Andean Altiplano
From Salta, we will travel through the Quebrada de las Conchas, arriving in Cafayate, at 1,660 meters of altitude. We will drive up the Calchaquí valley via the Quebrada de Flechas, visiting the towns of Angastaco, Molinos, Seclantas and Cachi. We return to Salta by way of the Los Cardones National Park and the Cuesta del Obispo.
Included: Lodging in Hotel Salta
After our transfer from the airport to the hotel, we hold a briefing session, where we will discuss the most important aspects of our trip. During the remaining part of the day we will do a city tour: we will visit the San Bernardo hill, the monument to Güemes, and walk around the city center (Plaza 9 de Julio). Next morning, after breakfast, our adventure trip begins.
Distance traveled: 200 km in 5 hours
Included: Lunch, Lodging in Hotel Killa Cafayate
From Salta, we will drive to Cafayate via the Quebrada de las Conchas, with its splendid rock formations, a gift from nature. Arriving in Cafayate, at 1,660 meters of altitude, we can visit "bodegas", view handicrafts or explore the town and its surroundings.
Distance traveled: 120 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast, Lodging in Hotel Killa Cafayate
In the morning we will visit the Quebrada de las Conchas, exploring its valleys surrounded by sedimentary rocks in the most amazing shapes and colors. The afternoon is free, and we recommend visiting some "bodegas", or hiking up the Divisadero river valley. It is possible to rent bicycles or go horseback riding.
Wines from the Calchaquí valley, spirits and tobacco
Wide variety of handicrafts in metal
Distance traveled: 80 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch, Lodging in Hosteria Angastaco
From Cafayate we will slowly ascend the Calchaquí valley, getting to know the Quebrada de Flechas, amongst others, enjoying its beautiful scenery and rocks sculpted by nature. We arrive at the "pueblo" of Angastaco.
Distance traveled: 100 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch, Lodging in Hostal Llaqta Mawk'a
We continue our ascent of the Calchaquí valley, with its amazing sedimentary rocks, and impressionistic colors. We will visit the "pueblos" of Molinos and Seclantás. We arrive at the colonial town of Cachi, at 2,200 meters of altitude. The Pío Pablo Díaz Archaeological Museum is worth a visit.
A good opportunity to see the area's history
Distance traveled: 200 km in 6 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch
From Cachi we will leave the Calchaquí valley, climbing to the Los Cardones National Park, with its uncountable cacti of the Trichocereus genus, that resemble guardians of the Altiplano. We will drive along the Tin Tin Stretch, on our way to the Piedra del Molino, at 3,300 meters of altitude, before descending the Cordillera via the fantastic Cuesta del Obispo.
Included: Lodging in Hotel Salta
We drop off the group in the hotel and the rest of the day is free. The following morning, with adequate time, we transfer the group to the airport and our services end.