2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate, Salta

About this activity

Experience the incredible Calchaquí Valley on this activity-filled overnight tour from Salta that combines stunning natural scenery with Argentine wine. You’ll enjoy a scenic round-trip drive to the towns of Cachi and Cafayate, admiring gorges, rivers, vineyards and mountain towns along the way. Make plenty of photo stops at panoramic viewpoints, and learn about the history of the area from an experienced guide. Visit Cachi’s Archeological Museum if you wish, and enjoy a winery tour and tasting in Cafayate.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

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

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Winery tour and tasting
Included: Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz coach

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Overnight accommodation
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Archeological museum (optional)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Salta - Cachi - Cafayate

Tangol

Passing by

After hotel pickup by coach, your overnight tour begins by heading out of town on Route 68 toward Cachi, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Salta.
Calchaqui Valleys

one hour

Drive through the Lerma Valley, passing through towns like El Carril and Chicoana, and continue into the Calchaquí Valley, a series of incredible valleys, rivers and gorges spread across Salta and its neighboring provinces that’s on UNESCO’s tentative list to become a World Heritage site.
Quebrada del Escoipe

2 hours

During the drive, make a few stops to admire natural attractions like Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe Gorge), and then arrive in Cachi around midday
Cachi

1 h 30 min

You have about 1.5 hours of free time to explore and have lunch at one of the local restaurants, or find a pretty spot to enjoy a picnic if you brought a packed lunch with you. Then wander around the village at your leisure to see its historical architecture, from the whitewashed adobe homes to the 16th-century church, a National Historic Monument. If you’re interested, you may visit the Archeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico) to see its collection of artifacts from this region, some dating back 10,000 years (optional; entrance at own expense).
Stop 5

4 hours

After lunch, return to your coach for the drive to Cafayate, another 100 miles (160 km) south in the wine region of the Calchaquí Valley. On the way, admire the beautiful landscapes along the Calchaquí River, see Quebrada de las Flechas (Arrows Gorge) and pass through mountain towns like Seclantas, Molinos and San Carlos. As a group, you may let your guide know whenever you want to stop for quick photos.
Mercado Artesanal Cafayate

12 hours

When you arrive in Cafayate in the evening, enjoy a short tour of town while everyone is dropped off at their hotels. Your guide will tell you what time to meet up in the morning, and then you’re free to enjoy dinner and explore at your leisure for the rest of the night.

Overnight: Your selected hotel in Cafayate (own expense).

Accommodation is not included but you can contact our local operator to receive advice on popular hotels in town.

Day 2 · Cafayate – Winery – Salta

Antigua Bodega Vasija Secreta

1 h 30 min Admission included

Meet your guide in the morning and head to a nearby winery (usually either Vasija Secreta or Domingo Hermanos) for a 1- to 1.5-hour tour and tasting. Learn about the winemaking process in Cafayate as you tour the winery, visiting the vineyards or barreling facilities, and then enjoy a tasting of Argentine varietals like torrontés (the region’s signature white varietal) and malbec.
Mercado Artesanal Cafayate

2 hours

Return to Cafayate, where you have free time for lunch; check out one of the local restaurants on the town square, perhaps.
Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

2 hours

Then start the drive back to Salta, which takes you past more of the Calchaquí Valley’s striking natural attractions. One of the most impressive is Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells Gorge), known for its many rock formations caused by wind and water erosion; make photo stops at formations like Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) and the Amphitheater (Anfiteatro).
History Museum of the North

Passing by

Then, continue north through the Lerma Valley to Salta, where you’ll arrive in the evening. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Salta Salta, Argentina See on map

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

End point

Salta Salta, Argentina See on map

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.

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

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes and bring water