2-day Cachi & Cafayate tour from Salta: Quebrada de las Conchas

Two days of high-altitude wine country and canyon rock formations

A 2-day tour from Salta through Northwest Argentina's Calchaquies Valleys, combining the dramatic red rock formations of Quebrada de las Conchas near Cafayate with the mountain landscapes around Cachi, Los Cardones National Park and Cuesta del Obispo. A live guide in English or Spanish leads both days in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup included. Food and drink are not included.

The experience

How do you fit two of Salta's most remote valleys into one trip without renting a car? This 2-day tour chains them together: Cafayate on day one for the Quebrada de las Conchas and its layered rock formations, then Cachi on day two through the high passes and national park that separate them. The route climbs through Cuesta del Obispo and Quebrada de Escoipe before reaching Cachi's town center, so you move through three distinct landscapes instead of staying in one zone.

The air-conditioned vehicle means you're not driving yourself on mountain roads at altitude, and the guide handles the stops: the formations in the canyon, the viewpoints, the timing that lets you see both valleys in two days instead of spreading it across a week. Pickup from your Salta hotel is included, so you don't arrange transport to the meeting point. The promotional rate applies when you book both days together rather than as separate excursions.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for both days.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup from Salta.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 23 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AGENCIA DE TURISMO TIAMAR EVT

Is this one for you?The pace is set by the two-day structure and the fixed route, so you move through both valleys on a schedule rather than lingering in one place. This works well if you want to see the range of Salta's high country without driving yourself, and if you're comfortable with a full day of travel on mountain roads.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Quebrada de las Conchas and why is it worth a full day?

Quebrada de las Conchas is a canyon near Cafayate carved through layered rock formations that shift color and shape as light moves across them. The day explores these formations and the town of Cafayate itself, combining the geology with the landscape that surrounds it.

Is Cachi a town I stop in, or just a place the tour passes through?

Cachi is the destination on day two, not just a pass-through. The tour reaches the town itself after climbing through Los Cardones National Park and Cuesta del Obispo, so you see both the high-altitude terrain and the settlement at the end of the route.

Do I need to bring my own food and water for two full days?

Food and drink are not included in the tour, so you'll want to pack or purchase meals in Cafayate on day one and Cachi on day two. The guide can advise on stops, but the cost of eating is separate from the tour price.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not used to high altitude?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the operator. The route does climb to high altitude in the Calchaquies Valleys and Cuesta del Obispo, so if you're sensitive to altitude, arrive in Salta a day or two early to acclimate.