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Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca Full Day Tour
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Salta Province
About
Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta. Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca, where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
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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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Passengers with heart or respiratory problems are advised to consult their doctor regarding the maximum altitude to be traveled.
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Relevant altitudes above sea level: 4,170 meters
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta. Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca, where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Salta
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
Return
Itinerary
1
Salta
Start the tour with a pick up from centrally located Salta hotels at 7:00am.
2
Santa Rosa de Lima Church
Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour.
3 hours
3
Purmamarca
Arrive to Purmamarca, one of the traditional towns, to visit the Seven Colors Hill. Take time to admire the beauty of this naturally colorful mountain range.
2 hours
4
The Hill of Seven Colors
The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.
20 minutes
5
Cuesta de Lipan
Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment's beauty.
1 hour
6
Salinas Grandes
Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape and its large extension contrasting with the blue of the sky. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt.
The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.
1 hour
7
Salta
By the end of the day, the tour will finish returning to your hotel.
