In stark contrast to the vast arid landscape of Argentina's northwest lies the carefully preserved colonial architecture of Salta and beyond. Wander among quiet villages, vast salt flats, and sunny valleys where wineries flourish. Spend the day at a traditional ranch where you can meet with the village chief elders. Ask Mother Earth for permission to enter the magical puna, then follow the tracks of the Train of the Clouds through the 16,000' Abra del Acay, the highest road pass in the Americas.

Cross the Andes on this small group journey between the Atacama Desert in Chile and the colonial village of Salta, Argentina and stay at Explora lodges as you go.

Don't miss the sea of Magellanic penguins at one of the world's largest rookeries, the elusive Patagonia fox, or the enormous Southern elephant seal. Fly to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, hike Tierra del Fuego's diverse eco-systems, then cross the Beagle Channel to explore its tiny islands. Return to El Calafate, home to Los Glaciares National Park and the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Overnight in lodges and inns set against gorgeous backdrops.

Welcome to the world of wines and gourmet food! Join renowned gastronomist Alejandro Frango for an appetizing round of in-depth culinary workshops in Buenos Aires, wine-tastings in Mendoza, and a typical barbecue on a working estancia. It's a spicy sampling of empe￯radas and mat￯r teas, parillas and asados, Malbecs and Merlots. Add a dash of hiking and horseback riding in the Andes to whet up an appetite for adventure!

From Buenos Aires, you'll fly to the world's most impressive waterfalls, which straddles the border of Brazil and Argentina. More than 250 falls make up Iguazu Falls, the most famous of which is the Devil's Throat. Don't miss it!

Cruise the Beagle Channel and hike on Gable Island, enjoy day hikes with local guides, observe wildlife and photograph spectacular Patagonian landscapes based from local inns and estancias.