3-Day Private 4x4 Andean Puna Expedition to Tolar Grande

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Leave the familiar landscapes of Salta behind and enter one of the most remote regions of the Argentine Andes on this private 4x4 expedition across the high-alt...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Salta · Languages: English, Spanish

Know before you go: Pickup is from the reception of your centrally located hotel in Salta. Please provide the hotel name and address before departure. The exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before the tour.; Simple local accommodation in Tolar Grande for two nights. Depending on availability, guests may stay in a local guesthouse or in a family homestay. Facilities are comfortable but basic and reflect the remote location.; This expedition travels through remote areas at elevations above 4,000 metres.Bring warm layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.Temperatures may change considerably between daytime and night.Walks are generally short but take place at high altitude and on uneven terrain.Carry a valid passport or identification document throughout the journey.Accommodation is simple and may be provided in a local family home, subject to availability.The itinerary may be modified due to weather, snow, or road conditions. Safety takes priority over completing every scheduled visit.Satellite internet is available subject to coverage and technical conditions; continuous connectivity cannot be guaranteed.English-speaking guide is available when selected and confirmed at booking.; Bring warm layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.; Temperatures may change considerably between daytime and night.; Walks are generally short but take place at high altitude and on uneven terrain.; Carry a valid passport or identification document throughout the journey.; Accommodation is simple and may be provided in a local family home, subject to availability.; The itinerary may be modified due to weather, snow, or road conditions. Safety takes priority over completing every scheduled visit.; Satellite internet is available subject to coverage and technical conditions; continuous connectivity cannot be guaranteed.; English-speaking guide is available when selected and confirmed at booking.

About Salta

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Salta

Get a local guide to reveal the colonial treasures of the Cabildo and Church of Saint Francis here before heading into Salta’s wilds of rainforests, vast salt pans and rising volcanos.

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What's Included

Private round-trip transportation from Salta in a 4x4 vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Salta
Professional driver-guide throughout the three-day expedition
Fuel and vehicle operating costs throughout the route
Two nights of accommodation in Tolar Grande
Breakfast on days 2 and 3
Picnic lunch on day 2
Bottled water throughout the journey
Individual snacks during the road trip
First-aid kit carried in the vehicle
Guided visits to the locations listed in the itinerary

Not Included

Domestic and international flights
Airport transfers in Salta
Accommodation in Salta before or after the expedition
Lunch on days 1 and 3
Dinner on days 1 and 2
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Entrance tickets and local community access fees
Travel and medical insurance
Medical treatment or emergency evacuation expenses
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

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Day 01

From Salta to Tolar Grande through the high-altitude Puna

Day 1 | Salta - Quebrada del Toro - Santa Rosa de Tastil - San Antonio de los Cobres - Desierto del Diablo - Tolar Grande Early morning departure from Salta, beginning the ascent towards the high-altitude landscapes of the Puna. Travel through the spectacular Quebrada del Toro, surrounded by changing mountain scenery, until reaching San Antonio de los Cobres, the main town of the Salta Puna. After a short stop, continue deeper into the high desert, passing through increasingly remote landscapes before crossing the remarkable Desierto del Diablo, known for its intense red colours and unusual geological formations. In the afternoon, arrive in Tolar Grande, a small Andean village surrounded by volcanoes, salt flats, and vast high-altitude deserts. Overnight in Tolar Grande.
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Day 02

Salar de Arizaro and Cono de Arita exploration

Day 2 | Tolar Grande - Salar de Arizaro - Cono de Arita - Tolar Grande After breakfast, depart for a full day exploring some of the most impressive landscapes around Tolar Grande. After enjoying the area, continue towards the immense Salar de Arizaro, one of the most striking landscapes of the region. The main afternoon visit is the Cono de Arita, an extraordinary natural formation rising almost perfectly from the salt flat and one of the most iconic sights of the Salta Puna. After the visit, return to Tolar Grande. Overnight in Tolar Grande.
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Day 03

Ojos de Mar and return to Salta

Day 3 | Tolar Grande - Ojos de Mar - San Antonio de los Cobres - Salta After breakfast, visit the Ojos de Mar, small turquoise-blue pools located just outside Tolar Grande and surrounded by the volcanic landscape of the high desert. After the visit, begin the return journey towards Salta, passing once again through the Puna and San Antonio de los Cobres. From there, gradually descend through the Quebrada del Toro, leaving the high-altitude desert behind and returning to the greener valleys surrounding Salta. Arrival in Salta in the late afternoon/evening.