2-Day Cafayate & Humahuaca Tour from Salta: Quebradas & Wine

Two days through Argentina's most colorful quebradas, from wine country to World Heritage villages

A 2-day guided tour from Salta through the Cafayate Quebrada and the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca, with visits to Devil's Throat, the Amphitheater, three villages, and a winery with tastings. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Pickup from your accommodation and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The itinerary splits the two regions across separate days, with free time in Cafayate for lunch and in Humahuaca for exploring or climbing the optional Hill of 14 Colors.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Cafayate and winery visit

• Passenger pickup at 7am
• Technical stop for breakfast and bathrooms
• Visit Devil's Gorge
• Stop at the amphitheater
• Photographic stop at three crossings
• Winery tour and tasting
• Free time in Cafayate for lunch and exploration
• Technical stop in Talapampa
• Return to Salta and drop off passengers

Day 2: Humahuaca and local towns

• Passenger pickup at 6:30am
• Technical stop for breakfast and bathrooms
• Visit Purmamarca town
• Visit Tilcara town
• Free time in Humahuaca for lunch and optional hill climb
• Photographic stop at Tropic of Capricorn
• Photographic stop at Painter's Palette
• Technical stop at Volcano
• Return to Salta and drop off passengers

The experience

Day one starts with pickup at 6:30 am from your Salta accommodation. The guide will text you when they're outside. After a breakfast stop, you head into the Cafayate Quebrada to see Devil's Throat, a dramatic rock formation carved by the Río de las Conchas, then the Amphitheater and three photographic stops at natural rock crossings. The winery visit comes next. You tour the vineyards and taste local wines. Which winery depends on availability that day. You then have two free hours in the town of Cafayate to eat lunch and walk around before the return drive to Salta, with another technical stop on the way back.

Day two begins at 6:30 am with another pickup. You drive north to Purmamarca, a small colonial town, then Tilcara, known for its adobe buildings and history. In Humahuaca, the main stop, you get free time for lunch and to explore. Climbing to the Hill of 14 Colors is optional and costs extra. On the return, the guide stops at the Tropic of Capricorn for photos and at the Painter's Palette, a hillside with bands of colored rock. You're back in Salta by evening.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats groups together. Support is available 24/7 if you need to reach the operator. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the optional hill climb in Humahuaca is steeper.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Salta accommodation on both mornings.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full 2 days.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to the Cafayate Quebrada sites (Devil's Throat, Amphitheater).
• winery visit with tastings.
• 24/7 support by phone.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 23

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Parada Norte Travel

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish. Choose the language when you book so the commentary is in the one you understand. Groups stay together in one vehicle, so the pace is shared. If you prefer to move at your own speed or skip the winery, a self-guided rental car would suit you better.

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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: Child (under 12).

What is the Devil's Throat and why is it a stop on this tour?

Devil's Throat is a dramatic gorge carved by the Río de las Conchas through the Cafayate Quebrada's colorful rock formations. It's the signature natural landmark of the first day, known for its scale and the layered red and orange stone walls.

Do I have to climb the Hill of 14 Colors in Humahuaca?

No, the climb to the Hill of 14 Colors is optional and not included in the tour price. You have free time in Humahuaca to explore the town, eat lunch, or attempt the climb if you choose to pay the extra fee.

What's included at the winery, and which one will I visit?

The winery visit includes a tour of the vineyards and wine tastings. The specific winery varies depending on availability on your travel date, so the guide will confirm which one when they contact you before pickup.

How long do I have free time in Cafayate and Humahuaca?

Cafayate gives you two hours to have lunch and explore the town. Humahuaca offers free time for lunch and walking around, though the exact duration depends on the group's pace through earlier stops.

Is the guide fluent in English, or will I need Spanish?

The guide speaks either English or Spanish depending on the group. You choose your preferred language when you book, so the commentary is in the language you select.

What time does the tour end each day?

Day one ends when you're dropped at your Salta accommodation after the return drive from Cafayate. Day two ends in the evening once the group returns to Salta after the Humahuaca stops.