Tour Dates: July 5-15, 2012

Day 1: Thurs. July 5, 2012- Buenos Aires

After arrival and check-in at hotel, enjoy a city tour including Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Conclude with dinner and an orientation meeting.

Day 2: Fri. July 6, 2012- Buenos Aires

Continue the city tour with discussions on arts and architecture. In the afternoon, visit an NGO working on sustainable innovations for the city. Participate in a culinary demo or traditional bbq (Parrillada) for dinner and a tango show.

Day 3: Sat. July 7, 2012- Buenos Aires

This morning, enjoy arts lessons and visit an artist’s studio. After lunch, explore agritourism with a farm visit followed by a cultural activity.

Day 4: Sun. July 8, 2012- Buenos Aires/San Telmo

Visit the crafts fair and the famous flea market in San Telmo.

Day 5: Mon. July 9, 2012- Buenos Aires to Salta

Check into the hotel in Salta and enjoy an evening free to explore the cultural night activities.

Day 6: Tues. July 10, 2012- Salta

Take a city tour exploring the Ninth of July Square, the neoclassical cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art, the Cabildo (in former times, the city's town hall, nowadays a historical museum) and the Museum of High Mountain Archeology (which houses artifacts from the Inca civilization). After lunch, visit to Saint Francis Church and enjoy an evening presentation about the history and indigenous issues in Argentina.

Day 7: Weds. July 11, 2012- Salta

Continue the city tour and visit San Bernardo Hill, the summit where visitors can get an awe-inspiring view of the city and the entire valley. Later in the day enjoy a visit to an NGO and culinary lesson.

Day 8: Thurs. July 12, 2012- Salta

Excursion to exchange with nearby indigenous community.

Day 9: Fri., July 13, 2012 – Salta

Excursion to a rural community development project. Also, visit with a maker of high altitude wine.

Day 10: Sat., July 14, 2012 – Buenos Aires

In the morning, take a look at social responsibility with a particular focus on economy, workers rights and La Vaca. In the afternoon, enjoy an in-depth music and dance lesson followed by a visit to a youth cultural institution. In the evening have a farewell dinner and party.

Day 11: Sun., July 15, 2012 – Buenos Aires-Home

Breakfast and fly home (or on to Patagonia Extension).

Some activities are subject to change. EcoArts Tours and partners are not responsible for any changes that occur to the itinerary. This adventure is suitable for travelers who live a moderately active lifestyle, enjoy good health and mobility, are comfortable participating in 4-6 hours of daily activities and sightseeing.

Group size of 10-11

$3470

Group size of 14-15

$3300

Group size of 20

$3121

Price is subject to slight change

The price includes

• All confirmations in the program

• Double room accommodations

• Transportation by private, air-conditioned motor coach as well as transfers for group as appropriate, in addition to all other land and water transportation.

• Global Exchange/EcoArts Tour trip representative to accompany the group through the whole touring period and/or English speaking, tour guide(s) to accompany the group throughout the touring period.

• Preparatory reading materials

• RT Airfare from Buenos Aires to Salta

• Admission and fees to museums, program activities and lessons

• Honoraria for conservation and arts professionals and donations to organizations

• Global Exchange annual membership fee of $35 (this amount is tax deductible)

• Two meals a day

• Philanthropic and carbon offset donations to One Million Lights and Native Energy

The price does NOT include

• Extra baggage fees

• Expenses of a purely personal nature

• Room service charges

• Gratuities to the bellboys, waiters, guide and driver

• Extra Beverages and one meal a day

• Travel Insurance (We strongly advise that each participant arrange for their own travel insurance)

Reserve Your Space

Deposit: A $400 non-refundable deposit (that is included in the total tour cost) and registration forms are required from each tour participant by April 6, 2012. The deposit secures a participant’s reservation. An online application form will be available soon. In the meantime, call Rosalyn at 415-680-3474 to receive an application.

Application: Fill out this online application and contact Rosalyn at 415-680-3474 if you have any questions.

Final payment: The remaining balance, health and liability forms are due by May 18, 2012.

If you plan on attending this tour but need an extension for the payment deadlines, please let us know and we will do our best to work with you on an alternative.