Experience the beauty of Cafayate and the Calchaquí Valley in Salta, Argentina. Explore stunning natural landscapes and indulge in wine tastings at local wineries.
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Salta - Departure from Salta (downtown) – 1180 masl (6:30 am – 7:15 am)
Route 68: Camino de Asfalto
We will tour the Lerma Valley: Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viña -
Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas - Stop at Posta de Las Cabras – 1144 masl
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa
Quebrada de las Conchas: Alemanía, Puente Morales.
It will depart from the city of Salta, touring the center and south of the Lerma Valley, to then enter the Quebrada de las Conchas Natural Reserve. A 90 km low cornice road will take you through a narrow valley surrounded by colorful hills, dominated by orange and red. There you will find geoforms carved by Mother Nature such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, El Sapo, etc.
A walk through a reddish ravine, where each geological formation carved by the wind and water will give you beautiful postcards of the foothills, a more than deserved prelude to Cafayate, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley where the sun always shines and the best wine awaits you.
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La Garganta del Diablo - Stop at Garganta del Diablo – 1400 masl
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa asfaltado
Quebrada de las Conchas -
El Anfiteatro - Stop at Anfiteatro – 1400 masl
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa asfaltado
Quebrada de las Conchas -
Las Tres Cruces - Stop at Tres Cruces– 1500 msnm
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa asfaltado
Quebrada de las Conchas: various geological formations -
Los Medanos - Stop at a Winery with tasting– 1550 msnm
Route 68 and Route 40
Valle Calchaquí: Los médanos -
Cafayate - Stop at Cafayate – 1683 msnm
Route 40 and Route 68: Camino Asfaltado
In Cafayate you will have the chance to visit a winery, with tastings of the best wines in the area. Although the region always refers to Torrontés, the place has a large number of hectares devoted to red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat or Cabernet Sauvignon.
- La Yesera - Stop at La Yesera
- La Vina - Stop at Posta de las Cabras
- Salta - Return to Salta (downtown) (6:00 pm – 6:30 pm)
- Roundtrip transportation from Downtown Salta Hotels
- Bilingual English and Spanish professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Transfer from/to Airport to Hotel
A walk through a reddish ravine offers beautiful postcards of the foothills, a prelude to Cafayate, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley where the sun shines and the best wine awaits. Cafayate, the land of the sun and wine, is located in the Calchaquí Valley, 180 km from Salta’s capital, along one of Northern Argentina’s most renowned routes.
Departing from Salta, you’ll tour the Lerma Valley before entering the Quebrada de las Conchas Natural Reserve. A 90 km road takes you through a narrow valley surrounded by colorful hills, dominated by orange and red. You’ll encounter natural geoforms like La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, and El Sapo.
In Cafayate, visit a winery for tastings of the best local wines. Though Torrontés is renowned, the region also boasts many hectares of red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon. After lunch (not included), return to Salta by the same route.
- Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
