2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate
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2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate
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2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate
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Experience the incredible Calchaquí Valley on this activity-filled overnight tour from Salta that combines stunning natural scenery with Argentine wine. You’ll enjoy a scenic round-trip drive to the towns of Cachi and Cafayate, admiring gorges, rivers, vineyards and mountain towns along the way. Make plenty of photo stops at panoramic viewpoints, and learn about the history of the area from an experienced guide. Visit Cachi’s Archeological Museum if you wish, and enjoy a winery tour and tasting in Cafayate.
Itinerary
Salta - Cachi - Cafayate
Tangol
Admission Ticket FreeAfter hotel pickup by coach, your overnight tour begins by heading out of town on Route 68 toward Cachi, about 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Salta.Calchaqui Valleys
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDrive through the Lerma Valley, passing through towns like El Carril and Chicoana, and continue into the Calchaquí Valley, a series of incredible valleys, rivers and gorges spread across Salta and its neighboring provinces that’s on UNESCO’s tentative list to become a World Heritage site.Quebrada del Escoipe
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDuring the drive, make a few stops to admire natural attractions like Quebrada de Escoipe (Escoipe Gorge), and then arrive in Cachi around middayCachi
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYou have about 1.5 hours of free time to explore and have lunch at one of the local restaurants, or find a pretty spot to enjoy a picnic if you brought a packed lunch with you. Then wander around the village at your leisure to see its historical architecture, from the whitewashed adobe homes to the 16th-century church, a National Historic Monument. If you’re interested, you may visit the Archeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico) to see its collection of artifacts from this region, some dating back 10,000 years (optional; entrance at own expense).Quebrada de las Flechas
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter lunch, return to your coach for the drive to Cafayate, another 100 miles (160 km) south in the wine region of the Calchaquí Valley. On the way, admire the beautiful landscapes along the Calchaquí River, see Quebrada de las Flechas (Arrows Gorge) and pass through mountain towns like Seclantas, Molinos and San Carlos. As a group, you may let your guide know whenever you want to stop for quick photos.Mercado Artesanal Cafayate
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWhen you arrive in Cafayate in the evening, enjoy a short tour of town while everyone is dropped off at their hotels. Your guide will tell you what time to meet up in the morning, and then you’re free to enjoy dinner and explore at your leisure for the rest of the night. Overnight: Your selected hotel in Cafayate (own expense).- AccommodationsAccommodation is not included but you can contact our local operator to receive advice on popular hotels in town.
Cafayate – Winery – Salta
Antigua Bodega Vasija Secreta
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedMeet your guide in the morning and head to a nearby winery (usually either Vasija Secreta or Domingo Hermanos) for a 1- to 1.5-hour tour and tasting. Learn about the winemaking process in Cafayate as you tour the winery, visiting the vineyards or barreling facilities, and then enjoy a tasting of Argentine varietals like torrontés (the region’s signature white varietal) and malbec.Mercado Artesanal Cafayate
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeReturn to Cafayate, where you have free time for lunch; check out one of the local restaurants on the town square, perhaps.Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThen start the drive back to Salta, which takes you past more of the Calchaquí Valley’s striking natural attractions. One of the most impressive is Quebrada de las Conchas (Shells Gorge), known for its many rock formations caused by wind and water erosion; make photo stops at formations like Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) and the Amphitheater (Anfiteatro).History Museum of the North
Then, continue north through the Lerma Valley to Salta, where you’ll arrive in the evening. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Winery tour and tasting
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz coach
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Overnight accommodation
Gratuities
Archeological museum (optional)
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to drink wine is 18 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes and bring water
Location
Address
Buenos Aires 68, A4400 Salta, Argentina
Provider
Tangol
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