From Salta: Full-day tour to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park

Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After visiting La Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level) you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name (6,320 meters above sea level), is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets. We will visit the Lerma Valley, El Carril, El Maray, Calchaquí Valley, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Valle Encantado, La Piedra del Molino (3348 meters above sea level), Recta del Tin Tin (11 kilometer road built by the Incas), Los Cardones National Park (only high altitude National Park in Argentina), Sighting of the Nevados de Cachi (6,380 meters above sea level) and 2 free hours in the town of Cachi.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Valle de Lerma, Region Saltena, Salta Argentina

We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley towards the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin heading towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes.
We have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cuesta del Obispo, RN33, Salta Argentina

Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Parque Nacional Los Cardones, Cachi Argentina

Leaving the fertile Valley of Lerma behind, you ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Valle Encantado, A 147 Km De Payogasta, Payogasta Argentina

Visit grocers and pass through the town where peppers are dried on the side of the road.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cachi, Cachi, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina

We arrive at noon at the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobbled streets with its adobe and cobblestone houses allow you to witness a place left in time, which maintains its primordial essence. In these 2 free hours, you can tour these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and try its gastronomic variety native to the region. Then we meet again with the guide to begin the return to Salta.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Valle de Lerma, Region Saltena, Salta Argentina

Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.

Duration: 4 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 10 To 11 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
One day before the start of the activity, passengers will be informed by message of the search and destination times.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All Fees and Taxes
• Entrance to Los Cardones National Park
• Entry/Admission - Valle Encantado
• Entry/Admission - Parque Nacional Los Cardones
• Entry/Admission - Cuesta del Obispo

Not Included

• Lunch - Does not include lunch, drinks and tips.

Facilities