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2 Day Tour from Salta to Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
Historical Tours 2 days Offered in: English, Spanish

2 Day Tour from Salta to Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes

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Overview

We will be visiting a destination recognized as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO), discovering incredible landscapes and monuments, towns, and cultures. We will visit unique towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of the 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed.

The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada.

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.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

We visit all the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

In-vehicle air conditioning

All fees and/or taxes

We visit the town of Purmamarca, La Cuesta de Lípan and Salinas Grandes.

Lunch. In each town each day, you will have 2 hours free to have lunch

Entrance to locals in Salinas Grandes. 1 USD

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What to expect

Day 1 Humahuaca

  1. Salta

    2 hours

    We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.

  2. Volcan

    15 min

    Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.

  3. Purmamarca

    40 min

    We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine

  4. Tilcara

    40 min

    Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located

  5. Uquia

    30 min

    Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory.

  6. Humahuaca

    2 hours

    Two free hours in the iconic town of La Quebrada to have lunch and tour the town

  7. Maimara

    20 min

    Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter

  8. Huacalera

    20 min

    Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn

  9. Tumbaya

    15 min

    Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.

  10. Salta

    4 hours

    We return to the city of Salta crossing the last part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.

Day 2 Salinas Grandes

  1. Salta

    3 hours

    We will leave from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, through the RN 34. Later we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán (technical stop) and Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores

  2. Quebrada de Humahuaca

    20 min Admission ticket included

    We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some type of snack.

  3. Purmamarca

    20 min

    First stop in the town of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo from the route, in front of the town, since the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. In this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.

  4. Cuesta de Lipan

    1 hour Admission ticket included

    We enter the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and we will be able to appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna. It is a winding high mountain road, majestic with its green and brown colors showing us the beautiful landscapes of the puna.

  5. Salinas Grandes

    1 hour Admission ticket included

    We arrive at the third largest salt flat in Latin America where we will be between 45 minutes to 1 hour free, to be able to tour the salt pools, sculptures, salt restaurant and take incredible photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina.

  6. Purmamarca

    2 hours

    We return to Purmamarca and they will be able to enjoy 2 free hours to tour the beautiful town and have lunch. Imposing hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of town with its narrow, cobbled streets and adobe and mud houses.

  7. Salta

    4 hours

    We return to the city of Salta crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way in case you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (America/Argentina/Salta).

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking

FAQs about 2 Day Tour from Salta to Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes

Can I cancel 2 Day Tour from Salta to Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 days.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What's included?

  • We visit all the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • We visit the town of Purmamarca, La Cuesta de Lípan and Salinas Grandes.

What's not included?

  • Lunch. In each town each day, you will have 2 hours free to have lunch
  • Entrance to locals in Salinas Grandes. 1 USD

Which places does it visit?

It visits Volcan, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquia, Humahuaca, Maimara, Huacalera, Tumbaya.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English, Spanish.

What fitness level is needed?

It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Operated by La Quebrada Turismo

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