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The 15 Best Salta Tours & Day Trips

88 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $29

Salta is a base rather than a destination — the point is what you drive to. These 15 take in Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca and the Quebrada, Cafayate and the Calchaquí valleys, with honest notes on the altitude and the hours in the van.

From Salta: Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca - Pickup near Plaza 9 Julio, then a long ride into the high roads
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From Salta: Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

1.Full-Day Trip to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 914 reviews · 13 hours · from $38Our pick

Full-day tour from Salta to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca. See 7 Color Hill, Cuesta del Lipan, and salt flats. $38, 13 hours.

“The guide Cesar and driver were fantastic . Very knowledgeable and supportive ciable. He had an excellent rapport with the visitors , and was professional, organised, flexible, and entertaining. His English was excellent, and he communicated well all the plans. Planned comfort breaks and a very good meal at Purmamarca. Salinas did not disappoint. All brilliant - thank you.”

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From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting - Getting on board in Salta: pickup timing and the long 13-hour rhythm
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From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting

From Salta: Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca & Los Colorados Hike - Seven Colors Hill Stops and the Scenic Set-Up for Purmamarca
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From Salta: Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca & Los Colorados Hike

3.Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca & Los Colorados Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 356 reviews · 12h 30m · from $43

Full-day Salta tour to Seven Colors Hill, Purmamarca, and Salinas Grandes, with bilingual guidance, photo stops, and high-altitude salt flats.

“The trip was great. However they initially agreed to pick us up from hotel, they didn’t honor their agreement and we had to walk to the departure point. Try find a smaller group rather than a large bus load and you would probably enjoy it more.”

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Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine - The big photo stops: Devil’s Throat, Anfiteatro, and Los Castillos
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Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine

4.Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 347 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $32

Full-day Salta to Cafayate tour through Quebrada de las Conchas, stopping at iconic cliffs, then tasting Torrontes at Cafayate wineries.

“The guide, Angie, was knowledgeable and upbeat. The catch was the bus that was subpar: windshield had a large crack as did the window next to our seat. Also, a number of seats were malfunctioning: either the did no hold an upright position or would not budge from "sleep/rest" position. On a long bus trip, we find essential that the bus be in top condition.”

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From Salta: Cafayate, land of wines and imposing ravines - From Salta through the Calchaquí Valley: the drive is part of the show
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From Salta: Cafayate, land of wines and imposing ravines

5.Cafayate, land of wines and imposing ravines

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 347 reviews · 12 hours · from $29

12-hour Salta to Cafayate day trip with Las Conchas gorge photo stops and a winery tasting, bilingual guide, and hotel pickup for $29.

“We unfortunately could not take this tour and had to cancel. The level of professionalism and outstanding communication from the operator way exceeded my expectations. They did everything possible to try and accommodate us which was not necessary. Based on this, I wanted to give the highest rating possible. We are very grateful”

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From Salta: Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour - Tilcara and El Pucará de Tilcara fortification
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From Salta: Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour

6.Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 339 reviews · 12 hours · from $63

One-day tour from Salta to Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía and Hornocal, with 4WD views, village stops, and short breaks along Quebrada routes.

“An AMAZING day! Such a beautiful area. Our guide/driver was very informative, and accommodating, and even provided commentary in both English and Spanish. Much respect for him. Very smooth trip. We departed the tour in Tilcara to spend the night.. which I recommend as well as this tour!”

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From Salta: Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour - The morning run: Cuesta del Obispo and Escoipe Gorge viewpoints
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From Salta: Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour

7.Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 12 hours · from $30

12-hour Salta tour to Cachi and Los Cardones cactus park, with Recta del Tin Tin and colonial streets, plus bilingual guide.

“Maria did a great job! Very professional and fun guide in both languages. Cachi is much nicer than Cafayate and I love the landscape.”

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From Salta: Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Getting picked up in Salta: early morning logistics that can make or break your day
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From Salta: Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting

8.Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 226 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

A long, scenic Salta to Cafayate day trip with Quebrada de las Conchas viewpoints and a winery tasting featuring Torrontés.

“Excellent trip and big shout out to my guide (ange/Angie) not sure how to say her name. She made such an effort to explain to me and the other non Spanish speaker about the area/history and everythijg we needed to know and was very kind with helping in general. Yes with this trip you do spend a long time on the bus but the scenery and stop points are outstanding. Would say maybe the lunch break doesn’t need to be 2 hours. Would rather have started 7.30/8am and had a shorter lunch than started 6.30am, but this is minor and I had a nice day.”

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Full-Day Tour Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta - Purmamarca with Cerro de los Siete Colores watching over everything
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Full-Day Tour Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta

9.Full-Day Tour Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 220 reviews · from $35

Salta day trip to Salinas Grandes salt flats, Purmamarca markets, and the Humahuaca gorge, with pickup and photo stops.

“The tour was great! The tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable. The route is beautiful and scenic so even if most time is spent on the bus, it gives you the chance to absorb the changing landscape and the information provided by the tour guide. Highly recommended.”

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From Salta: Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi - Gorge of Escoipe and Las Laureles: dramatic rock walls, quick pauses, great angles
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From Salta: Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi

10.Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 213 reviews · 13 hours · from $29

A full-day Salta to Cachi scenic tour through Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, and Los Cardones National Park, ending with colonial Cachi.

“the guide Edu was the best. he is really nice and tour was really good”

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Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca: Full Day Excursion from Salta Capital - Purmamarca: where the trip slows down for an hour
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Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca: Full Day Excursion from Salta Capital

11.Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca: Full Day Excursion from Salta Capital

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $34

Full day tour from Salta to Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes, featuring Cerro de Siete Colores, Cuesta del Lipán and salt flat photos.

“I had a wonderful experience with Guide Vanessa and The driver. It was a long day. But Vanessa made everyone comfortable. She was very knowledgeable.I had a wonderful time.”

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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara - Tilcara’s Pucará ruins, plus the easy lesson in timing
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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara

12.Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $43

A 12-hour Salta day trip to Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, with Seven Colors views, ruins, and Uquía church art stops.

“Tener ante mis ojos estas maravillosas montañas de hermosos colores y la hospitalidad de los lugareños; y destacadisima profesionalidad del cordial guía Martín.”

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Tour to Cafayate from Salta - El Anfiteatro, the Toad, and the Plasterer: the quick nature lesson in plain view
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Tour to Cafayate from Salta

13.Tour to Cafayate from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $31Top rated

Cafayate day trip from Salta on Route 68 with Devil’s Throat views, a winery tasting, and 2 hours to explore Cafayate.

“Sergio was great. Plenty to see to make the ~12 hour day worth it. Cafayate was maybe the destination but the journey is the best part.”

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Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca - Salinas Grandes: the wow factor, the time limit, and the cash note you should not ignore
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Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

14.Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $37

A long day from Salta to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca, with high-altitude viewpoints, a salt-flat visit, and time in town.

“Absolutely worthwhile. Our Guide Augustine was enthusiastic and informative. If you can work it into your trip do so. The lunch break was phenomenal. We were there on Christmas Day so the souvenir shops at the salt flats were closed but we literally had the place almost to ourselves.”

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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta - Escoipe and Los Laureles: The Gorge Stops That Make the Bus Feel Worth It
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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta

15.Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 13 hours · from $37

Full-day Humahuaca tour from Salta by bus, with Purmamarca markets and the Hill of Seven Colors, plus mountain viewpoints up to 3,348 m.

“I was hoping to spend more time in Purmamarca and explore de 7 colores mountain but the tour is geared to ride & go to many artisans places with a bit if history attached to them. The main intent is of course for you to buy, which I was not interested. The guide was very knowledgable and did a good job. The area is beautful so as long as you know what you are getting into it was a tiring but ok day trip.”

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