About this experience
We will head for RN 68 towards the tobacco towns of Cerrillos, La Merced and El Carril to turn off for RP 33 to the West. There we will enter the Andes Precordillera through the Quebradas de Los Laureles and Escoipe. Then we will begin to walk the famous Cuesta del Obispo, a meandering path surrounded by impressive rock formations and natural walls where we can see the king of the skies, El Condor. The slope will deposit us in the enchanted valley and the Millstone, our highest point 3348 meters above sea level. From this point, our landscape will change radically and we will enter the desert of the puna, where we will travel the Tin Tin straight, part of the Inca Trail, Los Cardones National Park, Payogasta, and Cachi. After lunch we tour the village with its colonial architecture that remains intact, its Church, its Museum that keeps the history of the indigenous communities of the area, and the artisan market.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Face-to-face Guide: English, Spanish
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
After picking up all the passengers from their accommodations, we will head along National Route 68, passing through the villages of Cerrillos, Merced and Lane.
After stopping at the bridge bad step for breakfast, we will set out on a journey towards the Bishop’s hill, where you can enjoy a tasting of cheeses and salames.
We can enjoy a panoramic view on the millstone, our highest point at 3348 meters above sea level.
We will visit the second largest cardon national park in the world.
We will visit the speciero, where we will find many traditional and natural seasonings that you can taste and acquire.
We will have 2 free hours in Cachi to have lunch and tour the beautiful village.
We will return to the city of Salta and leave all passengers in their accommodation.
Meeting and pickup information
- When booking, please contact us to send us the address of your accommodation to collect them on the day of the tour.
Languages and tickets
- German — Written
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Italian — Written
- French — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Parada Norte Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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