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Conical hill rising above the Salinas Grandes salt fields in Argentina
Salinas Grandes Salt Fields Discovery Tour
Tour group walking on the reflective surface of the Salinas Grandes salt fields in Argentina
Lake near the Salinas Grandes salt fields with mountains in the background in Argentina
Salinas Grandes Salt Fields Discovery Tour

Salinas Grandes Salt Fields Discovery Tour

By Gray Line Argentina
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Unique salt desert Salinas Grandes
  • Exploring the unique ecosystem of Puna
  • Visiting the "Big Salt Works" excavation site
  • Vast salt fields as far as the eye can see
  • Opportunity to visit world’s third largest plateau

Activity location

    • Salinas Grandes, Salta, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Salta, Argentina

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$111.57 x 1 AdultAU$111.57

Total
Price is AU$111.57
Until Fri, 15 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Salinas Grandes salt fields in english and spanish
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport from your Salta hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNational Park admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Meals and drinks

Know before you book

  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • This venue is not wheelchair accessible.

What you can expect

On this excursion you will travel to the Salinas Grandes, shared territory between Salta and Jujuy; crossing the province of Jujuy. In this way, you will be able to enjoy the best landscapes at their best, where you will take incredible postcards!

The tour begins from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, via RN 34. Later on, it will enter the sister province of Jujuy, in the that you will have the opportunity to get to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, visit picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán, Purmamarca where you will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores, the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, at 4,170 metres above sea level and you will be able to appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna.

You will arrive at the Salinas Grandes, where you will be able to appreciate all its magnitude and take the most beautiful and creative selfies.

You will return to the town of Purmamarca, where you can have lunch of the best regional dishes (not included) where llama meat predominates and also get to know the acclaimed town of Purmamarca, with its picturesque and rustic streets, with uphill roads.

The guide will invite you to take a walk with him to see Paseo Los Colorados. After this, the way back is undertaken.

During the tour stops are made to walk and take photos.

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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    • Salinas Grandes, Salta, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Salta, Argentina