Top Salta Spring Break

From dazzling salt flats to multicolored mountains, the landscapes around Salta are otherworldly, and this long day tour packs in as many photo opportunities as possible. Set out early to reach the Salinas Grandes in the morning, when the light is perfect for photos, then continue along the remarkable Cuesta de Lipan road to the mountain town of Purmamarca, the gateway to the Seven Colored Hills and the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Calchaquí Valley is known for its striking red-rock cliffs and high-altitude vineyards, and this full-day tour from Salta combines both natural wonders and wine tasting. Admire the colorful cliffs and gorges of the Quebrada de las Conchas, stop at the Devil's Throat rock formation, and visit the winemaking town of Cafayate. Cap it all off with a visit to a local winery to sample the region’s famous Torrontés wines.

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.