The Inca Empire, Gauchos & Altiplano

If you want to see the truly spectacular and most scenic areas of the Andes, then the countries of Peru, Chile and Argentina are a must. Everyone is aware of the mountains in Peru and heartland of the Inca Empire around the Urubamba Valley, Cuzco and Machu Picchu and most folk have heard of the fabulous salt flats, volcanos and flamingo studded lakes of Chile; but it’s the Argentinian Andes that are the real draw. The vistas and stunning colours of the Hills of Seven Colours around Purmamarca and the spectacular rock formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas, have to be seen to be believed.

On this trip, you will learn to ride with Gauchos across the northern grasslands of Argentina, you will explore the cities of Lima, Cusco, Potosi, La Paz and Santiago and the most beautiful of them all, Salta. Salta is the jewel in the crown, a beautiful and laid back city nestling in the winelands under the mighty peaks of the backbone of South America.