About this experience
A walk through a reddish ravine offers beautiful postcards of the foothills, a prelude to Cafayate, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley where the sun shines and the best wine awaits. Cafayate, the land of the sun and wine, is located in the Calchaquí Valley, 180 km from Salta's capital, along one of Northern Argentina's most renowned routes.
Departing from Salta, you'll tour the Lerma Valley before entering the Quebrada de las Conchas Natural Reserve. A 90 km road takes you through a narrow valley surrounded by colorful hills, dominated by orange and red. You'll encounter natural geoforms like La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, and El Sapo.
In Cafayate, visit a winery for tastings of the best local wines. Though Torrontés is renowned, the region also boasts many hectares of red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon. After lunch (not included), return to Salta by the same route.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
What is included
- Roundtrip transportation from Downtown Salta Hotels
- Bilingual English and Spanish professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Transfer from/to Airport to Hotel
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from Salta (downtown) – 1180 masl (6:30 am – 7:15 am)
Route 68: Camino de Asfalto
We will tour the Lerma Valley: Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viña
Stop at Posta de Las Cabras – 1144 masl
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa
Quebrada de las Conchas: Alemanía, Puente Morales.
It will depart from the city of Salta, touring the center and south of the Lerma Valley, to then enter the Quebrada de las Conchas Natural Reserve. A 90 km low cornice road will take you through a narrow valley surrounded by colorful hills, dominated by orange and red. There you will find geoforms carved by Mother Nature such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, El Sapo, etc.
A walk through a reddish ravine, where each geological formation carved by the wind and water will give you beautiful postcards of the foothills, a more than deserved prelude to Cafayate, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley where the sun always shines and the best wine awaits you.
Stop at Garganta del Diablo – 1400 masl
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa asfaltado
Quebrada de las Conchas
Stop at Anfiteatro – 1400 masl
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa asfaltado
Quebrada de las Conchas
Stop at Tres Cruces– 1500 msnm
Route 68: Camino de Cornisa asfaltado
Quebrada de las Conchas: various geological formations
Stop at a Winery with tasting– 1550 msnm
Route 68 and Route 40
Valle Calchaquí: Los médanos
Stop at Cafayate – 1683 msnm
Route 40 and Route 68: Camino Asfaltado
In Cafayate you will have the chance to visit a winery, with tastings of the best wines in the area. Although the region always refers to Torrontés, the place has a large number of hectares devoted to red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Stop at La Yesera
Stop at Posta de las Cabras
Return to Salta (downtown) (6:00 pm – 6:30 pm)
Meeting and pickup information
- Departs from downtown Salta hotels
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray Line Argentina
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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