Welcome to Salta! Upon arrival in Salta you will be transferred to your hotel. Salta has it all: the geographical diversity (green, red and brown mountains) and the historical richness. Do not forget that, in these lands, one day they fought for the independence of Argentina! It also has exquisite and well-preserved colonial architecture, picturesque and very crowded cafes in the main square (a great place to sit and watch the locals in their daily hustle and bustle!), and the characteristic and fun peñas, places where Salteños sit and listen to their local folklore idols, and then end up dancing (after one or two encouraging glasses of wine) together. The perfect base to explore the Argentinian Northern area is Salta city Keep in mind that religion is very important here: religiously speaking, people take a siesta in Salta... so between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. it will be more difficult for you to find the places open, so take advantage of it to take your first northern siesta! Type of service: Private

Today, we will pick you up from your hotel in Salta to go on a two-day excursion. For this exploration, we recommend leaving your luggage in your hotel in Salta, and just taking a day pack on the tour. Early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to start our journey along the same route of the famous Train to the Clouds, zigzagging on lonely roads between the blue sky and the high desert plains. On our way, we will be able to observe historic ruins, scattered houses, small villages, and amazing landscapes. Our first destination will be the small town of Campo Quijano and later on the impressive Quebrada del Toro. From here, we will visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan city of the XIII century. Afterward, we will visit San Antonio de Los Cobres - one of the smallest villages in the region- and after an hour-and-a-half drive, we will reach the surreal landscape of the Great Salt Flats. The Great Salt Flats are perfect for amateur and professional photographers alike- where the natural light and reflections provide ample opportunities to test your creativity to the fullest. Later in the afternoon, we will reach the highest point of the route, the Abra de Potrerillos (4170 masl or 13681), to finally begin our descent and arrive in Purmamarca. This northern town is located at 2300 masl or 7546 ft, at the foot of the 7 colors hill, on a curved road with amazing landscapes. Overnight in Purmamarca. Type of Service: Shared Duration: 10/11 hours Included: Transportation, guide, snack, water Not included: Meals

Today, we will continue our tour along the Humahuaca Gorge, declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2003. On this day, we will discover Maimará, which has colorful slopes known as “Paleta del Pintor” (it’s a photo stop on the road), Tilcara and its famous “ Pucará de Tilcara” (an ancient fortress), the Tropic of Capricorn and its white monolith, Uquía and its chapel with the famous “Angeles Arcabuceros”, and finally, the small town of Humahuaca, which gives its name to the Quebrada and it’s home to its largest population. It has cobbled streets and iron lanterns in the corners and it’s also the highest point of the route at 2,940 m.a.s.l. or 9645 ft. After enjoying the final views of the day, we will return to your hotel in Salta. Type of Service: Shared Duration: 9 hours Included: Transportation, guide, snack, water Not included: Meals, entrance fee to Pucara de Tilcara

In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel to leave through the Lerma Valley to the town of Carril, continuing through Chicoana and entering through the Quebrada de los Laureles and then the Quebrada de Escoipe, until we reach Maray. From there we will enter the Cuesta del Obispo, a path with abundant curves that allows us to enjoy a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley and of small houses with corn and fruit crops. The highest point at 3384 meters above sea level is reached at Piedra del Molino. Then we will cross the Los Cardones National Park through the Tin-Tin route, the ancient Inca trail and we will arrive at Cachi at noon. After lunch, we will continue the tour along Route 40 to admire mountainous landscapes bordering the Calchaquí River, with historical towns of great charm such as Seclantás, Molinos and Angastaco. We will cross the Quebrada de Las Flechas, San Carlos and Animaná and arrive in Cafayate to spend the night. Enjoy the end of the day touring the city, having a glass of Torrontés (the characteristic wine of the area) or ice cream with a taste of Malbec wine.

At the agreed time, we will continue our journey and visit some wineries, where you can taste the great wines produced in the area. After having lunch, we return to Salta through The Shell's Gorge, visiting the peculiar rock formations caused by the rain and wind, such as The Amphitheatre, or The Devil's Throat. Type of service: Shared Duration: 10/11 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, guide Not included: Meals, entrance fees Note: In the case of force majeure the itineraries can be modified without previous notice. For this exploration, we recommend leaving your luggage in your hotel in Salta, and just taking a day pack on the excursion.

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight. Type of service: Private