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Safari of the Clouds + Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca and Humahuaca

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days

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  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
  • The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
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Salta
2 days
English and Spanish
Starts: 06.30 am from meeting point in Salta City Center
Ends: 8:00 p.m. to the same meeting point
Free cancellation!
Briefing
Do you know the best way to discover Salta and Jujuy in two days?It's this tour! 🙂

The 2-day Safari to the Clouds is the perfect combination with which you can also get to know the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy. On the first day, you will follow the Camino a las Nubes by road, discovering the most iconic points along which the Train to the Clouds passes. You will also visit the Salinas Grandes salt flats in Jujuy and the iconic town of Purmamarca, where you will spend the night.

On the second day, departing from Purmamarca, you will travel through the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Where we are expected: Tilcara, the church of Uquía and Humahuaca.

Buckle up: the road is waiting for us!

Tour details

Included

  • Transportation for the whole journey
  • Breakfast; lunch and merienda (snack) on the first day
  • Drinks on board (water - soft drinks - coffee - tea)
  • Professional bilingual guides for all activities

Not included

  • Entrance to Pucará de Tilcara (200 Argentinean pesos)*
  • Drinks
  • Dinner on the first day
  • All meals on the second day
  • Accommodation in Purmamarca

Important information

Tour departure is subject to weather conditions. In case the tour is not available due to the weather, we will offer you three options: an alternative route for the same day, a change of date, or a full refund of the reservation.

Argentina is a country with 50% annual inflation. The prices indicated in Argentinean pesos for meals and entrance fees are only indicative and may vary.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation! You can cancel this tour and you will receive 100% refund if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up for the tour, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Day 1: Road to the Clouds, Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca

6 : 30 AM

Beginning of the tour

We leave at 6.30 a.m. from the meeting point. We travel one hour by road until we reach Campo Quijano, where we stop for breakfast.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
7 : 30 AM

Campo Quijano

Hotel Las Lomitas awaits you with a buffet breakfast. Yum! You can have tea, coffee or mate cocido. For breakfast, you have at your disposal bread, croissants, cookies and toast. Combine them with butter, jam, and the Argentinean must: dulce de leche. If you wish, you can also try coca leaf tea: a fantastic natural and traditional remedy to avoid altitude sickness.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
9 : 00 AM

Quebrada del Toro

We accompany the Train to the Clouds tracks in Quebrada del Toro. Here we go down to see the viaduct, which makes an impressive contrast between the industrial iron and the rural landscape of the mountains.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
11 : 00 AM

Santa Rosa de Tastil

Santa Rosa de Tastil was once the largest Pre-Colombian city in Argentina. It existed even before the Incas arrived.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
We'll take a short 15-minute walk through the ruins of this ancient place. Can you imagine what life there must have been like 2,000 years ago?
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
12 : 30 PM

San Antonio de los Cobres

The town of San Antonio de los Cobres awaits us... with a delicious lunch! The chosen place is Hotel de las Nubes. We have an hour and a half to eat and enjoy the authentic gastronomy of the argentinian north.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
The meal -included in the price of the tour- is a three-step menu: entrance, main course and dessert. There are the classic options such as pasta or chicken with salad, and also the typical meals of the region. If you're the kind of person who likes to try local flavors, don't miss the delicious llama meat milanesas with andean potatoes. Are you ready to continue your journey?
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
2 : 30 PM

Viaducto La Polvorilla

You are not alone on the road. From the window you are accompanied by the cutest animals of the Andes: llamas and vicuñas. You are on your way to Viaducto La Polvorilla, the highest point of the Train to the Clouds, at 4,200 meters above sea level... Feel the sky with your hands!

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
4 : 00 PM

Salinas Grandes

It's time for the most classic postcard of northern Argentina: Salinas Grandes. This immense salar fascinates its visitors... And it's no wonder! The small mounds of salt and the pools of turquoise water generate spectacular views.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
Do you know which is the star activity in this place? You guessed it: photography. This landscape is perfect for you to play with perspective, jumps and strange poses. Instagramers are welcome!
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
In Salinas Grandes, laughter is guaranteed, and you also have a very tasty surprise that, as you’ll understand, we’ll keep as a secrete ;).
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days

Cuesta de Lipán

One of the most striking phenomena of Mother Nature, is how the type of life changes according to the altitude in which we are. Get ready: the vehicle is going up a zigzagging, steep stretch. At the top of the mountain, you have a view worthy of a great photograph.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
But we still have the best part left. On the way back, the height drops about 6500 feet (2000 meters). In a few miles, you’ll be surprised by the change of the desert from the Puna to the fertility of the more humid valleys.
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
5 : 00 PM

Purmamarca & Hill of Seven Colors

In the afternoon we arrive at the picturesque village of Purmamarca, located at the base of the famous Hill of Seven Colors. This town is so beautiful, that great artists from Latin America have chosen it for music videos. Among them, Calle 13 and Chano from Tan Biónica.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
We make a trip through the center of the town and the house of the artisans. Here, besides being able to buy handicrafts, you see first-hand the ancestral methods the locals still use to create looms and ceramics. After that, it's time to return to the accommodation in Purmamarca to rest for the next day.
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days

Day 2: Quebrada de Humahuaca

10 : 00 AM

Purmamarca

Between 10 and 10:30 a.m. you are picked up depending on your location. If your accommodation is on the highway, you are picked up at the front door. If your accommodation is within the village, you are picked up at the bus station. Don't worry! Purmamarca is a very small village. The maximum distance you'd have to walk to the station is around 400 meters.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
If you feel like getting up a little early, we have a tip for you. Before they pick you up, you can do the Paseo de los Colorados. This hour walk gives you a panoramic view of the village. The dimensions, the colors, and the depth of the hills make this place incredible.
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
11 : 00 AM

Tilcara

The tour continues through Tilcara: another Andean town that obsesses Latin American artists. Groups like Soda Stereo, Intoxicados and Calle 13 have recorded their music videos here.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
Are you interested in visiting an old native fortress? If you wish, you can visit the Pucará, which has an entrance fee of 200 Argentine pesos (not included in the tour). This is a reconstruction of the ruins. You see how they lived in the altiplano hundreds of years ago and you discover the secrets of its ancient inhabitants, the Tilcaras.
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
In the time you have free, you can also visit the Botanical Garden, which has free admission. Here you find the most amazing native species of the Puna: cactus of all sizes, mountain plants, and brightly colored flowers.
The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days

Humahuaca

Humahuaca was once the commercial center of the ancient Viceroyalty of Upper Peru. With its narrow, cobbled streets, it maintains the essence of colonial times. We hope you are hungry: you have two free hours to eat and tour the town. There are many options, and the guides recommend you places according to your tastes. A three-step menu without drinks costs around 300 Argentine pesos (5 dollars). You can try typical northern food, such as empanadas, milanesa de llama or cabrito stew.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
3 : 00 PM

Uquía Full stomach, happy heart.

The journey continues in Uquía. Its church treasures one of the most important collections of the Cuzco School's paintings. This genre was very famous in Colonial America for mixing European techniques with the cosmovision of Indian and mestizo painters.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
4 : 00 PM

Huacalera

At 4:00 p.m., you arrive in a nice little town. There you find a solar clock that marks the passage of the Tropic of Capricorn through the province.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
5 : 30 PM

Maimará

To finish this tour, we have an amazing highlight: Maimará. This is where the hill La Paleta del Pintor (The Paintor's Palette) is located. Its strange shapes and beautiful colors make it the favorite photograph of many travelers.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days
8 : 00 PM

Return to Salta

At around 6 p.m., you return to the city of Salta. You arrive at approximately 8:00 p.m., ready to rest after two incredible days.

The most complete way to get to know Salta and Jujuy in two days

What to bring to Safari of the Clouds + Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca and Humahuaca

  • Passport or ID card
  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof jacket and umbrella (between December and March)
  • Sunglasses (especially for Salinas Grandes)
  • Comfortable footwear (if possible hiking shoes or snickers)
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Personal hygiene items (remember that this is a two-day tour)
  • Change of clothes for the second day
  • Cash (Argentinean pesos) for possible additional expenses such as food; crafts or soft drinks.
  • Camera
  • Medication against altitude sickness (if deemed necessary).

Questions & Answers

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