From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Cafayate, Land of Wines
Description
Visit the winegrowing center of the province, crossing Las Conchas gorge. The erosion has formed a succession of natural wonders such as The Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Anfitheatre (with perfect natural acoustics), The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles. Little by little, the arid landscape is replaced by large areas of vineyards to reach one of the most shocking regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a city of one-story houses between colonial and baroque architecture from the late 19th century.
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Itinerary
Visit the winegrowing center of the province, crossing Las Conchas gorge. Route: National Road 68 (Wine Route); Lerma Valley (Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viña (technical stop)
The erosion in the region has formed a succession of natural wonders such as The Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Anfitheatre (with perfect natural acoustics). The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles. Little by little, the aridity of the landscape is replaced by large areas of vineyards to reach one of the most outstanding regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century. Quebrada de las Conchas: More than 10 stops in multicolored formations caused by wind and water erosion such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, etc.
In Cafayate you will have the chance to visit a winery and taste the best wines in the area. Although the region always refers to Torrontés, the place has a large number of hectares dedicated to red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Visit Cafayate city and a winery. We'll have 2 free hours in the city to have lunch and explore. Town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque architecture from the late 19th century. (Lunch and drinks are NOT included in the price)
We returned to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas through Route 68, making the stops we missed on the outward journey and traveling through this beautiful, unique landscape of Argentina.
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in La Viña or Talapampa to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
A day before each activity, the passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick up schedule and destination. The search time is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(81)
The tour guide was excellent, very knowledgable and had perfect English. He took us to some truly breathtaking sports! HOWEVER if you cannot speak Spanish I would advise not booking this trip - the vineyard you’re taken to does not offer English tours, so whilst the guide for the day offered to explain the wine making process generally the wine tasting and vineyard tour portion (which was a significant part of the tour advertised) is sort of not accessible to non-Spanish speakers.
During my stay in Salta, I took a couple tours with Santiago and his driver Juan—and they’re the best of the best. The drive out to Cafayete and the landscapes you stop to see around the way are beautiful. Highly recommend!
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
Excellent experience, both the guide and the driver were very good. Beautiful place!
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
It is an expendable excursion since it is many hours and although the beautiful landscape I think you lose a lot of time and there are better things to see. The guide saint and the driver victor a 10.
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
Great tour with excellent guide Walter!
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
The tour is 100% worth it. You see so much in one day, our guide Lourdes was very friendly, passionate and she gave us a lot of information about all the places we were visiting, and really friendly too! :)
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
We traveled with Rafael the guide, an excellent experience, with a lot of good vibes and laughter. We explained everything and was very friendly, super recommended
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
Excellent service! We did City Tour and visit Cafayate. I recommend it!
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
For the price paid, the tour was worth it. However, we did not make any stops on the way back, despite being on the schedule, probably because it was December 31st and it was a priority to return within a certain time (also for some other tour participants.....).
Muchas gracias por la reseña y por elegirnos !
Interesting ride through the valley seeing rock formations and ending in the wine tasting area at Cafayate. Our guide and driver were both great. It’s a long drive and I recommend some motion sickness medication if you are sensitive to winding roads
Muchas gracias por la reseña y por elegirnos !
