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Tour groups walking along the salt desert in Salinas Grandes in Argentina
Elevated train tracks to the Salinas Grandes salt fields in Argentina
Safari to the Clouds
Safari to the Clouds
Safari to the Clouds

Trip to the clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

By Gray Line Argentina
4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$548 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Train ride in the arid landscapes of northwestern Argentina
  • Chance to see the great salt fields of Salinas Grandes
  • View of the impressive Hill of Seven Colours in Purmamarca
  • Zigzag road of Abra del Potrerillo and knowledgeable guides
  • Feeling of adventure on a 4x4 Mercedes lorry and lunch

Activity location

    • Purmamarca, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Salta, Argentina

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h16h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
NZ$548.45 x 2 AdultsNZ$1,096.90

Total
Price is NZ$1,096.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Transport to and from your Salta hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included Commentary in English and Spanish
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch & Dinner
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnack and drinks.

Know before you book

  • You must have good circulation and healthy, unblocked breathing.

What you can expect

This tour offers you the opportunity to combine the most impressive places in the Argentine Puna in a single excursion: The Train to the Clouds, Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca tracks.

Enjoy the comfort of travelling in an exclusive service for you! Travel to the Salinas Grandes, first passing through San Antonio de los Cobres, in the heart of the Argentine Puna. Let yourself be captivated by the highlands of the area, the variety of landscapes and wildlife of the place.

You will start from the city of Salta, on the way to the gate of the Andes, Campo Quijano along route 51. Where you can enjoy the variety of landscapes that this road offers.

You will live the experience of travelling just metres away from the tracks of one of the most famous trains in the world, the Train to the Clouds. There will be a break in the town of San Antonio de los Cobres, where you can go for lunch (lunch not included) and explore a bit in this mining town.

Next, you will continue your way through the Puna along the RN 40 towards the Salinas Grandes to make a special stop at this impressive salt flat. Through the Cuesta de Lipan, you will descend to the town of Purmamarca, at sunset you will be able to see the Cerro de los 7 Colores in the distance.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Purmamarca, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Salta, Argentina