From Salta: Cafayate and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer
ID: GYG416840-756000
Category:
Country: Argentina
Duration:
2 days
Description
Visit the most important sites in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy by joining a 2-day guided journey. Explore a traditional winery in Cafayate and the stunning Hill of Fourteen Colors in Hornocal.
1- Full Day to Cafayate : Depart Salta and head south along Provincial Route 68, offering panoramic views of the farms and tobacco plantations of the Lerma Valley. Admire the new and old tobacco chimneys made of adobe and clay, and see tobacco leaves being dried under the sun.
Pass the town of Alemania and marvel at the red mountains and rock formations of attractions such as the "Devil´s Throat" and "House of the Parrots."
Upon arrival in Cafayate, visit 1 winery to learn more about the local wine industry and famous torrontes wines. Following lunch, journey back to Salta via a different route to see a completely different landscape from the morning drive.
Full Day to Hornocal : Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned van and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the National Route 9 on the way to Jujuy province where we visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a narrow mountain valley declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Stop in Purmamarca and admire the Hill of Seven Colors and its striking red and orange hues before exploring the main square and local craft stands.
Continuing along Route 9, we reach the town of Humahuaca, located at 2,939 meters above sea level. Wander down to the Church of La Candelaria and visit the Independence Monument before enjoying free time for lunch.
After lunch, enjoy 45 minutes of free time to explore Hornocal and its Hill of Fourteen Colors. Return along Route 9 to Salta City.
Highlights
- Visit Quebrada de las Conchas in Cafayate: Amphitheater, The Devil's throat
- Enjoy a winery + free wine tasting
- Admire the Hill of Seven Colors in Purmamarca
- The Hill of Fourteen Colors in Hornocal
- Town of Cafayate
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off is only available from hotels located within 15 blocks of the Plaza 9 Julio.
• This tour involves around 2 hours of traveling through low-quality dirt roads and another 2 hours through the highway on the way back. All vehicles are of a high-quality minivan
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
