Salta Trip Overview
On this trip, you will explore the Northwest, one of the most outstanding regions of Argentina! Beyond the beaten path, this tour offers you a real immersion in the traditions of the original peoples of Salta and Jujuy, their culture, their history and their colorful landscapes. You will discover the local life while you travel through coloured mountains and salt deserts. An unforgettable experience!
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Salta, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salta, , Argentina
On this trip, you will explore the Northwest, one of the most outstanding regions of Argentina! Beyond the beaten path, this tour offers you a real immersion in the traditions of the original peoples of Salta and Jujuy, their culture, their history and their colorful landscapes. You will discover the local life while you travel through coloured mountains and salt deserts. An unforgettable experience!
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival to Salta “la Linda” (-/-/-)
Stop At: Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, RN51 5, A4400 Salta, Argentina
Arrival in Salta and private transfer to your hotel.
Free evening to discover the city.
We suggest you to spend the evening in one of the many “peñas” (traditional tavern) that Salta offer, we have many recommendations in order to spend an unforgettable evening.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel
Day 2: Day 2: Private tour from Salta to Cachi – Los Cardones National Park (B/-/-)
Stop At: Parque Nacional Los Cardones, Cachi Argentina
Your driver picks you up at the hotel to take you to the north-west trails, towards Cachi. You will cross the Los Cardones National Park, passing by the so-called “Inca Trail”, the Recta Tin Tin, name given to a perfectly straight stretch of road of Route 33, which runs for 18 km through the cactus of the Los Cardones National Park. The name of this route dates from the Inca empire, between 1480 and 1535 and was then part of the long trail that ran along the Andes from Ecuador to Argentina. You will probably see lamas and cactus, across the Andean plateau.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cachi, Cachi, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Arrival to Cachi, charming small town of colonial inheritance, with low houses tinged with white lime.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel
Day 3: Day 3: Andean Rural Community: Sharing and discoveries (B/L/D)
Stop At: Laguna de Brealito, Seclantas Argentina
From Cachi, the famous Route 40 runs along the Calchaquí River south to Seclantás. From there a gravel road will take us to the town of Brealito, where we will meet an Andean rural community.
You will learn about local traditions and participate in weaving, ceramics, viticulture, paprika and other spices. A real immersion in this respectable and warm community. After having lunch with your hosts, you will be able to walk in the hills along the irrigation channels guided by the inhabitants, enjoying the surrounding nature and beautiful views.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Note: Activity to be confirmed according to the schedule of the local family.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 1 night accommodation (homestay) in the rural community of Brealito (private room with share facilities).
Day 4: Day 4: Trip through the Calchaquies Valleys (B/-/-)
Stop At: Quebrada de Las Flechas – Angastaco, ruta 40 Km 1116 bajando de Cachi a Cafayate,Salta, Argentiina, Angastaco Argentina
The route 40 continues to Molinos and Angastaco with its pepper fields and its small center that comes alive when the heat falls.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cafayate, Cafayate, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
In the afternoon, you arrive in the city of Cafayate, famous due to its wine production.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel
Day 5: Day 5: From Cafayate to Salta (B/-/-)
Stop At: Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, Ruta Nacional 68, Cafayate Argentina
In the morning, you go towards Salta making some stops to enjoy breathtaking views next to the road. You cross small colonial cities like Alemania. You will also enter to the Quebrada de Las Conchas, a beautiful and spectacular rock formations carved by erosion and winds such as the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat), El Anfiteatro (the Amphitheater), El Sapo (The Toad), El Fraile (The Monk), El Obelisco (The Obelisk) Los Castillos (The Castles).
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
In the end of the afternoon, you are free to visit Salta at your own pace.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel
Day 6: Day 6: On the road to Jujuy: Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca (B/-/-)
Stop At: San Antonio de los Cobres, San Antonio de los Cobres, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
You head towards San Antonio de los Cobres through the winding roads of the Northwest by the Quebrada del Toro along the old railway of the famous “Tren a las Nubes”.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Salinas Grandes, 4600 Argentina
After a break for lunch (not included), you take the road to discover the “Salinas Grandes”, an impressive salt desert at over 4.000m above sea level, just on the border between the regions of Salta and Jujuy.
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Stop At: Purmamarca, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Finally, you will descend by Cuesta del Lipán observing condors and llamas to Purmamarca, beautiful village next to the Seven Colours Mountain
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel
Day 7: Day 7: Discover the Quebrada de Humahuaca & visit to a local community in Ocumazo (B/-/D)
Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Rio Grande Purmamarca Village, Humahuaca Argentina
Set off along the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its small villages, this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your driver and guide you will discover the curiosities and colorful markets of each small village, including those of Tilcara, where you will also visit the Pucará (archaeological site). At lunch time, arrival to the village of Humahuaca. Free time to explore the city on your own and have lunch (not included).
Private tour with English speaking driver-guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Rio Grande Purmamarca Village, Humahuaca Argentina
In the afternoon, you will meet a rural community of Ocumazo, which inhabits the Quebrada de Humahuaca preserving the customs and traditions of their people for several generations. A local family will welcome and make you discover their rural life. You will do a 3-hour trek to visit a pre-Columbian archaeological site (Antigal) while learning about the history of the indigenous people (low level of difficulty) Later, enjoy a homemade dinner with the host family.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Family house in Ocumazo rural community (private room with private bathroom)
Day 8: Day 8: Living the authentic andean culture (B/L/-)
Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Rio Grande Purmamarca Village, Humahuaca Argentina
Today you will do a 3-hour horse riding in the surroundings. You will enjoy the magnificent landscapes from the viewpoint of Cerro Santa Ana, where the Mount Hornocal is located, known as the “mount of 14 colors” Ocumazo is located on a hidden valley between enormous mountains and the families take advantage of the land and its productions. A local guide will explain to you their traditions in the rural area.
At noon, you will do an Andean cooking workshop, while you learn more about agricultural activity such as corn, potato, ollucos, habas, or the breeding of goats. You will have your creations for lunch.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
In the afternoon, return to Salta with your driver by private car.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Standard Category Hotel
Day 9: Day 9: End of the trip. Transfer to the airport in Salta (B/-/-)
Pass By: Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport, RN51 5, A4400 Salta, Argentina
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Salta airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
