Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta

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About this activity

This 12-hour excursion begins in the Lerma Valley and then takes you on a drive to El Carril, continuing on to Chicoana. Marvel at the striking beauty of the gorges known as Quebrada de los Laureles and Quebrada de Escoipe.

Drive along the Cuesta del Obispo, on a road with abundant curves. Take in panoramic views of the Enchanted Valley and small houses surrounded by fields of maize and fruit trees.

By the time you reach the Piedra del Molino you’ll be 3,384 meters above sea level, the highest point on the trip.

When you arrive in Cachi, you’ll have sweeping views of Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. In the town of Cachi, you’ll stop to visit the archaeological museum and the church.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Fees not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Tangol

Passing by

Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located Salta hotel at approximately 7:30am.
Valle de Lerma

one hour

Then, make your way to the Lerma Valley, traveling until you pass through El Carril.
Stop 3

30 min

Once you pass through El Carril, you will continue on to Chicoana. Then, enter the Quebrada de los Laureles, also known as The Laurel's Gorge.
Quebrada del Escoipe

30 min

Next, head to the Quebrada de Escoipe, the Escoipe Gorge.
Piedra del Molino

30 min

Continuing with the tour, arrive at the Maray entering The Bishop's Cliff road and travel its abundant curves, enjoying a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley along the way.

Once you reach Piedra del Molino, The Mill's Stone, you will have reached 3384 meters above sea level.
Recta del Tin Tin

30 min

Later, Los Candones National Park will be crossed by the straight line of Tin Tin, the ancient road built by Incas.
Cachi

3 hours

Arrive in Cachi at least and take in the widespread views of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. Make your way into the town to visit the Archaeological Museum and Church.
Iglesia de San Jose

20 min

Admire the colonial church of Cachi.
Museo Arqueologico Pio Pablo Diaz

30 min Admission not included

Visit Archaeological Museum of Cachi.
History Museum of the North

20 min Admission not included

Admire the history museum of the north.
Salta

2 hours

End the tour upon returning back to your Salta accommodations.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Centrally located hotels in Salta.

End point

Centrally located hotels in Salta.

Pickup points

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

and 58 more pickup points

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Pick-up time may vary between 07:00 and 07:30 AM and will be confirmed.

Using your ticket

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

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