4-Day Argentine West: Ischigualasto National Park and Valley of the Moon

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From Villa Union to Talampaya National Park

4.9

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Platinum Operator: Signature DMC
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
La Rioja Airport
Your transfer picks you up at La Rioja Airport and drives you to your hotel in the city center. Once you arrive, you'll have time to drop off your bags and get settled. The rest of the day is yours to relax before your first night.
Start point
La Rioja, La Rioja, Argentina (Pick up La Rioja Airport (Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport), 00:00 - 23:55)
Accommodation
Hotel
Day 2
Valley of the Moon
After breakfast at your hotel, you head out to Ischigualasto Provincial Park for a 3-hour guided tour. Your guide walks you through the Valley of the Moon, showing you unusual rock formations like the Worm, Painted Valley, Bochas Court, Submarine, Mushroom, and Red Cliffs. The landscape here really looks like another planet. By afternoon, you'll head to Villa Unión where you'll spend the night.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Full-Day Excursion to the Valley of the Moon (Ischigualasto Provincial Park) - 3-hour guided tour
Landmarks
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
Valley of the Moon
Day 3
Talampaya Park
You'll grab breakfast and then head to Talampaya Park for the day. There are a few options here: Circuit 1 takes about 2.5 hours through Talampaya Canyon where you'll see tall canyon walls, old petroglyphs, and rock formations. Or you can trek Rainbow Canyon, try mountain biking, or walk the Triassic Trail, which is a 230-meter self-guided path with life-sized dinosaur replicas. After you finish exploring, your transfer takes you back to La Rioja by around 5:00 PM for the night.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Talampaya Park with professional bilingual guide
Optional Activities
- Circuit 1: Talampaya Canyon - 2.5-hour excursion in park vehicles
- Trekking in the Rainbow Canyon
- Mountain Biking in Talampaya Park
- Triassic Trail - 230-meter self-guided dinosaur trail with life-sized replicas
Landmarks
Talampaya National Park
Talampaya Canyon
Rainbow Canyon
Day 4
La Rioja Airport Departure
Following breakfast at your hotel, your transfer takes you to La Rioja Airport for your departure. The tour ends here.
End point
La Rioja, La Rioja, Argentina (Drop-off La Rioja Airport (Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid Airport), 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
Valley of the Moon

Landmarks
Talampaya National Park
Talampaya Canyon
Rainbow Canyon

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Flights
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
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Signature DMC

4.9

(446 reviews)

Number of tours

218

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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Signature DMC
4.9

Catia
· May 26th, 2025
My client reported that the overall tour experience was positive and generally well-organized. The hotels were particularly excellent. The tour operators was fantastic. He mentioned that he may have missed some important tours during the itinerary. My client expressed a preference for full-day excursions rather than the half-day tours that were booked and paid for. He noted that the full-day excursions provided a more comprehensive experience, which he felt justified the additional cost. Upon arrival, his pickup time had not been confirmed, and he was unsure whom to contact, resulting in an unnecessary two-hour wait. However, after the first day, the pickup times were more efficiently organized. Additionally, my client observed that there were very few English-speaking guides available. On occasions when the designated English guide was sick or unavailable, he was either required to join a Spanish-speaking guide’s tour or forfeit the excursion altogether.
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Robert
· February 8th, 2025
Over all the trip was good and the people were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you to all,
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Anand
· January 30th, 2025
We had an excellent experience from start to finish. They offered a great selection of hotels, all comfortable and well-located, making my stay enjoyable. The tour options were diverse and well-planned, allowing me to explore key attractions without feeling rushed. One of the standout aspects of the experience was their customer service—responses were always quick, both before and during the tour, ensuring all my queries were addressed promptly. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to make the experience enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-organized and stress-free travel experience.
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4-Day Argentine West: Ischigualasto National Park and Valley of the Moon

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Itinerary

La Rioja Airport

Valley of the Moon

Included Activities

Talampaya Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

La Rioja Airport Departure

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