Salta combo 8: Cafayate, Cachi and Salinas Grandes 1

Salta combo 8: Cafayate, Cachi and Salinas Grandes

Salta, Argentina
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About this activity

A 3-day combo tour across Salta and Jujuy provinces combining three epic full-day excursions: Cafayate wine valley, mountain town of Cachi, and the otherworldly Salinas Grandes salt flats. This curated package hits the region's most dramatic landscapes and cultural highlights in one seamless itinerary.

Combo 8 in Salta and Jujuy!! Hiring this combo you make the excursions of Cafayate, Cachi and Salinas Grandes. You need at least 3 days since each excursion lasts approximately 12 hours. Visit Purmamarca and the Cerro de los 7 colores, Salinas Grandes and Cuesta de Lípan, La Quebrada de las Conchas and a winery and La Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park.

3 days to get to know both provinces with three full day excursions!

Highlights

  • ✓Purmamarca's iconic Cerro de los 7 Colores (Hill of Seven Colours) with sweeping valley views
  • ✓Salinas Grandes salt flats and challenging Cuesta de Lípan mountain pass
  • ✓Cafayate wine region: local bodega visits and Quebrada de las Conchas canyon drives
  • ✓Cachi mountain town exploration and Los Cardones National Park desert landscape
  • ✓Cuesta del Obispo scenic route through high-altitude terrain

Insider tips

  • ★Each day is a full 12-hour commitment—start early and bring snacks; remote stretches have limited facilities
  • ★The salt flats and mountain passes are at high altitude (3,000m+); acclimatise in Salta city for a day before if prone to altitude sickness
  • ★Visit wineries mid-morning before afternoon heat; ask your guide which bodega offers tastings that suit your pace
  • ★Salinas Grandes is spectacular at golden hour (late afternoon); request a later return to catch sunset over the white expanse

Good to know

  • •Bring warm layers, sunscreen, and a hat—altitude brings intense UV and temperature swings between sun and shade
  • •Minimum 3 days required; book each excursion separately or confirm combo includes transport, guides, and winery/Purmamarca entry
  • •Roads are gravel/unpaved in places; comfortable footwear and a sense of adventure essential
  • •Remote areas have spotty mobile signal; download offline maps if navigating independently
  • •Driver picks up from Salta city accommodation; confirm exact meeting point and time when booking

Who it's for

Adventure-seekers and landscape photographers chasing dramatic geology and vivid colour contrastsWine enthusiasts wanting to explore Cafayate's boutique bodegas in a scenic settingTravellers with 3+ days in Salta seeking a comprehensive Andes and salt-flat experienceCulture buffs interested in colonial towns (Purmamarca, Cachi) and indigenous heritage

Best time to visit

April–May or September–October offer mild temperatures and clear skies ideal for high-altitude driving and photography. Avoid June–August (cold nights) and December–February (summer rains on some passes). Start early morning to maximise daylight and minimise altitude fatigue.

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