4 days · 3 nights · private tour from Salta
A Taste of the Argentine Northwest
USD 2,132 total for 1 to 4 travellers
A private 4-day, 3-night road trip from Salta through the cloud forest, the Quebrada de Humahuaca (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Salinas Grandes salt flat, Route 40 over the Abra del Acay pass (4,895 m) and the Calchaquí Valleys down to Cafayate, guided and driven by Pablo Pérez Sancho. USD 2,132 in total for a private group of 1 to 4 travellers. Hotels and meals are not included.
- Price
- USD 2,132 total for 1 to 4 travellers
- Duration
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Start & end
- Your hotel or Salta airport
- Activity
- Light: driving, viewpoints, short walks
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Itinerary
Day by day
Best for: Travellers with four days who want to see the whole Northwest in one trip: the colours of Jujuy, the high desert and the wine valleys of Salta. The order and the stops can be changed to suit you.
- Day 1
Salta to Tilcara
- La Cornisa roada winding drive through the cloud forest
- Quebrada de HumahuacaUNESCO World Heritage Site
- El Hornocalthe 14-colour mountain, at its best between 3 and 5 pm
Overnight in Tilcara
![El Hornocal viewpoint]()
El Hornocal viewpoint - Day 2
Tilcara to Cachi over Route 40
- Purmamarcathe town at the foot of the seven-colour hill
- Cuesta de Lipána switchback road up to 4,170 m
- Salinas Grandesthe salt flat of the Altiplano
- San Antonio de los Cobresa mining town on the high plateau
- Abra del Acay4,895 m, the highest point of Route 40
- Puente del Diablo
Overnight in Cachi
![Walking on the Salinas Grandes under a storm cloud]()
Walking on the Salinas Grandes under a storm cloud - Day 3
Cachi to Cafayate
- Seclantas
- Molinos
- Quebrada de las Flechasthe arrow-head ravine of tilted rock
Overnight in Cafayate
![Quebrada de las Flechas]()
Quebrada de las Flechas - Day 4
Cafayate to Salta
- Quebrada de las Conchasa protected ravine of red rock formations
- Saltadrop-off at your hotel or the airport
End of the trip in Salta
![The road through the Quebrada de las Conchas]()
The road through the Quebrada de las Conchas
What's included
- Private guide for the whole trip
- Private transport in a Toyota Hilux or equivalent
- Pickup & drop-off at your hotel or Salta airport
Not included
- Hotels
- Meals, drinks & snacks
- Tastings
- Tickets to museums & archaeological sites
- Personal expenses
From travellers who did it
“Two of us did a 4-day tour of Salta and Jujuy with Pablo. He was organized, prompt and sent us the proposed tour itinerary with plenty of time for us to make decisions and suggest changes. It was the best tour I've ever been on.”
“Can't really fault this 4 day/3 night tour. Pablo is energetic, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable about the geology, flora and fauna, history, culture, economy and cuisine of the area… We felt privileged to use routes that many tourists can't reach.”
“We had a very good time with Pablo. He's very knowledgeable and flexible. We ate at the coolest and tastiest places, completely customised our tour and had a lot of fun.”
“Pablo is amazing! So knowledgeable and great company for me and my wife as well as our 15 year old son. The tour through NW Argentina was a great experience for all of us and we always felt stimulated and well taken care of.”
All 22 reviews on ToursByLocals
Other trips: Quebrada de Humahuaca & Salinas Grandes · Calchaquí Valleys Express
Plan your trip
Write to Pablo
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.
- WhatsApp+54 9 387 543-6476
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- Reviews22 reviews on ToursByLocals
- Based inSalta, Argentina · pickup at your hotel or the airport