Location: Salta
Top Things to do in Salta
10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Salta That You Shouldn't Miss
Vibrant Salta is a mashup of old world architecture and modern fun—a truly sophisticated bohemia! Marvel at the intricate façade of the old town hall—a Salta focal point—as you stroll from museums to markets. Savor the vintages at local wineries or take a train to a tiny village that's perched "at the top of the clouds." Thrill seekers will love the adventure sports and archaeological explorations that await at nearby Cabra Corral Dam.
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1. Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi from Salta
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
See the incredible natural attractions of the Calchaquí Valley on this ‘wow’-inducing day trip from Salta to Cachi! Enjoy a comfortable and scenic round-trip drive to the charming village, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who describes the terrain along the way. From gorges to bridges to snowcapped Andean mountains, the breathtaking landscape will fill up all the space on your camera. Make several stops — including the town of Payogasta — until you reach Cachi, where you can explore on your own. Visit the Archeological Museum if you wish before returning to Salta via Los Cardones National Park.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned car, van or minibus (depending on the group size), Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (you may bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch during the tour), Entrance fee to the museum in Cachi: approx 1 USD (optional)
Reviewed By 969guruj
we cancel tour 3 weeks before due to pandemic, but not get yet refund, we contact many times but whey to refuse to talk to us
2. 3-Day Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A wide ranging private, tailor-made tour of the best landscape and culture the far north of Argentina has to offer. We’ll explore the multi-colored Quebrada de Humahuaca, famous for its Seven Colored Hill and rich in history from Pre-Inca to colonial times. The intrepid among you may also want to brave the high altitude 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, at 4,440m above sea level. We will stroll around the historic town of Humahuaca, much more indigenous in feel than cosmopolitan Salta, and also visit Jujuy's capital city, San Salvador. Then we’ll cross the outer mountain range of the Andes into the Altiplano and the wide open plains of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, with their stunning view of the mountains.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch x 3 days, Two nights' accommodation in hotel, Tilcara
Exclusions: Gratuities, Dinner x 2
Reviewed By Gary S
Nick is a great guide and really has lots of local knowledge, highly recommended. This is a tough hike but well worth the effort with some great views.
3. 4-day Salta and Jujuy Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A 4-day tour touring the most relevant sites of interest in Northern Argentina. The Calchaquies de Salta valleys and the Humahuaca gorge in the neighboring province of Jujuy, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. This tour takes place with a maximum of 7 passengers, so being a small group of participants, the service is very personalized.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, DRINKS AND TICKETS
4. Best of Argentina 3 weeks
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Within 3 weeks you will discover the North and South of Argentina. A diverse tour where you’ll enjoy the cultural life of Buenos Aires, the mountains and glaciers in El Calafate, hiking in El Chaltén, the incredible landscapes and culture in Salta and Jujuy, and finally the subtropical jungle of Iguazu Falls.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 20 nights accommodation in a double room., Transfers to the airport (in private service when mentioned)., Entrances to the National Parks., Guided tours and mentioned excursions, with English speaking guide , Meals when mentioned "included" , Breakfasts included in all hotels, Rental car in Salta and Jujuy, Rental Car in El Chaltén
Exclusions: Air transport (national and international), optional., Meals (except when mentioned) and additional personal expenses, Excursions indicated as optional.
Reviewed By mfsungoddess
My group of 14 people visited with the local family for a great dinner and empanada cooking session. everyone enjoyed the opportunity to try many of the local dishes and to even make one. the hosts were fantastic. as this was our first day in Argentina and it set the tone for the reminder of the trip.
5. Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca Gorge from Salta
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4.8 based on 14 reviews
Fill your day with distinct landscapes, small towns, Incan culture, and regional foods as you explore the best of the Humahuaca Gorge region which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Highlights of this 13-hour trip include Seven Colors Hill, the town of Purmamarca, Incan archaeological sites, the elaborate Uquia Chapel and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, and transportation included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver, Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By nrg2020
The tour was very good. The mountains and Salinas Grandes were amazing. The driving and explanations were very good. However, we encountered some issues with that company. On the booking, they requested that we confirm the tour, so we sent a message through TripAdvisor 3 days before the tour. As we didn't get any reply, the day before the tour, in the morning, we went to their office in Salta. There, we learned that the part of the tour to San Antonio de los Cobres was cancelled because of some problem with the road. They never sent us any previous notice about that. The agent finally agreed to compensate us by giving a discount on a second tour to Cafayate that we booked with them, which was also interesting. By the way, the price of the tour on TripAdvisor is about twice as the average price for that tour offered by many agencies in the center of Salta. Finally, we received a reply to our request through TripAdvisor in the late afternoon of that day. That reply didn't mention that the visit to San Antonio would be omitted and stressed that we should be ready by 7:00 AM the next morning to be picked up. That morning, the minivan came very late, at about 8:00 AM. So the whole tour was delayed and we returned after 9:00 PM. Considering what happened, I asked the company to give us a more precise pick-up time for the second tour on the next day, which they did. They gave us a 20 minutes interval and for the second tour the pick-up was exactly in the specified period.
6. Humahuaca Gorge and Iruya 2 Days Journey from Salta
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Go on a two days journey all along the Humahuaca Gorge up to Iruya Village, a small settlement dating back from the seventieth century, which seems to be carved into the mountain. You will visit the villages of Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía and Humahuaca to get to know the culture and traditions of it's inhabitants, and observe magnificent landscapes as well
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salta, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Accommodation in Iruya
Reviewed By Rodolfo C
It is all very nice but the best is Pumamarca. Spare a couple of days to stay there and explore and enjoy that amaizing place. El Tren de la Nubes was a deception. Very good organization but they don’t have a policy to return the money to somebody who gave a 3 days in advance cancelation. You will not enter the clouds, it’s just a name and crossing a 150 feet bridge is ........
7. Salta City Sightseeing Tour
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4.6 based on 8 reviews
Get your bearings on this 3-hour Salta city tour, perfect for first-time visitors. See top attractions in this thriving metropolis with cultural museums and jewel-like Neoclassical buildings such as the Cathedral of Salta and San Francisco Church. Ascend San Bernardo Hill for panoramic views, visit sights commemorating Argentina’s war for independence, shop at the Artisan Market and travel to the village of San Lorenzo, a subtropical retreat for the wealthy. Round-trip transport from most Salta hotels is included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Rodolfo C
It is all very nice but the best is Pumamarca. Spare a couple of days to stay there and explore and enjoy that amaizing place. El Tren de la Nubes was a deception. Very good organization but they don’t have a policy to return the money to somebody who gave a 3 days in advance cancelation. You will not enter the clouds, it’s just a name and crossing a 150 feet bridge is ........
8. Full-Day San Antonio, Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This amazing full day guided excursion is by far one of the most impressive and complete tours you will ever do. Travel through the best part of the Puna, doing by truck the Train to the clouds trip up to San Antonio de Los Cobres. This tour is also very complete because you will see part of the Humahuaca Gorge, the amazing "Cuesta del Lipán", the 7 colors hill, Purmamarca and of course the great salt flats.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By 421sebab
Great attention, we had to re schedule twice our transfer to and from the airport due to airline's issues and they were quick to give a solution. Martin and Omar are great guides, very knowledgaeble and funny. From now onwards Nordic is my way to discover the north.
9. Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Known worldwide, imposing Quebrada de Humahuaca has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This heavenly landscape of colorful hills is home to a variety of diverse, well preserved cultures.
Inclusions: Round-trip transportation from downtown hotels in Salta, Bilingual English and Spanish professional tour guide, Snacks, Soft drinks
Exclusions: Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport, Lunch, Optional Gratuities
Reviewed By 969guruj
we cancel tour 3 weeks before due to pandemic, but not get yet refund, we contact many times but whey to refuse to talk to us
10. Private Tour: Full-Day Train to the Clouds Experience from Salta
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Take a drive on the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). Experience the combination of routes by bus and train and enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. Offering exclusive attraction, the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct is a must! This full-day tour includes transportation from your hotel in Salta to the Salta Station, Bus Ride to San Antonio de los Cobres and the ticket to the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds).
Inclusions: Round-trip from the City of Salta to the Train Station by bus, Private hotel pickup and drop-off, Train to the Clouds Ticket
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Rodolfo C
It is all very nice but the best is Pumamarca. Spare a couple of days to stay there and explore and enjoy that amaizing place. El Tren de la Nubes was a deception. Very good organization but they don’t have a policy to return the money to somebody who gave a 3 days in advance cancelation. You will not enter the clouds, it’s just a name and crossing a 150 feet bridge is ........
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