Salta Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes) Experience
4.4
(26)
🕑 14 hours
Non-refundable
Roll across dramatic Andean scenery aboard the historic Train to the Clouds. On this small-group tour from Salta limited to just 10 people, travel by bus to reach the train station at San Antonio de los Cobres, stopping along the way to take photos and support local artisan communities. Then climb aboard the ‘Tren a las Nubes,’ ascending to the impressive Polvorilla Viaduct on one of the world’s highest railways.
Languages:
English
Spanish
📍San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta Province, Argentina
🏢Operated by Tangol
Highlights
- ✓Ride the historic 'Train to the Clouds' on a scenic day trip from Salta
- ✓Journey through Andean peaks to the alpine Polvorilla Viaduct
- ✓Reach the train station on a scenic bus route that stops at traditional villages and a craft fair
- ✓Small-group tour limited to 10 for a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: We will meet at Plaza Antofagasta at 6.15 am, in front of the Salta Train Station. Here, all the passengers will do the check-in with the tickets and passports. Once we are all registered and sited inside the bus, we will begin our journey.
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: At 7.35 am we will have our first photographic stop in Campo Quijano, located 30 km from the capital. There we will begin to see the most emblematic engineering work of Salta: the railroad branch C-14.
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: We will return to the bus and, at 08.05 a.m, we will make the second stop at Viaducto del Toro, located on the Quebrada which bears the same name.
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: We will continue our journey and at 09.25 am we will stop at El Alfarcito, a place at 2,800 masl, where the tradition of local handicrafts is kept alive. Here, we will enjoy a country breakfast and we will visit the craft fair. Also we will be visiting the Father Chifri Fundation, an organization that helps to obtain resources and provides education and training to local people.
- ✓Arriving at 11.40 in San Antonio de los Cobres, we will go to the train station and embark on the emblematic Train to the Clouds, a journey that promises captivating views as it ascends through the magnificent Andean landscapes. We will meet there the passengers who bought the ticket only.
- ✓At 12 pm we will start the journey that we were all waiting for: the train traveling at 35km per hour allows you to contemplate, photograph and experience the beauty of nature, stillness and immensity. On board is offered bar service, postal service and merchandising to make this trip an enjoyment and an unforgettable memory.
- ✓Around 1 pm, we will arrive to the Viaduct of Polvorilla, the most recognized image of this trip. With steel structures of 223.5 meters in length, 1600 tonnes in weight, a height of 63 meters above ground level, it is the highest structure of the railway branch C-14, located more than 4200 m.s.n.m. Here we will descend from the train and we will have 30 minutes to tour the place and take incredible photos.
- ✓We will get back on the train and start the return to San Antonio de los Cobres, arriving at the station around 2:45 pm. Here we say goodbye to the passengers that bought the ticket only. We will have 2 hours where we can tour the town, experience different activities with the native communities, among them, you can visit the Craft Market, create a clay pot with your own hands, or make a trekking with llamas (optional, not included). Also, it is the ideal time to enjoy lunch (not included).
- ✓Around 4.30 pm we will go back on board the bus and start our return. After an hour's drive we will make our last stop in the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, where one of the largest archeological sites in our country is located, it is estimated that it hosted 3,000 people approximately.
- ✓We will be back to Salta around 8pm.
What's included
- ✓Guide on board of the train
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Roundtrip Bus From Salta City Center (Train and Bus Trip from Salta Option)
- ✓Breakfast and Snack (Only during the Train and Bus Trip from Salta Option)
What's not included
- ✓Bus From Salta To San Antonio De Los Cobres (IF YOU SELECT THE TRAIN TICKET OPTION)
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
ONLY TRAIN TICKET OPTION: In case you want to make the journey on your own, we also have the option of "Only Train Ticket", where you will only pay for the train ride. The tour starts at the San Antonio de los Cobres train station.
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 141.00
Salta Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes) Experience
4.4
(26)
🕑 14 hours
Non-refundable
Roll across dramatic Andean scenery aboard the historic Train to the Clouds. On this small-group tour from Salta limited to just 10 people, travel by bus to reach the train station at San Antonio de los Cobres, stopping along the way to take photos and support local artisan communities. Then climb aboard the ‘Tren a las Nubes,’ ascending to the impressive Polvorilla Viaduct on one of the world’s highest railways.
Languages:
English
Spanish
📍San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta Province, Argentina
🏢Operated by Tangol
Highlights
- ✓Ride the historic 'Train to the Clouds' on a scenic day trip from Salta
- ✓Journey through Andean peaks to the alpine Polvorilla Viaduct
- ✓Reach the train station on a scenic bus route that stops at traditional villages and a craft fair
- ✓Small-group tour limited to 10 for a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: We will meet at Plaza Antofagasta at 6.15 am, in front of the Salta Train Station. Here, all the passengers will do the check-in with the tickets and passports. Once we are all registered and sited inside the bus, we will begin our journey.
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: At 7.35 am we will have our first photographic stop in Campo Quijano, located 30 km from the capital. There we will begin to see the most emblematic engineering work of Salta: the railroad branch C-14.
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: We will return to the bus and, at 08.05 a.m, we will make the second stop at Viaducto del Toro, located on the Quebrada which bears the same name.
- ✓Bus+Train option from Salta: We will continue our journey and at 09.25 am we will stop at El Alfarcito, a place at 2,800 masl, where the tradition of local handicrafts is kept alive. Here, we will enjoy a country breakfast and we will visit the craft fair. Also we will be visiting the Father Chifri Fundation, an organization that helps to obtain resources and provides education and training to local people.
- ✓Arriving at 11.40 in San Antonio de los Cobres, we will go to the train station and embark on the emblematic Train to the Clouds, a journey that promises captivating views as it ascends through the magnificent Andean landscapes. We will meet there the passengers who bought the ticket only.
- ✓At 12 pm we will start the journey that we were all waiting for: the train traveling at 35km per hour allows you to contemplate, photograph and experience the beauty of nature, stillness and immensity. On board is offered bar service, postal service and merchandising to make this trip an enjoyment and an unforgettable memory.
- ✓Around 1 pm, we will arrive to the Viaduct of Polvorilla, the most recognized image of this trip. With steel structures of 223.5 meters in length, 1600 tonnes in weight, a height of 63 meters above ground level, it is the highest structure of the railway branch C-14, located more than 4200 m.s.n.m. Here we will descend from the train and we will have 30 minutes to tour the place and take incredible photos.
- ✓We will get back on the train and start the return to San Antonio de los Cobres, arriving at the station around 2:45 pm. Here we say goodbye to the passengers that bought the ticket only. We will have 2 hours where we can tour the town, experience different activities with the native communities, among them, you can visit the Craft Market, create a clay pot with your own hands, or make a trekking with llamas (optional, not included). Also, it is the ideal time to enjoy lunch (not included).
- ✓Around 4.30 pm we will go back on board the bus and start our return. After an hour's drive we will make our last stop in the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, where one of the largest archeological sites in our country is located, it is estimated that it hosted 3,000 people approximately.
- ✓We will be back to Salta around 8pm.
What's included
- ✓Guide on board of the train
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Roundtrip Bus From Salta City Center (Train and Bus Trip from Salta Option)
- ✓Breakfast and Snack (Only during the Train and Bus Trip from Salta Option)
What's not included
- ✓Bus From Salta To San Antonio De Los Cobres (IF YOU SELECT THE TRAIN TICKET OPTION)
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
ONLY TRAIN TICKET OPTION: In case you want to make the journey on your own, we also have the option of "Only Train Ticket", where you will only pay for the train ride. The tour starts at the San Antonio de los Cobres train station.
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 141.00