Salinas Grandes Day Trip + Quebrada Solar Train from Salta

It was a very pleasant trip. The solar train was beautiful, even moving with the guide in the carriage and the spectacul...

Liliana Lujan

On this day trip to the Salinas Grandes, we'll cross the landscapes of Volcán and Purmamarca and reach 4,000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level. As well as that, we'll ride the Quebrada Solar Train. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure?

Details

Duration

14 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Tickets for the Quebrada Solar Train

Not included

Food and drinks
Admission to the Salinas Grandes: 4000ARS per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

If you cancel 180 days before the day of the activity, we will refund you 60%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 536 Travelers·50 reviews

September 24, 2026
Liliana Lujan Arzuaga
Pergamino, Argentina
It was a very pleasant trip. The solar train was beautiful, even moving with the guide in the carriage and the spectacular music. The landscapes were ...
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April 9, 2026
Silvia
Canelones, Uruguay
A wonderful experience! The salt flats are a beautiful place, highly recommended. The solar train was lovely for exploring the vineyards and cactus fi...
Traveling solo
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April 2, 2026
Inés
Paysandú, Uruguay
Beautiful excursion and the guide was great at telling the whole history of the area. The landscapes were stunning and the salt flats impressive. The ...
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March 20, 2026
Esther Maria Ruibal
Montevideo, Uruguay
Raúl and Alfredo provided a wonderful experience. Raúl gave us detailed explanations of each part of the itinerary with kindness and humor. Alfredo wa...
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October 6, 2026
Maria Cecilia Laborde Sastre
San Jose, Uruguay
The driver and guide were spectacular, a great companion, very attentive, and gave excellent descriptions of each place we visited, including how to a...
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September 25, 2026
Tatiana
Caba, Argentina
Excellent!! The driver and Luciano were amazing, the excursion was fantastic! They just need to update the price of the salt flats because it's not 40...
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August 23, 2026
Josefina Costa
Montevideo, Uruguay
It was an amazing experience, the guide was excellent, very friendly and clear.
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August 17, 2026
Jaime
Cerdanyola Del Valles - Barcelon, Spain
Very good, excellent service. The only issue was that the vehicle, about 30 km from Salta, started leaking water, so we had to change vehicles. Just a...
With friends
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August 9, 2026
Debora P
Rosario, Argentina
The activity was wonderful, the salt flats were beautiful. Excellent organization. Fabián, our guide, was very attentive and took care of every detail...
Traveling solo
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August 2, 2026
Anónimo
Uruguaiana, Brazil
Excellent. We managed to see everything we wanted. The guide and the driver were great.
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Day Trip Details

After picking you up at your hotel in Salta at the designated time, we'll set off from the green plains of Salta along National Route 9 northwards. Let's get going!

During the approximately 2.5-hour drive to Purmamarca, we'll border the Rio Grande River and see the outlines of the villages of Volcán and Tumbaya in Jujuy. We'll reach the viewpoint of the Cerro de los Siete Colores, where we'll spend half an hour admiring this geological mural whose ochre, pink and green veins were born from lake sediments compressed millions of years ago.

Then, we'll head to the train station in Purmamarca. Ready for one of the most beautiful scenic trains in Salta? For approximately 1 hour, we'll travel from Purmamarca to Maimara. On this journey, you'll see landscapes and beautiful places of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Once we reach the town of Maimara, you'll have some minutes of free time.

Afterward, we'll drive on the road to Purmamarca again, where we'll resume our journey, this time along National Route 52, ascending the Cuesta de Lipán for 1 hour and 15 minutes. We'll reach the highest point of the trip, at an altitude of 4,170 m (13,681 ft). There, we'll see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Argentina: the Salinas Grandes, where the air seems to become crystalline and condors fly over the panorama.

You'll have about 45 minutes of free time in the salt flats to take pictures and marvel at the endless landscape. You'll observe the evaporation pools and discover how this fossil sea, millions of years old, got trapped in the Andean heights. It's really impressive!

Afterward, we'll drive back to Purmamarca, where you'll have 1 hour of free time for lunch. After revitalizing, we'll begin our journey back, which will take 2.5 hours. Finally, we'll say goodbye at your hotel in Salta after a 14.5-hour trip.

Pickup Info

This tour includes pickup from hotels located within 12 streets of Plaza 9 de Julio. If you're staying outside this area, we'll provide you with an alternative meeting point.

8.7

Excellent 536 Travelers·50 reviews

September 24, 2026
Liliana Lujan Arzuaga
Pergamino, Argentina
It was a very pleasant trip. The solar train was beautiful, even moving with the guide in the carriage and the spectacular music. The landscapes were ...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 9, 2026
Silvia
Canelones, Uruguay
A wonderful experience! The salt flats are a beautiful place, highly recommended. The solar train was lovely for exploring the vineyards and cactus fi...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 2, 2026
Inés
Paysandú, Uruguay
Beautiful excursion and the guide was great at telling the whole history of the area. The landscapes were stunning and the salt flats impressive. The ...
Is this useful?
March 20, 2026
Esther Maria Ruibal
Montevideo, Uruguay
Raúl and Alfredo provided a wonderful experience. Raúl gave us detailed explanations of each part of the itinerary with kindness and humor. Alfredo wa...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 6, 2026
Maria Cecilia Laborde Sastre
San Jose, Uruguay
The driver and guide were spectacular, a great companion, very attentive, and gave excellent descriptions of each place we visited, including how to a...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 25, 2026
Tatiana
Caba, Argentina
Excellent!! The driver and Luciano were amazing, the excursion was fantastic! They just need to update the price of the salt flats because it's not 40...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 23, 2026
Josefina Costa
Montevideo, Uruguay
It was an amazing experience, the guide was excellent, very friendly and clear.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 17, 2026
Jaime
Cerdanyola Del Valles - Barcelon, Spain
Very good, excellent service. The only issue was that the vehicle, about 30 km from Salta, started leaking water, so we had to change vehicles. Just a...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 9, 2026
Debora P
Rosario, Argentina
The activity was wonderful, the salt flats were beautiful. Excellent organization. Fabián, our guide, was very attentive and took care of every detail...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 2, 2026
Anónimo
Uruguaiana, Brazil
Excellent. We managed to see everything we wanted. The guide and the driver were great.
Is this useful?

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Day Trip Details

After picking you up at your hotel in Salta at the designated time, we'll set off from the green plains of Salta along National Route 9 northwards. Let's get going!

Pickup Info

This tour includes pickup from hotels located within 12 streets of Plaza 9 de Julio. If you're staying outside this area, we'll provide you with an alternative meeting point.

Salinas Grandes Day Trip + Quebrada Solar Train