Calchaqui Valleys
Trip length: 2 days. Distance: 520 km.
Due to its landscape richness and highly interesting history, the Calchaqui Valleys rank among the most visited attractions in the province of Salta all year round.
Description: This circuit encompasses a great variety of sceneries and locations, allowing visitors to learn about different productions.
Cachi
2,200 masl
Trip length: 1 day. Distance: 314 km.
Salta - Cuesta del Obiso - Los Cardones National Park - Cachi - Salta
Description: We depart from Salta city to ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe Gorge) and then continue along the breathtaking Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop's Slope) to finally reach the Valle Encantado (Enchanting Valley), a lonely valley skirted by red mountains, immerse in wild flowers and safeguarded from the imposing birds of the region: the condors. (The enchanted Valley can be accessed only by 4-wheel drive vehicles).
Humahuaca
2,940 masl
Trip Length: 1 Day. Distance: 450 km.
A visit to the site declared World Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO, going through the Humahuaca Gorge, marveling at the magnificent views, villages and fascinating cultures.
Description: Departing early in the morning for a drive along the Humahuaca Gorge and its villages, this journey is a unique exhibition of the most diverse vegetation, which becomes more and more exhausted once we go past the foggy jungle. Only cacti seem to survive the commanding heights, populating the masterfully carved rock formations at the slope of the mountains.
Salinas Grandes
3,440 masl
Trip Length: 1 Day. Distance: 520 km.
Given its vast extension, this site is the third largest salt desert in the world. It is a unique visual experience and from all excursions, it is probably the most varied in terms of landscape.
Description: To access this site we will go through Campo Quijano along National Route 51, following a zigzag path parallel to the C-14 branch of the Train to the Clouds but sometimes coinciding at some points. (This train is temporarily out of service).
Northern Circuit
A circuit you cannot miss. To enjoy without any time restrictions!
Trip Length: 2 Days. Distance: nearly 600 km.
Salta - Santa Rosa de Tastil - San Antonio de los Cobres - Salinas Grandes - Purmamarca - Humahuaca Gorge - Salta
Description: Following National Route 40 and after driving along the old road traditionally used by cattle herders for half and hour, we will finally reach the immense white salt flats of Salinas Grandes. These consist in a white and rough plain made of very clean salt which is equally divided between Salta and Jujuy provinces.
Cafayate
1,660 masl
Trip Length: 1 Day. Distance: 379 km.
Salta - Quebrada de Quilmes - Cafayate - Salta.
Description: Driving along curious red rock formations, this visit to the wine-making center in the province, particularly famous for the 'torrontes' wine variety, will surely be a truly memorable experience.
San Antonio de los Cobres
4,200 masl
Trip length: 1 day. Distance: 360 Km.
You will surely enjoy this very singular scenery, with gorgeous views of man and nature coming together in an eternal hug.
Description: Salta - Santa Rosa de Tastil - San Antonio de los Cobres - La Polvorilla Viaduct - Salta
City Tour
Distance: nearly 100 km.
Trip length: 3 hours.
This tour of Salta city and suburbs is ideal for first time visitors who would like to have an overview of Salta and learn about its history, architecture, geography and business partners, while grabbing the chance to do some shopping.
Description: We will visit both the Güemes and the 20 de Febrero Monuments. We will climb up the San Bernardo hill to have a bird's eye view of the city and we will visit San Lorenzo, a picturesque summer village which is ideal to rest due to its microclimate.
