Safari to the Clouds: Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca by Movitrack

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About this activity

Thanks to the technical conditions of our vehicles, the "Safari to the Clouds" gives us the possibility to combine three different circuits in the Northwest of Argentina in one day. Don't miss the incredible opportunity of discovering Argentina’s stunning north-western provinces landscapes from a whole new perspective.

Food and beverages are included and will be served during throughout the day.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by specially equipped vehicle
Included: Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Breakfast
Included: Beverages

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Pickup and drop-off from hotels

Itinerary

Salta

Passing by

The tour departs from Salta at 06:15 am.
Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)

4 hours

You will go on a journey through three different areas, allowing you an opportunity to get to know the best of this remote region in just one day.

Start the trip by exploring the "Road to the Clouds," which follows the famous railway track of the "Train to the Clouds" through the “Quebrada del Toro” (Bull’s Gorge) up to San Antonio de los Cobres.

On our way we will make a stop at Alfarcito where we are going to enjoy breakfast at a educational community of Father Schiffrin.
San Antonio de los Cobres

one hour

We will follow the tracks of the famous Train to the Clouds, admiring this engineering work begun in the 1920s. On this route we cross the Quebrada del Toro to San Antonio de los Cobres. We will make photo stops, for example at the La Polvorilla Viaduct.
Salinas Grandes

3 hours

After this, we will begin the tour along the route that will take us to Salinas Grandes. A completely different landscape from the one we saw in the first part of the trip and with many possibilities of seeing llamas and vicuñas.

In Salinas, we will witness one of the most beautiful white expanses in Argentina with sporadic turquoise hues and almost perfect reflections. Here, with the help of a local guide, we will have time to explore this great sea of salt, the turquoise lagoons that impact everyone who visits them, and including a very special visit to the Ojos del Salar (subject to weather conditions or limited in the summer by the native communities that manage the visits). The local guide will also explain to us about the interesting process of extracting table salt. At this point, we can take the famous photos jumping, in perspective, and with the reflection of the pools and eyes of the salt flat.
Cuesta de Lipan

3 hours Admission included

After enjoying this mirror of salt, we will begin the third section, crossing the Cuesta de Lipán, an unforgettable scenic route, with a descent of 2,000 meters in 35 km. There you will see the transition from the desert of the Puna to the fertility of the wettest valleys.
Purmamarca

one hour

After this journey, we will arrive at the town of Purmamarca, where we will make a technical stop. Here you will see the famous Seven Colours Hill.
Salta

Passing by

In the way back, we will enjoy a snack at the bus. Your circuit route ends back in Salta, where you will be left at an agreed point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We leave at the agreed time, 6:45 am from the Hotel La Candela, Pueyrredón 346, Salta Capital.

End point

We leave at the agreed time, 6:45 am from the Hotel La Candela, Pueyrredón 346, Salta Capital.

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.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 4 people is required to operate. In case the minimum number of participants is not reached, the activity will be canceled.
Consult your doctor because of heights over 4200 masl
Not recommended for travelers with overweight
Not recommended for travelers with cardiac or respiratory difficulties