Argentina · Rural Experiences

Private Tour: Full-Day Train to the Clouds Experience from Salta

14 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salta. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Salta on a full-day Train to the Clouds experience
  • 02 Combine scenic bus travel with the iconic train journey
  • 03 Ride from San Antonio de los Cobres to Viaducto La Polvorilla
  • 04 Enjoy photo stops at Campo Quijano and Viaducto del Toro
  • 05 Visit El Alfarcito for local handicrafts and a country breakfast
  • 06 Spend free time exploring San Antonio de los Cobres
  • 07 Stop at Santa Rosa de Tastil, home to a major archaeological site
  • 08 Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Salta included

Discover one of northwest Argentina’s most iconic journeys on this full-day experience from Salta, combining road travel through dramatic Andean scenery with the unforgettable Train to the Clouds. Travel through the Quebrada and Puna regions, stopping for photos, local crafts, and cultural encounters before boarding the famous train in San Antonio de los Cobres.

The highlight is the ride to Viaducto La Polvorilla, where vast landscapes, high-altitude stillness, and remarkable engineering come together in a truly memorable setting. Along the way, you’ll also visit places such as El Alfarcito and Santa Rosa de Tastil, with time to explore San Antonio de los Cobres and enjoy optional local activities.

The highlight is the ride to Viaducto La Polvorilla, where vast landscapes, high-altitude stillness, and remarkable engineering come together in a truly memorable setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Salta
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Salta

A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Salta around 6am to take you to the meeting point. 

Salta Train Station

In Plaza Antofagasta at 6:15am, in front of the Salta Train Station, you will do the check-in with tickets and passports. Once you are registered and seated inside the bus, the journey begins.  

Campo Quijano & Viaducto del Toro

At 7:35am, your first photographic stop is in Campo Quijano, located 18.5 miles (30 kilometers) from the capital. We will return to the bus at 8:05am and make the second stop at Viaducto del Toro, located on the Quebrada. 

El Alfarcito

Then, we will continue on and stop at El Alfarcito, a place where the tradition of local handicrafts is kept alive. You will enjoy a country breakfast and 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

Then, we will go straight to San Antonio de los Cobres, a town at the foot of the Terciopelo Hill. Arriving at 11:40am, we will reach the train station and embark on the emblematic Train to the Clouds.

Viaducto La Polvorilla

At 12 pm, we will start the train ride and experience the beauty of nature, stillness and immensity. Onboard there will be bar service, postal service and merchandising to make this trip an enjoyment and an unforgettable memory. Around 1pm, we will arrive to the Viaduct of Polvorilla, the most recognized bridge of the area. Here, you will descend from the train and have 30 minutes to tour the place and take incredible photos. 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.

San Antonio de los Cobres

Here we will have two hours of free time where we will be able to tour the town, experience different activities with the native communities, among them, you will 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).

Santa Rosa de Tastil

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 archaeological sites in our country is located. It is estimated that it hosted 3,000 people approximately.

Salta - Return

After this 20-minute stop, begin the final section of our trip, arriving at the city of Salta around 8:15pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salta. 1 city · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip from the City of Salta to the Train Station by bus (Shared)
  • Train to the Clouds Ticket (Shared)

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Not recommended for participants with heart conditions or other serious medical issues due to extreme altitudes.
  • Please note: this voucher cannot be used directly at the venue. A separate voucher will be sent to you via email.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Salta.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Salta.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Salta..

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