Great Salt Flats (Salinas Grandes) Tours and Activities

Argentina’s wild northwest is home to some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, and this full-day small-group tour from Salta checks off all the most photo-worthy sights. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Humahuaca gorge and the ‘Hill of Seven Colors; pose for photos on the startling white salt flats of Salinas Grandes; and shop for handicrafts at the legendary Purmamarca market.

Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta. Get an early start to travel to the Salinas Grandes salt flats and take in the otherworldly scenery. Continue to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. In charming Purmamarca, your guide shows you the highlights of the village before you head to Humahuaca, located near the multicolored mountains known as the Serranias del Hornocal.

Spend 2 Days in stunning landscapes in Jujuy Province. Visit the Salinas Grandes salt flats, the Hill of 7 Colors and the Tilcara Pre-Inca Ruins and the most beautiful landscapes of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Save time by taking four excursions to the Argentine north in four days from Salta. You’ll visit the rock formations and wineries of Cafayate; the hills and mountains of Cachi; Humuhuaca and the Salinas Grandes. You’ll see a ton in a relatively short amount of time and won't have to worry about planning or transportation on a tight schedule. Plus, wine tastings are included.

Book four excursions in three days in Salta to plan your vacation in advance. Full-day tours from Salta include Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, and Cayafate. This tour pack allows you to get a comprehensive tour of the area without the need to rent a car; you can focus on the scenery instead of worrying about navigation and directions.

Combine visits to San Antonio de los Cobres, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca on this full-day tour from Salta. Additionally, see the great salt flats that have made the area famous, the Hill of Seven Colors, and the Cuesta del Obispo. National Park fees included.

It is a trip where you will visit places that would otherwise take many more days to see. Only 4 people maximum in the vehicle, it is an exclusive trip to enjoy remote places combining them with the most important tourist sites.

Experience the ‘Salinas Grandes,’ a magical collection of salt flats in Northwest Argentina, during this 13-hour day trip from Salta. Explore some of the area’s picturesque small towns before reaching this surreal landmark, an area where a landscape of shiny-white salt seems to extend to the horizon. You’ll also stop by the village of Purmamarca on your way back to Salta.

A 4-day tour touring the most relevant sites of interest in Northern Argentina. The Calchaquies de Salta valleys and the Humahuaca gorge in the neighboring province of Jujuy, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. This tour takes place with a maximum of 7 passengers, so being a small group of participants, the service is very personalized.

A wide ranging private, tailor-made tour of the best landscape and culture the far north of Argentina has to offer. We’ll explore the multi-colored Quebrada de Humahuaca, famous for its Seven Colored Hill and rich in history from Pre-Inca to colonial times. The intrepid among you may also want to brave the high altitude 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, at 4,440m above sea level. We will stroll around the historic town of Humahuaca, much more indigenous in feel than cosmopolitan Salta, and also visit Jujuy's capital city, San Salvador. Then we’ll cross the outer mountain range of the Andes into the Altiplano and the wide open plains of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, with their stunning view of the mountains.

Discover a land of remote desert, snow-white salt plains and remote adobe villages on this full-day Movitrack safari tour from Salta, including breakfast and lunch. Hop aboard an open-roof 4x4 truck for a dramatic road trip around Northwest Argentina and enjoy panoramic views of the Salt Flats, the Seven Color Hill of Purmamarca and the famous Train to the Clouds railway.

Gaze at the vast expanse of the Salinas Grandes Salt Fields on an enriching full-day trip from Salta. Ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Puna and relish the heavenly tableau of salt fields alongside an expert guide. Receive an insightful introduction to the geology and agricultural history of the area and capture photographs of the unique landscape reminiscent of an Arctic plain. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Salta hotel on this tour.   

because it is the best option similar to the TRAIN TO THE CLOUDS, cheaper and more complete, also adds the hill of the 7 colors and the visit to the town of Purmamarca, the mer excursion of the Argentine northwest

Experience the Argentine Andes with this five-day excursion in Salta. After a convenient airport pickup, enjoy the province’s famous “train to the clouds,” and pedal through the mountain's forest known as Yungas. Enjoy complimentary accommodations and select meals, and learn about the region’s spectacular nature from an informative guide.

This program in the North of Argentina is for those who want to discover its culture and its beautiful landscapes. From the yungas to the high mountains. From red to the purest white of the Salinas Grandes. A journey full of authentic contact with nature and native communities.

On this trip, you will explore the Northwest, one of the most outstanding regions of Argentina! Beyond the beaten path, this tour offers you a real immersion in the traditions of the original peoples of Salta and Jujuy, their culture, their history and their colorful landscapes. You will discover the local life while you travel through coloured mountains and salt deserts. An unforgettable experience!

Las Salinas Grandes in the province of Jujuy is the third largest salt flat in South America, offering a unique landscape in La Puna Argentina. An immense white plain that reaches the horizon.

Discover the beautiful Northwest region of Argentina on this 6-day tour! Experience the Andean culture and the natural beauty of this so underrated but jaw-dropping region. From sleepy colonial towns and traditional villages to picturesque desert gorges and the stunning salt flats and unique natural wonders of Tolar Grande. This inclusive tour will make your trip to “The NOA” an unforgettable one! All transportation and accommodation are included.

Visit Purmamarca and the Crafts Market Incredible views of Cerro de 7 Colores will make your experiences very good. Enjoy the scenery of the Salinas Grandes - very good possibility of taking artistic photos that will be a source of envy for your friends who did not travel!

With this 6-day package in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy, you can enjoy the natural wonders of Northern Argentina. Salta and Jujuy are the ideal destinations to enjoy unique views and scenes of this region of the country, desert and arid, in its small towns full of unique charm, surrounded by incredible valleys and mountains. This package includes accommodation, excursions and transfers.

Discover the beautiful North of Argentina on this 6-day tour of Salta and Jujuy! Experience the natural beauty and culture of the region. Explore beautiful valleys, stunning Salt Flats and immerse in the northwest local culture visiting traditional villages such as Purmamarca, Humahuaca and Cafayate among others. With excursions and accommodation included, this tour will make it easy for you to experience Argentina’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture!

The perfect trip for all travelers who want a real immersion in the local culture, to share experiences with rural communities, and to discover archaeological sites. Northwest Argentina will surprise you for its magical and colorful roads, and its great diversity. We propose you to discover the guaraní culture in the vast region of the yungas, and explore the colors of Andean mountains in the Quebrada de Humahuaca. On each step of your journey, rural families will welcome you and make you feel like one of their own!