High Andes Hiking Northwest Argentina

HIGH ANDES HIKING

Salt flats, volcanoes, coloured montains and andean culture.
Salta & Jujuy - Northwest Argentina

ACTIVITY:

Hiking

LEVEL:

Iintense

ACCOMMODATION:

Casual

DURATION:

6 days / 5 nights

ACCOMMODATION:

Casual

DURATION:

6 days / 5 nights

START/END: Salta/Jujuy

WHERE: Quebrada del Toro, Salta
Salinas Grandes and Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy

HOW: PRIVATE (2 to 8 people)

WHEN:

Jan to May

Sept to Nov

WHEN:

Jan to May

Sept to Nov

Hike the different natural settings of the Andes, adapting to the altitude increase as we hike the trails of the Yungas cloud forest, the dry valleys and the high Andean plateau called Puna.

A land of contrast, a different landscape on each day is the region’s main feature. Combine history, culture and geology with hiking, comfortable lodging and great food. The Andean heights are the challenge. The diverse landscapes and views are the reward.

Active mornings, box lunch in the mountains, evenings at regional restaurants. Stay at small hotels with a local vibe. Time to explore on your own or relax. All logistics are organized: transport, lodging, guides, snacks, lunches, activities.

Discover trails that have been in use by the Andean communities for hundreds of years. This trip collaborates with local projects.

HIGHLIGHTS

Tastil, the largest archaeological site in Argentina.

Train to the Clouds, hike on the tracks of one of the highest trains in the world.

Salinas Grandes, manual salt mining.

Seven Colour Mountain, hiking on coloured trails.

Itinerary

Day 1

SALTA Arrive in Salta. Afternoon walk in the Yungas forest and learn about the importance of the conservation of this fragile environment. Meet your guide and learn about the next days. Evening in Salta with suggestions for dinner.

Day 2

RED MOUNTAINS Drive to Tastil archaeological site and discover petroglyphs carved on rocks and stones ancient inhabitants. Altitude hike on trails into the Oriental Andes Mountains. Spend the night in a mining town.

Day 3

VOLCANOES Morning altitude hike on an ancient lava flow. Walk on Salinas Grandes. Check in to your hotel in Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Day 4

SEVEN COLOUR MOUNTAIN Start a day of hiking behind the 7 Colour Mountain. Discover a remote mountain lifestyle. on a trail through coloured mountains. Taste local flavours from local markets. Evening in Purmamarca.

Day 5

QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA Hike on trails near Tilcara. Afternoon to explore on your own or relax.

Day 6

RETURN TO THE LOWLANDS. Morning on your own to explore. Farewell lunch, drop of at the Jujuy airport.