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Adventure in La Rioja | 4 Day Trip

La Rioja - Villa Union - Laguna Brava - Valle de la Luna - Talampaya
From:EUR 820 Including 3★ hotels
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Duration 4 days
Departures Full Day
Group Size 1 person
Languages English • Spanish • Other

Description

Explore the stunning landscapes of La Rioja and San Juan, including the Moon Valley and Talampaya, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the breathtaking Laguna Brava at over 4,200 meters, discover unique geological formations, and enco

Highlights

  • Moon Valley and Talampaya Parks – UNESCO heritage sites.
  • Laguna Brava – Stunning high-Andean reserve at 4,200m.
  • Geological Wonders – Unique formations shaped by nature.
  • Vicuña and Flamingo Spotting – Rich local wildlife.

Included/Excluded

  • Transfers and excursions as described in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation with breakfast in the hotels described or similar in double rooms.
  • Assistance during the trip in our whatsapp at destination.
  • Meals (except when excursions include it).
  • International or domestic flights (quoted separately if requested).
  • Meals (except when excursions include it).
  • Museum Tickets (except when excursions include it).
  • Tips for guides or drivers.

Itinerary

Welcome to La Rioja

Upon your arrival at La Rioja airport, our local representative will be waiting for you with a sign in your name to transfer you to the selected hotel (Shared service - driver only).

Excursion to the Ischigualasto Provincial Park (Moon Valley) in San Juan: Departure from La Rioja to the Ischigualasto Provincial Park (Moon Valley, Province of San Juan), which together with the Talampaya National Park (La Rioja) were declared by UNESCO as a Unique Natural World Heritage Site, where sedimentary strata from the entire Triassic Period are exposed on the surface and for their landscape, scientific, archaeological, palaeontological and geological value. We entered the unique 3-hour internal circuit with 5 stops in our vehicles, observing unusual geo-shapes sculpted by rain and wind, such as the worm, the bocce ball court, the submarine, the mushroom and the red canyons. In the afternoon transfer to Villa Unión.

Overnight in Villa Unión: Pircas Negras Hotel, Hotel Boutique Cañon de Talampaya, Tres Cruces Lodge  (or similar).

Meals Included: none.

La Rioja: Laguna Brava and Valle De La Luna (Full Day).

Excursion to Laguna Brava: In Circuit ble scenic beauty of a day-long ascent of the Andes Mountains through 2 Very different ravines, La Quebrada de La Troya and the multicolored Quebrada del Peñón up to the vast Altiplano at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where Laguna Brava is located, surrounded by numerous volcanic peaks, inserted in a high Andean region that has been declared a “Vicuña Reserve” and a RAMSAR site for the protection of this species, flora and fauna. We left Villa Unión at 8.30 a.m., visiting Vinchina, the Diaguitas Stars, the impressive geological folds of the Quebrada de La Troya, Jagüe, the last town and historic refuges, ascending the Cordillera through the multicolored Quebrada del Peñón with breathtaking panoramic views, to the Laguna Brava Reserve at 4200 meters above sea level. Tour of the surrounding area, Flamingos Bay and other various attractions, with a sighting of vicuña and guanacos troupes. In the afternoon, return to the Hotel in Villa Unión, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Overnight in Villa Unión.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Villa Unión: Talampaya  - La Rioja (Full Day).

Departure from Villa Unión to Talampaya National Park. We traveled in vehicles from the Park in groups through the 2.5-hour “Talampaya Canyon” circuit, venturing through the bed of the Seco del Tala River, among straits and imposing 150 m high cliffs of the grand canyon, with 4 stops, observing petroglyphs, palpable evidence of the passage of ancient inhabitants of the region, vegetation representative of the Mountain, native fauna and various geo-forms carved by erosion over millions of years, such as the wise man, the Gothic cathedral, the tower and the Monk, among others. Then you can choose to take an extra circuit such as “Rainbow Canyon” lasting 3 hours with a picturesque 45-minute walk through a multicolored canyon. In the afternoon transfer to Hotel in La Rioja.

Overnight in La Rioja: Naindo Park Hotel La Rioja (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

La Rioja

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up at the selected hotel to transfer you to La Rioja airport (Shared service - driver only).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Destinations

Northwest

Styles

Culture & cities
Wildlife

Effort levels

Moderate

Suitable for

Families
Seniors 60+

Tiers

Standard

Durations

4-6 days

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La Rioja - Villa Union - Laguna Brava - Valle de la Luna - Talampaya
From: EUR 820 Including 3★ hotels

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