308 – Altiplano Andino – Corona del Inca

308 -Andean Highland Route

An 8-day journey from La Rioja to Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy through the Andes, a land of volcanoes, lakes, and salt flats. This is one of the most complete high-altitude programs in northwestern Argentina. The entire journey is operated in 4WD vehicles, linking the scenic valleys of La Rioja with the vast Altiplano of Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy. Along the route, mountain lakes, white salt flats, and giant snow-capped volcanoes rise above dark basalt lava fields, creating one of the most extraordinary volcanic landscapes, showing the evidence of volcanic activity during the last 60 millions of years in the Andes. LOOK FOR BEST PRICES IN UPCOMING TOURS 2026

DAY	Day's Detail
1	Arrival in La Rioja and transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodation.
2	La Rioja – Londres – Belén – El Peñón. Early depart from La Rioja and travel through Catamarca, visiting Londres, the Inca ruins of El Shincal de Quimivil, and Belén. Continue through the Quebrada del Río Belén toward the Andes, climbing the scenic Cuesta de Randolfo till 3000 m.a.s.l. to the Laguna Blanca Biosphere Reserve, home to wild vicuñas. In the afternoon, arrive in the picturesque highland village of El Peñón, gateway to the volcanic deserts of the Puna. Overnight stay.
3	El Peñón – Campo de Piedra Pómez – Antofagasta de la Sierra. Explore the extraordinary Campo de Piedra Pómez, a vast expanse of white pumice formations sculpted by wind and time. Continue across the high plateau among volcanoes like Carachi, El Jote, La Alumbrera, Antofagasta, and ancient lava fields, with visits to archaeological sites such as the Pucará de la Alumbrera. In the afternoon, arrive in Antofagasta de la Sierra, a remote oasis at over 3,400 meters above sea level. Overnight stay.
4	Antofagasta de la Sierra – Antofalla – Tolar Grande. Cross the immense Andean high plateau and the Cordillera de Calalaste to reach the remote village of Antofalla at the foot of the volcano of the same name (Volcano Antofalla 6.420 m.a.s.l.). Visit to the Antofalla salt flat and Ojos del Campo.Continue north into Salta Province, skirting the edge of the vast Salar de Arizaro and visiting the iconic Cono de Arita, one of the most striking natural landmarks in the Puna. Arrival in Tolar Grande in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
5	Tolar Grande – Pocitos – San Antonio de los Cobres. Visit the Ojos de Mar, cross the Desierto del Diablo and the scenic Siete Curvas, then continue through the salt flats of Pocitos and Cauchari, rounding the southern slopes of Volcán Tuzgle. Re-enter Salta and descend via Abra Chorrillos to visit the iconic Viaducto La Polvorilla, part of the famous Train to the Clouds route. Arrival in San Antonio de los Cobres in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
6	San Antonio de los Cobres – Salinas Grandes – Purmamarca. Cross into Jujuy Province to visit the dazzling white expanse of Salinas Grandes, where traditional salt extraction continues today. Then descend the spectacular Cuesta de Lipán, with panoramic views of multicolored mountain formations, to reach the charming adobe village of Purmamarca, set beneath the famous Hill of Seven Colors. Overnight stay in Purmamarca or Tilcara.
7	Purmamarca – Humahuaca – Salta. Explore the cultural and natural highlights of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Paseo de Los Colorados, the Hill of Seven Colors, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará, the Pucará de Tilcara, the historic chapel of Uquía, the Tropic of Capricorn, and the town of Humahuaca. After midday, continue to the city of Salta for overnight accommodation.
8	Departure transfer from your hotel to Salta airport or bus terminal.