Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman
Why we love it?
The Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman offers a scenic exploration of the lush Yungas region in Argentina, specifically around Yerba Buena and Villa Nougués. Lasting five hours, this tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and travelers looking to experience the region's unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Participants will enjoy guided insights as they traverse through picturesque locations such as Loma Bola, all while benefiting from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. The use of an air-conditioned vehicle ensures a comfortable journey, making this tour a distinctive way to appreciate the natural beauty of Tucumán.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Yungas Tour - Yerba Buena
We will leave your centrally located Tucumán hotel and travel 12 kilometers to Yerba Buena city crossing the Rinconada way. The famous Paul Groussac has described Yerba Buena as “… a happy and picturesque situation between the hills and the city…”
Villa Nougués
Then, we will start climbing the lush jungle of Yungas to Villa Nougués, built between hills and ravines. Villa Nougués is a picturesque summertime villa that can be toured walking, horse riding, bike riding or by car. It has a wonderful weather, with warm summers and cold winters; both seasons offer moderate weather, which makes every ride to be pleasant.
Loma Bola
A few kilometers later are Loma Bola and San Javier thats exhibits the monumental statue of the Cristo Redentor with a height of 28 meters, just 25 kilometers away from San Miguel de Tucumán.
Raco
Then ahead we will visit the Raco small village, a place with endless options and honoring Atahualpa Yunpanqui, an Argentinean folk singer.
El Siambón
Later, El Siambón will show you its Cristo Rey monastery, which belongs to the Benedictines Order.
The Cadillal Dike
To end this beautiful tour, we will visit the The Cadillal Dike. For adventure lovers, El Cadillal is the ideal alternative: cannoning, kayaking, mountain biking, windsurfing, kite surfing, and fishing are sports that can be done with the help of professionals on the matter, surrounded by hills, relaxation, and lots of green. There is nothing better than ending the tour to this dike with a ride on the Arquímides catamaran, from where you can get an unbeatable view of El Cadillal’s landscape.
Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla
Finally, we will visit the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla and then coming back to San Miguel de Tucumán. The tour ends with your centrally located Tucumán hotel drop-off.
Please Note
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. 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: ([ ] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: ([ ] (After office hours)
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
