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2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate
Salta
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Experience the incredible Calchaquí Valley on this activity-filled overnight tour from Salta that combines stunning natural scenery with Argentine wine. You’ll enjoy a scenic round-trip drive to the towns of Cachi and Cafayate, admiring gorges, rivers, vineyards and mountain towns along the way. Make plenty of photo stops at panoramic viewpoints, and learn about the history of the area from an experienced guide. Visit Cachi’s Archeological Museum if you wish, and enjoy a winery tour and tasting in Cafayate.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Winery tour and tasting
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz coach
Food and drinks
Overnight accommodation
Gratuities
Archeological museum (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Salta
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
Return
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years old
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes and bring water
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Experience the incredible Calchaquí Valley on this activity-filled overnight tour from Salta that combines stunning natural scenery with Argentine wine. You’ll enjoy a scenic round-trip drive to the towns of Cachi and Cafayate, admiring gorges, rivers, vineyards and mountain towns along the way. Make plenty of photo stops at panoramic viewpoints, and learn about the history of the area from an experienced guide. Visit Cachi’s Archeological Museum if you wish, and enjoy a winery tour and tasting in Cafayate.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Winery tour and tasting
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz coach
Food and drinks
Overnight accommodation
Gratuities
Archeological museum (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Salta
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
After hotel pickup by coach, your overnight tour begins by heading out of town on Route 68 toward Cachi, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Salta.
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Calchaqui Valleys
Drive through the Lerma Valley, passing through towns like El Carril and Chicoana, and continue into the Calchaquí Valley, a series of incredible valleys, rivers and gorges spread across Salta and its neighboring provinces that’s on UNESCO’s tentative list to become a World Heritage site.
1 hour
3
Quebrada del Escoipe
During the drive, make a few stops to admire natural attractions like Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe Gorge), and then arrive in Cachi around midday
2 hours
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Cachi
You have about 1.5 hours of free time to explore and have lunch at one of the local restaurants, or find a pretty spot to enjoy a picnic if you brought a packed lunch with you. Then wander around the village at your leisure to see its historical architecture, from the whitewashed adobe homes to the 16th-century church, a National Historic Monument. If you’re interested, you may visit the Archeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico) to see its collection of artifacts from this region, some dating back 10,000 years (optional; entrance at own expense).
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Quebrada de las Flechas
After lunch, return to your coach for the drive to Cafayate, another 100 miles (160 km) south in the wine region of the Calchaquí Valley. On the way, admire the beautiful landscapes along the Calchaquí River, see Quebrada de las Flechas (Arrows Gorge) and pass through mountain towns like Seclantas, Molinos and San Carlos. As a group, you may let your guide know whenever you want to stop for quick photos.
4 hours
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Mercado Artesanal Cafayate
When you arrive in Cafayate in the evening, enjoy a short tour of town while everyone is dropped off at their hotels. Your guide will tell you what time to meet up in the morning, and then you’re free to enjoy dinner and explore at your leisure for the rest of the night.
Overnight: Your selected hotel in Cafayate (own expense).
