Description

SEASON: NOVEMBER - MARCH Operational note: Day 1: The tour starts on Saturdays. To keep in mind: • Activity with a minimum of 3 passengers. • The Semi Full Camp is set up upon the group's arrival with double-occupancy igloo-type tents. It includes a dining tent or lounge with tables, benches, and complete tableware. It does not include sleeping bags or insulating mats. • Recommended equipment: Trekking boots, trekking poles, backpack (60 liters or more), sleeping bag (at least -20°C). Day 1 Salta / Quebrada de Humahuaca / Tilcara. Departure from Salta to the Humahuaca´s Gorge. After entering the province of Jujuy, we start to go across the impressive Humahuaca´s Gorge until we arrive at Tilcara, where we stay. Time at leisure in order to walk around, being able to visit the ruins of Pucara. From the Puna to the Jungle, we propose the crossing of a very extensive region of enormous mountains and deep valleys, with communities that are only possible to be acceded by foot. The route begins in the very same Humahuaca’s Gorge; moreover, this tour offers you histories, places, experiences and people you won’t forget Maximum altitude: 2352 MASL Day 2 Tilcara / Veranada de Yutos Pampa. B L D Early morning, we take a local transfer to “Alfacito” (2900 MASL). There we will begin our on foot crossing, with a slow and incessant ascent - we have to be careful about acclimatizing- 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 MASL. Trekking duration: 8/9 hours Maximum altitude: 3350 MASL Day 3 Yutos Pampa Grazing Outpost / Molulo. B L D We continue our crossing, ascending until 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 Molulo’s community at 2950 MASL. Trekking duration: 6/7 hours Maximum altitude: 3350 MASL Day 4 Molulo / Abra del Potrero. B L D We will have a peaceful and plenty-of-time morning to meet the local inhabitants and go 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. Trekking duration: 4/5 hours Maximum altitude: MASL Day 5 Abra Del Potrero / San Lucas. B L D 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 comes 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. Trekking duration: 5/6 hours Maximum altitude: 2500 MASL Day 6 San Lucas / Calilegua / Salta. B 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 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 go to Salta. Walking city tour. Trekking duration: 5/6 hours. Maximum altitude: 1900 MASL