3-Day Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta

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About this activity

A wide ranging private, tailor-made tour of the best landscape and culture the far north of Argentina has to offer.

We’ll explore the multi-colored Quebrada de Humahuaca, famous for its Seven Colored Hill and rich in history from Pre-Inca to colonial times.

The intrepid among you may also want to brave the high altitude 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, at 14,248 ft (4,344m) above sea level.

We will stroll around the historic town of Humahuaca, much more indigenous in feel than cosmopolitan Salta, and also visit Jujuy's capital city, San Salvador.

Then we’ll cross the outer mountain range of the Andes into the Altiplano and the wide open plains of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, with their stunning view of the mountains.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Poncho Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Two nights' accommodation in hotel, Tilcara
Included: Local taxes

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Dinner x 2
Not included: Lunch x 3 days

Itinerary

Day 1 · Quebrada de Humahuaca

Poncho Tours

3 hours

Pick up at your hotel in Salta. Then, as we head North, we get a taste of verdant sub-tropical greenery as we travel up the old mountain road linking Salta with San Salvador de Jujuy.
San Salvador de Jujuy

one hour

The Museum of the War of Independence and colonial Cathedral are two of the highlights of this unpretentious colonial city.
Posta de Hornillos

30 min Admission included

Spanish colonial fort now turned into museum.
Pucara de Tilcara

2 hours Admission included

We will explore this pre-Inca fort dating from 11th century, which also offers superb views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tilcara (price included).

Day 2 · Quebrada de Humahuaca

Waterfall Garganta Del Diablo

3 hours Admission included

a morning walk up the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) in Tilcara. You're rewarded by great views of the valley as we pause for a breather on the way up.
Iglesia San Francisco de Paula

30 min

see the famous Spanish colonial artwork of Uquia’s 17th century church.
Stop 3

3 hours

This indigenous town has an excellent and colorful local food market and local craftsmen and women market clothes and tapestries woven from lamb and llama wool. This is also an excellent spot for a typical Andean lunch featuring llama meat, quinoa, and sweetcorn.
Serranias Del Hornocal

one hour Admission included

we head up an unmade track out of town, climbing to 4,400m altitude, our highest of the trip, to see the 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, a wondrous natural formation of ancient rock from the era of the dinosaurs.

Overnight at a mid-range hotel in Tilcara (price included).

Day 3 · Salinas Grandes

The Hill of Seven Colors

2 hours

We'll climb to a vantage point away from the crowds to marvel at the Seven Coloured hill of Purmamarca in the best morning light before strolling round the artesans' market.
Cuesta de Lipan

one hour

drive up the winding, impressive road to Chile, the Cuesta de Lipan, reaching 4,200m altitude.
Salinas Grandes

one hour

savour the immensity of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, before returning to Salta city through the sugar cane and tobacco fields.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Design Suites Salta
Ghala Hotel
Inter Apart Hotel
Econhotel
Balcon De La Plaza
Hotel Almeria
Nuevo Hotel Premier
Backpacker's City
Hostal del Huayra
Hotel Elena
Salta Buenos Aires Apart
Hotel Amerian Salta

and 81 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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.