Argentina · National Parks

Cachi Full Day Tour from Salta

12 Hours Round trip from Salta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day scenic tour from Salta to Cachi
  • 02 Travel through Lerma Valley, Chicoana, and mountain gorges
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views from the Cuesta del Obispo and Enchanted Valley
  • 04 Cross Los Cardones National Park along the ancient Tin Tin route
  • 05 Reach Piedra del Molino at 3384 meters above sea level
  • 06 Visit Cachi's colonial church and Archaeological Museum
  • 07 Admire views of Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta
  • 08 Travel with a professional guide in an air-conditioned vehicle

Discover the dramatic landscapes of northwest Argentina on this full-day journey from Salta to Cachi. Travel through the Lerma Valley and along scenic mountain roads, passing El Carril, Chicoana, Quebrada de los Laureles, Quebrada de Escoipe, and the panoramic Enchanted Valley.

Along the way, cross Los Cardones National Park and follow the ancient Tin Tin route built by the Incas before arriving in the charming town of Cachi. There, enjoy views of Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta, and visit the colonial church of Cachi and the Archaeological Museum of Cachi with your guide.

Along the way, cross Los Cardones National Park and follow the ancient Tin Tin route built by the Incas before arriving in the charming town of Cachi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Salta, Cachi
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Salta

You will start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located Salta hotel at approximately 7:30 AM. Then, you will make your way to the Lerma Valley, traveling until you pass through El Carril.

Salta - Los Cardones National Park

Once you pass through El Carril, you will continue on to Chicoana. Then, you will enter the Quebrada de los Laureles, also known as The Laurel's Gorge. Next, you will head to the Quebrada de Escoipe, the Escoipe Gorge. 

Finally, you will arrive at the Maray entering The Bishop's Cliff road and travel its abundant curves, enjoying a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley along the way. Once you reach Piedra del Molino, The Mill's Stone, you will have reached 3384 meters above sea level. Later, Los Cardones National Park will be crossed by the straight line of Tin Tin, the ancient road built by Incas.

Salta - Cachi

Later, Los Candones National Park will be crossed by the straight line of Tin Tin, the ancient road built by Incas. You will arrive in Cachi at least and take in the widespread views of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. You will make your way into the town to visit the colonial church of Cachi and the Archaeological Museum of Cachi. You will end the tour upon returning back to your Salta accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Salta 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point.
  • Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
  • 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)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Salta, AR
Tour start
Salta, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Salta.

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