Humahuaca and Hornocal Full Day Tour

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Salta, Argentina

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14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview
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See why Northern Argentina's landscapes are so revered on a day trip to Quebrada de Humahuaca and the Serranía del Hornocal from Salta. Whether passing colorful rocks or dramatic canyons, you'll be glad you're free to soak up the scenery rather than keeping your eyes glued to the road if you're driving.

Visit off-the-beaten-path places that most travelers miss
Discover more about local culture and history than you could alone
Skip the stress of public transportation with round-trip rides from Salta
Don’t miss out on sights by navigating—your guide leads the way

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

When booking, please contact us to find out where you will be staying and we can search for you before the Tour.

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Salta (Pass By)

Purmamarca

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tilcara

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Serranias Del Hornocal

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Humahuaca

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Salta (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 136 reviews

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Amazing!

Lauren_D, Apr 2026

Natacha was the best host and David was an amazing driver! You get to see SO much in just one day and Natacha was so informative about the history and culture of each place. Also, as someone very prone to motion sickness I was completely fine thanks to David! Definitely recommed

Amazing mountains

WeiYu_H, Jul 2025

The itinerary was very well planned — even though we visited many small towns, it never felt rushed. Hornocal was truly stunning. I’m very grateful to our guide, Gourde Abel, and our driver, Mauro. Although the journey was long, it was a very comfortable experience.

5/5 stars

Justina_B, Mar 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking views and beautiful towns. Many thanks to Emanuel, our excellent driver, and especially to Abel, who led us the entire way, spoke passionately, and conveyed the fascinating history of the country and the locations we were seeing. We could sense how much these people loved what they do. This had a significant impact on the actual journey. We grateful.

Because I participated in the event without speaking proper English or Spanish...

KOTA_I, May 2026

At first I was anxious because I participated in the event because I could not speak English or Spanish properly, but I was able to enjoy it with the careful explanation of the staff. It was also a good memory to be able to communicate with other participants and listen to their travel stories.

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Top thing to do in Salta

Ellen_V, Mar 2026

Although the day is long, I found this tour an absolute must do in Salta. Beautiful views, lots of time in the villages and the guide (Monica I believe) was top notch. Funny and with lots of facts and context. Do not underestimate the altitude of Hornocul, many of us suffered from altitude sickness due to the rapid ascent. Worth it though!

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The places are amazing...

Fabiane_D, Mar 2026

The places are amazing, the landscapes look like a movie scene. Although local gastronomy is simple, it is worth it.

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Very cool

Eduardo_Z, Nov 2025

Very cool places, especially the mountain of 14 colors. Amazing experience. Due to the distance it can be quite exhausting.

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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Muito obrigado pela sua mensagem! 🙌 Ficamos felizes em saber que você gostou dos lugares e que a Montanha das 14 Cores tenha sido uma experiência incrível. Realmente é um passeio longo, mas as paisagens e a energia do lugar fazem valer a pena cada quilômetro percorrido. Agradecemos por compartilhar sua experiência e esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma nova aventura pelo norte argentino!

Humahuava and Hornocal

Vivian_S, Oct 2025

They were super punctual. Our driver Paulo and our guide Martin were very courteous. The only thing is that we did not understand everything that was explained, because we did not speak Spanish fluently and besides us, there were two other Brazilians who were also a little lost with the explanation. By the way, everything was great, the walk, although tiring by the distance, is li do, very well worth it.

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Muito obrigado pela sua mensagem! 🙌 Ficamos felizes em saber que você aproveitou o passeio e que gostou da pontualidade, do Paulo e do Martin. Agradecemos também por compartilhar o ponto sobre o idioma —estamos constantemente trabalhando para oferecer explicações mais acessíveis em português e inglês. Que bom que, apesar da distância, tenham achado o tour lindo e que valeu a pena! Esperamos vê-los novamente em breve.

Beautiful adventure

Christian_R, Aug 2025

The guide picks you up from the hotel, but if we get in first, we can expect an extra hour of minibus on the way and back. Magnificent experience with several stops to the interests (Pumamarca, Tilcara, Humahuaca, Hornocal and the painter's palette. On the other hand not many stops to take breaks and stops during visits do not leave enough time to visit the cities. You have to choose between lunch and a visit. Ultra friendly and flexible guide and drivers. Very interesting explanations in English and Spanish. Motivated and in love with his region. A real pleasure to discover the north of Salta with this company.

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Response from Host, Aug 2025

Merci beaucoup pour votre retour détaillé ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la beauté des paysages, les explications en anglais et en espagnol, ainsi que la passion et la flexibilité de nos guides et chauffeurs. Nous notons vos remarques sur les temps d’arrêt et l’organisation des visites pour pouvoir améliorer l’expérience. C’est un vrai plaisir de partager le Nord de Salta avec des voyageurs comme vous ! 🌄🚐