Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca Full Day Tour

4.4
(33 reviews)

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

Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta.
Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca, where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.

What's Included

Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

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Meeting point

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • Salta (Pass by)

    Start the tour with a pick up from centrally located Salta hotels at 7:00am.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arrive to Purmamarca, one of the traditional towns, to visit the Seven Colors Hill. Take time to admire the beauty of this naturally colorful mountain range.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Hill of Seven Colors

    The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment's beauty.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape and its large extension contrasting with the blue of the sky. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt. The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Salta

    By the end of the day, the tour will finish returning to your hotel.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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