Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the charming town of Cachi
- Visit the stunning Los Cardones National Park
- Discover ancient Incan ruins
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes Mountains
- Experience local culture and cuisine
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Salta
- Guided tour of Cachi and Los Cardones National Park
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located Salta hotel at approximately 7:30am.
Then, make your way to the Lerma Valley, traveling until you pass through El Carril.
Once you pass through El Carril, you will continue on to Chicoana. Then, enter the Quebrada de los Laureles, also known as The Laurel's Gorge.
Next, head to the Quebrada de Escoipe, the Escoipe Gorge.
Continuing with the tour, arrive at the Maray entering The Bishop's Cliff road and travel its abundant curves, enjoying a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley along the way. Once you reach Piedra del Molino, The Mill's Stone, you will have reached 3384 meters above sea level.
Later, Los Candones National Park will be crossed by the straight line of Tin Tin, the ancient road built by Incas.
Arrive in Cachi at least and take in the widespread views of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. Make your way into the town to visit the Archaeological Museum and Church.
Admire the colonial church of Cachi.
Visit Archaeological Museum of Cachi.
Admire the history museum of the north.
End the tour upon returning back to your Salta accommodations.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- The tour involves moderate physical activity, including walking and light hiking.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Traveler reviews
Worth it
If you are hesitant because of the duration... it's worth. The journey is the experience and not the destination. If you are afraid of heights, as I am, dont worry about it. With someone else driving you get to experience the beauty of the valley below. These aren't European or USA mountains with terrifying cliff edges. Our guide Santiago was great. It was a great day overall.
Road from Cachi to Salta
A route to enjoy with the family, stopping and taking photos, admiring the landscapes, preparing the mate and continuing the return to Salta..... Los Cardones National Park Tin Tin Line Condor's Eye Viewpoint Bishop's Hill
Tour should be advertised as Spanish only!
I wish we could give a higher rating, because I think the tour guide tried hard to make this a good day out. However, the tour was sold as being in English as well as Spanish, and our driver/guide didn’t have any English at all. I have a little bit of Spanish so I managed to understand some, but it was difficult for me because I’m not fluent and I spent all day trying to understand quickly enough to translate for my partner. There were four of us on the tour, in a 4x4 where I was sat in the middle of the back seat. It was not very comfortable for me because I was squashed against a man I did not know for a long drive. There is some beautiful scenery, and I’m sure the driver/guide gave some interesting information if you are fluent in Spanish. I don’t have a problem with people not speaking English - but they should advertise and sell tickets as a Spanish tour in that case, so it is honestly advertised. Then we would have known to book with another tour company instead.
Not worth it . Overrated
We went by car, alternating stretches of road in good condition and some really terrible ones. And don't confuse gravel, dirt (things I love) with routes completely pocked with saws and without signage. The views on the trip are not great (nothing to do with the trip to Cafayate). We arrived in Cachi at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and literally EVERYTHING closed. The craft fair closes at 3:00 p.m., nothing to eat, just a cafeteria and an open ice cream parlor. To highlight, in the cafeteria they did not want to sell us water for the thermos (I don't have any, said the manager ha). I would not return, for us a lost day.
Beautiful trip to Cachi
A very good experience was traveling to Cachi... The little town is dreamlike and the mountain road is very beautiful... You reach a height of 3,458 meters above sea level in Piedra del Molino, with some of the most beautiful landscapes... attention to those who sign up... Highly recommended....