Salinas Grandes Day Trip

Discover the unique landscapes of the Salinas Grandes on this trip from Salta, exploring Argentina's natural wonders.

Day Trip Details

The departure from the center of Salta is scheduled between 6:30 am and 7:10 am. We travel north, passing through the towns of Yala, Volcán, and Tumbaya, towards Cerro de los Siete Colores. A stop will be made for views of this mountain at a viewpoint in Purmamarca.

Next, we continue through Cuesta del Lipán, Cuesta del Saladillo, and Abra de Porterillos, observing local wildlife such as vicuñas and llamas. The journey ascends to over 13,000 ft above sea level, where the Salinas Grandes salt flats are located.

Travelers enjoy 45 minutes to explore the salt flats. Afterward, we return to Purmamarca to experience local cuisine (not included). The tour concludes as we arrive back in Salta's city center around 7:30 pm.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in central Salta. For remote accommodations, the meeting point is 45 Buenos Aires Street. During high season, pickups from hotels are not available; instead, we meet at Calle Belgrano, 550, behind the Cathedral. The local team will provide advance notification if this change occurs.