Salta to Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca, Humahuaca Full-Day Tour
From dazzling salt flats to multicolored mountains, the landscapes around Salta are otherworldly, and this long day tour packs in as many photo opportunities as possible. Set out early to reach the Salinas Grandes in the morning, when the light is perfect for photos, then continue along the remarkable Cuesta de Lipan road to the mountain town of Purmamarca, the gateway to the Seven Colored Hills and the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Highlights
- ✓This tour covers plenty of ground, ideal for travelers short on time
- ✓Let someone else do the driving so you can focus on the beautiful scenery
- ✓Get insight into the region’s unique heritage and geology from your guide
- ✓Enjoy a seamless experience with pickup from select hotels included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Start the tour with a pick up from centrally located Salta hotels at 7:00am.
- ✓Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour.
- ✓Arrive to Purmamarca, one of the traditional towns, to visit the Seven Colors Hill. Take time to admire the beauty of this naturally colorful mountain range.
- ✓The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.
- ✓Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment's beauty.
- ✓Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape and its large extension contrasting with the blue of the sky. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt. The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.
- ✓By the end of the day, the tour will finish returning to your hotel.
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Passengers with heart or respiratory problems are advised to consult their doctor regarding the maximum altitude to be traveled.
Relevant altitudes above sea level: 4,170 meters
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Salta to Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca, Humahuaca Full-Day Tour
From dazzling salt flats to multicolored mountains, the landscapes around Salta are otherworldly, and this long day tour packs in as many photo opportunities as possible. Set out early to reach the Salinas Grandes in the morning, when the light is perfect for photos, then continue along the remarkable Cuesta de Lipan road to the mountain town of Purmamarca, the gateway to the Seven Colored Hills and the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Highlights
- ✓This tour covers plenty of ground, ideal for travelers short on time
- ✓Let someone else do the driving so you can focus on the beautiful scenery
- ✓Get insight into the region’s unique heritage and geology from your guide
- ✓Enjoy a seamless experience with pickup from select hotels included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Start the tour with a pick up from centrally located Salta hotels at 7:00am.
- ✓Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour.
- ✓Arrive to Purmamarca, one of the traditional towns, to visit the Seven Colors Hill. Take time to admire the beauty of this naturally colorful mountain range.
- ✓The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.
- ✓Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment's beauty.
- ✓Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape and its large extension contrasting with the blue of the sky. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt. The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.
- ✓By the end of the day, the tour will finish returning to your hotel.
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Passengers with heart or respiratory problems are advised to consult their doctor regarding the maximum altitude to be traveled.
Relevant altitudes above sea level: 4,170 meters
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.