Quebrada del Toro Mountain Bike along Train to the Clouds Railway
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the Andes by mountain bike on an unforgettable 27 km adventure through the Quebrada del Toro. Ride from Campo Quijano to the historic El Alisal railway station, following part of the legendary route of the Tren a las Nubes. Along the way, discover the impressive Viaducto del Toro, historic railway tracks, a tunnel, a waterfall, and the charming Gothic chapel of Río Blanco, while enjoying spectacular Andean landscapes. A unique combination of adventure, nature, and railway history just outside Salta.
Inclusions
What's included
- Helmet and gloves
- 29-inch mountain bike, available in sizes S, M, or L
- Hotel pick-up/ drop-off
- Mechanical assistance
- Neck gaiter/buff
- Professional Tour Guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with pickup from your centrally located hotel in Salta. We’ll then travel to Campo Quijano, known as the “Gateway to the Andes,” where our mountain biking adventure begins.
Upon arrival in Campo Quijano, we’ll begin our mountain biking adventure. Our route follows National Route 51 toward the spectacular Quebrada del Toro. Our first major stop is the impressive Viaducto del Toro, an iconic railway bridge built in the 1920s. Rising approximately 28 meters above the ground and stretching for around 250 meters, it offers a fantastic opportunity to admire the engineering and surrounding landscape while taking memorable photos. After a short break to hydrate and enjoy the scenery, we’ll continue cycling toward El Alisal railway station.
The return journey follows sections of the historic C-14 Railway, famously known as the route of the Train to the Clouds. This scenic stretch takes us through a tunnel and across the Viaducto del Toro, with spectacular panoramic views of the Quebrada del Toro. We’ll also pass a beautiful waterfall and the historic Gothic-style chapel of Río Blanco, built in 1914. After approximately 27 km (17 miles) of mountain biking, we’ll arrive back in Campo Quijano, completing our adventure.
After the bike ride, you’ll have the option to enjoy lunch or a snack in Campo Quijano at your own expense, or return directly to Salta City and be dropped off at your hotel or designated meeting point.
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 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Salta
- Its from-price is 94% above the median of the 49 day trips we list in Salta.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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.
