Salta Trip Overview
Hop on a bus and travel along the scenic Route No 68 to tour to the highest wine route in the world. You will find yourself exploring the most recognised wine cellars of the area, while enjoying stunning views of colourful mountains, and don’t miss the chance of being part of a wine tasting conducted by local sommeliers, who will guide you through the wine-making history.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Salta, Argentina
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Salta, Northern Argentina, Argentina
Hop on a bus and travel along the scenic Route No 68 to tour to the highest wine route in the world. You will find yourself exploring the most recognised wine cellars of the area, while enjoying stunning views of colourful mountains, and don’t miss the chance of being part of a wine tasting conducted by local sommeliers, who will guide you through the wine-making history.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, Ruta Nacional 68, Cafayate Argentina
After be picked up in your Salta accommodation, you’ll travel along Route No 68 to go to the neighboring city of Cafayate, the heart of a world famous wine-making region. On your way there, you will also get to see beautiful mountain landscapes, and even get to cross Las Conchas River Gorge.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Museo de la Vid y el Vino, Avenida Guemes Sur Esquina Fermin Perdiguero, Cafayate 4427 Argentina
Once you’ve arrived at Cafayate, visit the Museum of Vine and Wine to get a sense of the history of the region and learn about the procedures that cellars use to make their wines. You’ll also learn about the main characteristics of high-altitude wines.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cafayate, Cafayate, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Then visit two wineries, where in addition to touring their facilities, you will enjoy a tasting of their most renowned wines. In recent years, the wine industry has experienced tremendous growth by promoting the development of outstanding quality wines recognized in international markets and competitions. The quality and the singularity of Salta comes from the region’s height between 5,200 and 7,800 feet (1600 and 2400 meters) above sea level. Those who wish to can also have lunch (own expense) in one of the wineries.
In the afternoon return to Salta by the same path, taking advantage of the “golden hour” light to capture some good pictures.
Duration: 2 hours
