Overview
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.
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.
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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.
Visit to the Quebrada de las Conchas and entrance to a winery with wine tasting.
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Cafayate
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Valle de Lerma
3 hours Admission ticket included
Visit the winegrowing center of the province, crossing Las Conchas gorge. Route: National Road 68 (Wine Route); Lerma Valley (Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viña (technical stop)
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Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
2 hours Admission ticket included
The erosion in the region has formed a succession of natural wonders such as The Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Anfitheatre (with perfect natural acoustics). The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles.
Little by little, the aridity of the landscape is replaced by large areas of vineyards to reach one of the most outstanding regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century. Quebrada de las Conchas: More than 10 stops in multicolored formations caused by wind and water erosion such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, etc. -
Cafayate
45 min
In Cafayate you will have the chance to visit a winery and taste the best wines in the area. Although the region always refers to Torrontés, the place has a large number of hectares dedicated to red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat or Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Cafayate
2 hours
Visit Cafayate city and a winery. We'll have 2 free hours in the city to have lunch and explore. Town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque architecture from the late 19th century. (Lunch and drinks are NOT included in the price)
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Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
2 hours Admission ticket included
We returned to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas through Route 68, making the stops we missed on the outward journey and traveling through this beautiful, unique landscape of Argentina.
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Valle de Lerma
2 hours Admission ticket included
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in La Viña or Talapampa to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
Day 2 Humahuaca
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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.
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Volcan
15 min
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
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Purmamarca
40 min
We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine
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Tilcara
40 min
Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located
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Uquia
30 min
Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory.
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Humahuaca
2 hours
Two free hours in the iconic town of La Quebrada to have lunch and tour the town
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Maimara
20 min
Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter
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Huacalera
20 min
Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn
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Tumbaya
15 min
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
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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.
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 From Salta: Two-Full-Day Tours of Cafayate and Humahuaca
Can I cancel From Salta: Two-Full-Day Tours of Cafayate and Humahuaca 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.
- Visit to the Quebrada de las Conchas and entrance to a winery with wine tasting.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Valle de Lerma, Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, Cafayate, Volcan, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquia, Humahuaca.
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
