The 5 Best Quebrada de Humahuaca Tours

1.Serranías del Hornocal & Hill of 14 Colors Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 339 reviews · 12 hours · from $63Our pick

Travel from Salta through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, stopping at Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca before switching to a 4WD for Hornocal’s famous Hill of 14 Colors. Guides such as Fabio, Abel, and Leo have made this long day especially engaging, though the ride can be cramped and English service varies.

“It's a beautiful tour. The mountains in Hornocal are magnificent. Beautiful views throughout the tour. The tour was conducted in two languages: Spanish and English. The time flew by. The bus was very late and the guide did not warn us about it, although we left all contacts. We did not have time to visit the cities mentioned in the description, we only saw Hornocal and Humahuaca.”

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2.Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 13 hours · from $37Best value

Set out from Salta around 7:00 to 7:40 AM for a 13-hour ride through Andean valleys and high mountain roads. You visit Purmamarca, the Hill of 7 Colors, Tilcara, Humahuaca, and artisan markets. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, though some stops may be Spanish-only.

“It is a full, full day on a bus. And you go above 10,000feet. There is some steep walking. These are really important factors. The scenery of the mountainous areas are breathtaking, unique to Argentina.”

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3.Hornocal: Tour of the 14 Colors Mountain & Humahuaca´s Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 81 reviews · 12 hours · from $68

Travel from Salta through Purmamarca, Maimará, Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca before switching to a 4x4 for Hornocal’s famous 14-color mountain. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide leads the 12-hour outing. Martin has received particular praise, though schedules can limit time in some villages and the minibus may be rough.

“Muy recomendable porque la Quebrada de Humahuaca es increible y la parte del Cerro de los 14 Colores en Hornocal, lo máximo. Únicamente, sobre el transporte del minibus, estaba mal la suspensión y estuvimos dando botes todo el camino cuando habia hecho parte de esa ruta en otra excursion sin ningún problema.”

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4.Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $86

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Salta through northern Argentina’s Quebrada de Humahuaca. Visit Purmamarca, Tilcara, Huacalera, Uquía, Humahuaca, and San Salvador de Jujuy, with a guide, hotel transport, and air-conditioned coach included. Expect dramatic mountains, local markets, colonial churches, archaeological sites, and a busy schedule.

“The tour was to some really good locations and the town markets were good and cheap compared with Salta and BA. The day was well timed for most of the day but we missed some of the places that were advertised in the afternoon returning to Salta. We booked to be with an English speaking tour but were on a bus full of Spanish people. The guide spoke really good English but by the time she told all about things in Spanish we were past some things before she got to the English translation. The highlight of the day for me was the rock formations and the people but my…”

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5.Hornocal, 14 colors mountain, trough Humahuaca´s gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Salta at 6:30 am for a full-day trip through the Quebrada de Humahuaca. You’ll see Hornocal’s striped mountain, Purmamarca’s Seven Colors Hill, Pucará de Tilcara, Paleta del Pintor, and Uquía. Transport and snacks are included, while lunch and the Tilcara entrance cost extra. English service can vary, so confirm before booking.

“Martin our guide did a great job explaining everything in English as well as Spanish. The trip was well organized and I would highly recommend it.”

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