Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta
Description
This full-day excursion from Salta will discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca craft market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market This excursion. Search begins at 7:00 a.m. (range of 15 blocks from the agency). Route: Salta, Güemes by highway, San Salvador de Jujuy, Volcano (technical stop), Purmamarca, Cuesta del Lipán, Abra del potrerillo, Nevado de Chañi, 40 minutes to 1 hour free in Salinas Grandes. Return to Purmamarca and 2 hours free. Within those 2 free hours you can do the Paseo de los Colorados between 30 to 40 minutes. Return to Salta between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Total distance: 460 km. Maximum height: 4170 meters. Duration: 12 hours IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: THE ENTRANCE TO THE SALINAS GRANDES IS SEPARATE, IT IS PAID TO LOCALS OF THE REGION. ESTIMATED $5000
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Itinerary
We will leave from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, through the RN 34. Later we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán (technical stop) and Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores
We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some type of snack.
First stop in the town of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo from the route, in front of the town, since the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. In this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.
We enter the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and we will be able to appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna. It is a winding high mountain road, majestic with its green and brown colors showing us the beautiful landscapes of the puna.
We arrive at the third largest salt flat in Latin America where we will be between 45 minutes to 1 hour free, to be able to tour the salt pools, sculptures, salt restaurant and take incredible photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina.
We return to Purmamarca and they will be able to enjoy 2 free hours to tour the beautiful town and have lunch. Imposing hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of town with its narrow, cobbled streets and adobe and mud houses.
We return to the city of Salta crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way in case you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(122)
Wonderful experience made all the more enjoyable by our wonderful guide Fabio. Celina Grande is well worth the trip an amazing place really enjoyed the photographers there who took some really cool photos for us. Purmamarca was a very vibrant town full of character and of course shopping opportunities. We taught the high altitude might move challenging but that didn’t proved to be the case. Overall, a fabulous day and a huge thanks to Fabio for ensuring that we have the best of days
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
The tour was amazing. Our guide Alfredo was very friendly and throughout the trip gave us very interesting information about the places we saw, history, customs, etc. The road, the stops and the destinations, both Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca is certainly something not to miss. Loved it. It exceeded our expectations!
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
Very good service. All on time. Andres, the driver, a genius!!!!?
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
Great experience for our North. Very friendly people, close, rich food and lots of color in carnival.
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
It is important to wear a coat, sunglasses and cap (the weather along the promenade is very eclectic). Also candy or something light to chop. The journey is long and one ends tired, but it is very worth it
Muchas gracias por la reseña y por elegirnos !
We did the Salinas Grandes tour in november and it was great ! Of course the landscape is breathtaking with multi-coloured mountains and the Salinas Grandes are... Grandes indeed ! Quite impressive. Our guide/driver was Fabio and he was also Grandes. He is full of energy, friendly, speaks very good English and very knowledgeable about the area, its history and current developments. I highly recommend this tour !
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Really beautiful and spectacular day for the beauty of the places visited. Hotel pickup with very comfortable and new van. Our guide was very good and competent, giving precise and interesting information about the places we had to visit, also excellent knowledge of English (5 stars for Ximena). Also very good driver Mario, careful and cautious (also excellent his music playlist). The weather was perfect. A very special day. Max and Mara
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The van showed up on time. Cesar, the tour guide was very courteous and had a good command of English language. Alfred, the bus driver too was very professional, making sure everyone onboard was comfortable during our 12 hours ride.
Gracias por la reseña !
Absolutely incredible! Our guide, Fabio, was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, fun, and caring. Highly recommend Fabio for any group or individual tours- you will not regret it!
Thanks !
Unmissable tour, part of the success is due to Fabio, who made us driver and guide, very good, From the minute one was aware of everything and everyone. Long but pleasant trip, the places we visited very beautiful.
Gracias !!
