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The 15 Best Salta Tours & Day Trips

27 tours  ·  from $20

Salta is the base for the strangest landscapes in the country, and every one of them is a long drive. These 15 cover Cafayate, the Salinas Grandes and the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with prices, altitudes and departure times.

From Salta: Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca - A morning departure through Volcán and Tumbaya
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From Salta: Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

1.Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 914 reviews · 13 hours · from $38Our pick

Spend 13 hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide traveling from Salta to Purmamarca, 7 Color Hill, Cuesta de Lipan, and Salinas Grandes. Guides such as Eduardo, Monica, Cesar, and Monserrat have led recent departures. Hotel pickup is included near Plaza 9 de Julio.

“The tour was good overall. The combi van that collected us was very small, and hard to fit the legs into the available space (even for average height people). But it had good air conditioning. The guide did a reasonable job - they provide some info along the way although more explanation and info would have been nice. Tour returned into Salta at approx 20:45.”

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From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting - Alemania and the first red-rock formations
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From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting

2.Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · 13 hours · from $29Best value

Spend 13 hours traveling from Salta through the Lerma Valley and Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate. Expect bilingual guides such as Monica, Julio, or Eduardo, many photo stops, a short winery visit, and a scenic return route.

“We had a lovely day. Our tour guide Eduardo was a real character. I cannot thank Get your Guide enough for arranging our drop off at the airport after the trip. The trip is so much fun with wine tasting and so much to see. Great value for money.”

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From Salta: Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca & Los Colorados Hike - The road from Salta through three small towns
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From Salta: Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca & Los Colorados Hike

3.Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca & Los Colorados Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 356 reviews · 12h 30m · from $43

Travel from Salta through Yala, Volcán, and Tumbaya to Purmamarca, Salinas Grandes, and the Los Colorados area. Guides such as José Luis, Jasmine, Martín, and Pablo have led this route in Spanish and English. Expect dramatic scenery, short walks, long road hours, and 4,200-meter altitude.

“Guide Augustina a bit nervous with the english but willing to assist. smiling and kind. transportation was great. Bus was clean , driver was careful. They offered coca leaves and agua de flores for the altitude. Salinas Grandes is beautiful.”

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From Salta: Cafayate, land of wines and imposing ravines - The first two hours: leaving Salta and reaching the gorge
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From Salta: Cafayate, land of wines and imposing ravines

4.Cafayate, land of wines and imposing ravines

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 347 reviews · 12 hours · from $29

Travel from Salta through the red-rock Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate on a 12-hour bilingual tour. Expect photo stops at the Devil’s Throat, Amphitheater, Yesera, and more, plus a winery visit and free time in town. Guides such as Carolina, Angie, Martin, and Santiago have led this route.

“Excellent tour guide. Transportation was flawless. Plenty of stops for photos and a nice bit of time in Cafayate. The scenery along the way was breathtaking. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine - La Garganta del Diablo, a powerful first stop
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Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine

5.Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 347 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $32

Travel from Salta to Cafayate along Route 68, stopping at the Devil’s Throat, Amphitheater, Los Castillos, and other red-rock formations. Enjoy free time in Cafayate, artisan shopping, and a Torrontés tasting. Guides such as Angie and Jazmin are praised for warm bilingual commentary.

“Great tour seeing countryside of Argentina. the guide was knowledgeable and spake both English and Spanish. We were the only 2 English speakers on the bus and we never felt left out. The day is long so be prepared for a 13 hour day.”

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From Salta: Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour - The road from Salta to the Quebrada
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From Salta: Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour

6.Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 339 reviews · 12 hours · from $63

From Salta, travel through the Quebrada de Humahuaca to Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca before taking a 4WD up to Hornocal’s Hill of 14 Colors. Guides such as Fabio, Abel, and Leo have earned praise for warm bilingual commentary, though the day is long and road conditions can be rough.

“It's a beautiful tour. The mountains in Hornocal are magnificent. Beautiful views throughout the tour. The tour was conducted in two languages: Spanish and English. The time flew by. The bus was very late and the guide did not warn us about it, although we left all contacts. We did not have time to visit the cities mentioned in the description, we only saw Hornocal and Humahuaca.”

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From Salta: Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour - Escoipe Gorge and the climb to Cuesta del Obispo
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From Salta: Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour

7.Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 12 hours · from $30

Travel from Salta to Cachi with a bilingual guide such as Ximena, Fernando, or Carolina. Cross Escoipe Gorge, Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park, and the Inca-built Recta del Tin Tin, then enjoy two hours in colonial Cachi.

“We had a great time, really enjoyed the information and enthusiasm of guide Claudio. He was funny and took good care of us throughout the day. The driver was very safe, thanks!”

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From Salta: Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Leaving Salta through the Lerma Valley
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From Salta: Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting

8.Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 226 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Travel from Salta through Lerma Valley villages and the red-rock Quebrada de las Conchas to Cafayate. You’ll stop at formations such as Devil’s Throat and the Amphitheater, taste regional wines including Torrontés, and have two hours of free time. Guides such as Angie and Jasmine are known for lively bilingual commentary.

“The trip was amazing! Angie, our guide, was so passionate, funny, kind and with a great knowledge about Salta, Cafayate and Las Quebradas. Mauricio, was such an experienced driver who took care of our safety. The scenery was unreal. Highly recommend.”

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Full-Day Tour Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta - Purmamarca and the Hill of Seven Colors
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Full-Day Tour Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta

9.Full-Day Tour Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 220 reviews · from $35

Leave Salta at 6:30 a.m. for a full day through Andean valleys, Purmamarca, the Hill of Seven Colors, and Salinas Grandes. Expect a long coach ride, mountain roads, high altitude, local markets, and around 45 minutes on the salt flats. English guiding can vary, so confirm before booking.

“The tour definitely delivers on its promise. It is a great value, considering the length of the drive. It is also a 'must do' if you are in Salta region. The scenery is absolutely breath taking. The guide was informative and spoke good English. I really admired the drivers patience to navigate the roads. I wish we had more time in Purmamarca to enjoy it's beauty we had 2 hours of which 1 hour was spent on lunch in a local restaurant. I would recommend staying overnight if you are not pressed for time.”

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From Salta: Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi - From Salta through Cerrillos and El Carril
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From Salta: Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi

10.Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 213 reviews · 13 hours · from $29

Spend 13 hours traveling from Salta to Cachi with an English or Spanish speaking guide. See Escoipe Gorge, Cuesta del Obispo, El Valle Encantado, and Los Cardones National Park, then explore Cachi’s church, museum, craft market, and colonial streets.

“Good tour. Overall I enjoyed the day but would have liked more info on the area and geology.”

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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta - From Salta to the high country
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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta

11.Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 13 hours · from $37

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Salta into the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with stops in Purmamarca, Tilcara, and Humahuaca. Guides such as Edu, Millie, Abel, and Maria have been praised for clear bilingual commentary. Expect striking mountain views, artisan markets, local food, and a long bus day.

“Millie our guide was brilliant she was always attentive to our needs as non Spanish speakers. Her English was excellent. She radiated enthusiasm about her area and gave a fantastic overview of the geological makeup of the mountains around Humahuaca.”

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Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta - Escoipe Gorge and the climb toward Cuesta del Obispo
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Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta

12.Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 125 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $31

Leave Salta at 7 a.m. for an 11-hour small-group trip through Escoipe Gorge, Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park, Recta del Tin Tin, and Cachi. Expect striking mountain scenery, guided cultural context, photo stops, hotel transport, and about two hours to explore Cachi.

“Fue muy impresionante cómo partimos bajo la lluvia y las nubes estaban tan bajas que no podíamos ver nada en el punto más alto de las montañas. Al poco tiempo se aclaró y tuvimos muy buenas impresiones del autobús. Los enormes campos de cactus y las coloridas montañas que los rodeaban me impresionaron mucho. Cuando llegamos a Cachi hacía mucho calor, el sol brillaba en un cielo azul claro y tuvimos tiempo de visitar el hermoso lugar.”

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Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta - Salinas Grandes: an hour on the white plain
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Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta

13.Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $42

Travel from Salta into Jujuy on a long but rewarding day, stopping at Purmamarca, the Hill of Seven Colors, Cuesta de Lipán, and Salinas Grandes. Guides may include Fabio, Ximena, Leonardo, Claudio, Leo, or Lourdes. Expect mountain roads, high altitude, photo stops, and about two hours in Purmamarca.

“it’s was a good experience. Salinas Grandes and Pumamarca really worth a visit. The tour runs without any issues. The time that we spent in Salinas was quite good, enough to know the place and take fun pics. But the experience in Purmamarca definitely was a down point. The plan was stay there for 2h and the practice was 1h30, that wasn’t enough to eat and get around the city (that is small). In addition, the guide strongly recommended us a restaurant (Peña Marito) which has a very slow service and lack of options. We ordered a portion of baked potato with cheese that spent almost 40min to be delivered.…”

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Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta - Garganta del Diablo and El Anfiteatro
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Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta

14.Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Salta through the Lerma Valley and Quebrada de las Conchas, stopping at striking rock formations including Garganta del Diablo and El Anfiteatro. In Cafayate, enjoy free time and a winery visit with tasting. Expect a long day, bilingual guiding when available, and a small-group minivan.

“The price Is very good but the tour can be dome better. Instrad of shopping almost 2 hours in Cafayate (too mucho) there are many great points on the road where we could have stopped for a break. Plus the microphone wasn't working very well and some times It was hard to understand the guide.”

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One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta - Iglesia de San Jose and the first views
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One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta

15.One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · from $35

Set out from Salta at 6:30 am for a small-group minibus tour through the Calchaquí Valleys. Your guide explains the geology, plants, animals, and local history as you stop at Bishop’s Cliff, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi, and the Pio Pablo Diaz Archaeological Museum. Lunch in Cachi is on your own.

“Leo, our driver and Pablo, our guide made sure we got there and back safely and that we were informed of the history of the part of Salta Province we travelled through, as well as geological facts and facts that are local history. Pablo tried his bRead more”

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