Top Salta Car Tours

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.

They will experience an experience that combines landscapes, history and regional gastronomy in a unique way so that they can get to know the places from the perspective of a typical local. Additionally, the tour can be personalized to create a trip specifically adapted to what travelers want. A day to enjoy the mountains with their unique fauna and vegetation combined with history and cultures whose origins date back to times before the arrival of the Spanish. And to close we can enjoy a different lunch in the middle of nature.

Tour for the most surprising and traditional places in northwestern Argentina. Starting in the Lerma Valley, where the cities of Salta and Cafayate are located; continuing then through the puna; region as diverse as the only one in the whole planet, visiting then Quebrada de Humahuaca, place of meeting and union between different cultures and environments and ending our journey in the place of beginning; The city of Salta.

The so-called “Vuelta a Los Valles” is a unique walk in which the Valleys are almost entirely covered Calchaquíes, passing through all the villages previously named, knowing their attractions, histories and monuments. Starting from Salta to Cachi, passing through Cuesta del Bishop and P.N. Los Cardones, you arrive at the time of Lunch, then continuing along route No. 40 to know panoramas of extravagant beauty bordering the Calchaquí River and knowing historical towns like Mills, Seclantás, Angastaco, etc. Follow along the Arrow Bank, visiting San Jose Carlos and arrive at Cafayate, where he spends the night. During the morning you visit the village and wineries, to to return to Salta capital after the Lunch, through the Quebrada de las Conchas and the Lerma Valley.

Explore the captivating Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this enriching day tour. The trip begins with a visit to Purmamarca, where the stunning Hill of the Seven Colors showcases the vibrant palette of nature. Continue to Tilcara to explore the ancient fortress of Pucará and experience the unique geological formations in Maimará, known as the Painter’s Palette. The tour also includes the opportunity to cross the Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera and admire colonial art in the Church of San Francisco in Uquía. Enjoy transportation with an expert guide for a smooth adventure, full of history and stunning scenery. Daily departures: 6:30 AM, lasting 14 hours. Explore iconic sites: Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca. Expert Guide : Share knowledge about the culture and history of the region Total comfort : Comfortable transport and time for lunch in Humahuaca included

Departure: 7 : 00 am | Duration: 12 hs WHAT'S INCLUDED? Roundtrip transfer from your accommodation. Expert guide and top-notch transportation. Quebrada de las Conchas : Devil's Throat, Amphitheater and The Castles. Visit to winery with tasting of Torrontés. Free time in the village of Cafayate. DESCRIPTION Explore the magic of Cafayate and the Calchaquí Valleys! We start the tour on the RN 68 through the Lerma Valley and its tobacco farms. The adventure continues at the Quebrada de las Conchas, a festival of colors with stops at iconic points like La Yesera and El Obelisco, landscapes carved by millennia of erosion. In Cafayate, we will visit a traditional winery to discover the secrets of high-altitude wines. After lunch and walk through the village, we return to Salta. Sunset will transform the landscape back, offering a unique view of the mountains. Connect with the essence of Salta!

Discover Salta from the comfort of a private vehicle, accompanied by a local guide and driver who will stay with you throughout the journey. In 3 to 4 hours, we visit the city’s most iconic landmarks, blending history, architecture, stunning views, and everyday life.

Maximize time in Cafayate with a full-day private vineyard tour from Salta. Get picked up at your hotel and travel through the scenic Quebrada de las Conchas canyon. Taste local wines including Malbec, Torrontes, and Tannat at three vineyards in Cafayate. Learn about high-altitude wines and leave the driving to your private guide.

To discover the magic of colors of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, we start from Salta through RN 9/34 to reach San Salvador de Jujuy from where we will begin to walk the wonderful villages of the Quebrada de Humahuaca to discover their customs, tradition, beliefs, and also discover the wonderful landscapes that surround them, so we will travel Volcano, Tumbaya, Purmamarca with its square where the artisans gather, its Church full of history and of course the Hill of the seven colors , then heading to Tilcara to delight with one of the beautiful villages of Jujuy , our next point will be Humahuaca where in addition to walking the town with its beautiful buildings and the imposing Independence Monument, where we will have lunch. Back we will meet the Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera and Maimara where we can appreciate its famous Palette of the Painter. From there we returned to Salta by the same route we went.

Let yourself be swept away by Argentina’s legendary Northwest! Wander through Salta, a vibrant city framed by lush valleys and colonial charm. Journey into the breathtaking Calchaquí Valleys, where towering red rock formations and endless vineyards create unforgettable vistas. Marvel at the surreal Salinas Grandes, a vast white desert stretching to the horizon. Then, immerse yourself in the iconic Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy, where colorful hills and ancient villages honor a rich cultural heritage. For over 20 years, Signature DMC has specialized in crafting unforgettable experiences, not just trips. Recognized as one of the best in Argentina and South America, we connect cultures through extraordinary journeys.

Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: A journey to the heart of the white desert Explore the surreal beauty of the Salinas Grandes, the vast salt desert in Jujuy, on this full-day tour. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will discover stunning landscapes and the cultural importance of salt mining for Andean communities. The trip is a constant visual adventure: marvel at the 7 Colors Hill in Purmamarca, walk the meandering ascent of the Lipan Hill to 4,170 meters above sea level and walk on the endless white salt crust. Along the way, get ready to capture amazing photos of llamas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. This includes: Daily departures : 7 : 00 AM (Duration : 12 hs). Comfort : Door-to-door pickup at your accommodation. Experience : Professional guide in local history and traditions. Nature : Wildlife sighting and the best panoramic points.

WHAT'S INCLUDED? Roundtrip transfer from your central hotel. Professional guide and high-end transportation with air conditioning. Photo stops in Cuesta del Obispo, PN Los Cardones and Recta del Tin Tin. Free time for lunch and guided tour in the historic village of Cachi. Explore the magic of the Calchaquí Valleys! You will ascend RP 33 through the lush vegetation of the Quebradas de Los Laurels and Escoipe. The peak point is Cuesta del Obispo (3348 masl), where you will enjoy unique panoramic views and the possible flight of condors over the Enchanted Valley. Cross Los Cardones National Park along the Tin Tin Straight, an amazing line drawn over the ancient Inca Trail. When you arrive in Cachi, you will discover its cobblestone streets, white colonial architecture, the Church of San José and the local artisan market. An unforgettable journey that unites ancient history, culture and the most unspoilt landscapes of northwest Argentina.