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Tour of the Cafayate and Cachi Valleys in 1 Day ('Vuelta a los Valles')

The 'Vuelta a los Valles' — a full loop through Los Cardones National Park, Cachi, and Cafayate's wine country.

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Overview

The so-called 'Vuelta a los Valles' is a unique loop covering almost the entirety of the Calchaquí Valleys — from Salta through Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park to Cachi, then along Route 40 past the Calchaquí River and historic towns like Molinos, Seclantás, and Angastaco, ending with a night in Cafayate and a morning visiting its wineries before returning through the Quebrada de las Conchas.

This real loop route passes through Los Cardones National Park (home to the region's iconic giant cardón cacti) and the Cuesta del Obispo mountain pass en route to Cachi, continues along the historic Route 40 through Molinos, Seclantás, and Angastaco, overnights in Cafayate with time for its vineyards, and returns to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas canyon.

Highlights

  • Los Cardones National Park A real national park named for its towering cardón cacti, crossed via the dramatic Cuesta del Obispo pass.
  • Historic Route 40 villages Molinos, Seclantás, and Angastaco — genuine small Calchaquí Valley towns along the historic route.
  • Cafayate wineries A morning visiting real Cafayate vineyards before the return drive.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Hotel pickup included in Salta.

1

Los Cardones National Park

A real national park named for its towering cardón cacti, crossed via the dramatic Cuesta del Obispo pass.

2

Historic Route 40 villages

Molinos, Seclantás, and Angastaco — genuine small Calchaquí Valley towns along the historic route.

3

Cafayate wineries

A morning visiting real Cafayate vineyards before the return drive.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the itinerary includes a night in Cafayate before returning to Salta the following morning via the Quebrada de las Conchas.
It's named for its towering native cardón cacti, visible throughout the park as the route climbs via the Cuesta del Obispo pass.
The Piedra del Molino, the highest point of the Cuesta del Obispo route, sits at about 3,348 meters above sea level.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

The so-called 'Vuelta a los Valles' is a unique loop covering almost the entirety of the Calchaquí Valleys — from Salta through Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park to Cachi, then along Route 40 past the Calchaquí River and historic towns like Molinos, Seclantás, and Angastaco, ending with a night in Cafayate and a morning visiting its wineries before returning through the Quebrada de las Conchas. This real loop route passes through Los Cardones National Park (home to the region's iconic giant cardón cacti) and the Cuesta del Obispo mountain pass en route to Cachi, continues along the historic Route 40 through Molinos, Seclantás, and Angastaco, overnights in Cafayate with time for its vineyards, and returns to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas canyon.

This loop of the Calchaquí Valleys leaves Salta by the Cuesta del Obispo, a winding, steep stretch of Route 33, and crosses the Piedra del Molino at about 3,348 meters above sea level, the highest point of the route. From there the road enters Los Cardones National Park, created in 1996 over more than 65,000 hectares and named for the cardón cactus, which can live 250 to 300 years and grow up to 12 meters tall.

Beyond Cachi the route follows the historic Route 40 through Molinos, Seclantás and Angastaco, small Calchaquí towns strung along the river, before reaching Cafayate. Torrontés and other high-altitude wines are the morning's focus after the overnight there, and the return runs through the Quebrada de las Conchas.

Note that this tour includes a night in Cafayate, so it is a two-day loop rather than a single day despite its title.

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