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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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).
Private hotel pickup and drop-off
Train to the Clouds Ticket
Round-trip from the City of Salta to the Train Station by bus
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Salta, Salta, Argentina
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Return Details
Salta, Salta, Argentina
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge), Argentina 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. 120 minutes
El Alfarcito, Rosario de Lerma, Argentina 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.
60 minutes
San Antonio de los Cobres, San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina 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. 120 minutes
Tren a las Nubes, Planta Baja Local 33 Galería Baccaro, A4400 Salta, Argentina 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. 120 minutes
San Antonio de los Cobres, San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina 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). 120 minutes
Ruins of Tastil, Argentina 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. 30 minutes
Salta, Salta, Argentina After this 20-minute stop, begin the final section of our trip, arriving at the city of Salta around 8:15pm. 180 minutes
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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Vacation47087343875
01 Mar 2024
I had a great experience with Meet Transfer. The customer support was excellent, they were very helpful throughout the process. Their service was fast and reliable
Emelie_H
01 Dec 2023
This bus/train trip is visually stunning. The altitude can be an issue for some people ( we took Diamox before hand and had no issues). If you need a non Spanish tour guide make sure you specify this when you pick up your tickets at the train station. We speak English and initially were put on a Spanish/French bus. Fortunately we were able to switch at the first rest stop. You can book the tickets for this excursion directly at the Tren de Nubes site and this is cheaper than going through a secondary provider. All the tour operator provided was a transfer to a from the train station. Definitely a highlight of our visit to Salta.
William_A
14 Nov 2023
Pros:
● Bus was nice.
● Stops were fine.
● The train was fun.
● Guides were sweet but...
Cons:
● Although this is sold as having English-speaking guides, they nice young women shortchanged the few English speakers, talking for ten minutes in Spanish then only a minute or two in English.
● Funny and misleading to sell this as a "Private Tour" since nothing about it is private on the big buses!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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