Day Trip Discover Humahuaca Valley from Salta

Overview

We will travel to the city of Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the province of Jujuy, near the Bolivian border. This excursion allows us to appreciate the vibrant colors of Northern Argentina, its culture, unique towns, and people. Departing from Salta, we take RN 9 and enter General Güemes via RN 34. Then, we head into Jujuy, visiting the stunning Quebrada de Humahuaca, home to the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores. We continue through Tilcara, Humahuaca, Uquía, Huacalera (where we cross the Tropic of Capricorn), and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará. In Humahuaca, our longest stop, you can enjoy regional dishes featuring llama meat and explore the town where culture fills the streets. This town is the epicenter of Carnival celebrations. After lunch, we begin our return journey with several stops for walking and photography. Throughout the tour, we will have multiple stops to walk and take photos, ensuring you capture the beauty of each unique location.

Itinerary

1. Salta

   Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am) We will depart from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, on RN 34.

   · 30 min

2. Volcan

   Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl

   · 30 min

3. Purmamarca

   Stop at Purmamarca town and Hill of the Seven Colors – 2324 masl

   · 2 h

4. Tilcara

   Stop at Tilcara – 2465 masl

   · 2 h

5. Humahuaca

   Stop at Humahuaca – 2939 masl Route 9

   · 3 h

6. Uquia

   Stop at Uquía – 2824 masl Route 9

   · 1 h

7. Tropico de Capricornio

   Stop at Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera – 2641 masl Route 9

   · 1 h

8. Paleta Del Pintor

   Stop at Hill La Paleta Del Pintor ("The Painter's Palette") in Maimará – 2390 masl

   · 1 h

9. Volcan

   Technical stop in Volcán – 2084 masl Route 9

   · 30 min

10. Salta

    Arrival at Salta (downtown) (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

    · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Other downtown hotels are also included in pick up route

How to use your ticket

We will inform the hotel reception of your pickup time and place 24 hrs prior to the tour. Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated. Telephone: (+54 11) 5239-8206. In case of any eventuality, the 24 hour emergency number of Gray Line Argentina is +54 9 11 4193 6473. For questions or queries you can write to us at care@graylineargentina.com

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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