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Salta: Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi

3.7/5 Salta from Gray Line Argentina
  • Duration12 hours
  • Max Travelers10 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Cultural Tours

Overview

A proposal to visit majestic landscapes, travel to the past and enjoy the tranquility that a vallisto town, like Cachi, can offer us. You will travel along scenic routes (Quebrada de Escoipe and Cuesta del Obispo) that together with the charming destination, form a captivating combo.

You will travel to a magical town located in the Northwest of the Calchaquíes Valleys of Salta, surrounded by imposing mountains, snow-capped peaks, plateaus and with colonial architecture that will take you back in time. But not only the destination will amaze you, the route through different national and provincial routes is one of the most beautiful in Argentina.

You will experience contrasts of landscapes and climates: you will pass from the humid and exuberant jungles of the Yungas to the arid, cold and inhospitable Puna.

During the ascent you will be able to enjoy spectacular views, imposing hills and the majestic condor that watches over you from the sky.

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What's included

  • Roundtrip transportation from downtown Salta Hotels

  • Bilingual English and Spanih professional tour guide

What's Not included

  • Gratuities

  • Other services not especified

Itinerary

  • Departure: Salta (downtown) u2013 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 u2013 7:15 am)nRoute 68 and Route 33nnIt will depart from the city of Salta, traveling through the central part of the Lerma Valley and then entering the Sub-Andean Sierras. Here you can explore and admire the landscapes of the Quebrada de Escoipe and the Cuesta del Obispo. You will experience contrasts of landscapes and climates: you will pass from the humid and exuberant jungles of the Yungas to the arid, cold and inhospitable Puna.

  • Stop at Mal Paso Bridge u2013 1630 maslnRoute 33nEscoipe Gorge: San Fernando de Escoipe, Cerro Torreu00f3n

  • Stop at Parador u201cLo de Natichou201d u2013 2300 maslnRoute 33nCuesta del Obispo

  • Stop at Cuesta del Obispo Viewpoint u2013 3200 maslnRoute 33nCuesta del Obispo: Enchanted Valley

  • Stop at Piedra del Molino u2013 3457 maslnRoute 33nLos Cardones National Park and Straight of Tin Tin

  • Stop at Cachi Nevado Viewpoint u2013 2850 maslnRoute 33 and Roue 40nCalchaquu00ed Valley: Payogasta

  • Stop at Cachi u2013 2531 maslnRoute 40 and Route 33

  • Arrival at Salta (downtown) (6:00 p.m. u2013 6:30 p.m.)

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunblock

  • Note: The region of Salta sits at an elevation that reaches a high point of 11,100 feet, which may cause altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink plenty of hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

3.7/5 11 reviews
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