Cafayate

Valle de Lerma - Explore the province’s winegrowing hub by traversing Las Conchas gorge. Route: National Road 68 (Wine Route); Lerma Valley (Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viña (technical stop)).

Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas - Erosion has created a series of natural marvels like The Devil’s Throat, a deep and narrow canyon, and The Amphitheatre, known for its perfect natural acoustics. Other formations include The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, and The Castles.

Gradually, the arid landscape gives way to vast vineyards, leading to one of the most notable regions in the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a town with one-story houses featuring late 19th-century colonial and baroque architecture. Quebrada de las Conchas: Over 10 stops showcasing multicolored formations shaped by wind and water erosion, such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, and more.

Cafayate - In Cafayate, you can visit a winery and sample the finest wines in the area. While the region is famous for Torrontés, it also has extensive vineyards dedicated to red grapes like Malbec, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cafayate - Tour Cafayate city and a winery. You’ll have 2 free hours in the city for lunch and exploration. The town features one-story houses with late 19th-century colonial and baroque architecture. (Lunch and drinks are NOT included in the price).

Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas - We return to Salta via the Quebrada de las Conchas on Route 68, stopping at the sites we missed on the way there and enjoying this unique and beautiful Argentine landscape.

Valle de Lerma - Before reaching Salta city, we make a technical stop in La Viña or Talapampa for a snack or bathroom break.

Cachi

Valle de Lerma - Departing from Salta, we travel through the Lerma Valley towards the southern part of the province, reaching the town of El Carril before heading west towards Quebrada del Escoipe and its stunning landscapes. We have technical stops for bathroom breaks or snacks.

Cuesta del Obispo - Experience the majestic Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After passing Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level), we enter Los Cardones National Park.

Parque Nacional Los Cardones - Leaving the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend Quebrada de Escoipe and continue along the impressive Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level), we cross Los Cardones National Park.

Valle Encantado - Visit local grocers and pass through a town where peppers are dried by the roadside.

Cachi - Arriving at noon in the colonial town of Cachi, you’ll have 2 free hours for lunch and exploration. The town’s cobbled streets and adobe houses offer a glimpse into a place frozen in time, preserving its original essence. During these 2 hours, you can explore the town’s 10-block by 10-block area and sample its regional cuisine. We then regroup with the guide to return to Salta.

Valle de Lerma - Before reaching Salta city, we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril for a snack or bathroom break.

Humahuaca

Salta - Departing from Salta, we head to San Salvador de Jujuy, with technical stops for bathroom breaks or snacks.

Volcan - A technical stop for bathroom breaks and supplies.

Purmamarca - Visit the Hill of Seven Colors, one of the most iconic towns in the Humahuaca ravine.

Tilcara - Explore the town of Tilcara, home to the Pucará de Tilcara and its pre-Inca ruins.

Uquia - Visit the town church and ceramic factory, offering great photo opportunities.

Humahuaca - Enjoy two free hours in this iconic town in La Quebrada for lunch and exploration.

Las Paletas Del Pintor - A photographic stop at the Painter’s Palettes, showcasing a stunning landscape of colorful mountains.

Tropico de Capricornio - A photographic stop at the Tropic of Capricorn, an imaginary line crossing our beautiful country.

Quebrada de Humahuaca - A technical stop for bathroom breaks and supplies.

Salta - We return to Salta city, crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way for bathroom breaks or to buy food and drinks.

Salinas Grandes

Salta - Departing from Salta, we take the central access route, RN 9, then enter the municipality of General Güemes via RN 34. We then enter Jujuy province, where we get a glimpse of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns like Yala, Volcán (technical stop), and Purmamarca, home to the majestic Hill of Seven Colors.

Quebrada de Humahuaca - A brief technical stop for bathroom breaks or snacks.

Purmamarca - Our first stop is in Purmamarca for a panoramic photo from the route, as the morning sun dramatically changes its colors. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.

Cuesta de Lipan - We ascend the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, reaching 4,170 meters above sea level, where we can admire its spectacular flora and fauna. This winding high mountain road offers breathtaking views of the puna’s green and brown landscapes.

Salinas Grandes - Arriving at the third-largest salt flat in Latin America, you’ll have 45 minutes to 1 hour of free time to explore the salt pools, sculptures, salt restaurant, and take amazing photos in this vast salt flat in northern Argentina.

Purmamarca - We return to Purmamarca, where you’ll have 2 free hours to explore the beautiful town and have lunch. The imposing Hill of Seven Colors is nestled in the heart of the town, with its narrow, cobbled streets and adobe houses.

Salta - We return to Salta city, crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way for bathroom breaks or to buy food and drinks.

• 4 excursions on 4 different days, leaving and returning to Salta each day
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• All fees and taxes included

• Food and drink

Enjoy four incredible excursions: Cafayate with the Quebrada de las Conchas and its wineries; Humahuaca with its enchanting towns and vibrant mountains; Cachi nestled among slopes, mountains, and Cardones; and the vast, awe-inspiring Salinas Grandes. Each full-day excursion departs from and returns to Salta Capital. You can select the dates for these excursions, with the option to have non-consecutive days in between. To book this excursion package, you must have at least 4 full days in Salta.

The package includes visits to Quebrada de las Conchas, La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, Cafayate and a winery, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Piedra del Molino, Recta del Tin Tin, Los Cardones National Park, Mirador del Nevado de Cachi and Cachi, Quebrada de Humahuaca, Purmamarca, Maimará, Tilcara, Huacalera, Uquía, Humahuaca, Cuesta del Lipán, Abra del Potrerillo, Nevado de Chañi, and Salinas Grandes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.