Full Day Trip to Salinas Grandes with Purmamarca
Description
We will travel to the Salinas Grandes, a territory shared between Salta and Jujuy; through the province of Jujuy. This way, you can enjoy the best landscapes at their best. On this full day tour, you will discover the most interesting places. The first stop of the tour is the beautiful village of Purmamarca. In this village is the Hill of the 7 Colors. There we will visit the main square and find many craftsmen’s stalls. They also have the option to take the tour of the Paseo de los Colorados (back of the 7 Colors Hill) on their own. El Cerro de los Siete Colores, poses for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and buys souvenirs in the famous craft market of Purmamarca. Be surprised by the natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at Purmamarca Market on this tour. *ADMISSION TO THE LARGE SALINAS IS SEPARATELY PAID TO LOCALS IN THE REGION* ($5000)
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Itinerary
We will leave from the city of Salta, exiting through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, by the RN 34. Afterwards we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little bit of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcano (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 kind of snack.
First stop in the village of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo of the route, in front of the village, as the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. At this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.
We enter the incredible Lipan Hill, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and can 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 amazing photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina. (Locals are paid $4000 Argentine pesos approx.)
We return to Purmamarca and you can enjoy 2 hours free to tour the beautiful village and have lunch. Impressive hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of the village with its narrow and cobbled streets and houses of adobe and mud.
We return to the city of Salta through the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
One day before each activity, passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick-up time and destination. Search hours are between 07:00 a.m. and 07:45 a.m. Within a 15-block radius of 9 de Julio Square.
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(11)
It was a beautiful experience with friends. The Lourdes guide and the driver "el santiagueño" of first quality. Super friendly, very attentive and very cool! The excursion is a 100000 amazing places, immense, super friendly locals. In salt flats 45 min stop was very short time. Since time is invested in the photons taken out by the locals.
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
Our driver Fabio was great: he was engaging and interested in meeting new people as well as showing the areas! He always made sure that everyone was enjoying the tour. We had booked two activities with this company, and they were like night and day. This one was great!
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An excellent excursion, the guide Fabio is impeccable, he really made the tour a walk with friends. I stop in places that others do not stop so that we can take photos, gave us more time to enjoy Salinas , really a ten in everything. Super recommended. Fabio a 10!!!!!!
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Excellent place between mountains to locate a salt flat; the staff is accessible and helps you to take pictures; the food in Purmamarca was delicious; tremendous experience.
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Generally good, the tour guide was very nice and super educated about the history of the area. We spent 45 min at Salinas Grandes which was just enough time (though a bit more would have been a little less pressured. The experience with the Hill of 7 Colours was mixed. We had a stop at a viewpoint which was ok. Later, we had 2h in the town of Purmamurca, with very little explanation or help given. We would have appreciated being told how easy it is to walk right up to the Hill, and that there is a municipal elevated view point in the town with a fantastic view. I don't think anyone in our tour knew this. We only discovered this on our own when we returned privately the next day.
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I booked an English tour and the tour was conducted probably 95% in Spanish. The day is a very long time on the bus (730 am - 7pm) with limited stops for photographs. Lunch at the recommended restaurant was was average at best great Empanada mains very disappointing.
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Excellent schedule and timely pick up. The local guide picked up was timely. She was very knowledgeable, ideally better mic and speakers to hear all the tour details clearly. Price per person is affordable and worth it.
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Had a great time visiting really unique places. Totally worth the hype! 🤩 Something to keep in mind about the pick-up: I was told my location was too far from the main square, so I had to make my way to their office. However, after collecting all the passengers (which takes time), they passed by my location and picked up another passenger just two blocks away! I would have preferred to wait there instead. This could have been better organized.
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Very nice trip Pablo was amazing he’s funny very professional and kind person . I recommend then 100%
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We were speechless when visiting the Salinas Grandes in Salta. Me and my daughters. The scenery is simply breathtaking. The whiteness of the salt contrasts perfectly with the blue of the sky and the mountains that surround the place. It was a unique and exciting experience for us. The tour was well organized and our guide was very knowledgeable about the place. We learned a lot about the history and geology of salt pans. We recommend visiting this place if you are a nature lover. The boys in the salt flats were able to guide us in the photographs, very friendly. You're not gonna be disappointed! 5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
