Cacti of Argentina 2018 – Greentours

Northwestern Argentina is home to over 70 species of cacti. They range from the 300-year-old Trichocereus pascana (3m tall) to the improbably tiny Blossfeldia liliputana.

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Highlights

Lobivia aurea: It’s spectacular orange-yellow blooms dwarf the plant itself
Soehrensia formosa: It’s brilliant scarlet blooms are clear from afar.
Hieroglyph-engraved menhirs: sit among dry Chaco forest.
Inca’s Empire of the Sun: We’ll come across plenty of evidence of this ancient civilisation.
Purmamarca: Nestled at the foot of the Mountain of Seven Colours, its church is adorned with cactus woodwork!

DAY 1	Depart UK.
DAYS 2 -3	Córdoba, Villa Carlos Paz and Tanti.
DAYS 4 - 5	La Rioja.
DAYS 6 - 7	Catamarca.
DAYS 8 - 9	Tafí del Valle and Ruinas de Quilmes.
DAYS 10 - 11	Salta & Santa Rosa Tastil.
DAY 12	Yungas cloud forest.
DAYS 13 - 14	Quebrada de Humahuaca & the high Puna.
DAY 15	Pucará de Tilcara.
DAY 16	Return to Buenos Aires.

*Prices are £4,845 for a Buenos Aires return and £5,595 London return.

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Duration

16 Nights

Price

£ 5,595*

Dates and Times

Depart 1st October 2018 Return 17th October 2018

Tour Leaders

Willy Smith, Ian Green & Seda Soylu

Tour enquiry

If you are interested in this tour please visit greentours.co.uk for more information