Train to the Clouds Experience Admission Ticket

4.3 (25 reviews) 14 hours

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Viaducto de la Polvorilla — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take a ride at the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). This experience combines routes by bus and train in which you can enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while at the same time, benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. This tour will have as its exclusive attraction the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct.

We propose a unique and special trip that combines its services in two sections: National Route 51 by Bus, with photographic stops at panoramic points, to embark on the magical experience of the Train to the Clouds, which manifests itself in all its splendor when arriving at the imposing viaduct in the foothills of the Andes.

Alternatively, if you prefer to explore independently, we offer the "Only Train Ticket" option. With this choice, you'll only pay for the train ride, and the tour begins at the San Antonio de los Cobres train station.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide on board of the train
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Roundtrip Bus From Salta City Center (Train and Bus Trip from Salta Option)
Included: Breakfast and Snack (Only during the Train and Bus Trip from Salta Option)

Not included

Not included: Bus From Salta To San Antonio De Los Cobres (IF YOU SELECT THE TRAIN TICKET OPTION)
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Salta

one hour

Bus+Train option from Salta: We will meet at Plaza Antofagasta at 6.15 am, in front of the Salta Train Station. Here, all the passengers will do the check-in with the tickets and passports. Once we are all registered and sited inside the bus, we will begin our journey.
Stop 2

one hour

Bus+Train option from Salta: At 7.35 am we will have our first photographic stop in Campo Quijano, located 30 km from the capital. There we will begin to see the most emblematic engineering work of Salta: the railroad branch C-14.
Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)

30 min

Bus+Train option from Salta: We will return to the bus and, at 08.05 a.m, we will make the second stop at Viaducto del Toro, located on the Quebrada which bears the same name.
El Alfarcito

one hour

Bus+Train option from Salta: We will continue our journey and at 09.25 am we will stop at El Alfarcito, a place at 2,800 masl, where the tradition of local handicrafts is kept alive. Here, we will enjoy a country breakfast and we will visit the craft fair. Also we will be visiting the Father Chifri Fundation, an organization that helps to obtain resources and provides education and training to local people.
San Antonio de los Cobres

2 hours

Arriving at 11.40 in San Antonio de los Cobres, we will go to the train station and embark on the emblematic Train to the Clouds, a journey that promises captivating views as it ascends through the magnificent Andean landscapes.

We will meet there the passengers who bought the ticket only.
Stop 6

2 hours Admission included

At 12 pm we will start the journey that we were all waiting for: the train traveling at 35km per hour allows you to contemplate, photograph and experience the beauty of nature, stillness and immensity. On board is offered bar service, postal service and merchandising to make this trip an enjoyment and an unforgettable memory.
Viaducto de la polvorilla

30 min Admission included

Around 1 pm, we will arrive to the Viaduct of Polvorilla, the most recognized image of this trip. With steel structures of 223.5 meters in length, 1600 tonnes in weight, a height of 63 meters above ground level, it is the highest structure of the railway branch C-14, located more than 4200 m.s.n.m. Here we will descend from the train and we will have 30 minutes to tour the place and take incredible photos.
Stop 8

2 hours Admission included

We will get back on the train and start the return to San Antonio de los Cobres, arriving at the station around 2:45 pm.

Here we say goodbye to the passengers that bought the ticket only.

We will have 2 hours where we can tour the town, experience different activities with the native communities, among them, you can visit the Craft Market, create a clay pot with your own hands, or make a trekking with llamas (optional, not included). Also, it is the ideal time to enjoy lunch (not included).
Ruins of Tastil

30 min Admission included

Around 4.30 pm we will go back on board the bus and start our return. After an hour's drive we will make our last stop in the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, where one of the largest archeological sites in our country is located, it is estimated that it hosted 3,000 people approximately.
Salta

3 hours

We will be back to Salta around 8pm.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you choose the train ticket only, we meet in the station of San Antonio de los Cobres.

If you choose the train ticket + bus from salta, we meet in Plazoleta Antofagasta in front of the train station of Salta Capital.
If you choose the train ticket only, we meet in the station of San Antonio de los Cobres.

If you choose the train ticket + bus from salta, we meet in Plazoleta Antofagasta in front of the train station of Salta Capital.

End point

If you choose the train ticket only, we meet in the station of San Antonio de los Cobres.

If you choose the train ticket + bus from salta, we meet in Plazoleta Antofagasta in front of the train station of Salta Capital.
If you choose the train ticket only, we meet in the station of San Antonio de los Cobres.

If you choose the train ticket + bus from salta, we meet in Plazoleta Antofagasta in front of the train station of Salta Capital.

Using your ticket

Please note: this voucher cannot be used directly at the venue. A separate voucher will be sent to you via email.

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

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

Cancellation

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
ONLY TRAIN TICKET OPTION: In case you want to make the journey on your own, we also have the option of "Only Train Ticket", where you will only pay for the train ride. The tour starts at the San Antonio de los Cobres train station.

Options

Train Ticket Only

Train ticket to the Train to the Clouds from San Antonio de los Cobres train station (does not include transfers from/to Salta City).
Train and Bus Trip from Salta

Bus round trip from Salta City to San Antonio de los Cobres train station + Train to the Clouds ticket.