Top Salta Seasonal & Special Occasions

Salta is the cultural hub of Argentina’s northwest, but getting your bearings can feel tricky as a first-time visitor. Skip the guesswork for a comprehensive tour that takes you directly to the city's highlights, and in the process, get your bearings. As you explore landmarks such as the Cathedral of Salta, San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Hill, and the General Guemes statue, get insider info on the city from your local guide. There's even time to shop for souvenirs at an artisan market and visit San Lorenzo, a subtropical retreat for the wealthy.

Set out on a thrilling road trip from Salta to explore the region’s many natural wonders. This overnight tour lets you cover more ground than a day trip without squeezing too much driving into one day. Slow down and savor the sights as you stop to admire the Hill of Seven Colors, the glittering salt flats of the Salinas Grandes, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Discover the world’s highest winery on this overnight tour to Colome. Travel through the changing landscapes and windy mountain roads until you reach the Valles Calchaquies where Estancia Colome is located. Learn about and sample their unique wines, stay overnight at the luxury hotel next door, and explore the nearby towns of Molinos and Cachi before heading back to Salta.

Discover the diverse landscapes of northwest Argentina on this full-day Cafayate tour from Salta. Journey through the Valley of Lerma, stop at a tobacco plantation to watch traditional production methods, and admire the dramatic red rock mountains of Quebrada de las Conchas, then enjoy wine tasting in Cafayate Town.

This tour is unique for its breathtaking journey through Argentina's wine country and stunning landscapes. You'll explore the vibrant orange and red hills of the Quebrada de las Conchas, with its dramatic geological formations like Garganta del Diablo and the Amphitheater. In Cafayate, enjoy a winery tour and taste the famous Torrontés wine. The return trip reveals new perspectives with the changing sunlight. This blend of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural immersion makes it an unforgettable experience.

Embark on this Full-Day Private Calchaquí Valley & Cafayate Wine Tour and indulge your senses in the heart of Argentina's renowned wine country! Your day begins with a personalized, chauffeur-driven journey through the stunning landscapes, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure. As you traverse the picturesque landscape, you'll have the opportunity to stop for the best photos at Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas and La Garganta del Diablo - each with its own unique charm and distinctive features. Expert sommeliers and winemakers will guide you through tastings of exceptional wines at Cafayate vineyards, sharing deep knowledge and passion for winemaking. Enjoy a delightful traditional lunch, paired with local specialties, perfectly complementing the wines you've tasted throughout the day. Don't miss the opportunity to create lasting memories on this Private Cafayate Wine Tour, escaping the hustle for a day of indulgence and appreciation of Argentina's vinicultural heritage.

Savor the delicious wines of one of the highest wine routes in the world during this day trip to Cafayate's vineyards. Explore this growing wine region with stops at two wineries for tastings, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Salta accommodations. Take in mountain landscapes and the picturesque Las Conchas River Gorge without worrying about driving.

This excursion offers the opportunity to explore two of the most impressive landscapes that Salta has to offer. On the one hand, you will immerse yourself in the lush Lerma Valley, where towering trees over 20 meters high dominate the landscape, accompanied by the rich diversity of birds and wild animals that inhabit it. On the other hand, you will enter the majestic Andean mountains of the Calchaquí Valleys, known for their desert landscapes that unfold with a vibrant color palette on their hills and the imposing presence of the monumental cards. In addition to enjoying nature, your excursion offers an immersion in the rich local culture, traditional rural activities and gastronomic delights typical of the region. Evenings will be accompanied by guitars around the fire, and by the excellent wine of Cafayate.

Pick-up at your hotel: from here, we travel approximately an hour through the Valle de Lerma to Chicoana, in the heart of Salta’s tobacco region. Passing the picturesque old adobe drying sheds, we arrive at the delightful farm of Cielo Verde for our wine tasting. Cielo Verde means “Green Sky” and it’s named for its location in an enclave of hills extending up into the Yungas cloud forest, and the famous Cuesta del Obispo (the road to Cachi). You’ll be received warmly by hosts Carlos and Carla whose 16 hectare estate is also ideal for bird-spotting and short hikes. (Overnight accommodation is also available: contact us for more details.) This is roughly a five hour half-day, including three hours at the finca, in one of our comfortable VW Amarok 4x4 pick-ups.

We will start from the city of Salta, through the center and south of the Lerma Valley, and then enter the Quebrada de las Conchas Nature Reserve. A low-rise 90 km ledge road takes us through a narrow valley surrounded by colorful hills. Here you can admire unique and fascinating mountain formations, carved by wind erosion and rains. The popular imagination has named these formations with names like Devil's Throat, Amphitheater, Toad, Castles, Obelisk, House of Parrots, Titanic, among others. After crossing the Quebrada, we will arrive at our final destination the village of Cafayate, where we will visit a local winery, where you can learn about wine production and taste some of the best wines in the region. You will also have free time and lunch. Finally, we will start the return to the City of Salta Capital along the same path, making some additional technical stops.