Overview
A wide ranging private, tailor-made tour of the best landscape and culture the far north of Argentina has to offer.
We’ll explore the multi-colored Quebrada de Humahuaca, famous for its Seven Colored Hill and rich in history from Pre-Inca to colonial times.
The intrepid among you may also want to brave the high altitude 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, at 14,248 ft (4,344m) above sea level.
We will stroll around the historic town of Humahuaca, much more indigenous in feel than cosmopolitan Salta, and also visit Jujuy's capital city, San Salvador.
Then we’ll cross the outer mountain range of the Andes into the Altiplano and the wide open plains of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, with their stunning view of the mountains.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Two nights' accommodation in hotel, Tilcara
Local taxes
Gratuities
Dinner x 2
Lunch x 3 days
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Minimum age is 18 years
What to expect
Day 1 Quebrada de Humahuaca
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3 hours
Pick up at your hotel in Salta. Then, as we head North, we get a taste of verdant sub-tropical greenery as we travel up the old mountain road linking Salta with San Salvador de Jujuy.
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San Salvador de Jujuy
1 hour
The Museum of the War of Independence and colonial Cathedral are two of the highlights of this unpretentious colonial city.
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30 min Admission ticket included
Spanish colonial fort now turned into museum.
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Pucara de Tilcara
2 hours Admission ticket included
We will explore this pre-Inca fort dating from 11th century, which also offers superb views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Day 2 Quebrada de Humahuaca
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Waterfall Garganta Del Diablo
3 hours Admission ticket included
a morning walk up the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) in Tilcara. You're rewarded by great views of the valley as we pause for a breather on the way up.
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Iglesia San Francisco de Paula
30 min
see the famous Spanish colonial artwork of Uquia’s 17th century church.
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3 hours
This indigenous town has an excellent and colorful local food market and local craftsmen and women market clothes and tapestries woven from lamb and llama wool. This is also an excellent spot for a typical Andean lunch featuring llama meat, quinoa, and sweetcorn.
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Serranias Del Hornocal
1 hour Admission ticket included
we head up an unmade track out of town, climbing to 4,400m altitude, our highest of the trip, to see the 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, a wondrous natural formation of ancient rock from the era of the dinosaurs.
Day 3 Salinas Grandes
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The Hill of Seven Colors
2 hours
We'll climb to a vantage point away from the crowds to marvel at the Seven Coloured hill of Purmamarca in the best morning light before strolling round the artesans' market.
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Cuesta de Lipan
1 hour
drive up the winding, impressive road to Chile, the Cuesta de Lipan, reaching 4,200m altitude.
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Salinas Grandes
1 hour
savour the immensity of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, before returning to Salta city through the sugar cane and tobacco fields.
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
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3-Day Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta
How long does 3-Day Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Two nights' accommodation in hotel, Tilcara
- Local taxes
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Dinner x 2
- Lunch x 3 days
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Salvador de Jujuy, Pucara de Tilcara, Waterfall Garganta Del Diablo, Iglesia San Francisco de Paula, Serranias Del Hornocal, The Hill of Seven Colors, Cuesta de Lipan, Salinas Grandes.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Poncho Tours
