Travel itineraries to La Rioja

With this top of travel itineraries to La Rioja, it will not only be easy and simple for you to plan your holiday, but also making the most of this province. This destination in Argentina has a lot to offer and, if that were not enough, can be combined with other nearby places that also have great attractions. They also simplify the work involved in planning a travel schedule, saving you time and money. Indeed, anyone you decide to hire offers everything you need in one package: flights (air tickets), transfers in La Rioja, accommodation, excursions and food. Keep reading and get to know the alternatives.

•         SAN JUAN AND LA RIOJA

It’s the shortest itinerary proposal we have. Combine La Rioja and San Juan in a 5-night experience. Simply put, it is ideal for those who, even in a few days, want to take advantage of the main attractions of both Argentine provinces.

The first day of travel is intended for transferring to San Juan. After check-in at the hotel that the traveler chose for their accommodation, they get to know the streets of La Rioja with a city tour. The adventure begins the next day with the excursion to the Valley of the Moon in the morning and the night is spent in the nearby town of Fertile Valley.

The next morning, we continue to La Rioja with a visit to the must-see Talampaya Canyon. The accommodation is fulfilled in Villa Unión to leave early on the following day towards the Cuesta de Miranda excursion. The last day combines rest with a City Tour of La Rioja. By the next day, the return is made.

It should be noted that, while excursions are included in the package, tickets to the National Parks must be paid on site.

•         SAN JUAN, LA RIOJA AND CATAMARCA

The perfect alternative for those that have more days and are willing to mix the wonders of three destinations. La Rioja combines with San Juan and Catamarca on a 7-night adventure.

The travel schedule is the same as the previous itinerary until you visit the Cuesta de Miranda with accommodation in Villa Unión. The itinerary continues on the next day towards Bethlehem after a visit to La Rioja, Sanogasta and London.

The next morning, we continue the journey to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, but on the way the Shincal is visited. After spending the night in the provincial capital, a city tour takes place and you will visit the neighboring towns of Valle Viejo, Fray Mamerto Esquiú and Capayán.

The last morning in Catamarca is free to make visits and purchases that have remained pending. Soon after, the return is undertaken. It is one of the most sought after travel itineraries to La Rioja by both Argentinians and foreigners.

•         NORTH AND CUYO ITINERARY

Comprehensive itinerary between the provinces of Northwest and Cuyo of Argentina. With a duration of 18 nights starts in Mendoza where you spend 3 nights. There, the City and Park tour is made to visit the most important points of the Mendocine Capitol, crossing Caminos del Vino and the High Mountain.

After your stay in Mendoza, you continue on your way (always with a guide) to San Juan, a province where you will stay two nights. The first night is spent in the city of San Juan where a city tour takes place, and the second night is spent in Fertile Valley where you visit the famous Ischigualasto National Park.

The tour continues to La Rioja, where there you also stay two nights. The first is in Villa Unión to get to know Talampaya National Park. The second night is spent in La Rioja where a city tour is also made.

Leaving La Rioja behind, the trip advances to Catamarca, where you spend three nights: one in Bethlehem and two in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. During your stay in this province, you will visit the famous Shincal, take a city tour and visit neighboring towns such as Capayan and Valle Viejo.

After Catamarca we advance towards Tucumán where, despite spending one single night, it is quite traveled along the way. In the city there is a city tour and the next day, on the way to Salta, you visit Tafí del Valle and the Ruin of Quilmes.

In Salta la Linda you spend three nights: one in Cafayate to tour the area and the other two in Salta, where you can also visit the Quebrada de las Conchas. The tour continues to Jujuy with two nights in Purmamarca to get to know this city, the Humahuaca ravine and optionally Hornocal or Salinas Grandes. Finally, the itinerary returns to Salta for the last two nights of the trip, where it is used to visit Tilcara and Cachi.

This long and super complete option is ideal for those who want to have very different experiences and witness unique landscapes of Argentina.

These are only three of the travel itineraries to La Rioja. If you liked one or want to study another option based on your specific needs, just contact our travel specialists, they will help you in everything you require for the best of experiences!