Full Day Trip to Salinas Grandes with Purmamarca

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About this activity

We will travel to the Salinas Grandes, a territory shared between Salta and Jujuy; through the province of Jujuy. This way, you can enjoy the best landscapes at their best.

On this full day tour, you will discover the most interesting places.

The first stop of the tour is the beautiful village of Purmamarca. In this village is the Hill of the 7 Colors. There we will visit the main square and find many craftsmen’s stalls. They also have the option to take the tour of the Paseo de los Colorados (back of the 7 Colors Hill) on their own.

El Cerro de los Siete Colores, poses for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and buys souvenirs in the famous craft market of Purmamarca. Be surprised by the natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at Purmamarca Market on this tour.

*ADMISSION TO THE LARGE SALINAS IS SEPARATELY PAID TO LOCALS IN THE REGION* ($5000)

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At a glance

Duration: 11–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 23 people
People per booking: 1–23
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: La Quebrada Turismo

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We visited the town of Purmamarca, La Cuesta de Lípan and Salinas Grandes.
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Salta

2 hours

We will leave from the city of Salta, exiting through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, by the RN 34. Afterwards we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little bit of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcano (technical stop) and Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores.
Tumbaya

15 min

We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some kind of snack.
Purmamarca

20 min

First stop in the village of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo of the route, in front of the village, as the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. At this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.
Cuesta de Lipan

one hour Admission included

We enter the incredible Lipan Hill, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and can appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna. It is a winding high mountain road, majestic with its green and brown colors showing us the beautiful landscapes of the puna.
Salinas Grandes

one hour Admission not included

We arrive at the third largest salt flat in Latin America where we will be between 45 minutes to 1 hour free, to be able to tour the salt pools, sculptures, salt restaurant and take amazing photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina. (Locals are paid $4000 Argentine pesos approx.)
The Hill of Seven Colors

2 hours Admission included

We return to Purmamarca and you can enjoy 2 hours free to tour the beautiful village and have lunch. Impressive hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of the village with its narrow and cobbled streets and houses of adobe and mud.
Salta

4 hours

We return to the city of Salta through the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Design Suites Salta
Armonia Hotel Wellness Spa
Ghala Hotel
Inter Apart Hotel
Balcon De La Plaza
Hotel Almeria
Nuevo Hotel Premier
Backpacker's City
Hotel Elena
Salta Buenos Aires Apart
Hotel Amerian Salta
Hotel Rutas

and 76 more pickup points

One day before each activity, passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick-up time and destination. Search hours are between 07:00 a.m. and 07:45 a.m. Within a 15-block radius of 9 de Julio Square.