Tours in Salta

Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After visiting La Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level) you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name (6,320 meters above sea level), is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets. We will visit the Lerma Valley, El Carril, El Maray, Calchaquí Valley, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Valle Encantado, La Piedra del Molino (3348 meters above sea level), Recta del Tin Tin (11 kilometer road built by the Incas), Los Cardones National Park (only high altitude National Park in Argentina), Sighting of the Nevados de Cachi (6,380 meters above sea level) and 2 free hours in the town of Cachi.

Comfortable: Modern and spacious vehicles for a relaxing trip Safe: Professional and trained drivers to give you the best experience Punctual: Scheduled departures so that you arrive at your destination on time One-way transfer from downtown hotels in Salta to Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport

In this tour to Cachi, you´ll discover one of the most breathtaking landscapes that Salta offers like the “Cuesta del Obispo” and the "Parque Nacional de Cardones". This amazing experience gives you the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Salta.

This day-trip to Cafayate offers you one of the most beautiful landscapes in South America. You will be able to see formations in the mountains like The Castles, The Amphitheater, The Devil's Throat and more. In the town of Cafayate you will have a wine tasting and time to walk around the beautiful town.

On this full-day tour you will get to see Purmamarca, with its 7 Colors Hill, and Tilcara and its ruins and the unique church of Uquía. Humahuaca was declared a World Heritage Site, given its unique, sharp and colorful mountains cape.

Travel safely and without wasting time. Transfer from airport to hotel in Salta, downtown hotels. At the Salta airport we will be receiving you with a sign with the name of our company Nordic Travel or Viator. Please, for your safety, do not leave the airport without first being contacted by an operator of our company. In case you can not find our agent, contact our contact phones. This service is one way transfer, if you wish to have the transfer back to the airport, return the purchase and then indicate your return flight at the destination to coordinate the pick-up time for your hotel.

Immerse yourself in the Cachi and Calcahaqui valleys during this tour of dramatic gorges, high altitude flora and fauna, Incan history, tranquil towns, churches and museums. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bilingual guide, transportation, all fees and snacks are included. 

Arrive and leave without worry! The transfer service airport – hotel (and vice versa) offers you comfort, punctuality and security from the first moment in Salta. Forget complicated waits and transfers – our professional drivers wait to take you directly and with all the peace of mind to your destination. Comfort, confidence and good treatment guaranteed. Book your airport transfer and start your journey with the best experience!

They will experience an experience that combines landscapes, history and regional gastronomy in a unique way so that they can get to know the places from the perspective of a typical local. Additionally, the tour can be personalized to create a trip specifically adapted to what travelers want. A day to enjoy the mountains with their unique fauna and vegetation combined with history and cultures whose origins date back to times before the arrival of the Spanish. And to close we can enjoy a different lunch in the middle of nature.

This tour is unique because it offers an immersive journey through Salta's rich colonial heritage and natural beauty. You will explore iconic historical sites such as the 9 de Julio Plaza, the Cabildo, and the stunning San Francisco Church. The tour also includes a visit to the oldest religious building in Salta, the San Bernardo Convent, with its remarkable indigenous-carved portal. Beyond the historical center, you will experience the breathtaking views from San Bernardo Hill and visit the charming summer retreat village of San Lorenzo. The tour concludes at the artisan market, providing a comprehensive and culturally enriching experience of Salta.

Fill your day with distinct landscapes, small towns, Incan culture, and regional foods as you explore the best of the Humahuaca Gorge region which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Highlights of this 13-hour trip include Seven Colors Hill, the town of Purmamarca, Incan archaeological sites, the elaborate Uquia Chapel and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, and transportation included.

Enjoy a hassle-free stay in Salta and skip the stress of finding a taxi with this pre-booked transfer service. You can choose between Arrival, Departure and Round Trip transfers with brand new vehicles and professional bilingual drivers.

By contracting this promotion of 2 Full Day excursions, passengers will have the possibility of visiting world-renowned natural formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas (Cafayate Excursion), as well as being able to visit and discover enchanting landscapes of the Calchaquies Valleys, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park, Town of Cachi, etc. (Excursion to Cachi). All this with the benefit of obtaining a much cheaper price when hiring 2 Full Day excursions with a promotional rate.

To discover the magic of colors of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, we start from Salta through RN 9/34 to reach San Salvador de Jujuy from where we will begin to walk the wonderful villages of the Quebrada de Humahuaca to discover their customs, tradition, beliefs, and also discover the wonderful landscapes that surround them, so we will travel Volcano, Tumbaya, Purmamarca with its square where the artisans gather, its Church full of history and of course the Hill of the seven colors , then heading to Tilcara to delight with one of the beautiful villages of Jujuy , our next point will be Humahuaca where in addition to walking the town with its beautiful buildings and the imposing Independence Monument, where we will have lunch. Back we will meet the Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera and Maimara where we can appreciate its famous Palette of the Painter. From there we returned to Salta by the same route we went.

Pick-up at your hotel: from here, we travel approximately an hour through the Valle de Lerma to Chicoana, in the heart of Salta’s tobacco region. Passing the picturesque old adobe drying sheds, we arrive at the delightful farm of Cielo Verde for our wine tasting. Cielo Verde means “Green Sky” and it’s named for its location in an enclave of hills extending up into the Yungas cloud forest, and the famous Cuesta del Obispo (the road to Cachi). You’ll be received warmly by hosts Carlos and Carla whose 16 hectare estate is also ideal for bird-spotting and short hikes. (Overnight accommodation is also available: contact us for more details.) This is roughly a five hour half-day, including three hours at the finca, in one of our comfortable VW Amarok 4x4 pick-ups.

This 3-day tour will take you through the most captivating landscapes of Salta and Jujuy. You will start in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, visiting Purmamarca and its Cerro de los Siete Colores. In Tilcara you can visit the Pucará (entrance not included), and then visit the spectacular Cerro Hornocal, or "Cerro de los 14 Colores", with its vibrant nuances. On the second day you will tour Cafayate, famous for its wines and the incredible rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas, such as the Amphitheater and the Castle. On the last day, you will discover the beauty of Cachi and Los Cardones National Park, where huge cacti dominate a unique landscape. An experience that unites nature, culture and tradition. IMPORTANT : If you visit Hornocal, take vianda, as you will not have two hours free for lunch in Humahuaca.

I lived an unforgettable experience touring the most emblematic destinations of northwest Argentina. On the first day you will marvel at the colonial charm of Cachi, a magical town surrounded by mountains and snowfall, reached through Cuesta del Obispo, the Enchanted Valley and Los Cardones National Park. On the second day you will visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, World Heritage Site, exploring towns such as Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, and ascending by 4x4 to the imposing Cerro de 14 Colores (Hornocal). Finally, you will get to know the dazzling Salinas Grandes, with a stop in Purmamarca and its famous Cerro de los Siete Colores. A journey full of history, culture and the most striking landscapes of northern Argentina.

We leave the province of Salta to enter the neighboring province of Jujuy, visiting the beautiful Quebrada de Humahuaca. Route 9 will begin the ascent, passing through the towns of Volcano (2,070 meters above sea level) and Tumbaya, which are erected on the banks of the Rio Grande. Destination consecrated as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO). Singular villages are shown, such as Purmamarca, famous for the location of the Seven Colors Hill, Maimará, with colorful slopes called Palette of the Painter. Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed. Uquía shows its chapel, built in the 17th century, carved in laminated gold, Humahuaca gives its name to the Quebrada and is its largest town, with cobbled streets and iron street lamps on the corners, it is also the highest point of the route, 2,940 meters above sea level. Main attractions: Monument to Independence, Cathedral Church and Municipal Building.

I lived the experience of the Argentine north with these unmissable excursions. Tour the magical Cafayate, land of wine and sun, crossing the striking Quebrada de las Conchas with its unique natural formations. I met Cachi, a charming village at the foot of the snowy, climbing up the Cuesta del Obispo and crossing Los Cardones National Park. I discovered the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a World Heritage Site, and climbed in 4x4 to the impressive Cerro de 14 Colores in Hornocal. Finally, surprise yourself with the Salinas Grandes, an open-air white desert, and stroll through Purmamarca and its famous Cerro de los 7 Colores. Culture, unique landscapes and adventure in one trip.

Going to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name, is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets. The Salinas Grandes excursion from Salta will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market on this excursion. IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: THE ENTRANCE TO THE SALINAS GRANDES IS SEPARATE, IT IS PAID TO LOCALS OF THE REGION. ESTIMATED $5000 ARGENTINE PESOS

From the city of Salta, we will tour the center and south of the Lerma Valley, and then enter the Quebrada de Las Conchas Natural Reserve. Here we will find geoforms carved by nature such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, El Sapo, El Fraile, El Obelisco, etc. In Cafayate you will have the opportunity to visit a winery, with tasting of the best wines in the area. After lunch, we return to Salta via the same route. Going to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name, is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.

Vehicle tour of the beautiful city of Salta, "Salta La Linda" that begins at 4:00 p.m every day of the week. On this midday walk we will visit the following points of general interest: Plaza 9 de Julio, Cathedral Basilica, Cabildo, Casa de Uriburu, Convent of San Francisco, Convent of San Bernardo, Mirador del Cerro San Bernardo, Monument to General Güemes, Monument 20 of February, Quebrada de San Lorenzo and Artisan Market. Distance: 90 kilometers. Duration: 3 ½ hours

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world can be seen in one day on the excursion to Hornocal. The hill of the 14 colors, the entire Humahuaca gorge, visiting the Pucara de Tilcara and the 7-color hill in Purmamarca.

Jump on a bus and travel along the scenic Route No 68 to explore the world's highest wine route. Discover famous wine cellars in the area while soaking in stunning views of colorful mountains. Don't miss out on the chance to join a wine tasting led by local sommeliers, who will share fascinating stories about the region's winemaking history. Get ready for an adventure that will delight your senses and create lasting memories of an unforgettable wine experience.