Day 1: Arrive Salta
Arrive Salta. Afternoon: historic center — Plaza 9 de Julio, Cathedral, Cabildo, San Francisco Church. Evening peña dinner. Overnight Salta.
Day 2: Cafayate via Quebrada de las Conchas
Drive through the Quebrada de las Conchas: Devil’s Throat, Amphitheater, Castles. Arrive Cafayate for Torrontés wine tasting. Afternoon free. Overnight Cafayate.
Day 3: Cafayate to San Antonio de los Cobres
Morning drive north through dramatic mountain scenery. Afternoon: arrive San Antonio de los Cobres at 3,775m. Visit the Polvorilla Viaduct (4,220m) — the Train to the Clouds turnaround point. Coca tea for altitude. Overnight San Antonio.
Day 4: Salinas Grandes to Purmamarca
Cross the Salinas Grandes salt flats (3,450m, 212 km²). Walk on salt crust, take perspective photos. Descend via Cuesta de Lipán (4,170m, 400 switchbacks) to Purmamarca. Afternoon: Hill of Seven Colors, artisan market. Overnight Purmamarca/Tilcara.
Day 5: Quebrada de Humahuaca Full Day
Tilcara’s Pucará fortress and archaeological museum. Uquía’s Arquebusier Angels. Humahuaca town. Afternoon return through the gorge in golden light. Overnight Salta.
Day 6: Departure
Morning: optional San Bernardo Hill cable car or MAAM museum. Transfer to airport.
