Above 10,000 Feet: A Luxury Wine Journey to the Roof of the Americas

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Above 10,000 Feet: A Luxury Wine Journey to the Roof of the Americas

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Embark on an 11-day luxury wine expedition through Argentina’s most extreme and remote wine country. Journey from Cafayate’s high-altitude vineyards to the Impossible Vineyards, crossing legendary Route 40 and Argentina’s highest mountain pass at 16,312 feet. Experience world-class Torrontés and Malbec wines shaped by extreme terroir, visit the unique James Turrell Museum at Colomé, and discover Viñedo de Moya—Argentina’s highest vineyard. Combine breathtaking Andean landscapes, authentic asado traditions, and unmatched luxury in northwest Argentina’s most captivating wine regions.

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Highlights
  • ✹ Journey Through 11 Days of Extreme Wine CountryFrom Cafayate to Colomé and Argentina's highest vineyards—crossing Route 40 and the Abra del Acay pass at 16,312 feet.
  • ✹ Visit Argentina's Highest Vineyard at 10,925 FeetExperience Viñedo de Moya—Argentina's loftiest vineyard—and taste 96-point Tim Atkin-rated Malbec wines in a historic baryte mine.
  • ✹ Soar Above Vineyards & Explore the James Turrell MuseumHot air balloon flight over Cafayate, horseback to Inca ruins, and private visit to Colomé's world-renowned art installation.
  • ✹ Authentic Argentine Wine Culture & TraditionsTraditional asado dinners, ancestral empanada cooking, and stargazing under pristine Andean skies at extreme altitude.
Overview

Journey through 11 days of Argentina’s most extreme wine country, from Cafayate to the Impossible Vineyards and beyond. Cross the legendary Route 40, soar above vineyards in a hot air balloon, visit Argentina’s highest vineyard at 10,925 feet, and explore the world-renowned James Turrell Museum. Experience high-altitude viticulture, traditional asado, horseback riding to Inca ruins, and breathtaking Andean landscapes while staying in carefully curated luxury accommodations.

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Arrival Details
  • Airport CitySalta, Argentina
  • Pick-Up LocationPrivate transfers in Salta are available from the airport, bus terminal, or your location directly to Estancia House of Jasmines – Relais & Châteaux, Salta.
  • Pick-Up TimeAvailable 3:00 PM (15:00) – 8:00 PM (20:00). For other times, contact us to arrange.
Departure Details
  • Airport CitySalta, Argentina
  • Drop-Off LocationPrivate transfers in Salta are available from Legado Mítico to the airport, bus terminal, or another hotel.
  • Pick-Up TimeAvailable 8:00 AM (8.00) –11:00 AM (11.00) (check-out). For other times, contact us to arrange..
Included in the Price
  • ✹ Transfers:As detailed in the Arrival and Departure sections.
  • ✹ Accommodations:Ten nights in carefully chosen accommodations.
  • ✹ Meals:Daily breakfast, plus lunches and dinners as per itinerary. Handpicked local wines accompany every lunch and dinner.
  • ✹ Wine experiences:Tastings at top wineries.
  • ✹ Activities:Scenic drives, museum and winery visits, hot air balloon flight, horseback riding, cooking experiences, traditional asado, and stargazing.
  • ✹ Transportation:Private, comfortable vehicle.
Not Included in the Price
  • ✹ Flights:International and domestic flights.
  • ✹ Insurance:Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
  • ✹ Personal expenses:Souvenirs, additional drinks, meals not listed in the itinerary, all room service orders, and items taken from the minibar.
  • ✹ Gratuities:For guides, drivers, and staff (at your discretion).
  • ✹ Optional activitiesExperiences not specified in the itinerary.
Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Salta: Boutique Welcome

Day 2Quebrada de las Conchas & Cafayate Wine Country

Daily Highlights:

✹ Scenic drive through the iconic Quebrada de las Conchas.

✹ Wine Museum visit with traditional empanada tasting.

Journey to Cafayate through the stunning Quebrada de las Conchas, where sculpted red rock formations create a natural masterpiece. Visit the Museo de la Vid y el Vino to discover Argentina’s northern wine heritage. Enjoy an authentic terrace lunch featuring local empanadas paired with premium regional wines. Settle into Patios de Cafayate, your boutique vineyard hotel surrounded by the Calchaquí Valley‘s dramatic beauty.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Patios de Cafayate

Day 3Hot Air Balloon & Premium Wine Tastings

Daily Highlights:

✹ Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Cafayate vineyards.

✹ Private tastings at El Esteco and San Pedro de Yacochuya.

Experience Cafayate from above with a magical hot air balloon flight over high-altitude vineyards and the Calchaquí Valley. Celebrate with sparkling wine upon landing. Continue to El Esteco Winery for an exclusive cellar tour, followed by gourmet lunch at La Rosa with wine pairings. Conclude at legendary San Pedro de Yacochuya, tasting exceptional Torrontés and premium varietals in this historic hillside estate.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Patios de Cafayate

Day 4Route 40 to Viñedos Imposibles

Daily Highlights:

✹ Epic drive along legendary Route 40 through Quebrada de las Flechas.

✹ Discover the remote Viñedos Imposibles and their extreme-altitude viticulture.

Travel Argentina’s legendary Route 40 through the spectacular Quebrada de las Flechas, where arrow-shaped rock formations pierce the sky. Continue along remote Provincial Route 25 through untouched Andean landscapes. Arrive at La Finca de los Viñedos Imposibles—the Impossible Vineyards—where extreme-altitude viticulture meets pioneering winemaking. This visionary estate represents the ultimate expression of Argentina’s high-altitude wine country.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: La Finca de los Viñedos Imposibles

Day 5Extreme-Altitude Viticulture & Stargazing

Daily Highlights:

✹ Private tasting of signature Tenaz and Tozudo wines in historic stone mill.

✹ World-class stargazing under pristine Andean skies.

Explore the secrets of extreme-altitude viticulture with expert-led vineyard walks through these remarkable high-elevation vines. Experience an intimate tasting of estate wines Tenaz and Tozudo inside the atmospheric old stone mill. After dinner, witness one of Earth’s purest night skies—far from light pollution, constellations and galaxies reveal themselves in stunning clarity. A transcendent moment where wine culture meets cosmic wonder.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: La Finca de los Viñedos Imposibles

Day 6Horseback Riding & Traditional Asado Experience

Day 7Remote Routes to Colomé & James Turrell Museum

Daily Highlights:

✹ La Experiencia Colomé: exclusive high-altitude wine tasting.

✹ Private visit to the world-renowned James Turrell Museum.

Journey through remote mountain passes to Estancia Colomé, an oasis of luxury amid vast wilderness. Experience La Experiencia Colomé—a guided tasting of iconic high-altitude wines shaped by extreme terroir. Visit the extraordinary James Turrell Museum, where art, light, and Andean sky merge in contemplative installations found nowhere else on Earth. This unique cultural landmark elevates your Argentina wine tour beyond vineyards into transcendent artistic experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Estancia Colomé Hotel

Day 8Abra del Acay Crossing & Salinas Grandes

Daily Highlights:

✹ Cross Abra del Acay—Argentina’s highest mountain pass (16,312 ft).

✹ Marvel at vast Salinas Grandes salt flats.

Cross the spectacular Abra del Acay at 16,312 feet—Argentina’s highest mountain pass—through remote San Antonio de los Cobres. Witness the dazzling Salinas Grandes, where 29,653 acres of salt flats shimmer under endless sky. Arrive in Tilcara, a picturesque Andean village in the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca. Settle into Las Marías Boutique Hotel surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Las Marías Hotel Boutique

Day 9Viñedo de Moya: Argentina's Highest Vineyard

Daily Highlights:

✹ Visit Viñedo de Moya—Argentina’s highest vineyard at 10,925 feet.

✹ Taste 96-point Tim Atkin-rated wines at 11,800+ feet elevation.

Join visionary winemaker Claudio Zucchino at Viñedo de MoyaArgentina’s highest vineyard at 10,925 feet. Explore a former baryte mine converted into an atmospheric wine cave, tasting exceptional Malbec-Syrah-Merlot blends awarded 96 points by Tim Atkin. Enjoy lunch with panoramic Andean vistas at over 11,800 feet—the ultimate expression of extreme-altitude winemaking in Argentina’s wine country.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Las Marías Hotel Boutique

Day 10Return to Colonial Salta

Daily Highlights:

✹ Scenic drive through colorful Paleta del Pintor.

✹ Explore Salta’s colonial architecture and vibrant plaza.

Journey south through northwest Argentina’s dramatic landscapes, passing the colorful slopes of Paleta del Pintor. Return to elegant Salta, exploring its beautifully preserved colonial streets, historic cathedral, and vibrant main plaza. Sample the city’s legendary empanadas and contemporary art scene. Enjoy your final night at Legado Mítico Salta—a boutique hotel celebrating the region’s rich heritage and artistic spirit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation:  Hotel Legado Mítico Salta

Day 11Farewell to Northwest Argentina

Daily Highlights:

✹ Morning at leisure in Salta.

✹ Private airport transfer.

Conclude your unforgettable luxury wine tour through northwest Argentina with a relaxed morning in Salta. Your private driver ensures seamless transfer to the airport. Depart with cherished memories of high-altitude vineyards, breathtaking Andean landscapes, world-class wines, and extraordinary cultural experiences that define Argentina’s most remote and remarkable wine regions.

Meals: Breakfast

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