Discover the Salinas Grandes Salt Fields and Hill of Seven Colors

On this excursion, you will travel to the Salinas Grandes, a shared territory between Salta and Jujuy, crossing the province of Jujuy. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and capture incredible postcards!

Entering Jujuy, you’ll explore a portion of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, visiting picturesque towns like Yala, Volcán, and Purmamarca, home to the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores. You’ll ascend the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, at 4,170 meters above sea level, appreciating its spectacular flora and fauna.

Arriving at the Salinas Grandes, marvel at its vastness and take stunning, creative selfies. Then, return to Purmamarca for lunch (not included) featuring regional dishes, predominantly llama meat. Explore the acclaimed town’s picturesque, rustic streets and uphill roads.

Your guide will invite you to walk the Paseo Los Colorados. After this, you begin the return journey.

During the tour, there are stops to walk and take photos, ensuring you capture the beauty of each unique location.

Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am)
Route 9 and Roue 34

The tour begins from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, via RN 34

Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl
Route 9

Stop at Hill of the 7 Colors – 2324 masl
Route 52

we will enter the sister province of Jujuy, in the that you will have the opportunity to get to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, visit picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán, Purmamarca where you will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores, the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, at 4,170 meters above sea level and you will be able to appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna.

Stops at Mirador el Balcón and Altura Máxima – 4170 masl
Route 52

Stop at Salt Fields – 3400 masl
Route 52

You will arrive at the Salinas Grandes, where you will be able to appreciate all its magnitude and take the most beautiful and creative selfies.

Stop at Purmamarca – 2324 masl

You will return to the town of Purmamarca, where you can have lunch of the best regional dishes (not included) where llama meat predominates and also get to know the acclaimed town of Purmamarca, with its picturesque and rustic streets, with uphill roads.

The guide will invite you to take a walk with him to see Paseo Los Colorados. After this, the way back is undertaken.

Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl
Route 9

Arrival at Salta (downtown) (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Discover the Salinas Grandes Salt Fields and Hill of Seven Colors
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  Pickup included

• Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
• Bilingual English and Spanish professional Tour Guide

• National Park Admission (approx USD 1)
• Food, beverages and other services not especified

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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

Please be advised..

• 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.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.