Big Tolar

Tolar Grande is a charming town nestled in the Puna of Salta at an altitude of 3400 meters. Situated 357 km from the city of Salta, the journey to this town takes you through various culturally, geologically, and scenically significant locations. Embark on this adventure with us!

Day 1: Our excursion kicks off from the city of Salta at 7:30 am, heading towards Tolar Grande. Our first stop is the Quebrada del Toro, a path famously traversed by the Train to the Clouds. As we travel through the Quebrada, we will also visit the bustling town of Santa Rosa de Tastil. By noon, we will reach San Antonio de los Cobres, where we will enjoy lunch.

At 2:00 p.m., we continue our journey to Tolar Grande, passing through the Abra de Alto Chorrillo, the highest point of our tour at 4560 meters above sea level. We will then descend a thousand meters to delve deeper into the Puna of Salta, surrounded by salt flats and volcanoes. Our highlight for the day is the Devil’s Desert, where we will hike amidst mountains and unique light displays created by the sun's position at our arrival. After soaking in these views, we will proceed to Tolar Grande for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Our second day starts at 9:00 am with breakfast in another local dining room, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the local culture. We will then set off with a local guide to visit Ojos del Mar and El Arenal, spending approximately two hours there. This stop offers excellent opportunities for walking and capturing stunning photos of the seven volcanoes of the Andes Mountains visible from this vantage point: Socompa, Aracar, Guanaqueros, Pulares, Salin, Arizaro, and the renowned Llullaillaco volcano, famous for being the second highest active volcano in the world. We will return to town for lunch, freshen up, and restock on water before heading to the Salar de Arizaro, known as the largest in Argentina and the third largest in America. This one-hour journey includes photo stops until we reach the Arite Cone, a unique volcanic formation within the Salar. After exploring the Cone and the Salar, we will return to Tolar Grande at sunset for dinner and another overnight stay.