Location: Cafayate
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5 Day Trips from in Cafayate That You Shouldn't Miss
Cafayate (Spanish pronunciation: [kafaˈʒate]) is a town located at the central zone of the Valles Calchaquíes in the province of Salta, Argentina. It sits 1,683 metres (5,522 ft) above mean sea level, at a distance of 189 kilometres (117 mi) from Salta City and 1,329 kilometres (826 mi) from Buenos Aires. It has about 12,000 inhabitants (2001 census [INDEC]).
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1. Exclusive day-long private tour of Cafayate vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
An exclusive one day tour of some of the best vineyards in Argentina. Salta is home to the highest altitude wine region in the world, and this area is still a relatively undiscovered gem. In the premier wine town of Cafayate we will sample Torrontes, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat. You will also visit the Quebrada de las Conchas canyon, with the naturally formed geological wonders of the Garganta del Dlablo and Amfiteatro, a naturally-formed amphitheatre. This trip is tailor-made to your tastes, in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Tasting fees
Reviewed By 701trevort
We took this tour with Rodrigo guiding us in late February just before the coronavirus shut down travel. Having the personal attention of a private tour was great and Rodrigo quickly gauged our interests and modified the tour to meet our interests as we went. We were fortunate being in the region during Carnivale celebrations and to be able to experience the thrill and chaos of the occasion. There were many highlights of an action packed few days but the Hornocal, Salinas Grandes and San Salvador de Jujuy stand out. Rodrigo’s knowledge of the history and culture and personal contacts were excellent and really added to our enjoyment. We can highly recommend this trip and Poncho Tours service from the booking process, airport pickup and arrangements generally were exemplary.
2. Cafayate Luxury tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
This is a private day tour for those who like a little luxury! We will visit the very best winery that Cafayate has to offer and give you a taste of the region that is slowly becoming known as "Napa valley on steroids". If you are a wine conocer or if you like to live the life of luxury this is the tour for you. We will explore the beautiful Quebrada de las Conchas and observe its amazing coloured sandstone structures on the way to one of the premium wineries in Argentina. Here you will be able to enjoy a wonderfully relaxed lunch overlooking the vineyards while sipping on the locally made wines. After lunch you will have the jpourney back to Salta to take photos and explore the hidden wonders of the Quebrada.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Local taxes, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Wine tasting, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By vicijw
In December 2019 my wife and I, along with two friends, were treated to an an amazing three day trip around northern Salta Province followed by a more extended six day trip to the south of the province. I say treated because we were in the extraordinarily capable hands of Five Senses Salta. We were taken to a number of fascinating villages where we shopped and dined and also listened to some wonderful ethnic music. We traversed some of the most amazing and varied landscapes - multi coloured rocky valleys, vast open desert plains of cactus and blasted twisted rock formations, ancient native settlements, lush vineyards and river valleys and at one point a seemingly endless salt plain. The hotels we stayed in were top class - a delight to arrive at and we were always sad to leave - but the road beckoned. We travelled in two separate cars which were very comfortable. Given the often demanding road conditions, our drivers were more than up to the task and as guides were full of interesting and relevant information. The trip was part of a more extended visit to South America, including Lima and Machu Picchu in Peru. This part of the trip was also organised via Five Senses contacts based in Lima. We definitely enjoyed the trip of a lifetime with Five Senses. It was easy to communicate with Gareth and his team, who always responded quickly to any questions and tailored the trip to meet our needs in every respect. Airport and hotel pick ups were efficient, cars and drivers of the highest quality and rest days built in to our itinerary. Can’t recommend Salta Province and Five Senses highly enough. Thanks to all.
3. Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 41 reviews
Take in stark landscapes, get a glimpse of traditional tobacco farming, and savor local wine and cheese during this guided tour of the best of the Cafayate region from Salta, Argentina. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, transportation and wine tasting included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation, Guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
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.
4. 2-day tour: Humahuaca Canyon + Cafayate Wine Country
YOU NEED TWO FULL DAYS TO ENJOY THIS PROGRAM One of the most incredible excursions you can do from Salta, the visit to Humahua Canyon, with Purmamarca and the 7-color hill, Pucara de Tilcara, Humahuaca, and more In the second day, we start a visit to the wine country in Salta, visiting Cafayate and Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Meals, tips
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
5. Full Day Excursion to Cafayate from Salta
Impressive views of Valles Calchaqui will accompany you all the way. Visit winery in Cafayate with tasting of locally produced wines Get to know the high altitude vineyards and taste the authentic Argentine wine "torrontes".
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Visit to the winery in Cafayate
Exclusions: Gratuities
