Andean Altiplano
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. From Cachi we ascend to the Abra El Acay mountain pass, at 4,890 meters. We return the same way to the "pueblo" of La Poma. 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.
Wines from the Calchaquí valley, spirits and tobacco
Wide variety of handicrafts in metal
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.
Included: Breakfast, Lodging in Hotel Killa Cafayate
In Cafayate one can: visit "bodegas"; search for handicrafts in wool, silver, leather, ceramic; see the town and surroundings on bicycle or horseback; enjoy the northern Argentine cuisine, such as empanadas, humitas, tamales, locro, carbonada, quinoa, llama meat, goat cheese.
Distance traveled: 180 km in 5 hours
Included: Breakfast, Lodging in Hostal Llaqta Mawk'a
The morning is free. We suggest browsing the handicrafts in llama and sheep wool, silverware, ceramics. At the end of the morning we will ascend the gorgeous Calchaquí valley up to Cachi. In this valley, nature left the rocks in the most fantastic positions, as in the Quebrada de Flechas. We will visit the picturesque "pueblos" of Molinos and Seclantas. In Cachi we can enjoy the tranquility, colonial architecture, the archaeological museum.
A good opportunity to see the area's history
Distance traveled: 100 km in 6 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch, Lodging in Hosteria La Poma
From Cachi we ascend the Calchaquí valley to the Abra El Acay pass, getting to 4,890 meters of altitude. We return via the Calchaquí valley, spending the night in the "pueblo" of La Poma, at 3,000 meters.
Distance traveled: 250 km in 5 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch
From La Poma we descend the Calchaquí valley, entering the Los Cardones National Park, driving along the Tin Tin Stretch. After ascending to the Piedra del Molino, at 3,300 meters of altitude, we descend via the fascinating 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.