Why choose this Salta tour ?
We will travel to the city of Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the province of Jujuy, near the Bolivian border. This excursion allows us to appreciate the vibrant colors of Northern Argentina, its culture, unique towns, and people.
Departing from Salta, we take RN 9 and enter General Güemes via RN 34. Then, we head into Jujuy, visiting the stunning Quebrada de Humahuaca, home to the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores. We continue through Tilcara, Humahuaca, Uquía, Huacalera (where we cross the Tropic of Capricorn), and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará.
In Humahuaca, our longest stop, you can enjoy regional dishes featuring llama meat and explore the town where culture fills the streets. This town is the epicenter of Carnival celebrations. After lunch, we begin our return journey with several stops for walking and photography.
Throughout the tour, we will have multiple stops to walk and take photos, ensuring you capture the beauty of each unique location.
Make the most of your Salta adventure
What makes Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta a unique experience ?
Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am)
We will depart from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, on RN 34.
Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl
Stop at Purmamarca town and Hill of the Seven Colors – 2324 masl
Stop at Tilcara – 2465 masl
Pucará de Tilcara
(Entry ticket is not included. You Will have to pay AR$ 4.000 (approx USD 4) if you are fro Argentina or AR$ 6.000 (approx USD 6) if you are foreign pax)
Stop at Humahuaca – 2939 masl
Route 9
Stop at Uquía – 2824 masl
Route 9
Stop at Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera – 2641 masl
Route 9
Stop at Hill La Paleta Del Pintor (“The Painter’s Palette”) in Maimará – 2390 masl
Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl
Route 9
Arrival at Salta (downtown) (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated
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Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bilingual English and Spanish professional tour guide
- Round-trip transportation from downtown hotels in Salta
Not Included
- Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport
- Lunch
- Optional Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Gray Line Argentina.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Salta.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We will inform the hotel reception of your pickup time and place 24 hrs prior to the tour. Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated. Telephone: (+54 11) 5239-8206. In case of any eventuality, the 24 hour emergency number of Gray Line Argentina is +54 9 11 4193 6473. For questions or queries you can write to us at online@graylineargentina.com
