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2 days · 1 night · private tour from Salta

Quebrada de Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes

USD 1,066 total for 1 to 4 travellers

A private 2-day, 1-night trip from Salta to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, El Hornocal and the Salinas Grandes salt flat, returning through the Quebrada del Toro, guided and driven by Pablo Pérez Sancho. USD 1,066 in total for a private group of 1 to 4 travellers. Hotel and meals are not included.

Price
USD 1,066 total for 1 to 4 travellers
Duration
2 days, 1 night
Start & end
Your hotel or Salta airport
Activity
Minimal: driving, viewpoints, short walks
Languages
English, Spanish
Walking on the Salinas Grandes under a summer storm cloud
Walking on the Salinas Grandes under a summer storm cloud

Itinerary

Day by day

Best for: Travellers who want Jujuy's colours and the salt flats at an easy pace, with time for El Hornocal in the afternoon light. The order and the stops can be changed to suit you.

  1. Day 1

    Salta to the Quebrada de Humahuaca

    • La Cornisa roadthrough the cloud forest
    • Purmamarcathe seven-colour hill town
    • Uquía & Humahuacavisit to both towns
    • El Hornocaldrive up to the 14-colour mountain

    Overnight in the Quebrada de Humahuaca

    Purmamarca & the Hill of Seven Colours
    Purmamarca & the Hill of Seven Colours
  2. Day 2

    Salinas Grandes & back to Salta

    • Cuesta de Lipánswitchback road up to 4,170 m
    • Salinas Grandestime on the salt flat
    • San Antonio de los Cobresan off-road drive across the plateau
    • Santa Rosa de Tastil
    • Quebrada del Torothe drive back down to Salta

    End of the trip in Salta

    Photographing the Cuesta de Lipán
    Photographing the Cuesta de Lipán

What's included

  • Private guide for both days
  • Private transport in a Toyota Hilux or equivalent
  • Pickup & drop-off at your hotel or Salta airport

Not included

  • Hotel
  • Meals, drinks & snacks
  • Tastings
  • Museum tickets
  • Personal expenses

From travellers who did it

“As a local, he not only knows the special spots for incredible photos, but he also knows the history of the country down to the smallest detail… He is an absolutely first-class and safe driver and his great sense of humour made the trip very entertaining.”
Daniel G., SwitzerlandQuebrada de Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes · Apr 2024 · via ToursByLocals
“The biggest plus factor is that he goes beyond being a guide. His planning is time perfect. He also has backup plans in place.”
Ravi B., United StatesQuebrada de Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes · Dec 2023 · via ToursByLocals
“He is a very experienced and capable driver and we both felt very safe and comfortable in the car for over 8 hours each day. The tour incorporates some incredible scenery with breathtaking views.”
Kenneth B., United KingdomQuebrada de Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes · Apr 2023 · via ToursByLocals
“Pablo was great since the first time I contacted him via email asking for a customize tour to the Jujuy area. He accommodated all my requests in a perfect two day tour.”
Maria Del Carmen A., United StatesQuebrada de Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes · Sep 2023 · via ToursByLocals

All 22 reviews on ToursByLocals

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Tell him your dates, how many you are and what you'd like to see. Your message opens in WhatsApp, ready to send, and Pablo replies with the itinerary and a quote for your private group.

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