Salta: Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi
A proposal to visit majestic landscapes, travel to the past and enjoy the tranquility that a vallisto town, like Cachi, can offer us. You will travel along scenic routes (Quebrada de Escoipe and Cuesta del Obispo) that together with the charming destination, form a captivating combo.
You will travel to a magical town located in the Northwest of the Calchaquíes Valleys of Salta, surrounded by imposing mountains, snow-capped peaks, plateaus and with colonial architecture that will take you back in time. But not only the destination will amaze you, the route through different national and provincial routes is one of the most beautiful in Argentina.
You will experience contrasts of landscapes and climates: you will pass from the humid and exuberant jungles of the Yungas to the arid, cold and inhospitable Puna.
During the ascent you will be able to enjoy spectacular views, imposing hills and the majestic condor that watches over you from the sky.
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Salta: Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi
Pickup included
What's included in Salta: Calchaquí Valley Scenic Drive and Day Trip to Cachi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Salta
Departure: Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am) Route 68 and Route 33 It will depart from the city of Salta, traveling through the central part of the Lerma Valley and then entering the Sub-Andean Sierras. Here you can explore and admire the landscapes of the Quebrada de Escoipe and the Cuesta del Obispo. You will experience contrasts of landscapes and climates: you will pass from the humid and exuberant jungles of the Yungas to the arid, cold and inhospitable Puna.
Quebrada del Escoipe
Stop at Mal Paso Bridge – 1630 masl Route 33 Escoipe Gorge: San Fernando de Escoipe, Cerro Torreón
Cuesta del Obispo
Stop at Parador “Lo de Naticho” – 2300 masl Route 33 Cuesta del Obispo
Inclusions
- Roundtrip transportation from downtown Salta Hotels
- Bilingual English and Spanih professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Other services not especified
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunblock
- Note: The region of Salta sits at an elevation that reaches a high point of 11,100 feet, which may cause altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink plenty of hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Departs from downtown Salta hotels
Meeting / End Points
- Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We will inform the hotel reception of your pickup time and place 24 hrs prior to the tour. Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated. Telephone: (+54 11) 5239-8206. In case of any eventuality, the 24 hour emergency number of Gray Line Argentina is +54 9 11 4193 6473. For questions or queries you can write to us at [email protected]
