General information
Destination | Category |
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Salta, Argentina | Sightseeing Tours |
Program details
Cafayate is a beautiful wine growing town located in the Calchaquí Valley, 183 km from the capital city of the province. The scenic route to the city takes us past incredibly shaped colorful natural formations recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Monument.
The journey starts from Salta city to the south, through route 68 traversing the Lerma Valley and its historical towns. We reach Quebrada de las Conchas, the Shell's Gorge, where wind and water erosion carved curious shapes on the rocks, the Amphitheater, Devil's throat, the Toad, the Castles, among others. When we arrive to Cafayate, we visit some wineries, famous for their production of Torrontes, with special characteristics due to the particularities of the climate and land. After lunch we return to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas, the Shells' Gorge and the Lerma Valley.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel. Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated.
Duration: 12 hours.
Start/opening time: Daily at 7am approx.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Others: Snack and non-alcoholic drinks during the tour.