Humahuaca Gorge and Iruya 2 Days Journey from Salta, Salta

About this activity

Go on a two days journey all along the Humahuaca Gorge up to Iruya Village, a small settlement dating back from the seventieth century, which seems to be carved into the mountain. You will visit the villages of Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía and Humahuaca to get to know the culture and traditions of it's inhabitants, and observe magnificent landscapes as well

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salta
Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Accommodation in Iruya

Itinerary

Day 1 · Salta - Iruya

The Hill of Seven Colors

one hour

Accompanied by local guides, we head to the area of Quebrada de Humahuaca, where we will first visit Purmamarca, to observe the Cerro de los Siete Colores, the Church and the Artisan Market at the square.
Pucara de Tilcara

one hour

We will pass by Horn Post, continuing towards the town of Tilcara to visit Pucará and the Archaeological Museum.
Museo Arqueologico Dr. Eduardo Casanova

30 min Admission included

Discover the museum and learn about the past of the region.
Tropico de Capricornio

30 min

Next stop is in Huacalera, where we will pass the Tropic of Capricorn, from where you can see the colours of the Pollera de la Colla Hill.
Iglesia San Francisco de Paula

30 min

Visit to the Church of Uquía, where we find the paintings of the Angels Arcabuceros (important remains of Cuzco style art).
Quebrada de Humahuaca

8 hours

The Quebrada de Humahuaca is located in the province of Jujuy, all along the river called "Río Grande".
Iglesia Humahuaca

30 min

Arrival to church Humahuaca, with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño.
Iruya

10 hours

We continue our journey, passing through the town of Iturbe and Abra del Cóndor (3900 masl) arriving at the beginning of a small gorge where this small town, Iruya, of pre-Hispanic origins, is located. We spend the night here (accommodation is not included).

Day 2 · Iruya - Salta

Stop 1

10 min

On the second day, at the time agreeded we will start our way back to Salta
San Salvador de Jujuy

5 hours

While we are on our trip back to Salta, we will be visiting the city of San Salvador de Jujuy on the way.
Salta

10 min

After this two beautiful days we will go back to our hotels in Salta,

where we will be arriving in the afternoon.

Is not included.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.

End point

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.

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 Rutas
Posada de las Nubes

and 45 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.

Using your ticket

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.

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