This exciting journey across the Andes mountains combines three circuits with different characteristics. The "Way to the Clouds" ride is an iconic railway experience; the Puna circuit is a fantastic view of an amazing desert landscape with changing colors in spring and autumn. The route down the Humahuaca gorge is just stunning! These trails offer many highlights along the way: San Antonio de Los Cobres, where the famous train stops at 1,832 meters above sea level, Salinas Grandes (enormous salt lake) of Jujuy, and Purmamarca (known for its colorful rock formations).

Highlights

Explore the Argentine Northwest on a day tour from Salta
Visit the way to the clouds, Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes in one day
Take in the view from the top of the Cuesta de Lipán

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Activity Level: Relaxed

Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.

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Day 1: Safari to the Clouds

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

Depart early this morning from Salta for the "Safari to the Clouds" adventure. This journey highlights three different circuits of Northern Argentina. The first one, the "Way to the Clouds," follows the famous railway track of the "Train to the Clouds" through the “Quebrada del Toro” (Bull’s Ravine) up to San Antonio de Los Cobres. The second circuit goes through the Puna, along National Route Nº 40, up to Salinas Grandes (enormous salt lake) of Jujuy. And the third one descends to Lipan (La cuesta de Lipán) and on to the picturesque village of Purmamarca at the base of the well-known Seven Colours Hill, in the UNESCO recognized Humahuaca Gorge. There, you will have time to visit the handicraft market and walk around the village. The circuit ends in Salta late this afternoon.

Dates & Prices

Per person starting at

$527 2-3 travelers

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Tour operates on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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Included

1 Day Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
English-speaking Guide
Private roundtrip transfer to/from the hotel

Excluded

Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Arrival Transfer
Departure Transfer

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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.

Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.

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The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.

Jack Charney

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