Full Day Cafayate Wine Tour

Spend a day visiting Cafayate and enjoy wine tasting at vineyards famous for the Torrontés grape, a white grape variety that has become Argentina's signature wine grape. Marvel at the beautiful reddish sandstone rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas (Shell's Ravine) on the way from Salta to Cafayate.

Destinations

Salta City

Situated in the Lerma Valley, 1,152 meters (3,780 ft) above sea level, Salta is famous for its old, colonial architecture, the teleférico (cable car) that goes up Cerrado San Bernardo, a hill that offers spectacular views of the city, and the two artisan markets where one can find textiles, leather goods, indigenous handicrafts and ceramics.

Cafayate

Located about 3.5 hours south of Salta city, Cafayate is a small town that is famous for wine made from the Torrontés grape, a white grape variety that is distinctive to the region. Visitors can enjoy wine tasting at some of the highest vineyards in the world, reaching up to 10,000 ft above sea level.

Quebrada de las Conchas

The 50 km of Ruta 68 that pass through the Quebrada de las Conchas (Shell's Ravine) on the way from Salta to Cafayate, is one of the most iconic drives in Argentina. The area is filled with other-worldly red rock formations like the Amphitheater, which is famous for its magnificent acoustics.

Schedule

7:00 am Departure from Salta City to Cafayate
10:00 am Quebrada de las Conchas (Shell's Ravine)
10:15 am La Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat rock formation)
10:45 am The Amphitheater
11:15 am Los Castillos
12:00 pm Cafayate - Wine Tasting
3:00 pm Departure for Salta
6:00 pm Return to Salta City

Departure & Return Locations

Departure Locations

Major downtown hotels

Return Locations

Major downtown hotels

What’s Included

All taxes & fees
National Park tickets
Snacks
Wine tasting

Lunch
Additional drinks
Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Light jacket
Camera

Special Requirements

None