Experience the full range of Northern Argentina , based in the city of Salta , with a package that combines high-altitude landscapes, traditional villages, natural formations, and wine culture. The package includes airport transfers between Salta Airport and your centrally located hotel , as well as full-day excursions to the Salinas Grandes salt flats and Cafayate .
✈️ Transfers in/out included between Salta Airport and central hotels.
🏔️ Discover the Salinas Grandes , one of the most impressive landscapes in the Argentine Puna.
🌈 Visit Purmamarca and the Hill of 7 Colors , among the most picturesque towns in the north.
🛣️ Explore the Lipán Slope , reaching 4,170 meters above sea level and enjoying incredible high-altitude landscapes.
🧂 Behold the immensity of the Salinas Grandes , at 3,400 meters above sea level.
🍇 Discover Cafayate , land of sun and wine in the Calchaquí Valleys.
🌄 Explore the Quebrada de las Conchas and its natural formations, such as the Garganta del Diablo and the Amphitheater.
🍷 Visit a local winery and enjoy a tasting of high-altitude wines, including the renowned Torrontés.
📸 Enjoy unique landscapes of Northern Argentina combining nature, culture, Andean villages and regional gastronomy.
About this tour
Your experience in Northern Argentina begins with a transfer from Salta International Airport to your hotel in the city center , so you can start your stay comfortably and without worrying about arrival logistics.
During your trip you will have the opportunity to discover some of the most representative landscapes of the north of the country through two full-day excursions: a visit to the impressive Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca , and an excursion to Cafayate and the Quebrada de las Conchas .
The first adventure begins early in the morning from your hotel in Salta. The journey will take you to the province of Jujuy, crossing part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and traditional towns like Yala and Volcán , until you reach Purmamarca , one of the most picturesque destinations in the region.
In Purmamarca you can admire the famous Hill of 7 Colors , a natural formation characteristic of the area, and explore the streets of the town, where you will find traditional architecture and a craft market.
Next, you`ll continue towards the Lipán Pass , a spectacular mountain road that climbs to approximately 4,170 meters above sea level . Along the way, you`ll stop at viewpoints to enjoy the Puna landscape and take photographs.
The main destination will be Salinas Grandes , one of the most visited salt flats in Northern Argentina. At approximately 3,400 meters above sea level , the vast white expanse of the salt flat offers a unique setting for walking, contemplating the landscape, and capturing unforgettable photographs.
After the visit, you will return to Purmamarca , where you will have time for lunch on your own and to continue exploring the town before beginning your return journey to Salta. The tour concludes in the afternoon at your centrally located hotel.
The second excursion will take you to Cafayate , crossing the Lerma Valley and some of its traditional villages, such as Cerrillos, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, and Alemania. Along the way, you`ll see cultivated fields, mountain landscapes, and small towns that preserve part of the region`s historical identity.
The tour continues through the spectacular Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells Gorge) , where wind and water erosion created some of the most iconic geological formations in the Calchaquí Valleys. Along the way, you`ll stop to explore and photograph emblematic sites such as La Garganta del Diablo (The Devil`s Throat), El Anfiteatro (The Amphitheater), La Yesera (The Gypsum Quarry), El Sapo (The Toad), El Obelisco (The Obelisk), and Los Castillos (The Castles) .
Next, you`ll arrive in Cafayate , recognized as one of the main wine-producing regions of northern Argentina and especially famous for its high-altitude wines . There, you`ll visit a local winery , where you can learn more about the region`s winemaking process and enjoy a tasting , including the opportunity to try the renowned Torrontés .
After the winery visit, you`ll begin your return journey to the city of Salta along the same route. The afternoon light transforms the colors and shapes of the Quebrada de las Conchas , offering a different perspective of its landscapes.
To complete the experience, the package also includes transfer from your centrally located hotel in Salta to the Airport , facilitating the logistics of your trip from beginning to end.
An ideal proposal to discover in one trip the Puna, the high landscapes, the Andean villages, the natural formations of the Calchaquí Valleys and the winemaking tradition of Cafayate , combining nature, culture and flavors of Northern Argentina.
