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Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta
- Duration11 hours
- Max Travelers23 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBest Conversion, Bus Tours
Overview
This full-day excursion from Salta will discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca craft market.
Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market This excursion.
Search begins at 7:00 a.m. (range of 15 blocks from the agency). Route: Salta, Güemes by highway, San Salvador de Jujuy, Volcano (technical stop), Purmamarca, Cuesta del Lipán, Abra del potrerillo, Nevado de Chañi, 40 minutes to 1 hour free in Salinas Grandes. Return to Purmamarca and 2 hours free. Within those 2 free hours you can do the Paseo de los Colorados between 30 to 40 minutes. Return to Salta between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Total distance: 460 km. Maximum height: 4170 meters. Duration: 12 hours
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: THE ENTRANCE TO THE SALINAS GRANDES IS SEPARATE, IT IS PAID TO LOCALS OF THE REGION. ESTIMATED $5000
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What's included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
We visit the town of Purmamarca, La Cuesta de Lu00edpan and Salinas Grandes.
What's Not included
Does not include lunch, drinks and tips.
Itinerary
We will leave from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Gu00fcemes, through the RN 34. Later we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcu00e1n (technical stop) and Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores
We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some type of snack.
First stop in the town of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo from the route, in front of the town, since the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. In this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.
We enter the incredible Cuesta de Lipu00e1n, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and we will be able to appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna. It is a winding high mountain road, majestic with its green and brown colors showing us the beautiful landscapes of the puna.
We arrive at the third largest salt flat in Latin America where we will be between 45 minutes to 1 hour free, to be able to tour the salt pools, sculptures, salt restaurant and take incredible photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina.
We return to Purmamarca and they will be able to enjoy 2 free hours to tour the beautiful town and have lunch. Imposing hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of town with its narrow, cobbled streets and adobe and mud houses.
We return to the city of Salta crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way in case you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.