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Train to the Clouds Experience with Transfers from Salta Hotels

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Train to the Clouds Experience with Transfers from Salta Hotels

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Highlights

Take a drive on the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). Experience the combination of routes by bus and train and enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. Offering exclusive attraction, the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct is a must!


This full-day tour includes transportation from your hotel in Salta to the Salta Station, Bus Ride to San Antonio de los Cobres and the ticket to the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds).

Itinerary

  • Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The meeting point is in Plaza Antofagasta at 6:15am, in front of the SaltaTrain Station, all the passengers will do the check-in with tickets and passports. Once everyone is registered and seated inside the bus, the journey begins. At 7:35am, your first photographic stop is in Campo Quijano, located 18.5 miles (30 kilometers) from the capital. Return to the bus at 8:05am, and make the second stop at Viaducto del Toro, located on the Quebrada.
  • El Alfarcito

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Continue on and stop at El Alfarcito, a place where the tradition of local handicrafts is kept alive. Enjoy a country breakfast, and visit the craft fair. Also we will be visiting the Father Chifri Fundation, an organization that helps to obtain resources and provides education and training to local people.
  • San Antonio de los Cobres

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Then we go straight to San Antonio de los Cobres, a town at the foot of the Terciopelo Hill. Arriving at 11:40am, we will reach the train station and embark on the emblematic Train to the Clouds.
  • Tren a las Nubes

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    At 12pm, start the train ride, and experience the beauty of nature, stillness, and immensity. Onboard there is bar service, postal service, and merchandising to make this trip an enjoyment and an unforgettable memory. Around 1pm, arrive to the Viaduct of Polvorilla, the most recognized bridge of the area. Here, descend from the train and have 30 minutes to tour the place and take incredible photos. Get back on the train and start the return to San Antonio de los Cobres, arriving at the station around 2:45 pm.
  • San Antonio de los Cobres

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Here we will have two hours of free time where we can tour the town, experience different activities with the native communities, among them, you can visit the Craft Market, create a clay pot with your own hands, or make a trekking with llamas (optional, not included). Also, it is the ideal time to enjoy lunch (not included).
  • Ruins of Tastil

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Around 4:30 pm, go back on board the bus and start our return. After an hour's drive, make our last stop in the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, where one of the largest archaeological sites in our country is located. It is estimated that it hosted 3,000 people approximately.
  • Salta

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    After this 20-minute stop, begin the final section of our trip, arriving at the city of Salta around 8:15pm.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private hotel pickup and drop-off
Train to the Clouds Ticket
Round-trip from the City of Salta to the Train Station by bus

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions because of extreme heights
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 4 years

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