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What to do and see in Province of Salta, Northern Argentina: The Best Day Trips from
Salta (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsalta]) is a province of Argentina, located in the northwest of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the east clockwise Formosa, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán and Catamarca. It also surrounds Jujuy. To the north it borders Bolivia and Paraguay and to the west lies Chile.
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1. Exclusive day-long private tour of Cafayate vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
An exclusive one day tour of some of the best vineyards in Argentina. Salta is home to the highest altitude wine region in the world, and this area is still a relatively undiscovered gem. In the premier wine town of Cafayate we will sample Torrontes, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat. You will also visit the Quebrada de las Conchas canyon, with the naturally formed geological wonders of the Garganta del Dlablo and Amfiteatro, a naturally-formed amphitheatre. This trip is tailor-made to your tastes, in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Tasting fees
Reviewed By 701trevort
We took this tour with Rodrigo guiding us in late February just before the coronavirus shut down travel. Having the personal attention of a private tour was great and Rodrigo quickly gauged our interests and modified the tour to meet our interests as we went. We were fortunate being in the region during Carnivale celebrations and to be able to experience the thrill and chaos of the occasion. There were many highlights of an action packed few days but the Hornocal, Salinas Grandes and San Salvador de Jujuy stand out. Rodrigo’s knowledge of the history and culture and personal contacts were excellent and really added to our enjoyment. We can highly recommend this trip and Poncho Tours service from the booking process, airport pickup and arrangements generally were exemplary.
2. Cafayate Luxury tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
This is a private day tour for those who like a little luxury! We will visit the very best winery that Cafayate has to offer and give you a taste of the region that is slowly becoming known as "Napa valley on steroids". If you are a wine conocer or if you like to live the life of luxury this is the tour for you. We will explore the beautiful Quebrada de las Conchas and observe its amazing coloured sandstone structures on the way to one of the premium wineries in Argentina. Here you will be able to enjoy a wonderfully relaxed lunch overlooking the vineyards while sipping on the locally made wines. After lunch you will have the jpourney back to Salta to take photos and explore the hidden wonders of the Quebrada.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Local taxes, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Wine tasting, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By vicijw
In December 2019 my wife and I, along with two friends, were treated to an an amazing three day trip around northern Salta Province followed by a more extended six day trip to the south of the province. I say treated because we were in the extraordinarily capable hands of Five Senses Salta. We were taken to a number of fascinating villages where we shopped and dined and also listened to some wonderful ethnic music. We traversed some of the most amazing and varied landscapes - multi coloured rocky valleys, vast open desert plains of cactus and blasted twisted rock formations, ancient native settlements, lush vineyards and river valleys and at one point a seemingly endless salt plain. The hotels we stayed in were top class - a delight to arrive at and we were always sad to leave - but the road beckoned. We travelled in two separate cars which were very comfortable. Given the often demanding road conditions, our drivers were more than up to the task and as guides were full of interesting and relevant information. The trip was part of a more extended visit to South America, including Lima and Machu Picchu in Peru. This part of the trip was also organised via Five Senses contacts based in Lima. We definitely enjoyed the trip of a lifetime with Five Senses. It was easy to communicate with Gareth and his team, who always responded quickly to any questions and tailored the trip to meet our needs in every respect. Airport and hotel pick ups were efficient, cars and drivers of the highest quality and rest days built in to our itinerary. Can’t recommend Salta Province and Five Senses highly enough. Thanks to all.
3. Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca Gorge from Salta
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 14 reviews
Fill your day with distinct landscapes, small towns, Incan culture, and regional foods as you explore the best of the Humahuaca Gorge region which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Highlights of this 13-hour trip include Seven Colors Hill, the town of Purmamarca, Incan archaeological sites, the elaborate Uquia Chapel and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, and transportation included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver, Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By nrg2020
The tour was very good. The mountains and Salinas Grandes were amazing. The driving and explanations were very good. However, we encountered some issues with that company. On the booking, they requested that we confirm the tour, so we sent a message through TripAdvisor 3 days before the tour. As we didn't get any reply, the day before the tour, in the morning, we went to their office in Salta. There, we learned that the part of the tour to San Antonio de los Cobres was cancelled because of some problem with the road. They never sent us any previous notice about that. The agent finally agreed to compensate us by giving a discount on a second tour to Cafayate that we booked with them, which was also interesting. By the way, the price of the tour on TripAdvisor is about twice as the average price for that tour offered by many agencies in the center of Salta. Finally, we received a reply to our request through TripAdvisor in the late afternoon of that day. That reply didn't mention that the visit to San Antonio would be omitted and stressed that we should be ready by 7:00 AM the next morning to be picked up. That morning, the minivan came very late, at about 8:00 AM. So the whole tour was delayed and we returned after 9:00 PM. Considering what happened, I asked the company to give us a more precise pick-up time for the second tour on the next day, which they did. They gave us a 20 minutes interval and for the second tour the pick-up was exactly in the specified period.
4. Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 27 reviews
In this tour to Cachi, you´ll discover one of the most breathtaking landscapes that Salta offers like the “Cuesta del Obispo” and the "Parque Nacional de Cardones". This amazing experience gives you the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Salta.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide and driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By nrg2020
The tour was very good. The mountains and Salinas Grandes were amazing. The driving and explanations were very good. However, we encountered some issues with that company. On the booking, they requested that we confirm the tour, so we sent a message through TripAdvisor 3 days before the tour. As we didn't get any reply, the day before the tour, in the morning, we went to their office in Salta. There, we learned that the part of the tour to San Antonio de los Cobres was cancelled because of some problem with the road. They never sent us any previous notice about that. The agent finally agreed to compensate us by giving a discount on a second tour to Cafayate that we booked with them, which was also interesting. By the way, the price of the tour on TripAdvisor is about twice as the average price for that tour offered by many agencies in the center of Salta. Finally, we received a reply to our request through TripAdvisor in the late afternoon of that day. That reply didn't mention that the visit to San Antonio would be omitted and stressed that we should be ready by 7:00 AM the next morning to be picked up. That morning, the minivan came very late, at about 8:00 AM. So the whole tour was delayed and we returned after 9:00 PM. Considering what happened, I asked the company to give us a more precise pick-up time for the second tour on the next day, which they did. They gave us a 20 minutes interval and for the second tour the pick-up was exactly in the specified period.
5. Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 41 reviews
Take in stark landscapes, get a glimpse of traditional tobacco farming, and savor local wine and cheese during this guided tour of the best of the Cafayate region from Salta, Argentina. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, transportation and wine tasting included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation, Guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Reviewed By nrg2020
The tour was very good. The mountains and Salinas Grandes were amazing. The driving and explanations were very good. However, we encountered some issues with that company. On the booking, they requested that we confirm the tour, so we sent a message through TripAdvisor 3 days before the tour. As we didn't get any reply, the day before the tour, in the morning, we went to their office in Salta. There, we learned that the part of the tour to San Antonio de los Cobres was cancelled because of some problem with the road. They never sent us any previous notice about that. The agent finally agreed to compensate us by giving a discount on a second tour to Cafayate that we booked with them, which was also interesting. By the way, the price of the tour on TripAdvisor is about twice as the average price for that tour offered by many agencies in the center of Salta. Finally, we received a reply to our request through TripAdvisor in the late afternoon of that day. That reply didn't mention that the visit to San Antonio would be omitted and stressed that we should be ready by 7:00 AM the next morning to be picked up. That morning, the minivan came very late, at about 8:00 AM. So the whole tour was delayed and we returned after 9:00 PM. Considering what happened, I asked the company to give us a more precise pick-up time for the second tour on the next day, which they did. They gave us a 20 minutes interval and for the second tour the pick-up was exactly in the specified period.
6. Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 90 reviews
On this full-day tour you will get to see Purmamarca, with its 7 Colors Hill, and Tilcara and its ruins and the unique church of Uquía. Humahuaca was declared a World Heritage Site, given its unique, sharp and colorful mountains cape.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 421sebab
Great attention, we had to re schedule twice our transfer to and from the airport due to airline's issues and they were quick to give a solution. Martin and Omar are great guides, very knowledgaeble and funny. From now onwards Nordic is my way to discover the north.
7. Purmamarca Full
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 15 reviews
* Pick up from Hotel from 7:00 to 7:45 hs * Visit EL TORO gore ( Same route as towards the TREN to the Clouds ) stopping to take pictures. * Stop at san atonio de los cobres for lunch (not included) * Stop at Salinas Grandes * We leave passengers in Purmamarca in the afternoon, and the following day we pick up from the Hotel to do the Humahuaca tour., aproximately at 10:30 11 :00 hs. (Hotel at Purmamarca is not included) * Return to Salta between 8:00 - 8:30 pm leaving passengers at Hotel in Salta. (Hotel at Salta not included)
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees at Tilcara Pucara
Reviewed By jeanchristophed396
You have the VIDEO in attachment. My back is BROCKEN. - 3h of dirty road with a transport not adapted - salinas are ugly and full of tourists (uyuni 1000x better) - you really are in jail like a group of sheeps. 1mn here, 5mn here, ... 4170m is like a "WOW" and you take the photo of a stone saying it.. Avoid it by all means. If i could i would have spent money before to skip the end of this tour.
8. Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Known worldwide, imposing Quebrada de Humahuaca has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This heavenly landscape of colorful hills is home to a variety of diverse, well preserved cultures.
Inclusions: Round-trip transportation from downtown hotels in Salta, Bilingual English and Spanish professional tour guide, Snacks, Soft drinks
Exclusions: Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport, Lunch, Optional Gratuities
Reviewed By 969guruj
we cancel tour 3 weeks before due to pandemic, but not get yet refund, we contact many times but whey to refuse to talk to us
9. Full Day Trip to Salinas Grandes Salt Fields from Salta
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Travel to Salinas Grandes, one of the largest depressions in the province where large amounts of salt are extracted and experience the vast Puna plateau, the third largest in the world.
Inclusions: Round-trip transfers, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport, National Park Admission, Lunch, Food and Beverages, Optional Gratuities
Reviewed By 969guruj
we cancel tour 3 weeks before due to pandemic, but not get yet refund, we contact many times but whey to refuse to talk to us
10. Hike the Inca trail in Argentina
This is a tough 7-9km hike through stunning and rugged high altitude scenery: suitable for the experienced and adventurous trekker! From Salta city, we travel to Campo Quijano, a town famous as the base for workers constructing the Train to the Clouds railway line to the Chilean coast. We can stop to see an antique engine and the mausoleum of the train line's chief engineer, Richard Maury, from Philadephia, USA. From here we will climb into the stunning multi-coloured Quebrada de Toro, crossing rivers and driving off road through canyons to reach San Bernardo de las Zorras, where our hike begins. It's two hours travel each way: the walk takes between 4 and 5 hours. Our guide is experienced in hiking all terrain, and speaks English and Spanish. Picnic lunch provided.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Picnic lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 701trevort
We took this tour with Rodrigo guiding us in late February just before the coronavirus shut down travel. Having the personal attention of a private tour was great and Rodrigo quickly gauged our interests and modified the tour to meet our interests as we went. We were fortunate being in the region during Carnivale celebrations and to be able to experience the thrill and chaos of the occasion. There were many highlights of an action packed few days but the Hornocal, Salinas Grandes and San Salvador de Jujuy stand out. Rodrigo’s knowledge of the history and culture and personal contacts were excellent and really added to our enjoyment. We can highly recommend this trip and Poncho Tours service from the booking process, airport pickup and arrangements generally were exemplary.
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