COLORS OF THE QUEBRADA
Description
Operational notes: Day 1: Arrival on a flight before 2PM is required. The High Mountain Museum is closed on Mondays. Due to the closure of Cabildo (TUE) and Mercado de San Miguel (SUN), the points of interest to be visited will be modified. Day 3: The Pucara de Tilcara closes on Mondays. To keep in mind: • During the rainy season, DEC-MAR. The route may be affected. • Due to the characteristics of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, heart or blood pressure diseases take special care. Day 1 Salta. Arrival and reception at the Salta airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the city of Salta awaits us to explore it through a walk through its streets, churches, colonial buildings and the MAAM (Museum of High Mountain Archaeology), in charge of disseminating and preserving the "Children of Llullaillaco". Maximum altitude: 1,152 M.A.S.L. Day 2 Salta. B Today enjoy a free day to continue exploring the city through its flavors and passages. Day 3 Salta / Huacalera. B Today we explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, visiting typical and colorful villages, such as: Tilcara with its Pucara and Humahuaca, from where we reach the incredible mountain range of El Hornocal, also called Cerro de los 14 Colores, whose viewpoint is at 4350 meters above sea level. On the way back to Huacalera, we stop at the chapel of Uquía, the oldest in the Quebrada. Arrival to Huacalera. Total distance travelled: 322 km (200 miles) Travel time: 11 hours Maximum altitude: 4350 M.A.S.L. Day 4 Huacalera / Salinas Grandes. B L D Departure to the town of Purmamarca where we will make a stop to visit the Cerro de los Siete Colores and its handicraft fair. Our trip continues through the Cuesta de Lipan ascending to the Abra del Potrerillos at 4170 M.A.S.L. to finally arrive at Tres Morros from where you will be transferred to the glamping. Upon arrival, a welcome drink is the beginning of an unforgettable experience and then enjoy a photographic experience inside the salt flats. After dinner, a short hike interpreting the constellations awaits you. Total distance traveled 119 km Travel time: 3 hours Maximum altitude: 4170 M.A.S.L. Day 5 Salinas Grandes B L D After breakfast, we leave the glamping towards Barracas and after 2 hours of travel, we arrive at the point where we begin an archaeological interpretation experience. At noon, you will enjoy a gourmet picnic, then continue with a visit to the archaeological interpretation center, and then return to the glamping. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing moment, a regional dinner accompanied by the best wines and a well-deserved rest under the starry universe. Day 6 Salinas Grandes / Salta B At mid-morning, we leave the salt flats to return to Salta. Arrival and accommodation. Total distance traveled: 156 km Travel time: 3/4 hours Maximum altitude: 44170 M.A.S.L. Day 7 Salta. B Free time until your flight time. Transfer to the airport to board your scheduled flight. Maximum altitude: 1.200 M.A.S.L. Notes: Private services throughout the tour, except for the activities provided by Pristine Camps. Day 1: The Walking tour is not available on Sundays due to the closure of San Miguel Market and on Mondays due to the closure of the High Mountain Archaeological Museum. If only these days are available, it will be replaced by a classic private visit.
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Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Accommodation: : 6 nights Salta (3) - Huacalera (1) - Pristine Camps (2);
- Tours: Salta: Walking tour with MAAM Jujuy: Quebrada de Humahuaca - El Hornocal- Pristine Camps Experience
- Meals: 7 breakfasts - 2 lunch – 2 dinner;
- • Entrance fees to museums required;
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