Humahuaca & Serranía de Hornocal Day Trip from Salta

I loved it. Carlos and Guillermo were fantastic. I especially appreciated their warmth, kindness, and the detailed and c...

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Discover the dazzling colours of the northern Argentinian mountains on this day trip to Humahuaca and the Serranía de Hornocal.

Details

Duration

14 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus, depending on group size
English–speaking guide

Not included

Lunch
Admission to the ruins of Pucará de Tilcara: 300ARS per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 4 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.7

Very good 324 Travelers·31 reviews

May 30, 2026
Maria Del Carmen
Maldonado, Uruguay
A very nice experience, the landscapes are beautiful, the walk is highly recommended.
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March 20, 2026
Esther Maria Ruibal
Montevideo, Uruguay
I loved it. Carlos and Guillermo were fantastic. I especially appreciated their warmth, kindness, and the detailed and clear information they provided...
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October 6, 2025
Rosana
Brazil
One of the best excursions in Jujuy. In addition to Humahuaca, we also visited Purmamarca, the painter's palette, a Guanaca art establishment, and a w...
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March 19, 2025
Anónimo
Barcelona, Spain
A very nice excursion. Incredible scenery. Angie, the guide, was excellent, and a 10 for the drivers Jorge and Carlos.
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June 3, 2024
Edgar Estuardo
Guatemala., Guatemala
Very nice walk, everything on schedule and well coordinated. Thanks to Nordic for the ride.
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April 6, 2024
Luis Carlos Rotel Kaestner
Montevideo, Uruguay
Very good service from Nórdico Turismo
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April 4, 2024
Juan Antonio Lorente Rubio
Barcelona, Spain
Very interesting visit. It took a little long.
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April 9, 2023
Sonja Petkovic
Serbia
Very nice trip, well recommended!
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December 2, 2022
Carlos
Spain
Impressive landscapes, but a couple of details that are not mentioned... you don't visit or have time to visit the Tílcara pyramid, and he made us wai...
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July 1, 2022
Mariana
Uruguay
Excellent! Very recommendable Nordic, all the guides that touched us were geniuses!
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Discover the dazzling colours of the northern Argentinian mountains on this day trip to Humahuaca and the Serranía de Hornocal.

Humahuaca & Serranía de Hornocal Day Trip

After picking you up between 6:30 am and 7 am, we'll set off for the Quebrada de Humahuaca: an incredible gorge declared a World Heritage Site. Our first stop will be at the Cerro de los Siete Colores hill in Purmamarca - the scenery will take your breath away!

Afterwards we'll head to the beautiful natural landscape of the Paleta del Pintor, meaning "Palette of the Painter", and marvel at its dazzling colours!

Our next stop will be in the historic colonial centre of Humahuaca. After taking a break for lunch, we'll hop on board a 4x4 and set off for the magnificent Serranía de Hornocal mountain range, where you can take some impressive pictures of the landscape.

At the end of the trip we'll return to Salta, arriving by around 7:30 pm.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup for hotels located within an 8-block radius of the roundabout in downtown Salta. If you're staying further away, we'll pick you up at the following point in Salta: Calle Belgrano, 550, behind the Salta Cathedral. Please note that we'll meet at this location when the day trip has many passengers, and it is not possible to visit all the hotels.However, please note that, if this happens, the local team will let you know with plenty of time in advance.

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Discover the dazzling colours of the northern Argentinian mountains on this day trip to Humahuaca and the Serranía de Hornocal.

Humahuaca & Serranía de Hornocal Day Trip

Afterwards we'll head to the beautiful natural landscape of the Paleta del Pintor, meaning "Palette of the Painter", and marvel at its dazzling colours!

At the end of the trip we'll return to Salta, arriving by around 7:30 pm.

Humahuaca & Serranía de Hornocal Day Trip