Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta

3.2
(6 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

We will travel to the city of Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the province of Jujuy, near the Bolivian border. This excursion allows us to appreciate the vibrant colors of Northern Argentina, its culture, unique towns, and people.

Departing from Salta, we take RN 9 and enter General Güemes via RN 34. Then, we head into Jujuy, visiting the stunning Quebrada de Humahuaca, home to the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores. We continue through Tilcara, Humahuaca, Uquía, Huacalera (where we cross the Tropic of Capricorn), and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará.

In Humahuaca, our longest stop, you can enjoy regional dishes featuring llama meat and explore the town where culture fills the streets. This town is the epicenter of Carnival celebrations. After lunch, we begin our return journey with several stops for walking and photography.

Throughout the tour, we will have multiple stops to walk and take photos, ensuring you capture the beauty of each unique location.

What's Included

Bilingual English and Spanish professional tour guide
Round-trip transportation from downtown hotels in Salta
Lunch
Optional Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Other downtown hotels are also included in pick up route

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salta

    Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am) We will depart from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, on RN 34.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stop at Purmamarca town and Hill of the Seven Colors – 2324 masl

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stop at Tilcara – 2465 masl

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stop at Humahuaca – 2939 masl Route 9

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Stop at Uquía – 2824 masl Route 9

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Stop at Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera – 2641 masl Route 9

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Stop at Hill La Paleta Del Pintor ("The Painter's Palette") in Maimará – 2390 masl

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl Route 9

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Salta

    Arrival at Salta (downtown) (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated
Supplied by Gray Line Argentina

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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