4-Days Discovering Salta - Nature & Adventure from Buenos Aires
Tour Overview
Embark on a 4-day adventure from Buenos Aires to the enchanting city of Salta, where colonial charm meets breathtaking natural beauty. This guided tour will immerse you in Salta's rich history and culture, with visits to iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Experience the scenic splendor of the Calchaquí Valley on a full-day excursion to Cachi, and journey to the sky on the Tour de las Nubes, exploring the vast salt flats of Salinas Grandes via San Antonio de los Cobres. Enjoy hand-picked accommodations, seamless transfers, and expertly guided excursions, ensuring a memorable and personalized experience in Argentina's captivating Northwest. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
DAY 1 - Arrival @ Salta & Tour arround the city
Location: Salta
Accommodation Name: 4* hotel
Welcome to Salta, La linda!
Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel and in the afternoon, we will show you arround this beautiful city. This Half day Tour in the city of Salta and its surroundings is ideal if you visit us for the first time. In four hours you will be able to appreciate some of our history and architectural patrimony. You will visit, among others, the heart of the city where the main square, Salta Cathedral and Cabildo tells a little bit of our past. Churchs as San Francisco and San Bernardo convent are considered architectural jewels as historic monuments like General Güemes, our famous soldier.
San Bernardo hill is perfect to appreciate the city from another perspective as San Lorenzo Village and its charm. By the end of the tour you will visit The Artisan Market (old flour mill), an important concentration of typical handicraft of the province.
Afterwards, we will head back to the city and get a nice rest at your 4* hotel.
DAY 2 - Falling in Love with Cachi
Location: Cachi
Accommodation Name: 4* hotel
We depart from Salta city along the Escoipe Gorge up to the breathtaking Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop's Slope) with a stop in Piedra del Molino (The Millstone, 3384 masl) the highest point of the trip, and go on across Los Cardones National Park through Tin Tin Straight path traced by natives at 3000 masl. This route evidences the same perfection as if it had been built using hi-tech tools. We will be able to appreciate the magnificence of the highest mountain in the Calchaquies Valley Cachi Snow-capped Mountain (Nevado de Cachi), which is among the 40 highest mountain in Argentina of over 6000 masl. After we reach Payogasta we will continue descending to encounter the magical town of Cachi. Traditional and staid, this village is typical for its colonial-type constructions, old houses lying on the very edge of narrow and cobbled street. Its church dates to the 18th Century and stands out for its floor, ceiling and furniture made of cactus wood and its adobe walls. Cachi has a well-recognized Anthropological Museum where the history of indigenous civilizations is exhibited in 5000 pieces unraveling a 10000-year-old story.
Afterwards, we will head back to the city and get a nice rest at your 4* hotel.
DAY 3 - Tour to the Clouds - Salinas Grandes through San Antonio de los Cobres
Location: Salta
Accommodation Name: 4* hotel
Driving across Quebrada del Toro (Toro Gorge), we will reach Santa Rosa de Tastil, a vast archeological site at 3000 masl, in the heart of this gorge. Along this route, after getting the second highest point at 4.080 masl in Abra Blanca, we will reach a great plain which is a prelude to San Antonio de los Cobres: a town asleep in the solitude of the heights, the desert and the Puna. After lunch time we will take the ex-Route 40 for around 90 km northbound and we will finally arrive to a huge salt flat, Salinas Grandes (Jujuy). No urbanization exists and people who work on the salt mines have to spend the night in precarious shelters or travel to the closest villages on a daily basis. We we´ll have free time to explore and taking some pictures. Afterwards, we will ascend up to 4,170 masl in Abra de Potrerillos and descend again along the Cuesta de Lipan until we finally arrive in Purmamarca, a small town at the foot of the Seven Colour Hill. We will continue our journey back to Salta, concluding this fascinating and colorful excursion.
Afterwards, we will head back to the city and get a nice rest at your 4* hotel.
DAY 4 - End of our adventure. Transfer to the Airport
Location: Salta
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we say good bye. We hope you loved this place as much as we do!
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to take your flight.
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What's Included
Breakfast
3-Nights Lodging at a 4 * Hotel in Salta
Professional English speaking guide in excursions
Transfer in & out from airport in Salta
City Tour in Salta
Fullday Tour Humahuaca Valley
Full-day excursion to the Train to the Clouds (including train ticket)
Round-trip Airfare from Buenos Aires in Economic Class (IF FLIGHT OPTION SELECTED)
Transfers in Buenos Aires (IF FLIGHT OPTION SELECTED)
What's Not Included
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Gratuities
Gratuities are optional and not included in the tour package.
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Transfers in Buenos Aires
Transfers within Buenos Aires are not included.
Optional Extras
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Roundtrip Airfare from Buenos Aires
Roundtrip Airfare from Buenos Aires
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Transfers in Buenos Aires
Transfers in Buenos Aires
Know Before You Go
- Infant Seats Available
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Rates subject to availability
- This package is non-refundable and cannot be modified or canceled.
- Optional flights are in economic class subject to availability. To include them, the option "with flights" must be selected. Please bear in mind that beginning and ending time may vary according to flight availability.
- If you are solo traveler, you will have Single base occupancy; If you are two or more, you will have Double base occupancy. If single base is required, we can certainly quote.
- The availability of the Train to the Clouds may be affected during peak season, as it only operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
- Rates do not apply to special dates such as Christmas and New Year's.
- Please note that during this trip, we will be traveling through high-altitude areas. We recommend: drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and smoking, not engaging in physical exertion (walk slowly and rest when needed), and eating light meals.
- If flight option is selected, we will pick you up at your accommodation in Buenos Aires (centrally located hotels).
If flight option is not selected, we will pick you up at Salta Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Martín Miguel de Guemes) / Accommodation.
Mode of Transport
Seamless transfers are provided, including airport pick-up and drop-off, as well as transportation for all excursions, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience throughout your journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights of lodging at a 4-star hotel, such as Design Suites or similar, ensuring a restful experience after each day's adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights of lodging at a 4-star hotel, such as Design Suites or a similar establishment.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Breakfast is included in the tour package, along with snacks during excursions.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transfers to and from the airport in Salta are included in the tour package.
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Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?
Infant seats are available, but infants must not sit on laps. The tour is not stroller accessible.
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Are there any accessibility considerations for this tour?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for pets. There is also no public transportation nearby.
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What kind of guided experiences can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes an English-speaking guide who will lead you through various excursions, including a half-day city tour of Salta, a full-day excursion to Cachi, and a tour to the Salinas Grandes via San Antonio de los Cobres.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include exploring the historic heart of Salta, visiting the scenic Calchaquí Valley, and experiencing the vast salt flats of Salta. You will also visit iconic landmarks such as the Salta Cathedral, San Francisco Church, and the Artisan Market.
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What is the itinerary for the tour?
The tour starts with your arrival in Salta and a half-day city tour. The second day includes a full-day excursion to Cachi. On the third day, you will visit the Salinas Grandes via San Antonio de los Cobres. The tour concludes on the fourth day with a transfer to the airport.
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Are gratuities included in the tour package?
Gratuities are not included in the tour package and are optional.
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What should I know before going on this tour?
You should know that infant seats are available, but the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and it is not suitable for pets. Additionally, there is no public transportation nearby.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The tours are in small groups with the same interests. But it also depends on the operators at the destination.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 15 years we have been taking travelers to visit South America, we have always been committed to being there for our travellers.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, We do not operate this option.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, the accommodation will include meet local health and safety regulations.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No, You don't contributing to any charity by booking the tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Services and hotels can be changed up to 15 days before your trip., except for services and hotels with prepaid. Changes in flights are subject to a penalty fee.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Before your trip, you will receive the voucher with the booked services.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It all depends de the tour and the operator. Usually, you can not join the tour once it has departed.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Biosecurity protocols all along the journey according to the local Sanitary Authorities The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test
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4-Days Discovering Salta - Nature & Adventure from Buenos Aires
4 Days Starting and ending in Salta, Argentina
Visiting: Salta, Cachi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
420398
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
1-99
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