Argentina · Desert Adventure

Full-Day Salinas Grandes Tour from Salta

13 Hours Round trip from Salta Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the spectacular Salinas Grandes salt flats
02 Travel through the desert landscapes of northwest Argentina
03 Stop in San Antonio de Los Cobres in the Puna region
04 Drive along scenic Route No 40
05 See Purmamarca and the Seven Colours Hill
06 Brief visit to San Salvador de Jujuy
07 Round-trip transport from selected Salta hotels
08 Professional guide in English and Spanish

Discover the dramatic landscapes of northwest Argentina on this full-day journey from Salta to the dazzling Salinas Grandes. Travel through high-altitude desert scenery, pass small Andean towns, and experience the striking contrast of the vast white salt flats against the surrounding mountains.

Along the way, visit San Antonio de Los Cobres, follow scenic Route No 40, and descend the Lipán Cliff before reaching Purmamarca, known for its traditional atmosphere and views of the Seven Colours Hill. With round-trip transport and a professional guide included, this is a memorable way to explore some of the region’s most remarkable natural scenery in a single day.

The immensity of the area and the white, shiny, salt invites you to relax and take good pictures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Jujuy, Salta, Purmamarca

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Salta

The tour starts with a pick up from your centrally-located Salta hotel around 7 AM.

Salta - San Antonio de Los Cobres

You will leave the city heading towards the Tastil Ruins and arrive in San Antonio de Los Cobres, a small village in the Puna region, where you'll stop to have lunch and explore.

Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

You will continue the trip along the famous scenic Route No 40, crossing one of the most scenic desert regions in Argentina, before arriving at Salinas Grandes (The Great Salt Flat). The immensity of the area and the white, shiny, salt invites you to relax and take good pictures. After exploring the salt flats, you will continue down the Lipán Cliff and finally arrive at Purmamarca, one of the typical towns of Humahuaca Gorge, offering incredible views of the Seven Colours Hill.

San Salvador de Jujuy

You will return to Salta after a brief visit to San Salvador de Jujuy.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Salta 3 cities · 13 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

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.
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