AB1 - ISCHIGUALASTO IN THE MOONLIGHT AND TALAMPAYA

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Day 1: Reception at San Juan Airport or Bus Terminal. Accommodation at the selected hotel. At 2:30 PM, the Grand City Tour begins, offering a complete urban and scenic immersion to discover the main landmarks of San Juan's capital. This includes the valuable historical legacy of Sarmiento's Birthplace and the imposing architecture of the Cathedral. The tour continues with a panoramic view of the avant-garde Teatro del Bicentenario, followed by a journey into traditional local flavors with a guided visit and tasting at either Campo de Olivos Olive Oil Mill or the picturesque Finca Sierras Azules Winery. The day culminates along the edge of the impressive Ullum Dam reservoir, an oasis nestled between hills that offers unique sunset postcards before returning to the hotel. Note: The places mentioned may be replaced by others depending on availability and operating hours.


Day 2: After breakfast, transfer to Valle Fértil. Visit Ischigualasto Provincial Natural Park, popularly known as the Valley of the Moon. Declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, this mystical territory will transport you 250 million years into the past through a driving tour that reveals a purely lunar landscape. It is guarded by imposing clay and sandstone formations sculpted by erosion, such as The Mushroom (El Hongo), The Submarine (El Submarino), and the Bowling Green (La Cancha de Bochas). The experience is enriched with a visit to its renowned Natural Sciences Museum, a key research center displaying fossil remains of some of the oldest dinosaurs on the planet discovered in this very San Juan soil. After the daytime visit, dinner will be served at the park's restaurant, followed by re-entry. Full Moon Night Tour at Ischigualasto Park to enjoy the rock formations under the moonlight. The day ends with the return to the town of Valle Fértil for overnight accommodation.


Important - Full Moon Tour: This consists of a walk under the moonlight lasting approximately 2 hours, with a total tour duration of 3 hours. The terrain is somewhat uneven with uphill and downhill sections; therefore, it is recommended for children over 10 years old or seniors who do not have walking difficulties. The night tour is subject to favorable weather conditions.


Day 3: After breakfast, we will depart early, crossing the provincial border into the majestic Talampaya National Park. Here, nature strikes with monumental scale as you enter a canyon guarded by vertiginous red rock walls over 150 meters high. During the internal guided excursion, you will discover the rich history of pre-Hispanic cultures captured in ancient petroglyphs, the surprising echo that resounds off the walls of the Gothic Cathedral, and the majesty of The Monk (El Monje) rock formation, all while observing the native wildlife that inhabits this imposing red desert. At the end of the tour, we will head back to San Juan city via the spectacular and scenic Cuesta de Huaco. This road winds through intensely colored geological formations and offers formidable views from its panoramic lookouts, arriving in the city by late afternoon. Accommodation at the selected hotel.


Day 4: Breakfast. Departure transfer to San Juan Airport or Bus Terminal. End of services.

Full Moon Departures: Please inquire.

For the Ischigualasto and Talampaya excursions, we suggest bringing only a small bag and leaving the rest of your luggage at the hotel in San Juan.

() Due to availability or operational reasons, the order of the park visits may be reversed. In Talampaya, the classic "Talampaya Canyon" experience is reserved for passengers by default.*


ALLOWED LUGGAGE: ONE SMALL SUITCASE PER PASSENGER.


Park Entrance Fees: Ischigualasto: General Admission $68,000 ARS. Talampaya: $12,000 ARS General Admission. Internal tours in Talampaya: $82,000 ARS (Talampaya Canyon Tour) and $103,000 ARS (Canyon + Shimpa Tour). Winery/Olive Oil visit: $15,000 ARS. These rates are subject to change.

Duration

4 días

Includes

  • Round-trip transfers (San Juan Airport or bus terminal)
  • 2 nights of accommodation in San Juan with breakfast
  • Grand City Tour
  • 1 night of accommodation in Valle Fértil with breakfast (1*)
  • Night visit and entrance fee to Ischigualasto Park
  • Daytime visits and entrance fees to Ischigualasto and Talampaya Parks
  • Dinner (drinks not included) at the Ischigualasto Park restaurant
  • Tour guide throughout the entire itinerary

Not included

  • Admission tickets during daytime to Parks, Museums and Wineries.
  • Internal tour in Talampaya
  • Meals and drinks not specified
  • Any other service not specified

Standard Package

Program Details

Great City Tour City and Surroundings. Juan Victoria Auditorium, Sarmiento Birthplace, Cathedral, Museum of Urban Memory with its seismic simulator or Santiago Graffigna Museum, Ullum Dam. Fertile Valley. Visit to the Ischigualasto Natural Provincial Park

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