Train to the Clouds Experience Admission Ticket
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic journey through the Andes Mountains
- Crossing the iconic Polvorilla Viaduct
- Panoramic views from the train's windows
- Guided insights into the region's history
- Comfortable onboard amenities
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip train ride from Salta to the Polvorilla Viaduct
- Guided commentary in English and Spanish
- Access to onboard amenities and panoramic windows
- Meals and beverages during the journey
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates on specific days; check the schedule before booking.
- Seats are limited; early booking is recommended to secure your spot.
- The train journey is approximately 14 hours; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a full-day excursion.
- Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking landscapes along the route.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for ticket verification.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- ONLY TRAIN TICKET OPTION: In case you want to make the journey on your own, we also have the option of "Only Train Ticket", where you will only pay for the train ride. The tour starts at the San Antonio de los Cobres train station.
Traveler reviews
Excellent experience, definitely worth the time and cost
Great tour, well organized, comfortable bus, really good guides. I really appreciated the focus on safety, ie, nurse, oxygen, etc since some customers were not used to high altitude. Tour offers enough stops, time for food, bathroom, etc but no dawdling.
Amazing
is a once in a lifetime experience! Expensive, yes but well worth every penny and well organized as well! For Argentinian citizens is much cheaper which unfortunately I learned the hard way and If this is the case much cheaper and better booking through the train company directly. The trip departs from Salta train station very early in the morning with picturesque stops along the way until you reach the departure point in the remote location of San Antonio de Los Cobres, an old mine town high in The Puna. At 12,385 feet at such thin air those, like me, not use to, highly recommend preparing your body well in advance or take portable oxygen tanks, however there’s a medical team onboard for any medical emergency. Make SURE to be physically prepared! The ride to the maximum point at La Polvorilla takes about 45 minutes each way where you can disembark to admire the beautiful view. Beware that vendors are on site selling all sorts of souvenirs! The onboard food options are remarkably good and overall service exceptional! A long but unforgettable day. Great experience!
Be sure to get coca...
Be sure to get coca leaves and flavored baking soda or coca candy to help with altitude sickness. It’s real! Personnel on train are marvelous, especially English guide Amelia. She was absolutely wonderful!
Waste of time
7 hours round trip, it was wasted time to see a desolate view from the train. The train in poor condition, the shabby panorama that the trip offers do not justify the 140€ cost per person + the cost to get to San Antonio de Los Cobres, of terrible squalor. A day and money wasted!!!
Enchanted world... nothing is as it seems....
Unforgettable!!!! An expanse of SALT so compact as to look like snow... but... attention we are about 4000 meters ago cold pulls wind and the head "turns......"