The Bikes
On this trip, you can choose between a customized hybrid with flat bars or a road bike with drop bars. We also equip you with a handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle. See Equipment Details
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Northern Argentina Biking PrivateNorthern Argentina Luxury Bike Trip
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Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
- Support
Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 3
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
Welcome to the Andes
This heavenly part of Argentina is a fascinating mix of colonial and indigenous architecture, textiles, and traditions. The landscape is equally diverse: canyons that turn poly-chromatic in sunlight, lush cloud forests, and Andean salt pans, reflecting the skyscapes like giant mirrors. The food? A ribeye washed down with a Malbec at hip Piattelli will convince you you’re in a gastronomic heaven, too.
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REQUEST A QUOTEDay by Day
Welcome to Argentina! Arrive at the Salta airport where you will be greeted by your guide and taken to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening, have dinner at the hotel restaurant, rest and prepare for your adventure to begin in the morning.
Take a short drive over the Calchaqui Sub Andean range of mountains and stop near the summit on the Cuesta del Obispo. Bike into the Los Cardones National Park before visiting the sleepy village of Payogasta.
Depart early this morning on a spectacular drive south along Route 40, one of the longest roads in the world. Pass stunning rock formations, colonial churches and gauchos working the land. Continue on to the reservoir settlement of San Carlos and ride into the colonial town of Cafayate.
Continue riding south past vines, cactus and dramatic country towards lunch in the Bodegas Rio de Arena. Afterwards, either bike to the hotel or explore the ruins and Quilmes, learning all about the region in pre-Hispanic times. Dinner tonight will be in the newest and most exciting bodega in the region, the Bodega Piatelli.
Journey north to the charming Parador de las Cabras where we will cool off with a dip in the pool and enjoy a light lunch before driving to Salta. After the last couple of days of quietude, the energy of Salta will prove a welcome contrast.
Take a short drive this morning to La Caldera where we’ll ride through an incredible cloud forest, following a route that both the Incan and Spanish empires once used. Lunch in Jujuy at a family run sugar plantation before ending the day in Purmamarca.
Drive up the Cuesta de Lipán and begin cycling at the highest point, descending to Salinas Grandes, an ocean of salt flats. Our trip culminates in a splendid final-night feast at a hidden gem of a venue that will remain, for the time being, our secret!
After breakfast this morning, we’ll drive to the airport in Salta in time to catch your flights to Buenos Aires and beyond.
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Hotels
House of Jasmines, Salta
At the foot of the Andes, this unique and romantic atmosphere combines the Northern tradition with the comfort of the best boutique hotels. It houses a spa and outdoor pool, as well as a garden, which produces most of the fruits and vegetables used to ensure the freshness of the dishes at La Table, where the chef creates incredible, native cuisine. View hotel website »
La Merced del Alto, Cachi
Stylishly built with local materials following the design of indigenous traditional fincas (ranches), La Merced is a 15-room boutique hotel, decorated with local tapestries and antiques. The hotel is surrounded by quiet hills and streams and their gourmet Andean cuisine is phenomenal. View hotel website »
Patios de Cafayate, Cafayate
This charming boutique hotel is situated on the property of the El Esteco winery. Manicured grounds hug the hotel’s colonial architecture, while vineyards drape the surrounding hills. Rich in culture, wine and tradition, Patios de Cafayate Hotel also boasts extensive gardens and gorgeous patios. View hotel website »
Hotel Legado Mitico, Salta
Located in Salta’s historic centre, this former mansion has been painstakingly restored into a charming 11-room inn. The property’s spacious, comfortable rooms are perfectly complemented by warm and welcoming common areas and décor carefully selected for its cultural significance in the region. View hotel website »
El Manantial Del Silencio, Purmamarca
The vibrant El Manantial Del Silencio, built with local natural materials, is infused with the lively colonial spirit of the area: antique tapestries, sofas buried under cushions and renowned gourmet Andean cuisine. The fabulous outdoor pool is tucked away in a relaxing oasis of lush greenery surrounding the property. View hotel website »
No brochure or trip description can prepare you for the awe inspiring descent in the Andes. We likely would not have experienced this beautiful scenery to the same extent had we not been riding.
— Douglas Dorner
Level 3
This trip is rated Enthusiast, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who bike about once a week at home The daily bike rides will average roughly 40 km (25 mi.), but your guides always have some extra optional rides if you feel up to more riding. An optional afternoon hike is offered on Day 7 as a way to explore the coloured Purmamarca hills.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- All accommodation
- All breakfasts, six lunches and five dinners, including wine
- Services of local guide(s) and support vehicle
- All special events, private tours, guest experts and entrance fees
- Use of a bicycle and helmet
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All gratuities for baggage, porters, hotel service and local support
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Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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