Locally Departing: 5-Day Tour of the Valley of the Rainbow, Humahuaca Gorge, and Salinas Grandes Salt Flats
5 days
$2,290〜 /per person (based on double occupancy)
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What's Included
- Accommodation, sightseeing (including facility entrance fees), and meals listed in the itinerary
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Domestic Air Tickets
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What's not included
- Not listed on the schedule
- International Flight Tickets to/from Japan
Recommended travel points
It is a plan packed with the charm of the Salta region, which is a valley area in the Andes Mountains bordering Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay in northern Argentina.
Salta, the heart of the Salta region, is a city with a beautiful cityscape with many colonial-style buildings. You will visit various sights in the city of Salta, including the cute and glittering "Salta Cathedral".
Next, take the cloud train, which is popular for enjoying the dynamic scenery of the Toro Valley, and cross the 4200-metre-high mountain pass to Salina Grandes.
At Salinas Grandes, you can enjoy a spectacular view of blue and white, comparable to the Salar de Uyuni.
And if you visit the Salta region, you can't miss the Humahuaca Valley. In the Umawaka Valley, which is also known as the "Rainbow Valley", you can see the mysterious valley that shines in seven colors, and there is no doubt that it will be Instagrammable.
Finish your trip with a toast with a glass of wine from the Cafajate Valley. In addition to visiting wineries, we will also visit the ruins of Quilmes, an indigenous archaeological site. It is a five-day experience where you can fully enjoy the Salta region, which is rich in indigenous culture and full of charm that is different from the rest of Argentina.
Itinerary details
Day 1
Buenos Aires → Salta, Salta City Tour
From Buenos Aires Airport, fly to Salta.
Upon arrival in Salta, you will be transferred to your hotel.
"afternoon"
・Salta city tour
The tour begins with visits to attractions such as the charming facades of Salta Cathedral, San Francisco Church, and the Cabildo, and continues with a stop at the Monument to General Guemes—a local hero from Salta—as well as the Castejano Valley and a handicrafts market. You will also ride a gondola up San Bernardo Hill for a panoramic view of the beautiful cityscape characterized by its uniform white walls and red roofs.
After sightseeing, head to the hotel.
Overnight in Salta
Day 2
Cloud Train and Salinas Grandes Sightseeing
From Salta, head to Via Toro Valley, the starting point of the "Cloud Train" in San Antonio de los Cobres.
・Ride the "Cloud Train"
At an altitude of 4200 metres, you can enjoy the alpine wilderness up to the La Polvorilla Bridge.
・Sightseeing in "Salinas Grandes"
We will visit the vast salt lakes of Argentina, which have a charm that is as attractive as the Salar de Uyuni.
After sightseeing, travel to Pulmamarka.
Overnight in Purmamarca
Day 3
Visit the Humahuaca Valley
From the village of Pulmamarka, journey to the Umawaka Valley.
"All day"
・Sightseeing in the "Humahuaca Valley"
You can visit the seven-colored valley "Umawaka Valley", also known as the "Rainbow Valley", and see the beautiful scenery. You will also visit an Andean indigenous village.
After sightseeing, travel by land back to Salta.
Overnight in Salta
Day 4
Cafayate Valley Tourism
From Salta, travel by land to Cafajate Valley.
"All day"
・Sightseeing in the "Cafajate Valley"
Visit the ruins of an indigenous dwelling overgrown with cacti, the Quilmes Ruins. Cafajate is also famous for its wines, and you can enjoy a visit to the winery.
After sightseeing, transfer to the airport.
In an evening flight, depart from Salta to Buenos Aires.
Day 5
Overnight stay
Upon arrival, the tour concludes in Buenos Aires.
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