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Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara
Salta, Argentina
- 12 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the extraordinary landscapes and historic gems of Argentina’s wild northwest on this full-day tour from Salta. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Humahuaca gorge and the ‘Hill of Seven Colors; shop for handicrafts at Purmamarca market; visit the ancient ruins of Tilcara; and admire the legendary Arcabuceros Angels at Uquía Church.
- Full-day tour of Purmamarca, Tilcara, and Humahuaca from Salta
- Marvel at natural wonders like the Humahuaca gorge and the Hill of Seven Colors
- Browse for colorful handicrafts at the Purmamarca market
- Explore the ancient ruins of Tilcara and the 17th-century Uquía Church
- Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
06:30 AM
Pickup details
Pick up from central hotels in Salta. If you choose meeting point, you must go to 45° Buenos Aires St.
What To Expect
Your full-day adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your central Salta hotel. Admire the scenery as you drive north, winding along the Rio Grande, and climbing through the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Get a glimpse of local life as you pass through the sleepy villages of Yala, Volcan, and Tumbaya, and enjoy plenty of stops to take in the views and snap photos.
Arrive in the lively village of Purmamarca, famous for its daily handicrafts market and its spectacular backdrop, in the shadows of the Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors). Stand in awe before the multi-hued peaks, then continue to nearby Tilcara, where you’ll have time to explore the restored ruins of Pucará, a pre-Inca fortification.
After making a stop in Uquía to visit its 17th-century church, famously home to a series of nine ‘Arcabuceros Angels’ paintings, arrive in Humahuaca in time for lunch (own expense). After lunch, spend some time admiring Humahuaca’s landmarks, including the historic church and Soto Avendaño’s Independence Monument, then return to Salta along the scenic La Paleta del Pintor (The Paintor's Palette) route.
Back in Salta, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Arrive in the lively village of Purmamarca, famous for its daily handicrafts market and its spectacular backdrop, in the shadows of the Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors). Stand in awe before the multi-hued peaks, then continue to nearby Tilcara, where you’ll have time to explore the restored ruins of Pucará, a pre-Inca fortification.
After making a stop in Uquía to visit its 17th-century church, famously home to a series of nine ‘Arcabuceros Angels’ paintings, arrive in Humahuaca in time for lunch (own expense). After lunch, spend some time admiring Humahuaca’s landmarks, including the historic church and Soto Avendaño’s Independence Monument, then return to Salta along the scenic La Paleta del Pintor (The Paintor's Palette) route.
Back in Salta, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Pucara de Tilcara
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Iglesia San Francisco de Paula
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Hill of Seven Colors
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Las Paletas Del Pintor
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nordic Travel (Pass By)
Salta (Pass By)
San Salvador de Jujuy (Pass By)
Province of Jujuy (Pass By)
Province of Salta (Pass By)
Huacalera (Pass By)
Maimara (Pass By)
Cementerio Nuestra Senora del Carmen (Pass By)
Humahuaca
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Quebrada de Humahuaca (Pass By)
Iglesia Humahuaca
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Tilcara (Pass By)
Purmamarca
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cabildo de Purmamarca (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.0
170 reviews
Gordon_P, Jan 2024
Was a great day out, seen lovely towns. The only downside was that we were put on the Spanish speaking bus so we had to rely on another passenger to tell us information, times, length of time we had in each location.
Sylvie_B, Dec 2022
The tour is a nice way to see the villages and the Hill of Seven Colours. Note that although this tour goes very close to it, it does not include a visit to the 14-coloured mountain! I was informed a day before the tour that it will be in Spanish only, even though I booked it in English (with the option to re-schedule).
Lisa_l, Nov 2022
The tour was in Spanish and sadly I only speak English. The scenery was lovely, the towns interesting but it seemed to be around getting us to buy things at the market. I finally wandered away from the speaker since I couldn’t understand him and explored on my own.
Carolyn_S, Jul 2022
The tour was great. The guides were great. The bus not so great. Twice we were hit in the knees by a part in the front of the bus falling off and hitting us. Toward the end of the journey the air conditioning started leaking and my husband’s pants were completely wet by the end. Although we mentioned what was happening nobody did anything to stop it or change our seat. It was frustrating.
Shandos_C, Jul 2022
Excellent tour, with great English explanations from Martin, our tour guide. It was disappointing we didn't find out until on the bus that the archaeological site in Tilcara is closed on Mondays, so we didn't get to visit, but we still enjoyed our tour of the valley.
Holly_G, Feb 2020
This was a good tour and hit the highlights. It was a typical tour where you’re dropped off and have to walk past all of the little shops or are dumped in front of a particular restaurant. We walked away from everyone and found much more interesting things. Our guide did not have very good English nor did she describe many of our surroundings on the long drive there. We did see what we’d come to see though and Viator made it easy.
Luosha L, Jun 2019
It is a beautiful tour, you will see different landscape on your way, and William the guide is very kind and helpful.
Shelley O, Mar 2017
Great tour. I also did the Cachi tour the day before, so had the same guide. He spoke good English and I sat at the front so he could provide the commentary to me in English after he had done it in Spanish. It would have been better if the admission to Picard de Tilcara was included in the price of the tour. The lunch spot where we stopped in Humahuaca was not great, but the guide did make a point of saying it was optional to eat there. The scenery is fantastic and the towns really provide the essential sense of history and culture.
really are amazing cult
AnabelDaniela_A, Apr 2024
Hermoso todos los paisajes . El guía excelente. Super recomendable. Aunque más que ir y volver estaría mejor quedarse a hacer noche. No sé llega a disfrutar en tan poco tiempo.
isaac_s, Jun 2023
Haber llegado a conocer los cerros 7 colores, impactante, y maas!
Me llevo un hermoso recuerdo algo que soñaba conocer.
Muy bellos paisajes.
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