Discover the highlights of Northern Argentina with the convenience of round-trip transfers between Salta Airport and your hotel, plus two full-day excursions through the region’s most iconic landscapes and historic towns. Explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca, visit Purmamarca and the Hill of Seven Colors, and admire the immense Salinas Grandes salt flats while crossing the spectacular high-altitude landscapes of the Puna.
✈️ Transfers to and from Salta Airport and hotels in Salta.
🏔️ Discover the Quebrada de Humahuaca, its historic towns, and its stunning multicolored landscapes.
🌈 Visit Purmamarca and the Hill of 7 Colors, two of the most remarkable attractions in northern Argentina.
🧂 Explore the Salinas Grandes, one of Argentina’s most impressive salt flats.
⛰️ Cross the Lipán Slope and reach an approximate maximum altitude of 4,170 meters above sea level.
🏺 Visit the Pucará de Tilcara, an important archaeological site in the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
🎨 Admire the Painter’s Palette in Maimará and the unique scenery of the Quebrada.
📸 Enjoy scenic stops to walk, take in the landscapes, and capture memorable photographs.
Tour Description
Your experience begins with a transfer from Salta International Airport to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable arrival and allowing you to start your stay without worrying about transportation logistics.
During the trip, you will enjoy two full-day excursions through some of the most iconic landscapes in Northern Argentina. The first excursion explores the Quebrada de Humahuaca, while the second takes you to Purmamarca and the Salinas Grandes salt flats, crossing spectacular mountain routes and high-altitude scenery.
Your first adventure departs early in the morning from Salta and travels through the valleys of San Salvador de Jujuy before entering the historic Quebrada de Humahuaca. Along the way, you will visit a variety of towns and attractions while discovering the region’s remarkable natural and cultural diversity.
The route includes Yala, Volcán, Tumbaya, and Purmamarca, where you can admire the famous Hill of Seven Colors, one of Northern Argentina’s most celebrated natural landmarks. The journey continues to Maimará, known for its striking Painter’s Palette, and Tilcara, home to the important archaeological site of El Pucará de Tilcara.
The excursion then proceeds to Huacalera, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, and continues to Uquía, renowned for its church and historic paintings from the Cusco School. Finally, you will reach Humahuaca, where you can explore the traditional town and visit the Independence Monument.
After discovering the main attractions of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, you will begin the return journey to the city of Salta.
The second day starts early in Salta with a journey toward the province of Jujuy. The route crosses part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and passes through some of the region’s most picturesque towns before reaching the Salinas Grandes salt flats.
The excursion begins by traveling through General Güemes, San Salvador de Jujuy, Yala, and Volcán until arriving in Purmamarca. There, you can admire the impressive Hill of 7 Colors and explore the streets of this traditional Andean town.
Next, you will continue along the spectacular Lipán Pass, a mountain route that reaches approximately 4,170 meters above sea level. During the ascent, you will stop at scenic viewpoints to admire the landscapes of the Puna and take photographs.
The main destination is Salinas Grandes, located at approximately 3,400 meters above sea level. Here, you can contemplate the vast white expanse of the salt flats, take a walk, and enjoy one of the most impressive natural landscapes in Northern Argentina.
You will then return to Purmamarca, where you will have free time to explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before traveling back to Salta. Several stops will be made along the way for walking, sightseeing, and photography.
To complete the experience, the package includes a transfer from your hotel in Salta to the airport, providing a seamless end to your trip.
This is an ideal way to discover, in a single journey, the Quebrada de Humahuaca, its historic towns and multicolored landscapes, Purmamarca, the Hill of 7 Colors, and the imposing Salinas Grandes, combining nature, culture, history, and spectacular high-altitude scenery.
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