From Salta: Full-day tour to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park
Description
Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After visiting La Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level) 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 (6,320 meters above sea level), is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets. We will visit the Lerma Valley, El Carril, El Maray, Calchaquí Valley, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Valle Encantado, La Piedra del Molino (3348 meters above sea level), Recta del Tin Tin (11 kilometer road built by the Incas), Los Cardones National Park (only high altitude National Park in Argentina), Sighting of the Nevados de Cachi (6,380 meters above sea level) and 2 free hours in the town of Cachi.
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Itinerary
We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley towards the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin heading towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes. We have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
Leaving the fertile Valley of Lerma behind, you ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
Visit grocers and pass through the town where peppers are dried on the side of the road.
We arrive at noon at the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobbled streets with its adobe and cobblestone houses allow you to witness a place left in time, which maintains its primordial essence. In these 2 free hours, you can tour these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and try its gastronomic variety native to the region. Then we meet again with the guide to begin the return to Salta.
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
A day before each activity, the passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick up schedule and destination. The search time is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
The places are great, but the experience we had regarding the pickup and return is that they left us on the highway, even though there was a road parallel to the hotel, keep in mind that I have two children. On the other hand, the driver was going at a fast speed so you couldn't appreciate the tour with the scenery. Being on vacation I think you want to be more unstructured with the schedules, these were strict and on top of that we returned an hour and a half earlier than stipulated. The state of being on vacation is to relax and not to have more stress. Both issues hindered the full enjoyment of the excursion.
A very nice experience, with many stops, tastings of typical cheeses and cold cuts, and I recommend Fabio as a guide; he is the best!!!!!
Muchas gracias por todo, saludos !
They sold a ride to 05/12/25 without a vacancy. I was charged twice and the values were not returned. A lot of difficulty and push game. But they don't solve.
Excellent trip: the stops are memorable and the Bishop’s hill is a very feat road (pity there was mist in the first leg) but this gave us a unique panorama; the cardon park was a sight and I fell in love with Cachi where I will surely return.
Gracias por la reseña, saludos !!
Too bad we only made 4 photo stops in these dream settings... far too few! I had to take pictures of the Van. 2 toilet stops one meal stop and one hour in Cachi. Correct guide but unseemly and warm. Eban our driver really drove very well for our safety on roads or roads high and very winding mountain.
Lamentamos el comentario, nos esforzaremos mas para que a futuro nos vaya mejor en los pequeños detalles !
The amazing landscape, the impeccable Transfer Service and the most remarkable is the Service provided by LUIS really is a guide with a lot of mastery in his metier. Very informative and willing to provide answers on all queries.
Gracias por la reseña, saludos !
Had the good fortune of getting Vanessa as a tour guide and her driver (whose name I forgot, sorry! But he was wonderful!) She was really knowledgeable and personable, it elevated the day. And of course, the scenery was delightful; we also stopped at a roadside stand for a quick bit in case you wanted to buy local spices.
Gracias por la reseña, saludos !
Beautiful trip. Incredible landscape. The impressive cacti (Cardones). The driver and guide (Mr. Antonio) made us spend a humorous day to which the beauty of the landscape was added. Caqui Town: picturesque and with friendly and very good people! I recommend.
Muchas gracias por la reseña, saludos !
Very good experience! Both driver and guide offered excellent service. The excursion was the best we did
Muchas gracias por la reseña !
I had the opportunity to tour the beautiful city of Cachi with La Quebrada Turismo and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The trip was comfortable, safe and very well organized. The scenery throughout the tour is simply spectacular: the Calchaquíes Valleys, Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park... a dream! The guide was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the history, culture and nature of the area. You could see his passion for Salta and that made the whole group even more enjoyable. In Cachi we had time to tour, take pictures and have lunch typical Salta food. I recommend this tour 100% for those who want to know one of the most beautiful villages in northern Argentina, hand in hand with a responsible, punctual company committed to quality tourism.
Muchas gracias por el comentario, saludos !
