Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman
About This Tour
Discover the lush landscapes of the Yungas on this half-day journey from Tucumán, combining nature, scenic hill towns, cultural landmarks, and a relaxing visit...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Tucuman · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.; If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point.; Indicate the name and address of your hotel.; We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.; Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.; Office number: (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs); Emergency mobile: (After office hours)
About Tucuman
Tucuman
Everest Global Hub has tour guides at the ready to show you the famous independence monuments of Tucuman – where the modern Argentinian state first started.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Yungas Tour - Yerba Buena We will leave your centrally located Tucumán hotel and travel 12 kilometers to Yerba Buena city crossing the Rinconada way. The famous Paul Groussac has described Yerba Buena as “… a happy and picturesque situation between the hills and the city…” Villa Nougués Then, we will start climbing the lush jungle of Yungas to Villa Nougués, built between hills and ravines. Villa Nougués is a picturesque summertime villa that can be toured walking, horse riding, bike riding or by car. It has a wonderful weather, with warm summers and cold winters; both seasons offer moderate weather, which makes every ride to be pleasant. Loma Bola A few kilometers later are Loma Bola and San Javier thats exhibits the monumental statue of the Cristo Redentor with a height of 28 meters, just 25 kilometers away from San Miguel de Tucumán. Raco Then ahead we will visit the Raco small village, a place with endless options and honoring Atahualpa Yunpanqui, an Argentinean folk singer. El Siambón Later, El Siambón will show you its Cristo Rey monastery, which belongs to the Benedictines Order. The Cadillal Dike To end this beautiful tour, we will visit the The Cadillal Dike. For adventure lovers, El Cadillal is the ideal alternative: cannoning, kayaking, mountain biking, windsurfing, kite surfing, and fishing are sports that can be done with the help of professionals on the matter, surrounded by hills, relaxation, and lots of green. There is nothing better than ending the tour to this dike with a ride on the Arquímides catamaran, from where you can get an unbeatable view of El Cadillal’s landscape. Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla Finally, we will visit the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla and then coming back to San Miguel de Tucumán. The tour ends with your centrally located Tucumán hotel drop-off.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: San Miguel de Tucumán, AR · Tour start: San Miguel de Tucumán, AR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
