Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca Full Day Tour

Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta.
Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca, where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina

Start the tour with a pick up from centrally located Salta hotels at 7:00am.

Stop At: Santa Rosa de Lima Church, Rivadavia Centro, Y4618 Purmamarca, Jujuy, Argentina

Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Purmamarca, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina

Arrive to Purmamarca, one of the traditional towns, to visit the Seven Colors Hill. Take time to admire the beauty of this naturally colorful mountain range.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca Argentina

The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cuesta de Lipan, RN52, Purmamarca Argentina

Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment's beauty.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Salinas Grandes, 4600 Argentina

Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape and its large extension contrasting with the blue of the sky. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt.

The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.


Duration: 1 hour

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

By the end of the day, the tour will finish returning to your hotel.

Duration: 3 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: Salta, Salta Province, Argentina
Traveler pickup is offered
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

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

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

Facilities