Overview
Experience the incredible Calchaquí Valley on this activity-filled overnight tour from Salta that combines stunning natural scenery with Argentine wine. You’ll enjoy a scenic round-trip drive to the towns of Cachi and Cafayate, admiring gorges, rivers, vineyards and mountain towns along the way.
Make plenty of photo stops at panoramic viewpoints, and learn about the history of the area from an experienced guide. Visit Cachi’s Archeological Museum if you wish, and enjoy a winery tour and tasting in Cafayate.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Winery tour and tasting
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz coach
Food and drinks
Overnight accommodation
Gratuities
Archeological museum (optional)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
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What to expect
Day 1 Salta - Cachi - Cafayate
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Tangol
After hotel pickup by coach, your overnight tour begins by heading out of town on Route 68 toward Cachi, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Salta.
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Calchaqui Valleys
1 hour
Drive through the Lerma Valley, passing through towns like El Carril and Chicoana, and continue into the Calchaquí Valley, a series of incredible valleys, rivers and gorges spread across Salta and its neighboring provinces that’s on UNESCO’s tentative list to become a World Heritage site.
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Quebrada del Escoipe
2 hours
During the drive, make a few stops to admire natural attractions like Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe Gorge), and then arrive in Cachi around midday
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Cachi
1 hour 30 min
You have about 1.5 hours of free time to explore and have lunch at one of the local restaurants, or find a pretty spot to enjoy a picnic if you brought a packed lunch with you. Then wander around the village at your leisure to see its historical architecture, from the whitewashed adobe homes to the 16th-century church, a National Historic Monument. If you’re interested, you may visit the Archeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico) to see its collection of artifacts from this region, some dating back 10,000 years (optional; entrance at own expense).
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4 hours
After lunch, return to your coach for the drive to Cafayate, another 100 miles (160 km) south in the wine region of the Calchaquí Valley. On the way, admire the beautiful landscapes along the Calchaquí River, see Quebrada de las Flechas (Arrows Gorge) and pass through mountain towns like Seclantas, Molinos and San Carlos. As a group, you may let your guide know whenever you want to stop for quick photos.
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Mercado Artesanal Cafayate
12 hours
When you arrive in Cafayate in the evening, enjoy a short tour of town while everyone is dropped off at their hotels. Your guide will tell you what time to meet up in the morning, and then you’re free to enjoy dinner and explore at your leisure for the rest of the night.
Overnight: Your selected hotel in Cafayate (own expense).
Day 2 Cafayate – Winery – Salta
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1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included
Meet your guide in the morning and head to a nearby winery (usually either Vasija Secreta or Domingo Hermanos) for a 1- to 1.5-hour tour and tasting. Learn about the winemaking process in Cafayate as you tour the winery, visiting the vineyards or barreling facilities, and then enjoy a tasting of Argentine varietals like torrontés (the region’s signature white varietal) and malbec.
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Mercado Artesanal Cafayate
2 hours
Return to Cafayate, where you have free time for lunch; check out one of the local restaurants on the town square, perhaps.
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Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
2 hours
Then start the drive back to Salta, which takes you past more of the Calchaquí Valley’s striking natural attractions. One of the most impressive is Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells Gorge), known for its many rock formations caused by wind and water erosion; make photo stops at formations like Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) and the Amphitheater (Anfiteatro).
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History Museum of the North
2 hours
Then, continue north through the Lerma Valley to Salta, where you’ll arrive in the evening. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (America/Argentina/Salta).
Additional Information
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes and bring water
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate
How long does 2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Winery tour and tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz coach
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Overnight accommodation
- Gratuities
- Archeological museum (optional)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Tangol, Calchaqui Valleys, Quebrada del Escoipe, Cachi, Mercado Artesanal Cafayate, Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, History Museum of the North.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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