From Salta: Full-Day Wine and Valley Tour to Cafayate
ID: GYG51498-70381
Category:
Country: Argentina
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of the Valles Calchaquíes on a tour of the wine-growing region of Cafayate. Journey through the Lerma Valley and marvel at the rock formations of the "Devil's Throat" and "Toad".
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. height.
The city of Cafayate is considered the land of the sun and wine. It is located in the Calchaquí Valley, 180 km from the capital of Salta, and you can enjoy one of the most impressive and renowned routes in Northern Argentina.
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.
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.
After lunch (not included) you will return to Salta by the same route.
During the tour stops are made to walk and take pictures.
Highlights
- Get to know Cafayate, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley
- Observe colorful rock formations delcared a World National Monument by UNESCO
- Take in the sights of the Calchaquies Valley
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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.