Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca
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Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca is a 12-hour experience in Salta, Argentina, from $417 per person. It scores 38 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 38 / 100
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- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $417 per person
This tour offers you the chance to see the Argentine Puna’s highlights in one trip: the Train Tracks to the Clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. Travel comfortably with exclusive service! You'll visit Salinas Grandes
What you get
- Bilingual English/Spanish professional Tour Guide.
About this experience
This tour offers you the chance to see the Argentine Puna’s highlights in one trip: the Train Tracks to the Clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. Travel comfortably with exclusive service! You'll visit Salinas Grandes, passing through San Antonio de los Cobres in the heart of Puna Argentina. Enjoy the highland landscapes and wildlife. Experience traveling along the famous Train to the Clouds tracks. In San Antonio de los Cobres, you'll have a break for lunch (not included) and exploration. At Salinas Grandes, you'll stop at the impressive salt flat. Descend through Cuesta de Lipan to Purmamarca, where you can see the Hill of the Seven Colors at sunset.
What's included
Included
- Bilingual English/Spanish professional Tour Guide.
Not included
- Lunch
- Admission to Salt Fields (approx value)
What you'll see and do
Salta
Departure from Salta (downtown) – 1180 meters above sea level (6:30 – 7:15 am) Route 51
30 minutes here
Campo Quijano
Campo Quijano Stop – 1520 masl Route 51 Cloud Train Path You will depart from the city of Salta, heading to the gateway to the Andes, Campo Quijano along Route 51, where you can enjoy the variety of landscapes that this road offers. Campo Quijano is a melting pot of sweet and salty flavors, where empanadas, humitas, spicy dishes, locro, stews, masitería and its ripe fruit sweets stand out. In this municipality is one of the most nationally recognized dulce de leche factories: Dulce de Leche Campo Quijano. A multi-award-winning dulce de leche, which won the gold medal at “Mercoláctea 2008”, several local awards and was chosen the best at the “Feria Caminos y Sabores”.
120 minutes here
San Antonio de los Cobres
Stop next to the train tracks Route 40 Towards Salinas Grandes San Antonio de los Cobres is the capital city of the Los Andes department, located in the central-west of the province of Salta and in the northwest of Argentina. Deserts, mountains and salt flats surround San Antonio de los Cobres, a landscape that the Train to the Clouds travels through and where the Puna is manifested in all its immensity.
180 minutes here
Salinas Grandes
Stop at Salinas Grandes (Salt Fields) – 3400 masl Route 52 Cuesta de Lipán You will travel to the Salinas Grandes, passing first through San Antonio de los Cobres, in the heart of Puna Argentina. On this excursion you will travel to the Salinas Grandes, shared territory between Salta and Jujuy. In this way, you will be able to enjoy the best landscapes at their best, where you will capture the best and most creative selfies in the vast and stunning Salinas Grandes
120 minutes here
Quebrada del Escoipe
Stops at Mirador el Balcón and Maximum Height – 4170 masl Route 52 Cuesta de Lipán It is part of the road that leads us to the border with Chile on National Route No. 52, characterized by the winding of the road and the imposing landscape represented by the Quebrada de Sepultura and Lipán. Advancing in height from Purmamarca along the winding Cuesta de Lipán, the vegetation disappears. The colors of the hills are lost in the distance. Only a few animals, some llamas, a couple of donkeys, can be seen on the side of the road. As if suddenly, a vast white desert looms on the horizon. It is a cornice road - with a completely paved route and in very good condition - made up of hundreds of curves around which the vegetation disappears until it is practically nothing. Stopping at some point on this slope allows you to enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, the Nevado del Chañi – the limit of the Quebrada and the Salinas – and even the Andes Mountains.
120 minutes here
Purmamarca
Stop at Purmamarca – 2324 masl We will tour the beautiful town of Purmamarca. We will see the Plaza 9 de Julio, where you will find many artisan stalls, as well as some historical buildings such as the Santa Rosa de Lima Church and the Cabildo. The Purmamarca Cabildo, where a library operates today, holds the title of being the smallest Cabildo in all of Argentina. Around Plaza 9 de Julio, you will also find the Santa Rosa de Lima Church, which was built in 1648 and declared a National Historical Monument in 1941. It is worth a visit, without a doubt. Without a doubt, the Cerro de los Siete Colores is another of the unmissable things to do in Purmamarca, it is the star of Purmamarca and the most photographed thing in the place. This wonder of nature can be seen from almost the entire town, but one of the best points to photograph it is from the street that begins in the main square where you will find the contrast of the typical buildings with the hill in the background.
90 minutes here
Volcan
Technical stop at Volcán – 2084 masl In Volcán we can see the General Belgrano Railway Station, built in 1905, it was the last in the region and has a repair workshop, the Crafts Market with original, symbolic and significant crafts from the towns of Jujuy. In this market you can find products made by the townspeople, made of leather, wood, images, fabrics, looms, pottery, musical instruments, baskets made of stones and antlers.
30 minutes here
Salta
Arrival at Salta (downtown) (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line Argentina
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $417 to $460
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 38
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Salta.
How much does Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca cost?
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Prices start at $417 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Salta usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Salta is not rushed.
Is Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 38 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Salta, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Salta can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Salta and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Trip to the Clouds with Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Salta within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Salta?
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On Outty we rank every Salta experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tour to Cafayate from Salta, Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca, Tour to Cachi from Salta. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Salta?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Salta?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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