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Salinas Grandes Tour: Explore Argentina's Salt Flats
4.6
24 Ratings
Humahuaca
Embark on a high altitude exploration of the Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca in Argentina, experiencing the breathtaking landscapes of the Argentine Puna. Discover picturesque towns and immerse yourself in pre-Columbian history while enjoying beautiful beaches in Tulum, Mexico.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Quebrada de Humahuaca - We will start from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 to then enter the municipality of General Güemes, by the RN 34. Later we enter the province sister of Jujuy, in which we will have the opportunity to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, we will visit picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán, Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores; we enter the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and we will be able to appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna; - Salinas Grandes - We will travel to the Salinas Grandes, a territory shared between Salta and Jujuy; the best way is through the province of Jujuy. In this way, you will be able to enjoy the best landscapes at their best, where you will take incredible postcards! - Purmamarca - We return to the town of Purmamarca, where you can have lunch with the best regional dishes where llama meat predominates and also get to know the acclaimed town of Purmamarca, with its streets Picturesque and rustic, with uphill paths. After this, you head back to your hotel. During the tour there are stops to walk and take photos!
What's Included
- Bilingual accredited guide
- Round trip transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks!
- Tips and Souvenirs!
Additional Information
The tour to the Salinas Grandes from Salta is a fascinating experience that takes you to one of the most impressive and unique landscapes in northern Argentina.
Along the way, you will cross the famous Cuesta del Obispo and Quebrada de Escoipe, enjoying panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. This drive offers opportunities to take impressive photos and learn about the local geology and flora.
The tour takes you through charming Andean towns such as Purmamarca, known for its Cerro de los Siete Colores.
You will continue along Route 52, ascending through spectacular landscapes until you reach the highest point of the trip. The view from here is simply spectacular and offers a unique perspective of the Argentine Puna.
Upon arriving at the Salinas Grandes, you will be greeted by a dazzling white sea of ​​salt that stretches as far as the eye can see. This vast salt desert is one of Argentina’s most impressive natural wonders.
Delight your adventurous spirit with the most striking landscapes of the Argentine Puna!!
Tulum is a magnificent archaeological zone that is located by the sea and has one of the best beaches in the Mexican Caribbean. If you like to learn about pre-Columbian history and at the same time enjoy beautiful landscapes, this is the right place.
Swim in one of the most beautiful and calm beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, the sand is soft and the water is warm.
- IMPORTANT FOR ARGENTINES!! The price of the tour, in pesos, DOES NOT include taxes!!
Location
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Rio Grande, Purmamarca Village
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(24 Ratings)
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Martinca8752xs
Jul 14, 2024
Very good - I loved knowing the large salt flats, a salty paradise, cute for taking photos, and it is part of the Purmamarca landscape and its famous mountain of 7 colors. Not to be missed in the northern holidays
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Roam19537591522
May 15, 2024
recommendable - On the same vacation trip we went to see Salta, we took the tour of Salinas and Calafate. It was great. The service is highly recommended. Punctual and quality. Do it
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W3115hxangelesr
Apr 26, 2024
beautiful salinas and purmamarca - I was lucky enough to meet some guys on my trip to Salta who were going on this excursion, and I joined their group... I loved the salt flats, it is a salt desert, incredible. The landscapes that can be seen there and along the way are spectacular. I also really liked purmamarca. This place is worth knowing. Thanks to the agency for the good attention they gave me, I felt safe the entire trip. And thanks also for the walks in Mendoza!
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Chronopossum
Mar 7, 2024
Do not dare not to visit this place! You will regret it if not - Amazing site, great tour guide. It is a must see. The table is made out of sat, the benches ... the buildings ... salt blocks
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G4370eebrandons
Feb 23, 2024
Very good - We weren't planning on doing this activity but luckily we did it, it was really fantastic. Getting to know the salt flats and the town of Purmamarca... we loved it! Do it. Pure Life dude
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Dexiscarolinaa
Jan 12, 2024
Excellent service - The Purmamarca tour and the outings were great, we took many creative, fun photos that will remain as a memory!! The attention of the guide Manuel was excellent. Thank you
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Adrianama1844pd
Dec 29, 2023
Unforgetable experience - I was with my group of friends traveling through northern Argentina, and we were able to visit Salta, Jujuy and Misiones. We booked with the agency based on the comments they had, and they did not fail. They fulfilled everything, the attention, the quality of the service, they made us enjoy a beautiful afternoon
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Jordan_b
Jan 18, 2024
We enjoyed the tour, and... - We enjoyed the tour, and the guide had good English and knowledge of the area. We did have a small mishap as one of the individuals joining the tour missed the bus in the morning. We were told we'd wait five minutes (on the side of the highway) for them to arrive by cab. We probably waited closer to 20 minutes and had another delay at a police checkpoint. Overall the tour was good, but I would have preferred not lose about 30 minutes between the missing tourist and the police checkpoint. These are already long days to go and return, and you don't want to waste more time sitting in a bus. If it weren't for the delays, this tour would have been excellent.
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Kaito0701
Jul 24, 2024
Manipulator - disrespectful customer services - For those who are interested in the word "trekking", please do not sign up. Because this did not happen.
The tour itself was well conducted by a kind and knowledgeable guide. Very well organized throughout the day.
The day for me went smoothly and was pleasant until I realized my itinerary was different from other participants. No one out of 15 participants was signed up for trekking.
I asked my tour guide and he did not even recognize I signed up for something different, and advised me to make a claim to the original tour company I purchased the ticket for.
I explained what happened: no trekking after all and realized I paid triple the cost of what other participants paid.
I whatssup'ed them but they told me they refunded 20 USD. I asked why it happened (coz I really don't care about the money but more end to end experience). However the answer I got was utterly disappointing and unprofessional - "We understand and apologize! We will also issue a partial refund. We hope that next time you will be more satisfied with our services"
Put the blame on the operator who did a fantastic job and did not know what I signed up for.
I don't blame what happened, but I am extremely disappointed with how they handled it afterward.
Please do not sign up for this company. Period.
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Logan_p
Apr 4, 2024
MUST READ! 400% Markup on This Trip! Save Your Money and Read This! - DO NOT BOOK! This travel agency is stealing your hard-earned money and time! I found out the hard way, after taking their tour and speaking with several other passengers, that this travel agency is charging nearly 4X what this tour costs.
What’s more, is that they’re doing this with all of their tours! Save your money and time and book directly with the travel company they use, Nordic Travel Argentina. A quick google search with their name will reveal their company and they’re charging a mere $37,000pesos/$37USD to do this tour and MANY MORE!
Nordic Travel did a great job for the tour, only after this vendor blindsided us and swindled us outside of Viator’s platform, and used WhatsApp to tell us that they had to cancel our initial Salinas Grande tour and then conned us into buying a cheaper tour at a HIGHER cost!
Book direct with Nordic Travel and save the hassle and hardship of having to deal with this middleman and paying over 4 TIMES the cost of what this tour is really worth.
Plus, you will directly support the local company that actually runs this tour by booking through them directly! :)
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