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From Salta: Salinas Grandes + Tren Solar (Purmamarca/Volcan)

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
144 reviews
Activity provider:
TIAMAR TRAVEL EVT
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From Salta: Salinas Grandes + Tren Solar (Purmamarca/Volcan)
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
144 reviews

Explore a stunning desert of salt and discover the colonial charms and breathtaking landscapes of Jujuy Province on a day trip to the Salinas Grandes from Salta. Moreoverthe magnificent “Tren Solar” .

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Duration 14 hours
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Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pick-up between 07:00 AM and 07:40 AM from the lobby or reception of your hotel in downtown Salta.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
G
Georgia – United Kingdom

Great tour, it’s a long day but you cover a lot of ground!!!

5
5 out of 5 stars
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GetYourGuide traveler –

Sergio el guía y facundo el. Chófer hicieron una excursión larga de todo el día una experiencia inolvidable. Sergio se tomó la molestia de explicar en español y en inglés porque mi pareja no entiende español. Excelente servicio

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Salta

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Purmamarca

    Photo stop (30 minutes)

  • Salinas Grandes

    Guided tour (1 hour)

    Extra fee
  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Purmamarca

    Free time (2 hours)

  • Train

    (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (3 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Salta

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Follow the route of the "SOLAR TRAIN" Purmamarca - Volcan
  • Marvel at one of the most beautiful salt lakes in Argentina
  • Visit the town of Purmamarca and see the famous "Hill of 7 Colors"
  • Experience the hairpin bends of the Cuesta del Lipan mountain pass
  • tren solar route

Full description

Discover Argentina's breathtaking natural beauty on this full-day tour. After getting picked up from your hotel in Salta, begin the journey towards the neighboring province of Jujuy, passing through the towns of Volcán and Tumbaya along the way. 
Your first stop of the day is at the beautiful town of Purmamarca, one of the most picturesque villages in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Visit the town's vibrant main square and perhaps pick up some souvenirs at one of the many surrounding craft stands. Afterward, enjoy a visit to the breathtaking and aptly-named 7 Color Hill.
Later, continue your ascent along the majestic Cuesta del Lipan to reach the Salinas Grandes, one of the 7 Wonders of the Argentine Republic. Here, enjoy some free time to admire the unique salt planes and famous pools.
Having returned to the town of Purmamarca, passengers who have booked the Solar Train Service will have free time (between 45 minutes and 1 hour) for lunch. After this time, passengers will meet with the driver and vehicle around 3:50 p.m. to be transferred to the train station in the town of Purmamarca. There they will take the Solar Train Service at 4:15 p.m. and will travel on the train through beautiful landscapes and places in the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
The train tour will end at the train station in the town of Volcán around 5:10 p.m. It is at this station where the Passengers will meet the Guide and the Vehicle (a waiting time of 10' / 15' minutes is requested) to begin the Return Journey to the City of Salta where the Service will end at approximately 8:00 p.m. Solar train spots are subject to availability. The train does not run on Mondays or Wednesdays

Includes

  • Pick up and drop-off at downtown Salta hotels
  • Transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz minivan
  • Certified knowledgeable guide
  • Fully narrated tour
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Intoxication

Know before you go

  • This tour involves around 2 hours of traveling through low-quality dirt roads and another 2 hours through the highway on the way back. All vehicles are of a high-quality minivan

From $95 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 144 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
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Georgia – United KingdomDecember 10, 2019 – Verified booking
Great tour, it’s a long day but you cover a lot of ground!!!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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GetYourGuide traveler – December 15, 2019 – Verified booking
Sergio el guía y facundo el. Chófer hicieron una excursión larga de todo el día una experiencia inolvidable. Sergio se tomó la molestia de explicar en español y en inglés porque mi pareja no entiende español. Excelente servicio
5
5 out of 5 stars
P
Phillipa – AustraliaNovember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
What an amazing day. 500km of amazing scenery and vegetation. We even saw vicunas and a Roseatte Spoonbill. Excellent guide with a deep knowledge of the geology of the area. Highly recommended.

Product ID: 69016

Activity provider:
TIAMAR TRAVEL EVT
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  • Salta Province
  • Quebrada de Humahuaca

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