Cachi and Salinas Grandes: 2-Day Tour of Hills and Incredible Landscapes Cachi and Salinas Grandes: 2-day tour from Salta

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ID: GYG1221452-1874167
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Country: Argentina

Duration: 2 days


Description

Explore the magic of Cachi among cardones and adobe villages, and be dazzled by the infinite white of the Salinas Grandes. Experience two days of epic contrasts in the heart of northern Argentina!
Discover Salta's two treasures: Tradition and Infinite Landscapes
Embark on a journey of contrasts where colonial history and the most extreme nature meet. On this two-day experience, you'll tour the most iconic landscapes of the Argentine Northwest, from green valleys to salt deserts.

Cachi: A trip back in time in the Calchaquí Valleys
Your adventure kicks off on the impressive Cuesta del Obispo, a winding road that takes you up to 3,348 meters, offering dreamlike views. You'll cross the Recta de Tin Tin, surrounded by the thousands of cacti in Los Cardones National Park, until you reach Cachi. This picturesque village will welcome you with its stone streets and its 18th-century church, where the pure air and tranquility of the mountain will make you feel like time has stopped.

Salinas Grandes: The white mirror of the Puna
Get ready to be dazzled by one of the highest salt deserts in the world. After passing through the colorful village of Purmamarca and the iconic Cerro de los Siete Colores, you'll ascend the Cuesta de Lipán until you reach the Salinas Grandes. This immense white sea of 12,000 hectares offers you a surreal landscape, ideal for capturing incredible photographs and connecting with the immensity of the Andean highlands.

Highlights

  • You'll see the Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones Park, and the village of Cachi.
  • You'll see endless valleys and the colonial magic of a unique town.
  • You'll see condors flying over the mountain and deserts of ancient cardones.
  • Take a walk through the imposing salt desert of the North

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • guide
  • door-to-door transport for each passenger
  • English language
NOT INCLUDED
  • accommodation

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.