J
Staff friendly but expecting an English guide which was unavailable so made it difficult
+ Scenery in valley was breathtaking. , comfortable coach & friendly staff. Puramarca was a nice little town with spectular views - no English guide.
Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $64 / person
- Location
- Salta, Argentina
- Rating
- 3.2 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gray Line Argentina
Description
We will travel to the city of Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the province of Jujuy, near the Bolivian border. This excursion allows us to appreciate the vibrant colors of Northern Argentina, its culture, unique towns, and people. Departing from Salta, we take RN 9 and enter General Güemes via RN 34. Then, we head into Jujuy, visiting the stunning Quebrada de Humahuaca, home to the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores. We continue through Tilcara, Humahuaca, Uquía, Huacalera (where we cross the Tropic of Capricorn), and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará. In Humahuaca, our longest stop, you can enjoy regional dishes featuring llama meat and explore the town where culture fills the streets. This town is the epicenter of Carnival celebrations. After lunch, we begin our return journey with several stops for walking and photography. Throughout the tour, we will have multiple stops to walk and take photos, ensuring you capture the beauty of each unique location.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $64
- Child (ages 2–11)
- $64
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Salta
Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am) We will depart from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, on RN 34.
Volcan
Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl
Purmamarca
Stop at Purmamarca town and Hill of the Seven Colors – 2324 masl
Tilcara
Stop at Tilcara – 2465 masl
Humahuaca
Stop at Humahuaca – 2939 masl Route 9
Uquia
Stop at Uquía – 2824 masl Route 9
Tropico de Capricornio
Stop at Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera – 2641 masl Route 9
Paleta Del Pintor
Stop at Hill La Paleta Del Pintor ("The Painter's Palette") in Maimará – 2390 masl
Volcan
Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl Route 9
Salta
Arrival at Salta (downtown) (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
What's included
Included
Bilingual English and Spanish professional tour guide
Round-trip transportation from downtown hotels in Salta
Not included
Lunch
Optional Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Other downtown hotels are also included in pick up route
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.2
6 reviews
How it compares in Salta
- Starting price $64 is 10% above the typical $58 for tours of similar length in Salta
Excurgo comparison of 156 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta take?
Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta cost?
Prices start at $64 per person for this Salta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta cost for children?
Children aged 2–11 pay from $64, adults from $64. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Other downtown hotels are also included in pick up route Pickup points include Design Suites Salta, Ghala Hotel.
What languages is Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gray Line Argentina.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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A Tour of Disappointments
I'm not one to write bad reviews, but our recent day trip with Nordic (Gray Line Argentina) to Humahuaca Valley from Salta was a bit of a nightmare. The trip started off under the shadow of local protests causing roadblocks in Jujuy. But, fair's fair, the tour operator did give us a choice to either reschedule, get a refund, or swap our trip with a Salinas tour. Given that our previous Salinas tour from another company was a no-show, we grabbed this chance. Sadly, that was the only good thing about this trip. The chaos began the day before our trip. Out of the blue, they changed our pickup point to somewhere three blocks from our hotel, between 6:50 to 7:20 a.m. Imagine our surprise when we got a call at 6:40 a.m. from our guide saying we were late! My Spanish isn't great, so there was a lot of confusion and frustration. Even after showing proof of the pickup time to an English-speaking manager, they just brushed it off, which was a real mood-killer. It got worse when we found out, just 10 hours before our trip, that the English-speaking guide we had booked was sick. With no other options on our last day in Salta, we were stuck with a Spanish-only tour. As you'd expect, we missed out on understanding the significance of the sites we visited. But what really got me was the guide's lack of basic help, like giving us directions or telling us how much free time we had at each stop. This was especially annoying in Purmamarca, where my pregnant wife and I had to find our own way to the pick-up point, different from where we were dropped off. As if things weren't bad enough, there was an unexpected expense in Purmamarca. The tour operator had our group board a taxi to meet our bus because of the roadblocks. And then they made us pay for it! It wasn't a big amount, but it should've been their responsibility. Despite the beautiful landscapes we saw, the poor organization and unprofessionalism spoiled the entire experience for us. I've been on many tours, and this was definitely one of my worst. I hope Nordic (Gray Line Argentina) takes this as constructive criticism and improves its services for the future.
J
Trip was cancelled at...
Trip was cancelled at night the day before Unable to go on trip Too late to book replacement 2 wasted days as a result
Operator response
Dear Joseph, we checked your case. You bought the tour the day before the tour starts. We didnt have the availibility and offered you to take it next day. You response was that you didnt have availibility for the next day. We send you the total refund of the activity. We recommend planning your trip in advance. We really sorry for your bad experience!
J
This was a beautiful day away from...
<p>This was a beautiful day away from the city. The scenery was spectacular...well worth the time it took to get there. The villages were also a treat. It was a nice pace, lots of walking but in short spurts. Would definitely recommend this tour.</p>
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