Trek from Puna to Jungle (TTC)

9 days / 8 nights Saturdays
Starts and ends Salta

Trekking in the North of Argentina

The North of Argentina is a remote and fascinating mix of amazing rock formations and colourful cultures. On this fantastic trek through remote and rarely trodden passes, you see up close and experience the traditions of the oldest towns of Argentina, established by the Incas and Kollas.

We start in the province of Salta, a dry and beautiful area full of vineyards and surrounded by mountains. It is in these mountains that we visit towns such as Humahuaca, Tilcara, Uquía and Purmamarca thrive among the amazing multi-coloured rocks.

Purmamarca boasts a Mountain of Seven Colours. A short distance away is a great salt field on the high plains of Lipan.

This region is often named as one of most barren in the world but it bursts with colour – we get to see lakes of many colours, flamencos and condors against a clear blue sky.

We also offer another 10 day trip in the region along an old Inca Trail to La Quiaca, or you can choose to tie both treks together as a 16 day trip. Please contact the office for more information.

Great climate

The trekking season runs from April-October and it hardly ever rains in the Highlands during this time. You may see a cloud or two but it is sunshine and blue skies all the way.

It is through this dry and stunning landscape that we take you on a unique trek from the Puna Highlands to the forest of the jungle. We cross an extensive region of enormous mountains and deep valleys, visiting communities which are only accessible by foot and on supported treks like this.

After acclimatising, our route begins at the village of Alfacito. Immediately we are among strangely shaped and coloured rocks. We walk an average of 6-7 hours a day with a couple of longer days, with two high passes and some steady climbs.

Camps are ready on arrival with a dining tent and tables and chairs to enable you to relax after a great day’s trekking.