over 14,500 feet)
  • Look for Andean Condor, Rufous-throated Dipper, Torrent Duck & Grey-breasted Seedsnipe in the mountains
  • Visit Laguna de Pozuelos, high on the altiplano, home to Puna & Andean Flamingoes
  • Spend time at the magnificent Iguazú Falls
  • Flocks of Great Dusky Swifts nesting behind the falls
  • Birds including Toco Toucan, Swallow-tailed Hummingbird, Blond-crested Woodpecker & Black-fronted Piping Guan
  • Mammals including Guanaco, Vicuña & South American Coati
  • Led by expert naturalist guides

Grading

Grade A/B - Easy to moderate walks on a mix of easy paths and more tricky forest trails, suitable for anyone of an average level of fitness. Those interested in joining this tour should be aware of the high altitude reached in the Andes. 

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Depart London
Day 2
Arrive Salta. Transfer San Lorenzo
Day 3
San Lorenzo
Day 4/5
Calilegüa National Park
Day 6
Humahuaca Canyon. Overnight Abra Pampa
Day 7
La Quiaca
Day 8
Laguna de Pozuelos. Overnight La Quiaca
Day 9
San Lorenzo
Day 10/12
Iguazu
Day 13
Depart Iguazu
Day 14
Arrive London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    A mix of comfortable, but mostly simple, guesthouses, hotels and lodges. All rooms have private facilities. 

  • Food:

    All included in the price from dinner on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 13. 

Extensions

Extensions

Pampas

6 days from £995
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Fri 19th Sep – Thu 2nd Oct SPACES £5,795
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Land only cost:
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£4,795
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Single Room Supplement.
£695 
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Why Naturetrek?

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