We will head for RN 68 towards the tobacco towns of Cerrillos, La Merced and El Carril to turn off for RP 33 to the West. There we will enter the Andes Precordillera through the Quebradas de Los Laureles and Escoipe. Then we will begin to walk the famous Cuesta del Obispo, a meandering path surrounded by impressive rock formations and natural walls where we can see the king of the skies, El Condor. The slope will deposit us in the enchanted valley and the Millstone, our highest point 3348 meters above sea level. From this point, our landscape will change radically and we will enter the desert of the puna, where we will travel the Tin Tin straight, part of the Inca Trail, Los Cardones National Park, Payogasta, and Cachi. After lunch we tour the village with its colonial architecture that remains intact, its Church, its Museum that keeps the history of the indigenous communities of the area, and the artisan market.
Dare to know the Argentine North! With this 4-day tour you can get to know the 4 most important points of Salta and Jujuy. Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, Hornocal, Purmamarca, Tilcara and more!! Departures are daily from Salta Capital, although you can also ask us about departures from Jujuy. All excursions included in this promotion start and end from Salta Capital. You can contact us to coordinate a search for accommodation in jujuy, purmamarca, tilcara or humahuaca.
Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta
In this tour to Cachi, you´ll discover one of the most breathtaking landscapes that Salta offers like the “Cuesta del Obispo” and the "Parque Nacional de Cardones". This amazing experience gives you the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Salta.
One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta
Immerse yourself in the Cachi and Calcahaqui valleys during this tour of dramatic gorges, high altitude flora and fauna, Incan history, tranquil towns, churches and museums. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bilingual guide, transportation, all fees and snacks are included.
From Salta: Full-day tour to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park
Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After visiting La Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level) you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name (6,320 meters above sea level), is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets. We will visit the Lerma Valley, El Carril, El Maray, Calchaquí Valley, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Valle Encantado, La Piedra del Molino (3348 meters above sea level), Recta del Tin Tin (11 kilometer road built by the Incas), Los Cardones National Park (only high altitude National Park in Argentina), Sighting of the Nevados de Cachi (6,380 meters above sea level) and 2 free hours in the town of Cachi.
Promotion of 3 Excursions: Cafayate + Cachi + Salinas
It is a tour that will captivate you with its majestic landscapes. Cafayate will dazzle you with its ravine, the town of Cachi with its colonial atmosphere and Salinas Grandes will catch you in its immensity.