Salta: Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi

Overview

A proposal to visit majestic landscapes, travel to the past and enjoy the tranquility that a vallisto town, like Cachi, can offer us. You will travel along scenic routes (Quebrada de Escoipe and Cuesta del Obispo) that together with the charming destination, form a captivating combo. You will travel to a magical town located in the Northwest of the Calchaquíes Valleys of Salta, surrounded by imposing mountains, snow-capped peaks, plateaus and with colonial architecture that will take you back in time. But not only the destination will amaze you, the route through different national and provincial routes is one of the most beautiful in Argentina. You will experience contrasts of landscapes and climates: you will pass from the humid and exuberant jungles of the Yungas to the arid, cold and inhospitable Puna. During the ascent you will be able to enjoy spectacular views, imposing hills and the majestic condor that watches over you from the sky.

Itinerary

1. Salta

   Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am) Route 68 and Route 33 It will depart from the city of Salta, traveling through the central part of the Lerma Valley and then entering the Sub-Andean Sierras. Here you can explore and admire the landscapes of the Quebrada de Escoipe and the Cuesta del Obispo. You will experience contrasts of landscapes and climates: you will pass from the humid and exuberant jungles of the Yungas to the arid, cold and inhospitable Puna.

   · 30 min

2. Quebrada del Escoipe

   Stop at Mal Paso Bridge – 1630 masl Route 33 Escoipe Gorge: San Fernando de Escoipe, Cerro Torreón

   · 1 h

3. Cuesta del Obispo

   Stop at Parador “Lo de Naticho” – 2300 masl Route 33 Cuesta del Obispo

   · 1 h

4. Cuesta del Obispo

   Stop at Cuesta del Obispo Viewpoint – 3200 masl Route 33 Cuesta del Obispo: Enchanted Valley

   · 1 h

5. Parque Nacional Los Cardones

   Stop at Piedra del Molino – 3457 masl Route 33 Los Cardones National Park and Straight of Tin Tin

   · 2 h· Admission not included

6. Cachi

   Stop at Cachi Nevado Viewpoint – 2850 masl Route 33 and Roue 40 Calchaquí Valley: Payogasta

   · 1 h

7. Cachi

   Stop at Cachi – 2531 masl Route 40 and Route 33

   · 3 h

8. Salta

   Arrival at Salta (downtown) (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

   · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Departs from downtown Salta hotels

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

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Note: The region of Salta sits at an elevation that reaches a high point of 11,100 feet, which may cause altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink plenty of hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication

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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Product code: 5239SLACACHI

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