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Purmamarca: Tours & Activities

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 7 experiences from US$ 34 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-08-11
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—
Purmamarca: Night Walk, Andean Beliefs & Ancestor StoriesUS$ 46 p.p.
US$ 46
1h 45m4.85★ · 136free—
Salinas Grandes tour from Salta: Purmamarca and Lipan CoastTop ratedUS$ 47 p.p.
US$ 47
12h4.97★ · 226free—
Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta: Purmamarca & MaimaráUS$ 50 p.p.
US$ 50
12h4.94★ · 125free—
Purmamarca: Llama Walks with Locals & Custom RoutesUS$ 75 p.p.
US$ 75
1h 45m4.95★ · 173free—
Quebrada de Humahuaca tour from Salta: UNESCO valley and villagesUS$ 93 p.p.
US$ 93
12h4.26★ · 74free—

Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 34–US$ 93 (median US$ 47). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 7.

Default order: price per person.

Purmamarca: Llama Walks with Locals & Custom Routes
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Purmamarca: Llama Walks with Locals & Custom Routes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (173)1h 45mYou’ll walk quietly beside gentle llamas through Purmamarca’s painted hills, guided by a local who shares stories about native plants and family remedies. Expect laughter over awkward Quechua attempts, time for photos (and hugs), plus a route that adapts to your pace. It’s simple but oddly grounding — you might find yourself thinking about those silent moments long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 75View ›
Purmamarca: Night Walk, Andean Beliefs & Ancestor Stories
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Purmamarca: Night Walk, Andean Beliefs & Ancestor Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (136)1h 45mYou’ll follow a local guide through Purmamarca after dark, hearing stories of Andean beliefs and ancestor traditions as you walk past the chapel and cemetery. Expect sensory moments—the chill air, distant sounds—and honest conversation about how Catholicism blends with ancient rituals here. This small group tour leaves you feeling quietly connected to this place.Free cancellationfromUS$ 46View ›
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 ›
Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta: Purmamarca & Maimará
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Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta: Purmamarca & Maimará★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (125)12hYou travel through the Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta, visiting Purmamarca's Seven Colors Hill and its archaeological museum, a working ceramic factory, and the Church of the Angels Arcabuceros. The route includes a stop at Maimará's Cerro Paleta del Pintor for photographs, with free time for lunch in the village. Transport, all entry fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; you return to Salta in the evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Quebrada de Humahuaca's main villages and geological landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport or managing multiple entry fees — the fixed itinerary and included vehicle mean you focus on the landscape and the villages instead of logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 50View ›
Quebrada de Humahuaca tour from Salta: UNESCO valley and villages
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Quebrada de Humahuaca tour from Salta: UNESCO valley and villages★★★★★★★★★★ 4.26 (74)12hA full-day guided tour of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage valley in Argentina's Jujuy province, departing from Salta. You travel north through indigenous villages — Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca — stopping at adobe churches, pre-Incan ruins and colonial towns, then return via the scenic Route 9. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide in English or Spanish are included; lunch is at your own expense.Is it for me?The tour runs 12 hours with multiple short walks at each stop — up a hilltop to the Pucará ruins, through town squares and past colonial buildings — so it suits travelers comfortable with a full day of travel and moderate walking rather than a strenuous hike. An early pickup means an early start, and the return to Salta arrives in the evening.Free cancellationKids −29%fromUS$ 93View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 7 of the 7 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. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

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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