Cafayate Wine Trail Excursion: Explore Salta's Vineyards
About This Tour
Discover one of northwest Argentina’s most celebrated wine regions on this full-day excursion from Salta to Cafayate. Travel along scenic Route No 68 through st...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Salta, Cafayate · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.; The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.; Minimum drinking age is 18 years
About Salta
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.
What's Included
- Wine tasting
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Salta After be picked up in your Salta accommodation, you'll travel along Route No 68 to go to the neighboring city of Cafayate, the heart of a world famous wine-making region. On your way there, you will also get to see beautiful mountain landscapes, and even get to cross Las Conchas River Gorge. Salta - Cafayate Once you've arrived at Cafayate, you will visit the Museum of Vine and Wine to get a sense of the history of the region and learn about the procedures that cellars use to make their wines. You'll also learn about the main characteristics of high-altitude wines. Salta - Wineries / Return to Salta Then, you will visit two wineries where in addition to touring their facilities, you will enjoy a tasting of their most renowned wines. In recent years, the wine industry has experienced tremendous growth by promoting the development of outstanding quality wines recognized in international markets and competitions. The quality and the singularity of Salta comes from the region's height between 5,200 and 7,800 feet (1600 and 2400 meters) above sea level. Those who wish to can also have lunch (own expense) in one of the wineries. In the afternoon, we will return to Salta by the same path, taking advantage of the "golden hour" light to capture some good pictures.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Salta, AR · Tour start: Salta, AR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
