Discover the Salinas Grandes Salt Fields and Hill of Seven Colors
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
- Bilingual English and Spanish professional Tour Guide
What's not
- Admission to Salt Fields (approx value)
- Food, beverages and other services not especified
Itinerary
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.)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Gray Line Argentina
- 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
How it compares in Salta
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 49 day trips we list in Salta.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Salta
Salta, a colonial city in a green valley of north-west Argentina, is the base for the Andean canyons, vineyards and high desert of the region.
Salta sits in the Lerma Valley at about 1,200 metres, ringed by green hills at the edge of the Andes. Its centre keeps Spanish colonial buildings around the Plaza 9 de Julio, among them a pink-fronted cathedral, the arcaded Cabildo and the Convent of San Bernardo with its carved wooden door. A cable car climbs Cerro San Bernardo for a view over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Salta: Great Salt Flats (Salinas Grandes), Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo), Purmamarca.
