The best Travel Itineraries to San Juan

Over the years, San Juan is entrenched as one of the tourist destinations most demanded by Argentine and foreign travelers. While this place is famous for the majestic Valley of the Moon, this province has endless attractions, so many that maybe you won’t know where to start your adventure. To simplify your task, we have prepared for you the best travel itineraries to San Juan.

In addition to being known for being the province of birth of Sarmiento and, of course, of Ischigualasto, it has countless amazing landscapes to get to know (some of these of little tourist influx and therefore ideal for a holiday in times of social stating).

Best of all, these travel itineraries combine the most popular places, activities and excursions of San Juan through a complete package. This means that they are included transfers with air tickets, accommodation, walks and food. Simply put, they save you chores and money. Take advantage and get to know the best excursions for this destination.

·         SAN JUAN, CLASSIC ITINERARY

This itinerary includes (besides flights and transfers), 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in San Juan and 1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Fertile Valley. Also, excursions such as Valle de la Luna and Cañón del Talampaya, in La Rioja.

After being transferred from the airport to the hotel (depending on reclaiming your belongings) through our shuttle service, the city tour of the provincial capital takes place. The idea is to take advantage of the afternoon of this first day of adventure.

The visit to the Valley of the Moon is carried out the next morning and the route to Fertile Valley is followed. Here the second night is spent to visit Talampaya on the next day and then return to San Juan, where it is done last night.

Depending on the flight schedule, the morning of the last day in San Juan you can visit the city. A similar alternative for those who have one more night, having the opportunity to hire San Juan and Valles Iglesianos. It is the same itinerary but one night is added in Valle Unión (after the first in San Juan) to visit: Pismanta, Rodeo, Finca el Martillo and Cuesta de Huaco.

·         ST. JOHN AND ST. LOUIS CLASSIC

This option is ideal for those who have 5 nights available for the trip to San Juan, combining with San Luis. In short, very diverse landscapes of the 2 provinces are known, although Talampaya is also included. You will visit: Fertile Valley, Ischigualasto Provincial Park, Sierra de Las Quijadas National Park or the Potrero de Los Funes, El Volcán and Trapiche.

Includes airfare (one way to San Juan and return from San Luis), 2 nights’ accommodation in San Juan,1-night accommodation in Fertile Valley and 2 nights’ accommodation in San Luis. Breakfast and transfers are also included. The excursions that take place are: Valle de la Luna, City tour of San Juan, Talampaya, Sierra de las Quijadas National Park and the Serrano Grande Circuit.

The beginning of this alternative is similar to itinerary 1, the difference being after the return to San Juan, where the journey continues to San Luis for 2 nights’ accommodation and visits to popular sites in the province.

·         MENDOZA AND SAN JUAN CLÁSICO

Like option 2, this itinerary offers the same route and services as San Juan Clásico but, at the end, after the last night in San Juan, you continue on your way to the neighboring province of Mendoza to spend 3 nights touring its charms.

In Mendoza you travel through Wine Road, the general city tour and the full day tour in Alta Montaña. This option also includes transfers, excursions, accommodation and flights, departure is with arrival in San Juan and return from Mendoza, where the schedule ends.

Mendoza and San Juan Clásico is perfect for wine fans. That is why we recommend that you visit wineries in both destinations, making the Wine Routes in the 2 provinces. If you want to know more about the Wine Route in San Juan, just check our article about the activity by clicking on the link.

·         SAN JUAN AND TRADITIONAL RIOJA

It is a super option for those who are interested in deeply touring these 2 provinces. It’s 6 nights and 5 days to visit the most iconic sites in San Juan and Rioja.

The package includes the arrival air to San Juan and the return from La Rioja. Similarly, a night accommodation in San Juan, Valle Fértil, Villa Unión and 2 nights’ accommodation in La Rioja, all of them with breakfast!

Also, contemplate the excursions: Valle de la Luna and Talampaya Canyon, Cuesta de Miranda, Chilecito, City Tour de San Juan and City Tour de La Rioja with Los Sauces dam. The first night is spent in the city of San Juan, then you get to know the other destinations. The second night is spent in Valle Fértil, the third in Villa Unión and the last two in La Rioja, visiting the most important sites in that province.

·         FULL SAN JUAN ITINERARY

For those who want to dedicate their entire trip to visit exclusively the province of San Juan, this itinerary is the best option. With this circuit you know even the least touristic places of this province. As always, it’s a complete package.

The itinerary begins with arrival in San Juan, transfer to the hotel, city tour of the city in the afternoon and accommodation in the hotel option you have chosen. Take advantage and check the ranking of the best hotels in San Juan that we have prepared for you.

The second day begins with the Barreal tour and the visit to Pampa El Leoncito National Park, activities whose details you can know in our article about Barreal and High Mountain. After these activities, you spend the night in Barreal.

For the third day, you leave for the Iglesianos Valleys visiting Cerro Alcázar, Las Flores, etc. During the afternoon it is recommended to use your free time to get to know the thermal baths of Pismanta!

Now we continue on the way to Villa Unión, stopping at Rodeo and Finca el Martillo with lunch included. Already in the afternoon, you follow the mythical route 40 towards Cuesta del Viento, Jachal and Cuesta de Huaco dam. This time the accommodation is in Villa Unión.

The next morning there are two of the most expected visits by all: excursion to Talampaya Canyon and Moon Valley National Park. Then you spend the night in Fertile Valley.

Almost finishing this beautiful itinerary, the Wine Route is made on your way back to San Juan to finally spend the last night there and later return home.

ASK FOR THE ONE OF YOUR CHOICE AND CONTRACT

As you can see, the best travel itineraries to San Juan bring an option for each type of traveler. That is, for every taste, need, expectation of travel and, of course, budget. Similarly, adjustments can be made if desired. For that or any advice, we invite you to contact our travel specialists.