Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

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About this activity

This excursion will delight us with the variety and contrast of the landscapes that we will visit, we leave Salta by route 9 for the town of Purmamarca from where, after a technical stop, we will start climbing the Lipan Hill that will allow us to reach after 25 km of the 2500 mts of height above sea level at 4200 mts amid imposing landscapes, and from there descend to the majestic Salinas Grandes, where we will be in contact with the salt workers, and teach us about their trade. Back we can appreciate the native fauna composed of llamas and vicuñas. Once back in Purmamarca, where we will have lunch, we will visit Los Colorados imposing formation located behind the 7 colors Hill. After touring the town we start the return to Salta through it.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 46 people
People per booking: 1–30
Written guide: German, Italian, French
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Parada Norte Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Salta

Passing by

After searching for all the passengers for their accommodation, we will start from jumping on Route 9.
Jujuy Yala Los Nogales

15 min

We'll make a little technical stop in a little town called Yala, Volcano. Where you can have breakfast and use the bathrooms.
Cuesta de Lipan

Passing by

We will start climbing the slope of Lipan, a path of curve and against curve, where we will reach 4170 meters of sea level amid the imposing landscapes and from there descend to the Salinas.
Salinas Grandes

one hour Admission included

We will arrive at the Salinas Grandes, the third largest salt flats in Latin America, where we will spend 1 hour enjoying the place and learning about it.
Purmamarca

2 hours

We will return to Purmamarca where you can enjoy 2 hours free lunch and tour the town. The tour guide will always be available to help you and give you recommendations. You can take a 20-minute walk to see the beautiful 7 colors hill
Salta

Passing by

We will return to Salta capital along the same path enjoying the sunset. Each passenger will be left in their

accommodation