Salta: Full-Day Tour to Cachi & Los Cardones National Park
Explore the dramatic beauty of northwest Argentina without the stress of navigating mountain roads on this full-day guided tour from Salta to Cachi. Travel through the lush Lerma Valley, ascend the winding Cuesta del Obispo, and stop at panoramic viewpoints like La Piedra del Molino. Drive along the ancient Inca-built Recta del Tin Tin and through the high-altitude Los Cardones National Park, with views of the snow-capped Nevados de Cachi towering above. Enjoy two hours of free time to explore Cachi’s cobblestone streets and colonial architecture—perfect for travelers who want a rich, scenic experience without the hassle of planning or driving.
Highlights
- ✓Check off multiple locations in just one day
- ✓Leave the hassle of navigating and driving to someone else
- ✓During the drive, enjoy live commentary from your guide
- ✓Gain an understanding of the area through the eyes of a local
What you'll see & do
- ✓We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley towards the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin heading towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes. We have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
- ✓Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
- ✓Leaving the fertile Valley of Lerma behind, you ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
- ✓Visit grocers and pass through the town where peppers are dried on the side of the road.
- ✓We arrive at noon at the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobbled streets with its adobe and cobblestone houses allow you to witness a place left in time, which maintains its primordial essence. In these 2 free hours, you can tour these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and try its gastronomic variety native to the region. Then we meet again with the guide to begin the return to Salta.
- ✓Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Entrance to Los Cardones National Park
What's not included
- ✓Does not include lunch, drinks and tips.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A day before each activity, the passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick up schedule and destination. The search time is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.
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: Full-Day Tour to Cachi & Los Cardones National Park
Explore the dramatic beauty of northwest Argentina without the stress of navigating mountain roads on this full-day guided tour from Salta to Cachi. Travel through the lush Lerma Valley, ascend the winding Cuesta del Obispo, and stop at panoramic viewpoints like La Piedra del Molino. Drive along the ancient Inca-built Recta del Tin Tin and through the high-altitude Los Cardones National Park, with views of the snow-capped Nevados de Cachi towering above. Enjoy two hours of free time to explore Cachi’s cobblestone streets and colonial architecture—perfect for travelers who want a rich, scenic experience without the hassle of planning or driving.
Highlights
- ✓Check off multiple locations in just one day
- ✓Leave the hassle of navigating and driving to someone else
- ✓During the drive, enjoy live commentary from your guide
- ✓Gain an understanding of the area through the eyes of a local
What you'll see & do
- ✓We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley towards the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin heading towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes. We have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
- ✓Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
- ✓Leaving the fertile Valley of Lerma behind, you ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
- ✓Visit grocers and pass through the town where peppers are dried on the side of the road.
- ✓We arrive at noon at the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobbled streets with its adobe and cobblestone houses allow you to witness a place left in time, which maintains its primordial essence. In these 2 free hours, you can tour these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and try its gastronomic variety native to the region. Then we meet again with the guide to begin the return to Salta.
- ✓Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Entrance to Los Cardones National Park
What's not included
- ✓Does not include lunch, drinks and tips.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A day before each activity, the passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick up schedule and destination. The search time is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.
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.