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From Salta, we will ascend the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a World Heritage site, visiting the pre-Inca ruins of Tilcara, arriving at Humahuaca. On the Altiplano, we will visit the Laguna de los Pozuelos Natural Monument and the Laguna de Guayatayoc, both rich habitats for Altiplanic fauna. On our return to Salta we will visit the Salinas Grandes salt flat, and drive down the Cuesta de Lipán, getting to know the town of Purmamarca.
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. The remaining part of the day is free. We suggest walking the city center (Plaza 9 de Julio), the San Bernardo hill, the wide variety of handicrafts and the many gastronomic choices. Next morning, after breakfast, our adventure trip begins.
Distance traveled: 250 km in 5 hours
Included: Lodging in Hosteria Solar de la Quebrada
We drive up the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a World Heritage site. We will visit the "pueblos" of Purmamarca and Tilcara, where we have lunch. There we will visit pre-Inca ruins. We will rest for the night in the picturesque town of Humahuaca, at 2,936 meters of altitude.
Distance traveled: 250 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner, Lodging in Hosteria Solar de la Quebrada
We will continue driving up the Quebrada de Humahuaca, arriving at the Altiplano, where we will visit the Laguna de los Pozuelos Natural Monument, at 3,670 meters of altitude. There we will be able to observe the varied Altiplanic fauna: vicuñas and llamas, foxes, flamingoes, ostriches and many other species of birds.
Distance traveled: 150 km in 3 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner, Lodging in Hosteria Solar de la Quebrada
We will travel to the Laguna de Guayatayoc, where we can observe the fauna (camelids, foxes, ostriches, donkeys) and the immensity of the Altiplano.
Distance traveled: 250 km in 6 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch, Lodging in Hotel Marques de Tojo
From the Laguna de Guayatayoc we will proceed to the Salinas Grandes salt flat. From there we climb to 4,200 meters of altitude, before descending the Cordillera via the Cuesta de Lipán, arriving at the "pueblo" of Purmamarca, at 2,192 m of altitude. There we can hike the surrounding area, enjoying its fantastic rock formations, such as the Cerro de los Siete Colores.
Distance traveled: 220 km in 4 hours
Included: Breakfast,Lunch
From Purmamarca we will travel to Salta via La Caldera, the more scenic route.
Included: Lodging in Hotel Salta
We drop off the group in the hotel and the rest of the day is free. The following morning, after breakfast, we transfer the group to the airport and our services end.