Salta, Calchaquies Valleys and Humahuaca Gorge
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We will visit the historic and artistic Spanish colonial city of Salta and discover a region where Indian folklore, traditions and art mix with Spanish cultural heritage. We will also see colorful landscapes filled with mountains and extravagantly shaped ravines. While we walk in Indian towns such as Cachi, Purmamarca and Uquia, we will revel in the beauty of the region when visiting the colorful Quebrada de Humahuaca and Humahuaca Gorge. We will visit some wineries and may also take a ride on the Safari to the Clouds.
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Day 1
Flight from Buenos Aires to Salta. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Tour of Salta, a charming colonial city with many historic and artistic treasures, and a picturesque old-fashioned atmosphere. There is an interesting combination of relics from the Spanish colonial period and the traditions of the indigenous people which are very much alive today. We will visit the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, 9th of July Square, Legislative Palace and San Lorenzo residential district. Return to your hotel.
Day 2
Full-day excursion to Humahuaca Gorge, visiting the city of Jujuy where we will see a beautiful gilded pulpit at the Basilica Church, a masterpiece of art from the colonial period. We will then visit the famous and picturesque Quebrada de Humahuaca, where we can take pleasure in the breathtaking beauty of this region. We will stop at various Indian villages along the way, including Purmamarca (Seven-Color Mountain), Tilcara (Inka Pukara and Archeological Museum), and other charming places with very colorful landscapes. Afternoon return to Salta.
Note: If this day falls on a Wednesday or Saturday, we can replace the tour with the Safari to the Clouds on four-wheel drive vehicles: We depart at 6 am along the “Way up to the Clouds,” following the railway road of the famous “Train to the Clouds” through Quebrada del Toro up to San Antonio de los Cobres. Next, we cross the Puna along Road 40 and get to Salinas Grandes in Jujuy. Finally, we go down the slope of Cuesta de Lipán, arriving at the picturesque town of Purmamarca. We return to Salta at around 9:30 pm. Snacks and drinks included. Please add $72 per person for the Safari to the Clouds.
Day 3
We will embark on a 2-day private excursion through the Calchaqui valleys. We will drive up to the Cuesta del Obispo, a mountain pass at 3,400 meters altitude, arriving at the small picturesque indigenous town of Cachi across from a spectacular cactus-covered plateau with magnificent snow-covered mountains ranging behind it. We will then make a short visit to the archeological museum and a small church. Overnight in Cachi at the Hosteria El Cortijo.
Day 4
In the morning, we will set off toward the traditional town of Seclantas and the historical Molinos village. In Molinos, we will visit the vicuńas farm. We will then pass by the Moon Valley at Las Flechas Gorge, Angastaco, San Carlos, and visit the vineyards and cellars at Cafayate. On the way back to Salta, we will visit the impressive Gorge of Las Conchas, more than 80 kilometers of magnificent colorful mountains. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 5
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Buenos Aires.
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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Salta
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| 3-star |
Presidente or similar. |
| 4-star |
El Lagar, Hotel Del Virrey or similar. |
| 5-star |
Solar de la Plaza, The House of Jasmines (superior room), La Merced del Alto (New) or similar. |
| Deluxe |
Solar de la Plaza (Suite), Colome Estancia and Bodega (45 min. outside of Salta) or similar. |
* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
5 days , from $1994
| Occupancy Type |
3-star |
4-star |
5-star |
| Double | $1994 | $2103 | $2372 |
| Single | $2660 | $2862 | $3301 |
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).
Humahuaca
Salta
Quebrada las Conchas
