From Salta: 2 Day Guided Trip to Cafayate & Salinas Grandes

From Salta: 2 Day Guided Trip to Cafayate & Salinas Grandes

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Discover Argentina’s Salta Province on a 2 day guided trip, passing by farms in the Valle de Lerma and the Garganta del Diablo. Visit a winery in Cafayate and see the simply stunning Salinas Grandes.

Highlights

Admire the stunning natural beauty of the Salta Province as you drive
Wonder in awe at the stunning red rock formation Garganta del Diablo
Learn about the local wine culture, visiting a vineyard in Cafayate
See the Salinas Grandes, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Argentina
Indulge in a traditional Argentinian lunch and view the Seven Colors Hill

Description

Spend 2 days experiencing the natural beauty of the Salta Province. Pass by tobacco plantations and red rock formations, arriving in Cafayate to visit a local winery. Drive through the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Quebrada de Humahuace and explore the Seven Colors Hill and Salinas Grandes. Day 1:Get picked up from your accommodation in Salta and head along National Route 68, admiring panoramic views of farms and leaves drying on tobacco plantations in the Valle de Lerma. Continue on your way to Cafayate, passing by the peaceful settlement of Alemani and making a stop to view breathtaking red rock formations like Garganta del Diablo. Arrive in the town of Cafayate, famous for its many vineyards and winemaking. Learn about the local wine industry by visiting a winery, before grabbing some lunch and driving back to Salta on a different route. Day 2:Start your day driving to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Quebrada de Humahuaca, stopping at the peaceful town of Purmamarca. Explore the town’s vibrant main square, before enjoying a visit up to the breathtaking Seven Colors Hill. Continue your ascent along the Cuesta de Lipán, a rugged mountain road, to reach the Salinas Grandes. Spend your free time admiring this huge expanse of white salt desert and crystal blue pools, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Argentina. Return to Purmamarca and take a break with lunch at one of the many traditional restaurants, before ending your tour with transfer back to Salta.

Includes

English and Spanish-speaking guide Pickup and drop-off from downtown hotels Transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz minivan Entry ticket to the winery