Argentina · Land Adventure

5-Day Adventure Trip in Salta

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salta. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 5-day adventure based in Salta with accommodation and airport transfers included
  • 02 Full-day Safari to the Clouds through the Argentine Northwest
  • 03 Visit San Antonio de los Cobres, Viaducto de la Polvorilla, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca
  • 04 See Purmamarca at the foot of the Cerro de los Siete Colores
  • 05 Raft the Juramento River through more than 12 class II and III rapids
  • 06 Enjoy a typical Argentine asado after the rafting experience
  • 07 Free time to explore Salta at your own pace
  • 08 Local guides, breakfast, lunch, and necessary equipment included

Discover the landscapes and adventure of northwest Argentina on this 5-day trip based in Salta. Combine time at leisure in the city with two memorable excursions: a full-day Safari to the Clouds through dramatic Andean scenery, and a rafting experience on the Juramento River with class II and III rapids.

Travel through highlights including Quebrada del Toro, San Antonio de los Cobres, Viaducto de la Polvorilla, Salinas Grandes, Cuesta de Lipán, and Purmamarca at the foot of the Cerro de los Siete Colores. With accommodation, airport transfers, selected meals, equipment, and local guides included, this itinerary offers a convenient way to experience both the natural beauty and adventurous side of Salta.

This rafting adventure will take you through more than 12 class II and III rapids, ending around noon at the base of the canyon, where we will enjoy a delicious Argentinean Asado.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Salta, Purmamarca
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Day 1: Arrival in Salta

According to your flight itinerary, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After check in, you will enjoy the rest of the day as you please.

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Day 02

Day 2: Salta - Safari to the Clouds

The tour will begin with the departure from our offices in the centre of Salta, at 06:15 AM. Thanks to the technical conditions of our vehicles, the "Safari to the Clouds" offers the only possibility of combining three unforgettable tours of the Argentine Northwest in an unforgettable day: First, the "Road to the Clouds", following the tracks of the famous Train to the Clouds, admiring this magnificent work of engineering that begun in the 1920's by Quebrada del Toro to San Antonio de los Cobres. We will take a break to have lunch in San Antonio de los Cobres and after lunch, we will go to the famous Viaducto de la Polvorilla. Then, we'll head to La Puna cross by Route No 40 reaching the Salinas Grandes on the border with Jujuy.

We will descend by Cuesta de Lipán until reaching the picturesque village of Purmamarca. After this stop, we will return to Salta while we enjoy a small snack in the bus. We will be arriving at 6 PM to our meeting point in Salta City. Purmamarca is located at the foot of the famous Cerro de los Siete Colores.

3
Day 03

Day 3: Salta - Free Day

You will have the day at leisure to enjoy the city of Salta. 

4
Day 04

Day 4: Salta - Rafting Adventure

This rafting adventure will take you through more than 12 class II and III rapids, ending around noon at the base of the canyon, where we will enjoy a delicious Argentinean Asado.

We will leave from downtown Salta, to go to the Juramento River Canyon (2 hours by car from Salta's capital). 

There, we will meet our guide, who will give us a brief instructive talk about rafting and safety. The equipment is handed over and we start descending the rapids of the Juramento River. There are 12 different class II and III rapids, framed by the imposing landscape of the Juramento River Canyon. The tour ends 12 kms. ahead in Los Lapachos; there our vehicles will be waiting for us to take us back to the base, where we will be welcomed with a delicious lunch: a typical asado with several cuts of meat, sausages and salads, as well as water and juices. 

You will enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure, until your return time, exploring the surroundings on your own. Then, at approximately 4:00 p.m., we will start our return trip to the city of Salta, to the same point of departure. 

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Day 05

Day 5: Salta Departure

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the departure Airport to board your return flight. This is the end of the services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salta. 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Accomodation at Three or Four Stars hotels with breakfast included according to selection
  • All activities detailed on the itinerary and all the necessary equipment
  • Local guides
  • Round-trip transfers from/to the airport
  • 24-hours assistance available on destiny

What's Not Included

  • Airfares
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • It is recommended you pack comfortable clothes and walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a reusable water bottle
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase (33 lb) and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Rates for non-Argentinean residents only
  • IMPORTANT: Rates not valid for special dates such as Christmas, New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Easter, National and International Holidays
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • 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: (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (After office hours)
  • From Airports : According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

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 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Salta..

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