NORTHWEST’S VALLEYS AND PUNA
Description
Operational notes: Day 1: Arrival 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 visit will be modified. Day 3: The Vine and Wine Museum closes on Mondays. Day 5: The Pucara de Tilcara closes on Mondays. To keep in mind: • During the rainy season, DEC-MAR. The itinerary may be affected • Due to the altitude, atmospheric pressure and reduction of oxygen of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care. Day 1 Salta. Arrival and reception at Salta’s airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the city of Salta awaits us to explore it by walking through its streets, churches and colonial buildings. On the way, we visit the MAAM (High Mountain Archeology Museum), responsible for spreading and preserving the ‘Children of Llullaillaco’, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last decades. Maximum altitude: 1152 MASL (3.779 ft.) Day 2 Salta / Cafayate. B Departure from Salta to start our trip through Calchaquíes Valleys. During the trip, we stop at Del Obispo Slope, Tin Tin Straight and Los Cardones National Park. In Cachi, we have time for lunch (not included) and to walk around the town. Then, we continue towards Cafayate through National Route 40, passing by enchanting towns such as Seclantas, Angastaco and Molinos, apart from amazing De Las Flechas Gorge, a curious rocky formation. Arrival at Cafayate. Travelled distance: 320 km (199 miles) Travel time: 12 hours Maximum altitude: 3348 MASL (10.984 ft.) Day 3 Cafayate / Salta .B In the morning, we visit the city and after lunch (not included), we drive to Salta, visiting De las Conchas Gorge, characterized by its curious formations such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil’s Throat, product of wind and water erosion. Arrival at Salta and accommodation. Total distance: 197 km (122 miles) Travel time: 8 horas Maximum altitude: 1683 MASL (5.522 ft.) Day 4 Salta / Purmamarca. B Early in the morning, we travel along Del Toro Gorge to discover the town of San Antonio de Los Cobres and explore part of the Train to the Clouds’ trail. After lunch (not included), we continue through Jujuy’s Puna until Salinas Grandes Salt Flat, the third largest in the world. Then, descend by the Cuesta de Lipán to Purmamarca, where is located the well-known De los Siete Colores Hill. Accommodation. Total distance: 320 km (198 miles) Travel time: 10 hours Maximum altitude: 4170 MASL (13.681 ft.) Day 5 Purmamarca / Salta. B Today we explore Humahuaca Gorge which is a Natural and Cultural Heritage Site, visiting typical and colorful villages such as Tilcara, Uquía and Humahuaca. On the way back to Salta, we stop at Maimará to admire the Painter’s Pallete. Total distance: 308 km (191 miles) Travel time: 10 hours Maximum altitude: 3012 MASL (9.882 ft.) Day 6 Salta. B At due time, transfer to the airport. Maximum altitude: 1152 MASL (3.779 ft.) Notes: Private entry transfers with guide. Exit transfer without guide. Day 1: The Walking tour is not available on Sundays due to the closure of Mercado San Miguel and Mondays due to the closure of the Museo de Alta Montaña. If only these days are available, it will be replaced by a private classic visit. Day 2 to 5: Allowed baggage. Only one carry-on suitcase is allowed on all trips that stay overnight outside the city of Salta. Private Service Includes transfer to the meeting point of the walking city tour for passengers staying more than 500 meters from the starting point. Regular Service Transfer to the meeting point for the walking tour is the responsibility of the passenger.
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Exclusions
- Needed transfers;
- Acommodation: 5 nights Salta (3) - Cafayate (1) - Purmamarca (1);
- Tours: Salta: Walking tour with MAAM – Calchaquíes Valleys Jujuy: Salinas Grandes Salt Flat – Humahuaca Gorge;
- Meals: 5 breakfast;
- Needed tickets to;
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