Experience the ‘Salinas Grandes’ is a magical collection of salt flats in Northwest Argentina, during this 13-hour day trip from Salta. Explore some of the area’s picturesque small towns before reaching this surreal landmark, an area where a landscape of shiny-white salt seems to extend to the horizon. You’ll also stop by the village of Purmamarca on your way back to Salta.
Full-Day Salinas Grandes Tour from Salta
About This Tour
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
Gratuities
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
The tour starts with a pick up from your centrally-located Salta hotel around 7 AM.
You will leave the city heading towards the Tastil Ruins and arrive in San Antonio de Los Cobres, a small village in the Puna region, where you'll stop to have lunch and explore.
You will continue the trip along the famous scenic Route No 40, crossing one of the most scenic desert regions in Argentina, before arriving at Salinas Grandes (The Great Salt Flat). The immensity of the area and the white, shiny, salt invites you to relax and take good pictures. After exploring the salt flats, you will continue down the Lipán Cliff and finally arrive at Purmamarca, one of the typical towns of Humahuaca Gorge, offering incredible views of the Seven Colours Hill.
You will return to Salta after a brief visit to San Salvador de Jujuy.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Consult your doctor for heights over 4200 masl
- Comfortable clothes are recommended
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- • Consult your doctor for heights over 4200 masl • A small amount of walking is involved • Adult pricing applies to all travelers • Comfortable dress code is recommended We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 4363-6000 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
- 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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