Explore the Wonders of Ischigualasto & Talampaya in San Juan, Argentina

$1,049
Duration
4 days
Type
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About This Tour

If you are traveling through Argentina, you can not miss the San Juan and La Rioja 4-Day classic package. You will visit unique destinations outside the conventional itineraries, places that amaze with their unusual formations and characteristics of the soil.  The astonishment of the place and its importance for the study of the archaeological and paleontological sites caused, in the year 2000, its declaration as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

This is how it was created the Ischigualasto/Talampaya Natural Parks.  The package includes 3 nights accommodation, excursions and transfers.

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Max People
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Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation
  • Tours and transfers as specified in itinerary
  • Talampaya internal circuit in 4x4
  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

  • Flights
  • National Parks Fees
  • Extras, Meals and Others NOT Specified in itinerary

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival in San Juan

You will be transferred from the airport/bus terminal to the Hotel and you will have the rest of the free to spend at your leisure.

Day 2 San Juan - Ischigualasto Provincial Park: "Valley of the Moon"

We will leave from your hotel in San Juan from 7 AM and we will travel on National Tourist Route 150 to reach the Ischigualasto Park, or "Valley of the Moon". Together with park guides and in our vehicles we will travel 4 hours of the internal circuit. The circuit covers about 40 km and has 5 stations, where the most important geoforms are visited, receiving the explanation and interpretation of them by the guides, whose assistance is essential to interpret the signs that nature has left here over more than two hundred million years. At the end of the tour, we will visit the Interpretation Center and Museum of Natural Sciences, installed at the entrance to the Park. There are exhibited parts of the paleontological pieces found on the site and its importance is exposed. We will also receive the explanation of the guides about how research, tracking, fossil recovery, and dinosaur assembly are developed. We will return to the city of San Juan in the evening hours.

Day 3 San Juan - Talampaya National Park

We will leave from our selected hotels in the city of San Juan at approximately 7 AM. We will start the tour going north of the province through the famous Route 40, crossing the San Juan River and taking Tourist Route 150 at the height of the town of Albardón. We will continue until we reach the limit of San Juan with La Rioja, and then we will take Route 76 to the Talampaya National Park.Here, we will continue our journey by having a 4x4 experience to see both Talampaya Canyon and Shimpa Canyon. We will realize small walks to interact with this impressive place, in 5 different stations: Petroglyphs, the Botanical Garden, the Gothic Cathedral, the Monk and the Shimpa Canyon. This excursion is done in special 4x4 with all comfort and large windows to not miss any detail. It lasts 4 hours and a catering service is also included in a spectacular setting, so you will taste traditional products of the region. We will return to the city of San Juan to which we will arrive at approximately 9 PM.

Day 4 Farewell to San Juan

You will be transferred to the airport/bus terminal. This is the end of the services.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We recommend you to bring your own meal or you can have one at the restaurant of the park.
  • Bring cash with you for extra expenses as the parks are not closed to any city.
  • Not valid for special dates such as New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Holy Week.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 4363-6000 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel. We can also come to pick you up at the bus terminal of San Juan.

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.3/5
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Amenities (4/5)
Services (4/5)
Price (4.5/5)
Rooms (4.5/5)

2 Comments

  1. 4.2

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    The multi-day journey through San Juan in Argentina was an exhilarating experience that allowed us to delve deep into the wonders of Ischigualasto and Talampaya. Each day unfolded with breathtaking landscapes, as we marveled at the unique rock formations and rich geological history of the area. Our overnight stays were comfortable, providing a nice balance between adventure and relaxation, though we did find the dining options a bit limited in some locations. The knowledgeable guides added a lot of value, enriching our understanding of the region’s significance. Overall, this trip was a fantastic way to explore the natural beauty of Argentina while perfectly blending work and leisure.

  2. 4.4

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    Exploring the rugged beauty and ancient wonders left us in awe, especially when we shared a delicious local meal under the vast sky, savoring the regional flavors.

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