From Salta: Serranías del Hornocal and the hill of 14 colors
- 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We will begin the trip to the hill of 14 colors, also known as the Serranías del Hornocal. We will depart from the city of Salta to enter the province of Jujuy, where we will visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will pass through the town of Volcán, Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores; Tilcara; Humahuaca, the largest town in the ravine; Uquía, a small town where the ancient paintings of the Arquebusier Angels reside; Huacalera, where we step on the imaginary cut of the Tropic of Capricorn and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará. Once you reach Uquía, you transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where the road to Hornocal will begin to enjoy those magnificent panoramic views. On the way back there is a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring food for lunch since there is no time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Serranías del Hornocal and its magnificent hill of 14 colors
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine
Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located
Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory.
Once you arrive in Uquía, you transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where the road to Hornocal will begin to enjoy these magnificent panoramic views. On the return there is a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring a lunch or something light for lunch since there is not time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca.
20 minutes in the town of Humahuaca to explore and visit before returning to Salta.
Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter
Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
We return to the city of Salta crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way in case you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Spectacular!
It was spectacular!!! What an amazing colors of the mountains, I have never seen anything like that. Our tour guide Flor Mendoza and the driver Conejo, they were both amazing! Conejo keeping us safe and Flor, making sure everyone is okay and well attended to all our needs, she is very kind and helpful. We had a fantastic time and memorable to remember Salta, is truly beautiful, it fits with the name!!! Muy Linda!!! Thank you Lord for an amazing creation that we get to enjoy!!!❤️❤️❤️
5Big thumbs up for Fabio, our guide!
Fabio was our guide, and he did a great job showing us around and explaining what we were looking at, both in Spanish and English. He even gave us a small pottery item as a gift. All in all, a great experience.
5Perfect Way to Experience Jujuy/Salta
If you only go on one tour out of Salta, this is the one I would recommend. It’s well-organized, packed full of beautiful stops, and Santiago is an amazing guide who’s passionate about what he does (his driver, Juan, is also super cool!). My favorite tour of the trip! Also, for English speakers, Santiago’s English is very good, so you won’t have to worry about missing out on anything.
5Excellent experience - the beauty of Hornocal is worth the dusty and bumpy ride!
A comprehensive tour of several lovely towns throughout the Quebrada de Humahuaca with our informative bilingual tour guide, Jesi. We enjoyed seeing the artisanal crafts and the small museums in Purmamarca and Tilcara. The trip to Hornocal is something we will never forget - nature’s bargello! - and we managed to catch a small herd of vicuñas on the way down. Amazing.
5Hornocal and humahuaca trip
We had an amazing day. Our guide Fabio was amazing. He made the entire trip so entertaining and it felt more like a trip with family and friends than with a travel agent. He shared meaningful information. Would definitely recommend this trip. Obviously, the hills and everything else was breathtaking.
5Hornucal is a must
Hornucal is even better than the pics. Fabio is one of the best tour guides I’ve had. He took time to learn everyone’s name, he was engaging, and his English is really good.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 23 travellers
- Operated by
- La Quebrada Turismo
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Salta
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 23 hop-on hop-off we list in Salta.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 23.
- 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.
