Cafayate

This day-trip to Cafayate offers you one of the most beautiful landscapes in South America. You will be able to see formations in the mountains like The Castles, The Amphitheater, The Devil's Throat and more. In the town of Cafayate you will have a wine tasting and time to walk around the beautiful town.

Visit the winegrowing center of the province, crossing Las Conchas gorge. The erosion has formed a succession of natural wonders such as The Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Anfitheatre (with perfect natural acoustics), The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles. Little by little, the arid landscape is replaced by large areas of vineyards to reach one of the most shocking regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a city of one-story houses between colonial and baroque architecture from the late 19th century.

Take in stark landscapes, get a glimpse of traditional tobacco farming, and savor local wine and cheese during this guided tour of the best of the Cafayate region from Salta, Argentina. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, transportation and wine tasting included.

We will travel to the city of Cafayate, the land of the sun and wine, located in the Calchaquí Valley 180 km from the Salta capital that are transited by one of the most striking and renowned routes of the Argentine North. Visit to the wine center of the province, crossing La Quebrada de Las Conchas. Erosion has formed a succession of natural wonders such as the Devil's Throat, a deep, closed canyon. The Amphitheater (with perfect natural acoustics), The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles. Gradually, the arid landscape is replaced by large tracts of vineyards until you reach one of the most striking regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a town of single-storey houses between colonial and baroque architecture of the late 19th century.

It is a tour that will captivate you with its majestic landscapes. Cafayate will dazzle you with its ravine, the town of Cachi with its colonial atmosphere and Salinas Grandes will catch you in its immensity.

On this tour you will discover one of the most breathtaking landscapes that Salta offers in the “La Quebrada de las Conchas”

Two-day excursions through Salta and Jujuy. Tour to the wine-growing center of the province, touring the Quebrada de las Conchas and separating the Lerma Valley from the Calchaquí Valley. Wind erosion has formed a succession of natural whims such as the Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon, or, El Anfiteatro,El Fraile, El Obelisco, Los Castillos. Little by little the aridity of the landscape is replaced by large expanses of vineyards until you reach one of the most notable regions within the Calchaquí Valleys: Cafayate, a town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century. The Salinas Grandes excursion from Salta will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market on this excursion.

A walk through a reddish ravine offers beautiful postcards of the foothills, a prelude to Cafayate, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley where the sun shines and the best wine awaits. Cafayate, the land of the sun and wine, is located in the Calchaquí Valley, 180 km from Salta's capital, along one of Northern Argentina's most renowned routes. Departing from Salta, you'll tour the Lerma Valley before entering the Quebrada de las Conchas Natural Reserve. A 90 km road takes you through a narrow valley surrounded by colorful hills, dominated by orange and red. You'll encounter natural geoforms like La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, and El Sapo. In Cafayate, visit a winery for tastings of the best local wines. Though Torrontés is renowned, the region also boasts many hectares of red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon. After lunch (not included), return to Salta by the same route.

Our to the wine-growing center of the province, touring the Quebrada de las Conchas. Wind erosion has formed a succession of natural whims such as the Devil's Throat, The Amphitheater, The Fraile, The Obelisk, The Castles. Cafayate, a town of single-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century. On the excursion to Humahuaca we will visit towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress). The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada. The Salinas Grandes excursion will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the stunning white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders.

Our excursion will start in the center of Salta, we will head south on the RN 68 passing through four tobacco towns. The first stop will be in Talapampa, a country place to rest for twenty minutes or so, then continue to Germany, a former railway village founded by Germans where five families currently live. In this village the magic of the trip will begin: the nature reserve Quebrada de las Conchas. There we will visit sedimentary formations of 65 million years as Devil's Throat, Amphitheater, Toad, Plaster, among others. Due to its rich archaeological and historical past, the reserve has numerous fossil remains. After a thorough exploration, we will visit a vineyard and taste some of the best wines offered in the region, including Torrontes. In the village of Cafayate we will be two hours. One for lunch and one for touring. Then we will all meet and return to the city of Salta

Our to the wine-growing center of the province, touring the Quebrada de las Conchas. Wind erosion has formed a succession of natural whims such as the Devil's Throat, The Amphitheater, The Fraile, The Obelisk, The Castles. Cafayate, a town of single-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century. Heading to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets. On the excursion to Humahuaca we will visit towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress). The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada.

This Special Tour Package / Combo Combines 2 of the most Important Full-Day Excursions in Northern Argentina

This excursion is a tour to 2 wineries of Cafayate that are positioned as one of the best of the Calchaqui Valley. There are 2 different options available. This tour could be to San Pedro de Yacochuya and Piattelli Vineyards on the West side or you could go to El Esteco and El Porvenir de los Andes on the East. Of course, a winery tour would not be complete if you're not taken to visit the Museum of the Vine and Wine, so in both options you will be visiting it. In each winery, we do a tour of the facility and you will enjoy the tasting of the best wine produced in the winery. Your tour and tasting are guided by a sommelier that explains the particularities of the wine, the vine and cellar as well.

Explore natural features and Argentine wine on a day trip from Salta to Cafayate via the Lerma Valley. You'll see the carved rock formations of Quebrada de las Conchas and visit a winery in Cafayate for an included wine tasting.

By contracting this promotion of 2 Full Day excursions, passengers will have the possibility of visiting world-renowned natural formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas (Cafayate Excursion), as well as being able to visit and discover enchanting landscapes of the Calchaquies Valleys, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park, Town of Cachi, etc. (Excursion to Cachi). All this with the benefit of obtaining a much cheaper price when hiring 2 Full Day excursions with a promotional rate.

Jump on a bus and travel along the scenic Route No 68 to explore the world's highest wine route. Discover famous wine cellars in the area while soaking in stunning views of colorful mountains. Don't miss out on the chance to join a wine tasting led by local sommeliers, who will share fascinating stories about the region's winemaking history. Get ready for an adventure that will delight your senses and create lasting memories of an unforgettable wine experience.

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.

Impressive views of Valles Calchaqui will accompany you all the way. Visit winery in Cafayate with tasting of locally produced wines Get to know the high altitude vineyards and taste the authentic Argentine wine "torrontes".

From the city of Salta, we will tour the center and south of the Lerma Valley, and then enter the Quebrada de Las Conchas Natural Reserve. Here we will find geoforms carved by nature such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, El Sapo, El Fraile, El Obelisco, etc. In Cafayate you will have the opportunity to visit a winery, with tasting of the best wines in the area. After lunch, we return to Salta via the same route. Going to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name, is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.

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.