Salta Trip Overview
Take a drive on the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). Experience the combination of routes by bus and train and enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. Offering exclusive attraction, the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct is a must!
This full-day tour includes transportation from your hotel in Salta to the Salta Station, Bus Ride to San Antonio de los Cobres and the ticket to the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds).
Additional Info
Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Salta, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salta, Northern Argentina, Argentina
Take a drive on the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). Experience the combination of routes by bus and train and enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. Offering exclusive attraction, the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct is a must!
This full-day tour includes transportation from your hotel in Salta to the Salta Station, Bus Ride to San Antonio de los Cobres and the ticket to the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds).
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Terminal De Omnibus, 4400, Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 399, A4400 Salta, Argentina
A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Salta around 6am to take you to the meeting point.
Stop At: Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge), from Campo Quijano to Puerta Tastil Argentina
In Plaza Antofagasta at 6:15am, in front of the SaltaTrain Station, all the passengers will do the check-in with tickets and passports. Once everyone is registered and seated inside the bus, the journey begins.
At 7:35am, your first photographic stop is in Campo Quijano, located 18.5 miles (30 kilometers) from the capital. Return to the bus at 8:05am, and make the second stop at Viaducto del Toro, located on the Quebrada.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: El Alfarcito, Ruta nacional 51, Km 82,5, Rosario de Lerma Argentina
Continue on and stop at El Alfarcito, a place where the tradition of local handicrafts is kept alive. Enjoy a country breakfast, and visit the craft fair. Also we will be visiting the Father Chifri Fundation, an organization that helps to obtain resources and provides education and training to local people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Antonio de los Cobres, San Antonio de los Cobres, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Then we go straight to San Antonio de los Cobres, a town at the foot of the Terciopelo Hill. Arriving at 11:40am, we will reach the train station and embark on the emblematic Train to the Clouds.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tren a las Nubes, Planta Baja Local 33 Galería Baccaro, A4400 Salta, Argentina
At 12pm, start the train ride, and experience the beauty of nature, stillness, and immensity. Onboard there is bar service, postal service, and merchandising to make this trip an enjoyment and an unforgettable memory.
Around 1pm, arrive to the Viaduct of Polvorilla, the most recognized bridge of the area. Here, descend from the train and have 30 minutes to tour the place and take incredible photos.
Get back on the train and start the return to San Antonio de los Cobres, arriving at the station around 2:45 pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Antonio de los Cobres, San Antonio de los Cobres, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Here we will have two hours of free time where we can tour the town, experience different activities with the native communities, among them, you can visit the Craft Market, create a clay pot with your own hands, or make a trekking with llamas (optional, not included). Also, it is the ideal time to enjoy lunch (not included).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ruins of Tastil, Ruta Nacional 51, Km 106 Santa Rosa de Tastil Argentina
Around 4:30 pm, go back on board the bus and start our return. After an hour’s drive, make our last stop in the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, where one of the largest archaeological sites in our country is located. It is estimated that it hosted 3,000 people approximately.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
After this 20-minute stop, begin the final section of our trip, arriving at the city of Salta around 8:15pm.
Duration: 3 hours
