Salinas Granes, Purmamarca & Humahuaca Tour from Salta
ID: GYG142122-212655
Category:
Country: Argentina
Duration:
2 days
Description
Spend 2 days in stunning landscapes in Jujuy Province. Visit the Salinas Grandes salt flats, the Hill of 7 Colors and the Tilcara Pre-Inca ruins.
Head out into the beautiful landscapes of Jujuy Province on the first day of this 2-day tour. Admire views of the Quebrada del Toro gorge. Visit the museum in the small town of Santa Rosa de Tastil.
Continue to Puna de Atacama for unrivaled views of the plateau's lunar landscape. Take a break for lunch in San Antonio de los Cobres (at your own expense), before the drive along Route 40.
Be on the lookout for wildlife, including vicunas, llamas, foxes and condors. Take in views of the salt desert of Salinas Grandes en route to the Hill of 7 Colors in Purmamarca.
On the second day, visit the Pre-Inca ruins of Tilcara. Enjoy a break for lunch and take some time to explore the town. On the way back to Salta, visit a chapel built 700 years ago and see magnificent paintings of the artistic tradition known as the Cusco School.
Highlights
- Marvel at the salt desert of Salinas Grandes
- See the Hill of 7 Colors in Purmamarca
- Visit the Pre-Inca ruins of Tilcara and Humahuaca
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Tour involves around 2 hours of traveling through a low-quality dirt road between San Antonio Town and Salinas Grandes in the First Day and around 2 hours of traveling on a highway on the way back between Purmamarca Town and Salta City in the Second Day.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.