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Salinas Grandes Salt Flats

Our pick: Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Hill Drive — US$ 37 (14h, 4.91★ · 434). Best value: Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Paseo de los Colorados — US$ 34 (13h, 4.58★ · 228).

4.8 5 experiences from US$ 34 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-29
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Paseo de los ColoradosBest valueUS$ 34 p.p.
US$ 34
13h4.58★ · 228free—
Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Hill DriveOur pickUS$ 37 p.p.
US$ 37
14h4.91★ · 434free—
Salinas Grandes tour from Salta: Purmamarca and Lipan CoastTop ratedUS$ 47 p.p.
US$ 47
12h4.97★ · 226free—
Salta 3-day tour: Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas GrandesUS$ 85 p.p.
US$ 85
3d4.62★ · 29free—
Salta & Jujuy: 4-Day Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes & HornocalUS$ 135 p.p.
US$ 135
4d4.88★ · 177free—

Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 34–US$ 135 (median US$ 47). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.

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Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Hill Drive
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Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Hill Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (434)14hYou’ll ride up twisting mountain roads from Salta to reach Salinas Grandes’ endless white salt flats, meet local salt workers, then explore Purmamarca’s vivid streets and taste regional food with your guide’s tips. Expect big landscapes, honest moments with locals, and more color than you thought possible in one day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 37View ›
Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Paseo de los Colorados
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Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Paseo de los Colorados★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (228)13hYou’ll walk beneath Purmamarca’s colored hills, cross wild mountain roads on Cuesta del Lipán, and step onto the vast white salt flats at Salinas Grandes with a local guide. Expect moments of silence, laughter with new friends, and time to wander on your own — all in one day from Salta.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›
Salinas Grandes tour from Salta: Purmamarca and Lipan Coast
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Salinas Grandes tour from Salta: Purmamarca and Lipan Coast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (226)12hA 12-hour guided tour from Salta through the high-altitude landscapes of Jujuy Province, visiting Purmamarca's Cerro de Siete Colores, climbing the Lipan Hill to Alto del Morado, and spending free time at the Salinas Grandes salt piles. Hotel pickup and return are included, along with a Spanish-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Lunch and breakfast are not included, but Purmamarca offers two hours to eat and browse the artisan market and church square.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in Salta without a car—the pickup from your door and the fixed schedule mean you do not have to arrange transport to the high-altitude sites or plan the day yourself. The 12-hour commitment works best if you are comfortable with a long drive and do not have mobility constraints at altitude.Free cancellationfromUS$ 47View ›
Salta & Jujuy: 4-Day Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes & Hornocal
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Salta & Jujuy: 4-Day Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes & Hornocal★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (177)4dYou’ll travel from Salta through wild valleys to taste wine in Cafayate, walk among giant cacti near Cachi, crunch across the white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, and stare out over Hornocal’s 14 colors. Expect laughter with your guide, local food stops, and moments that linger long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 135View ›
Salta 3-day tour: Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes
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Salta 3-day tour: Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (29)3dThis is a three-day guided tour from Salta visiting Cafayate, Cachi and Salinas Grandes, with hotel pickup each morning and an air-conditioned vehicle throughout. Each day runs 12 to 14 hours and covers a different region: the Calchaquí Valley ravine and its wineries, the colonial town of Cachi with Los Cardones National Park, and the high-altitude salt flats at 4,720 meters. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with the group; children from age 3 can join.Is it for me?Three distinct landscapes—ravines, colonial towns, and high-altitude salt flats—connected by a single itinerary with transport and guide included, so you move through Northwest Argentina without arranging logistics or negotiating routes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: Day Trip from Salta with Hill Drive is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.91 out of 5 across 434 reviews.

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