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TTC - Crossing from La Puna to the Rainforest.
9 Days - 8 Nights
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| 1 | Airport - Salta |
| 2 | Salinas Grandes - Tilcara |
| 3 | Trek to the devil’s throat - Tilcara |
| 4 | Tilcara – Veranada de Yutos Pampa. |
| 5 | Veranada de Yutos Pampa - Molulo. |
| 6 | Molulo – Abra del Potrero. |
| 7 | Abra del Potrero – San Lucas. |
| 8 | San Lucas - Calilegua - Salta. |
| 9 | Salta - Aeropuerto de Salta |
| Lodging | |
|---|---|
| x4 | Lodge |
| x4 | Expedition Camp |
From the PUNA to the Forest, we propose the crossing of a very extensive region of enormous mountains and deep valleys, with communities which are only possible to be acceded by foot. The route begins in the very same Quebrada of Humahuaca; more over, this tour offers you histories, places, experiences and people you won’t forget.
» Itinerary
(ID 23)
Day 1 Airport - Salta
We are greeted at the Salta Airport and transferred to our accommodations. The rest of the day will be free for us to discover this unique city.
Lodging: Lodge
Provided meals: None
(ID 24)
Day 2 Salinas Grandes - Tilcara
We depart early on our way to Campo Quijano, going thru the Quebrada Del Toro, and the finally arriving to the pre Hispanic city of Rosa de Tastil with its legendary ruins. Our trip continues to San Antonio de los Cobres, a typical town located at 4000 meters high. Later, we will be able to appreciate the “Salinas Grandes”; then descending over the path of the Lipan, we’ll make a stop at the town of Pumamarca and its famous Mount of the ‘Los Siete Colores’. Later we arrive to our lodge at the picturesque town of Tilcara.
Lodging: Lodge
Provided meals: Breakfast
(ID 25)
Day 3 Trek to the devil’s throat - Tilcara
We’ll have the morning free to discover the town and its unique things such as: la plaza grande, la plaza chica, the town church - and the Pucará de Tilcara. In the afternoon we’ll do a small trek to the devil’s throat, walking along the old Kollas paths and watching the amazing view. After 3 or 4 hours we finally go back to Tilcara.
Lodging: Lodge
Provided meals: Breakfast
(ID 46)
Day 4 Tilcara – Veranada de Yutos Pampa.
Early morning, we take a local transfer to “Alfacito” (2900 m OSL). There, we will begin our on foot crossing, with a slow and incessant ascent - we have to be careful about acclimatising- up to reach Campo Laguna (4200 m OSL). This is the highest point of the crossing. After lunch, we will descent to Yutos Pampa at 3200 metres OSL.
Lodging: Expedition Camp
Provided meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
(ID 47)
Day 5 Veranada de Yutos Pampa - Molulo.
We continue our crossing, ascending till the top of the Mount Cumbre Grande. At the end of the valley, the crowded forest can be appreciated. In the afternoon we arrive to the community of Molulo at 2950 meters of high. Estimated walking time: 6 to 7hs.
Lodging: Expedition Camp
Provided meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
(ID 48)
Day 6 Molulo – Abra del Potrero.
We will have a peaceful morning, and plenty of time to meet the local inhabitants and going around the area. After lunch, we will continue with our crossing. Gradually, you would notice the increase of vegetation; we will arrive then, to a place known as Abra Potrero. Walking time: 4 to 5 hs.
Lodging: Expedition Camp
Provided meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
(ID 49)
Day 7 Abra del Potrero – San Lucas.
We continue our adventure from the Abra of the Potrero (lowest point between two mountains). The thick forest gives birth to plain landscape. From the red land come the first trees. After undertaking a section of forest in continuous ascension we get to see the caserío of San Lucas, located at 2500 meters of high. Later, we slowly start the descent back to the town. Walking time 7 to 8 hours.
Lodging: Expedition Camp
Provided meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
(ID 50)
Day 8 San Lucas - Calilegua - Salta.
Last stage of the crossing between San Lucas and San Francisco. The path continues by the southern bank of San Lucas River, the vegetation is dense and the valley is deep. After crossing Valle Grande Valley, we will ascent to Peña Alta, which is the end of our long walk. There, a local transfer is waiting for us, to lead us through the small town of San Francisco and the whole Calilegua National Park arriving to Liberator San Martín Village. From there, we will move to Salta city. Walking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Lodging: Lodge
Provided meals: Breakfast
(ID 37)
Day 9 Salta - Aeropuerto de Salta
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport where our tour ends.
Lodging: None
Provided meals: Breakfast
» Services
| Lodging | |
|---|---|
| x4 | Lodge |
| x4 | Expedition Camp |
| Provided meals | |
|---|---|
| x8 | Breakfast |
| x4 | Box Lunch |
| x4 | Dinner |
| Transfers | |
|---|---|
| x | 4 |
| Excursions | |
|---|---|
| x | 2 |
| Days including Guides | |
|---|---|
| x | 5 |
» Services detail
Included services
• Incoming Services
• Bilingual guide (Spanish - English) during the excursions.
• Transfer Airport – Hotel - Airport
• Transfers according to the Itinerary descriptions. Transportations as shown in the itinerary combining private and regular services.
• Mules for the transportation of the tents, general equipment y food for all the crossing. We will carry the passengers’ luggage up to a maximum of 8 kg)
Services not included
• Medical and life insurance.
• Tips.
• Drinks and beverages (all meals are without alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks).
• Flights or airport taxes.
• Entrance fees to National Parks, Museums or other areas.
• Optional excursions.
• Services not shown or detailed in the program.
Recommended gear
• Backpack, 50 lts or so
• Sleeping bag down or synthetic for -10º C
• Sleeping mattress
• Trekking shoes or boots
• Thermal underwear
• Trekking pants
• Fleece
• Breathable parka and over pants
• Gaiters
• Gloves
• Thermal socks
• The necessary spare cloth
• Wool hat
• Sun hat
• Sun glasses
• Sun screen (UV is very strong during the southern spring, from September thru December)
• Personal items
• Lamp
• Trekking poles (recommended, if you are use to them)
• Personal medication
Notes
The travel agency holds the right of changing the itinerary or cancel any of the activities when any natural cause (or any other cause of any type) justifies it in order to look after the group safety.
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