Ponchotours Reviews

Wonderful trip through the Puna Thank you Nick

My husband and I made a beautiful 5 weeks trip to Argentina last November But the highlight was definitely our Southern Altiplano tour Puna North Argentina This extraordinary trip would not have been possible without the expertise professionalism and passion of our guide Nick Nick not only a perfect guide with the best knowledge of history and culture but also a pleasant travel companion and friend He took us to the most beautiful spots breathtaking views stopped everywhere we wanted for the ultimate best picture or just stand outside on some ridge and enjoy the mind-blowing terrain And all of this in a very relax pleasant atmosphere He was excellent company knowledgeable on all subjects knew the ropes spoke Spanish and was very caring We can t speak highly enough of the way he looked after us Travelling with him is like having a friend showing you around his own neighbourhood - no pressure always cordial relaxed informative and thoroughly enjoyable Despite the fact that he has already made this trip several times Nick remains as enthusiastic about it and enjoyed it with us When he finally dropped us off in our hotel in Salta we were tired but happy to have met Nick and grateful to him for enriching the North West leg of our Argentinian holiday in so many ways If you are looking for someone who is kind gracious professional multi-talented fluent and an all-around GREAT person Nick is the person to contact Especially if you are looking for a tailor made adventure Thank you so much Nick for this amazing experience We were so lucky to be part of it Definitely a 6 stars experience Anne Chris

Nick with Poncho tours is great and

Nick with Poncho tours is great and very easy to work with He designed a custom 2 day tour for my husband and I from Cafayate to Cachi We drove through Spectacular landscapes and Nick knew the best area to stop walk up a trail and end up with a beautiful 360 panoramic view for stunning picture taking His knowledge of the local area is vast and we look forward to our next visit to Argentina and another great tour with Nick

Amazing Argentina with Nick s Poncho Tours

Our six days with Nick was truly an amazing experience from start to finish Each day seemed to get better and better and by the end it had surpassed all our expectations It wasn t just the itinerary which was perfectly planned to suit our pace and preferences he took everything we wanted to see and created an itinerary that went above and beyond So many wonderful highlights like a road-side picnic on the road to Cachi with a stunning scenic backdrop and the canyon hike near Quebrada de las Conchas Nick knew all the best places to stop and even knew what time of day would provide the best lighting for certain pictures He is organized knowledgeable and amazing attention to detail Looking back now it s hard to think of him as our tour guide because by the end of the week he really felt like a good friend If you re going to be anywhere in Northern Argentina or anywhere that Nick gives tours there is no better guide

A magical tour through Puna with Nick

Our wishes to see the vast empty landscapes of the Argentine Puna region were met thanks to the expert and enthusiastic guidance of Nick at Poncho Tours He planned routes on adventurous roads stays in towns both rustic and luxurious picnics with spectacular vistas stops for tea visits to ruins and markets and never tired in his care of us nor in his own enjoyment of seeing the country and many friends on the road Every question and remark was responded to with genuine interest and knowledge yet he always allowed us to muse on our own A trip with the best of company

Our week exploring NW Argentina and high altitude trekking

Starting from Salta our week in November with Poncho Tours was fantastic and truly memorable Nick was an excellent and well-informed guide who had planned the trip so that we could sample some of the best places and experiences that NW Argentina can offer Our trip included visits to salt flats historical sites some quirky churches local towns and crafts people He arranged a couple of memorable meals in private houses and as we don t eat meat these were quite special The painter s palette of colours in the mountains of the Quebrada de Humahuaca was amazing The high altitude acclimatisation was challenging but it s what we needed We were then prepared for the highlight of the trip - the 2 day expedition to stay overnight in a farm up in the mountains with our local guide Danny s parents Despite the challenge of ascending up to 3 500 metres we are a retired couple 60 experiencing the peace and tranquillity of the mountains - with condors occasionally circling overhead - will never be forgotten

Four days in Salta and Jujuy

We recently spent four days with Nick around Cafayate Cachi Salta and Purmamarca We were lucky enough to see some hidden gems away from the main tourist traps that were really spectacular Nick was really knowledgable about the area and knew all the best spots He was super flexible and we were able to tailor our trip to suit our interest the weather etc each day He really went above and beyond to help with suggestions of hotels and activities we couldn t have asked for more

We had an incredible time touring with

We had an incredible time touring with Nick from Poncho tours for through Salta Tilcara and Cafayate in December From the moment I emailed him Nick was very helpful working with our requirements and time constraints to make a tailor made trip to suit our needs The Salta region is breathtaking and Nick seemed to know it inside out making sure we stopped at all the right places He went out of his way several times including on the last day when we picked up some produce from his local delicatessen and had a great picnic with some stunning scenery I highly reccommend visiting this beautiful region and Poncho tours

I do not recommend Poncho Tours

I do not recommend Poncho Tours This is because days before our trip they replaced the guide and sent us a driver who drove well but was not a tourist guide We were left to our own devices to find out about the regions visited what to wear and where to eat We received no indication or guidance on absolutely anything Not even the amounts to be reserved for entrance fees to the places to be visited were informed to us A disappointment If we had known we would have hired just one driver For the price we paid 2000 00 four people it would certainly be much more affordable

Disappointing trip from Mendoza to Salta

My partner and I recently completed a poncho tour from Mendoza to Salta 1640 km This was not our first tour with a driver and we were careful to go through Nicks suggested itinerary thoroughly beforehand Requesting hikes visits and interesting stops where possible He came back with an 8 day itinerary which included these Our first day started 2 hours late as our driver had things to do in Mendoza and it didn t improve from there The drives were long and hot with very few breaks After a few days we felt ill from dehydration The itinerary was unrealistic and unachievable Drive times being much longer than expected meaning we only managed 2 visits out of a possible 9 We voiced our concerns to Nick during and after our tour and his standard reply was after 17 years I have had no complaints adding that this was a road trip what did you expect Refusing to take on board any criticism or responsibility for his misguidance My advice is to save yourself money 400 a day time and stress Get the bus to Salta and do a more interesting tour from there We wish we had In all your replies to us including this one the key word is YOU You recently did this trip I m sure it was similar but not exactly the same you have done this trip many times However we did this tour with your driver not you So you actually have no idea what we did or didn t do Mariano had driven for over 20 hours the day before collecting us with 5 hours sleep Not surprising then that he missed out one of the hikes on the first day This was sold to us as a tour not a road trip You should have been more transparent with the drive times you had plenty of opportunity to do this irrespective of the zoom chat